Fall 2021 Park Activity Guide - September-December - St. Charles County
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Fall 2021
Park Activity Guide
September–December
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Ongoing Programs About St. Charles County Parks
Scooter, Skateboard and BMX Lessons 3 The St. Charles County Parks & Recreation
Ranger-Guided Hikes 3 Department offers unique parks, diverse facilities and
Friday Night Public Stargazing 3 a broad range of programs and special events for all
Outreach Programs 3 ages. The County operates 17 parks, including the
Special Events newly named Kinetic Park and The Historic Daniel
Geoquest 2021 4 Boone Home. For more information about each park or
Corn Maze 4 to register for a program, visit stccparks.org or call our
Paws in the Park 4 administrative office at 636-949-7535. Visit the Rainout
Old-Fashioned Hayrides 4 Line app online or call 636-707-0011 to learn about
Boone Heritage Rendezvous 5 park closures. Follow us on Facebook at
Klondike Family Campout 5 facebook.com/StCharlesCountyParks. Contact the
Adult Haunted Hayride 6 Ranger Duty Phone at 314-713-4394.
Family Night Out 6
Fall Harvest Festival 6 BI Bangert Island
Stream Clean 6 1704 South River Road, St. Charles
Jack-O-Glow Walk 7
Spirits of the Past 7 BR Broemmelsiek Park
1795 Highway DD, Defiance
Date Night in the Park 7
Mini Monster Mash 8 CM College Meadows Park
Veterans Night Ruck March 8 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville
Christmas Candlelight Walks 9
FW Flatwoods Park
Nature and Outdoors 2420 Highway Y, O’Fallon
Hidden Trail Exploration 10
Nature’s Nightshift 10 Heritage Museum
HM 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters
Ranger-Guided Bird Walks 10 636-255-6000
Magnificent Monarch Migration 10
Centennial Greenway Walking Tour 11 Hideaway Harbor Park
HH 1550 Hideaway Harbor Drive, Portage des Sioux
Autumnal Equinox Hike 11
Golden Hour Hikes 11 The Historic Daniel Boone Home
Overnight Bikepacking 11 DB 1868 Highway F, Defiance
Not-So-Spooky Kids Adventure 11 636-798-2005
Take a Hike 2021! 11
Education and Enrichment IC Indian Camp Creek Park
2679 Dietrich Road, Foristell
Heritage Museum Field Trips 12
Little Nature Explorer 12 Kinetic Park
KN 7801 Town Square Avenue, Dardenne Prairie
Labor Day on the Frontier 12
History Picnics at Hays 13 Klondike Park
The True, Incredible Story of Clara Brown 13 KL
4600 Highway 94 S., Augusta
History Free Play 13
Boone Home Field Trips 14 MH
Matson Hill Park
Smartphone Photography Workshop 14 3576 Stub Road, Defiance
A Visit with Daniel and Rebecca Boone 14 Missouri Bluffs Park
Hays Trail History Hike 14 MB
18 Research Park Circle, St. Charles
Archery Skills 15
Make Your Own Charcuterie Board 15 NM The Park at New Melle Lakes
400 Foristell Road, New Melle
Hands-On Heritage: Gourd Crafting 15
Trail Work Days 15 Quail Ridge Park
QR 560 Interstate Drive, Wentzville
Athletics and Competitive Events
Power Pumpers 16
Riverside Landing
Mountain Bike Night Rides 16 RL 101 Riverport Lane, St. Charles
Disc Golf Summer Glow Tournament 16
Mountain Bike Skills Clinics 16-18 Towne Park
TW 100 Towne Park Drive, Foristell
Late Skate and Ride 17
Halloween Disc Golf Glow 18 Veterans Tribute Park
Sunset Sizzler (Rescheduled) 18 VT 1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring
Disc Golf Blind Turkey Toss 18
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Ongoing Programs
SCOOTER, SKATEBOARD, AND BMX LESSONS
Cancellation Policy
Private and semi-private lessons are typically
available at Kinetic Park throughout the year Cancellations 15 calendar days or more prior
for children ages 4-17. Cost: $80 for private to the start of an activity, camp or program
and $60 for semi-private. Group Classes also will result in a refund minus a 15 percent
are available throughout the year. Call the processing fee. Refunds are not issued for
park at 636-561-4964 for more information. amounts less than $20. Cancellations 14
calendar days or less from the start of the
RANGER-GUIDED HIKES activity, camp or program will result in no
Our park rangers are ready to take your group refunds. This information is on your receipt.
