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Patch's top things to do this weekend in your own backyard

Still don’t know what to do this weekend?

LetΒ PatchΒ help you out! The following list provides some of the best activities and events going on in your own backyard! Check out this week’s picks for a fun-filled weekend!

  • Where/When?Β 2710 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO
  • Why Go?Β Have you ever tried Ethopian food or seen a traditional Cuban dance? Here is your chance. The Festival of Nations will entertain and inform you of our small world.
  • Pricing:Β Free admission.
  • Where/When?Β , 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Saint Peters onΒ Saturday, August 27Β beginning at 7 p.m.
  • Why Go?Β This PG-13 comedy show will have you rolling in your seat. Comedians Sarah Colonna and Guy Branum from E! Network’s popular late night talk show β€œChelsea Lately” will headline SCCC’s Comedy Night.
  • Pricing:Β Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online atΒ stchastickets.comΒ or through the SCC box office at 636-922-8050.
  • Where/When?Β , 1 Ameristar Blvd, Saint Charles on Friday,Β August 26, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
  • Why Go?Β Six trendy boutiques will be showing their latest and greatest fashions this season. Don’t miss the runway show at 8 p.m.
  • Pricing:Β $25 per show, per person
  • Where/When?Β 2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd, Lake Saint Louis, onΒ Saturday, August 27Β beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.
  • Why Go?Β All proceeds from the festival and walk will bring awareness of violent crime and drug use. Bring your tennis shoes because there’s a kickball tournament.
  • Pricing:Β Free entry, fees/donations for events
  • Where/When?Β Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever, O'Fallon onΒ Saturday, August 27Β beginning at 7:30 p.m. going through 11 p.m.
  • Why Go?Β Wear your Hawaiian shirt and flip flops one last time beforeΒ  summer ends. This dance’s theme is Margaritaville!
  • Pricing:Β $8 for guests. Join us for a great evening of dancing and meet friendly people. Married, couples, or singles.
  • Where/When?Β 201 W Allen St, Wentzville all weekend.
  • Why Go?Β Celebrate 154 years of Railroad Heritage in Wentzville through a series of entertainment throughout the weekend including arts, carnival games and food booths. Later in the evening expect live entertainment and Texas Hold’em.
  • Pricing:Β Admission is free.
  • Where/When?Β , 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville onΒ Saturday, August 27Β beginning at 9 a.m.
  • Why Go?Β This is your chance to help better your town. Alderman Alderman Nick Guccione and Cheryl Kross will host their Town Hall Coffee Talk session over coffee hoping to inspire community involvement.
  • Pricing:Β Free to attend.Β 
  • Where/When?Β , 2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd, Lake Saint Louis onΒ Sunday, August 28, 02:00 pm
  • Why Go?Β This is a great way for moms and the kids to meet some friends and share some ice cream. Who said ice cream is only for kids?
  • Pricing:Β Free.
  • Where/When?Β , 3051 Industrial Park Pl W, St. Peters all dayΒ Saturday, August 27
  • Why Go?Β Come cheer on the St. Chux Derby Chix as they try to demolish the Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls from Kentucky.
  • Pricing:Β Free admission.Β 
  • Where/When?Β 1800 N 2nd St, St. Charles on Friday,Β August 26Β beginning at 7 p.m. ending at 10:30 p.m.
  • Why Go?Β After the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be a showing of the film β€œTangled” kicking off the tradition of β€œFriday Night Flicks.” Come say that you’ve been going since the ribbon was cut.
  • Pricing:Β Free.
  • Where/When?Β , 2549 Hackmann Rd, St. Charles all day onΒ Saturday, August 27
  • Why Go?Β Nearly 35 high schools around St. Louis will be marching toward this annual competition. Come see what they’ve been preparing for all summer.
  • Pricing:Β Free admission.Β 

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