Get Out: Live Big Band Music

Still unsure how to spend your weekend? Let St. Charles Patch get you out for a great time with our comprehesive guide to what's going on in your backyard.

St. Charles Convention Center's Kids Block Party

• Where/When: , 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles on Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Why Go: This free indoor event promotes healthy lifestyles for kids ages 3-11. Events include bounce houses, inflatables, trucks and cars. 
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: , 3249 Rue Royale, Saint Charles on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. 
• Why Go: Friday night, check out Brad Welker or on Saturday, listen to the sweet acoustic rock of Zach Weber on Saturday. 
• Pricing: Free.

"Founding Women of Faith in St. Charles County"

• Where/When: , 318 Duchesne Drive, St. Charles on Sunday, August 14 from 5-6:30 p.m.
• Why Go: If you are interested in history, head to Trinity Episcopal Church to listen to James Vargo and others talk about the women who played an important role in St. Charles including Mother Rose Phillippine Duchesne and Mary Easton Sibley. 
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: , 2300 W Clay St, Saint Charles on Sunday, August 14 at 8 a.m.
• Why Go: Send the young Bach in your life to Youth Orchestra and watch him or her cresando in to his or her talents.
• Pricing: $15. Auditions may be requested by calling us at 636-916-0515 or by completing the form on their site's Information Request page. Click here to view audition guidelines.

St. Charles Community Big Band

• Where/When:  500 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles on Sunday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy sitting underneath the stars beside the Missouri river as you listen to the jazz sounds of the St. Charles Community Big Band.
• Pricing: $Free.