on an unforgettable hiking experience
through any St. Charles County park of your
choice. Hear about park history, plant and
animal life, and learn fun nature facts that OUTREACH PROGRAMS
will impress your friends! These group hikes Schools, scouts, and homeschool and church
are great for meeting merit badge groups with children ages 4-12 can find
requirements for scouts or just getting unique educational experiences in our parks!
outside to explore what the St. Charles These exciting nature and history-based
County Parks system has to offer. Hikes are programs can include a nature hike, park
available year-round on a first come, first history, plant and animal life exploration,
serve basis, and are $1 per person. Specific fishing and aquatic life, forest ecology, and
requests are considered for an additional more! Pack your lunch and pick your favorite
nominal fee. Hikes are best if limited to park and activities, and then we’ll do the rest!
groups of 24. Call our administrative office Cost is nominal per hour. One of the most
to make a reservation today! popular destinations is the 3-acre Certified
Nature Explorer Classroom at Towne Park.
FRIDAY NIGHT PUBLIC STARGAZING The Historic Daniel Boone Home also offers
Discover the stars and constellations on unique field trips for children ages 9 and up.
clear Friday nights through the largest These two-hour sessions can include fire
public-viewing telescope in Missouri and starting, animal signs, black powder,
other complex scopes in the park! Join the trade and bartering, historic construction,
Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri carpentry, and a craft. Cost is $8 per child.
(ASEM) at the Broemmelsiek Park And don’t forget the new educational
Astronomy Viewing Area for free opportunities at the Heritage Museum!
educational programs for the entire family. These 90-minute history-based programs
Programs begin 30 minutes past sunset allow guests to explore St. Charles County
and can last into the night. Advanced history to the fullest, while giving them a
registration is requested for groups of 10 or behind-the-scenes look at the world of
more. Email outreach@asemonline.org or museums! Participants will explore our
visit asemonline.org for more information. collection of heritage artifacts and learn the
importance of preservation. Cost is $5 per
person. To schedule an outreach program
in any park, call our administrative office.
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special Events
GEOQUEST 2021 CORN MAZE
The hunt is back and better than ever! Guests You’ll enjoy getting lost while trying to find
of all ages have a chance to win big when your way out of our three-acre corn maze
they play this exciting game in the parks. located behind the Educational Agriculture
Hidden within 14 St. Charles County parks Area at Broemmelsiek Park. This free, fun
is a small, round, metal canister that contains adventure takes you through a new maze of
a secret code. The object of this fun outdoor twists, turns and dead ends this season. Bring
game is to pinpoint each container with your the family out for the challenge from 7 a.m. to
smartphone or global positioning system 30 minutes past sunset, daily.
(GPS) device. After you find them all, decipher BR The corn maze closes Sunday, Nov. 28
the hidden message and then let us know! All
registered finalists who figure out the code or PAWS IN THE PARK
secret message will be eligible at the end of Celebrate canines and support local animal
the event for the grand prize drawing of a shelters at this free off-leash dog festival!
park rental certificate. Want to play? Send an Enjoy contests, prizes, K9 demonstrations,
email to geoquest@sccmo.org and details and more with your furry friend. Bring a
about the rules and how to play will follow. donation of dog food or pet supply and
All ages are welcome to play the game during receive a free gift! All proceeds benefit the
regular park hours. Happy hunting! St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center and
7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset, daily; Five Acres Animal Shelter. Participating
game ends Nov. 30 businesses, including the Corporate Sponsor,
3 Raw Hounds in Wildwood, and Event
Sponsor, Crossroads Veterinary Hospital,
Wentzville, will offer giveaways and product
samples at their booths throughout the day.
BR 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11
OLD-FASHIONED HAYRIDES
Take a 45-minute scenic hayride through the
park, and then snuggle up to a glowing
campfire for an hour with your group to roast
your own treats. Groups of 20 may reserve a
wagon at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays, and 5, 6,
7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The
cost is $125 per wagon. Pre-registration is
required. Call 636-949-7535 for more
information.
BR Weekends from Friday, Sept. 17 through
Sunday, Oct. 31
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Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special Events
BOONE HERITAGE RENDEZVOUS KLONDIKE FAMILY CAMPOUT
Celebrate Missouri frontier history with Bring the family out for a campout like no
St. Charles County Parks and the Trappers of other! This camping adventure is packed with
Starved Rock! Browse the booths of exciting activities the entire family will
Rendezvous vendors and enjoy 1800s enjoy and is being held at St. Charles County’s
festivities, including live black-powder Klondike Park, a premier camping destination
shooting matches and interpretive located along the scenic Missouri River Valley.
demonstrations, to pay tribute to legendary The fun begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday after
explorer and hunter Daniel Boone. campers check-in with Park Ranger Ashley
Competitions, including fire starting, knife, Maue. After setting up camp, participants will
and hawk throwing are from 10 a.m. to 2 pm., get to fully experience the great outdoors
Saturday; and 10:30 to 1:30 p.m., Sunday. The while paddleboarding, playing games, and
traditional archery contest takes place from eating s’more by the fire. The fun doesn’t stop
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday only. Admission is there! When night falls, members of the
free! For more information about the event, Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri will
call the park at 636-798-2005. Those showcase the stars and constellations through
interested in participating in the Rendezvous high-powered telescopes. Families are
competitions and overnight camping should responsible for bringing their own food,
contact Booshway - Gary Greer at beverages, and camping supplies including
gcgreer@charter.net. It’s $5 to shoot and $15 wood. Supplies to make s’mores treats will be
to camp. Firearms sale are prohibited. provided. All department camping rules and
DB 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, and regulations will be followed during the
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26 two-day event. Glass bottles and gas
generators are not permitted. Dogs are
welcome, but must be leashed at all times.
Quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. and check out is
at 12 p.m. on Sunday. Each family can have
no more than two tents or five guests per
campsite. The cost is $20 per family and
pre-registration is required. To make a
reservation, visit us online or call the Parks
Department.
KL 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 to 12 p.m., Sunday,
Sept. 26
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special
Education and Events
Enrichment
ADULT HAUNTED HAYRIDE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Venture into the darkness on our Haunted Bring the family out for a day of old-time
Hayride at Broemmelsiek Park where you’ll music, crafts, and fall fun activities. Build
witness the unspeakable and terrifying scenes an inexpensive wreath to take home,
from wagons and on foot. When you finally experience historic demonstrations, press
make your way out, you’ll find a bonfire sorghum and make molasses, enjoy a
waiting for you, along with food, beer and fun corn maze in the park, and purchase
wine to purchase from Barley and Vine. New pumpkins and farm fresh produce, as well as
this year is a competition for the best food and drinks from the Moving Munchies
haunting scene, and you’ll be the judge. truck. The Illinois-Missouri Tractor and Engine
Groups have signed up to compete to win Club also will be on-site with antique
proceeds from the evening. Your admission equipment. Admission is free!
will give you three votes but more can be BR 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9
purchased. You must be 18 years or older to
attend. Admission is $25 in advance; $30 at STREAM CLEAN
the park. Pre-registration is preferred. Call us Help St. Charles County Parks clean up our
for more information. streams. Join the Parks natural resource team
BR 6:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1 for a stream clean event this fall. Bring
a boat, canoe or kayak and assist with the
FAMILY NIGHT OUT removal of litter from the Dardenne Creek,
Bring your family to shelter #1 at Quail Ridge which connects to the Mississippi River. We’ll
Park for a night of fun and games! Try your start at Riverside Landing in St. Charles and
hand at Washers, Corn Hole, Kubb, Ladder make our way up stream about four miles to
Toss, Twister, and Giant Jenga. The program is 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. All volunteers
free for all ages; pre-registration is suggested. are welcome! Pre-registration is required.
If there is inclement weather on the day of the After the event, lunch will be provided to all
event, check the Rainout Line app on our who lend a helping hand.
website or call 636-707-0011 to find out the RL 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9
status of the program.
QR 5-7 p.m. , Friday, Oct. 1
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Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special Events
Special Events
JACK-O-GLOW WALK SPIRITS OF THE PAST
Bring the family out to the museum for a fun Dark tales and superstitions of the 1800s are
jack-o-lantern walk and pumpkin carving brought to life at The Historic Daniel Boone
contest hosted by St. Charles County Parks, Home. Walk through lantern-lit paths in the
Great Rivers Greenway, and Fresh Thyme historic park, listen to stories of the past, and,
Markets. This “spooktacular” event is back for if you dare, hear the eerie Legend of Sleepy
its third year and features 100 pumpkins Hollow by renowned storyteller Anne
carved by residents that will illuminate the Williams. Limited tickets are available to
outside of the museum and one mile of the reserve between 6 and 9 p.m. The cost is $10
adjoining paved Centennial Trail. Pumpkin per person in advance; tickets are $12 at the
carving is outside the museum and takes door until they sell out! Upon arrival, guests
place from 5-7 p.m.; the Jack-O-Glow Walk is will be assigned a time to tour the Boone
from 7:30-9 p.m. The cost to carve a Home. Each tour is limited to 15 people.
pumpkin is $3 each and pre-registration is Guests may visit vignettes located in the
required. Carvers must bring their own tools village buildings before and after their Boone
and have their pumpkin ready to display by Home tour. Each vignette will repeat every
7 p.m. Carved pumpkins will go home with 8-10 minutes. No flash photography or video
contestants after the event ends. Prizes will recording is allowed. No refunds 14 days prior
be awarded for the top three best carvings to the event date.
and the best family or group costume. The DB 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16
night of community fun also includes festive
music, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a DATE NIGHT IN THE PARK
variety of outdoor yard games. Moving Enjoy an evening with your friends or that
Munchies food truck will have tasty eats special someone in the park! We’ll provide
available for purchase throughout the night. the candlelit picnic table, music, crafts, games,
Candy, soda and water also will be available and s’mores to prepare over a roaring
for purchase. Admission to walk the campfire. You bring dinner, drinks, a
illuminated trail is free and registration not blanket, and flashlight. After dinner, take a
required to attend this event. scenic walk through the park to watch the
HM 5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15 beautiful sunset. Event is for ages 18 and up;
space is limited. The cost is $5 per person.
Pre-registration is required.
BR 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special
Education and Events
Enrichment
MINI MONSTER MASH VETERANS NIGHT RUCK MARCH
Join in the fun of a not-so-spooky Halloween Calling all veterans age 21 and up! Grab your
party at Kinetic Park! Children ages 8 and rucksack and join Ranger Jake Dean for a
under are invited to put on their favorite three-mile “march” at dusk from St. Charles
costumes and join parks staff to decorate mini Community College to Veterans Tribute Park.
pumpkins, play Halloween-themed games, After arriving at the park, the group will have
and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa. All the little the opportunity to purchase a cold beer from
ghosts and goblins will get a candy-filled Third Wheel Brewing, reminisce with fellow
goodie bag to take home. The cost of this veterans, and view the Veterans Memorial
festive event is $5 per child. Space is limited; Plaza featuring engraved panels with the
pre-registration is required. After the event, names of St. Charles County soldiers who
participants and their families are welcome to died in service to our nation since World
stay and play in the park! Enjoy the nation’s War I. The Tribute Walk and garden leading
largest asphalt pump track, the state’s largest up to the memorial showcases interpretive
outdoor skatepark, a new Bike Playground panels covering conflicts from the time
and Skills Area, the 30-foot indoor St. Charles County was organized in 1812 to
rock-climbing wall and gaming area, and present day. Rucksacks are not required, but
more! Participants must have their own bike, encouraged so you can bring any treasured
skateboard, inline skates or scooter to ride. items to share with others attending.
A helmet and waiver are required. Participants should bring a headlamp or
KP 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22 flashlight. Those unable to participate in the
march are welcome to meet the marchers at
the signature lakeside Sammelmann Shelter
in the park. Families also are welcome to
attend and are encouraged to provide
transportation for veterans. This event is free.
For more information, email Ranger Dean
at jdean@sccmo.org.
VT 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11
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Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Special Events
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT WALKS
Experience a night of warmth and beauty this
holiday season at The Historic Daniel Boone
Home. Step back in time to observe Christmas
traditions of the past while strolling through During inclement weather, stay up-to-date on the
the enchanting village illuminated with status of County parks, trails, activities and more
thousands of lantern-lit candles. Along the through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to
view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.
way, visit with “Daniel and Rebecca Boone”
inside the Boone Home as they reminisce
about winters past. Guests will tour the inside
of the home and hear storytellers inside
buildings throughout the historic
village grounds. Limited tickets will be
available to reserve between 6 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are $12 per person in advance if
pre-registered before Nov. 19. Tickets are
$15 after that date and may not be available
at the door if the program sells out. Upon
arrival, guests will be assigned a time to tour
the Boone Home. Each tour is limited to 15
people. Guests may visit vignettes located in
the village buildings before and after their
Boone Home tour. Each vignette will repeat
every 8-10 minutes. No flash photography or
video recording is allowed. No refunds 14 days
prior to the event date.
DB 6-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4;
and Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Nature and Outdoors
Special Events
HIDDEN TRAIL EXPLORATION RANGER-GUIDED BIRD WALKS
Want to discover scenic park trails less How many birds can you find and identify in
traveled? Join Rangers Abigail Loucks and the park? Find out by joining Ranger Abigail
Ashley Maue for hiking adventures along Loucks on a one-mile walk prior to and during
hidden gems found within the St. Charles the fall season. All ages are welcome! Wear
County Parks’ trails system. Each hike takes weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes,
place at a different park and is two to four and bring a water bottle. If you have a set of
miles. Participants should wear their best binoculars and a field guide bring them, too; a
hiking shoes and be prepared to tackle easy limited supply will be available.
to moderately challenging trails on natural Pre-registration is required. On Saturday
terrain. These unique hiking experiences are Sept. 27, a park naturalist will join us to
free for all ages and take place rain or shine. identify both birds and trees!
Pre-registration required. Register online or NM 8-9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10
call the Parks Department.
BI 12-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7 QR 8-9:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27
NM 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21 MH 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 30
TW 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 VT 8-9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22
MH 12-2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2 MAGNIFICENT MONARCH MIGRATION
Become a citizen scientist! Join Park Ranger
QR 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16 Angel Ray for this new educational Monarch
butterfly tagging program in the park.
MH 10-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 Before heading out on the trails to search for
and net a Monarch, adults and children ages
NATURE’S NIGHTSHIFT 8 and up will learn about the tagging process,
Discover the outdoors and learn about its incredible journey to Mexico, and the areas
wildlife in the parks at night! Bring your family, in the parks that serve as waystations, or
sense of adventure and a flashlight to this stops, along the way. Participants should wear
hour and a half fall night hike with Ranger closed-toed shoes, long pants, and dress for
Angel Ray. We’ll look for and learn about the weather. Children must be accompanied
nocturnal animals as we hike around Betty’s by an adult. There are three sessions to
Lake in the park. Wear closed-toe shoes, and choose from: 8, 9, and 10 a.m.; each is limited
bring a water bottle and bug repellent, if to 15 participants. The program is free.
desired. Children must be accompanied by an Pre-registration is required.
DB adult. Pre-registration is required. QR 8, 9, and 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18
BR 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10
6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4
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Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
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Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Nature and
Special Outdoors
Events
CENTENNIAL GREENWAY WALKING TOUR OVERNIGHT BIKEPACKING
Join parks staff and staff from Great Rivers Load up your bike and join Park Rangers for a
Greenway for a fun and educational guided 26-hour bikepacking adventure! This exciting
walking tour of the Centennial Greenway at ranger-led ride begins at Bike Stop Café in
the Heritage Museum. Learn about the past St. Charles and takes you 26 miles along the
history of the area, the current conservation historic Katy Trail through Portage des Sioux
work, and the future greenway plans. The and ending at Hideaway Harbor Park, a scenic
free, leisurely walking tour is about a mile. destination along the Mississippi River. After
Pre-registration is required at arriving at the park, riders set up camp for the
https://bit.ly/MuseumWalkingTour. night. In the morning, everyone rides back to
HM 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 St. Charles. Participants must be at least 16
years old and bring their own food and
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX HIKE camping equipment. Water caches and a
Celebrate fall with a leisurely two-mile hike! some firewood will be available. The program
The autumnal equinox is one of only two days will be held rain or shine. Cost is $10 per
in the year when the number of daylight person; pre-registration is required.
and nighttime hours are almost equal. After HH 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 through
hiking along paved trails in the park, 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3
participants can enjoy a cup of hot apple cider
at the Landhaus, our newest venue. The hike NOT-SO-SPOOKY KIDS ADVENTURE
is free for all ages. Pre-registration is required. Kick off your child’s Halloween weekend with
VT 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22
NM a “spooktacular” story time and short
hiking event in the park! Participants age 4
GOLDEN HOUR HIKES and up are encouraged to come dressed in
Gather your friends and family and join their favorite costumes and meet Park Ranger
Ranger Ashley Maue to experience the most Jake Dean for a Halloween-themed story and
beautiful hour of the day in the parks. Discover a not-so-spooky short walk on the trail... but
the natural beauty of the outdoors while who knows what creepy critters you’ll
hiking up to two miles on paved and natural encounter in the woods? The hour-long
surface trails. Along the way, participants will program is free; registration is not necessary.
look for and learn about plant and wildlife at a TW 3-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29
different park each month during this new,
free program. Dress for the weather! Space is TAKE A HIKE 2021!
limited and pre-registration is required. Finish out 2021 on the right foot by grabbing
NM 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 your winter gear and taking a hike with park
rangers. We’ll hike a moderate, yet rugged, two
DB
QR
VT 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 and a half miles in the park. Participants ages 8
and up should be prepared to brave the cold
TW
VT 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29 weather and slippery conditions by dressing
in layers and wearing sturdy boots.
KL 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16 QR 1-3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
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Education and Enrichment
HERITAGE MUSEUM FIELD TRIPS LABOR DAY ON THE FRONTIER
Schools, scouts, homeschool and church Spend this Labor Day weekend having fun
groups with children ages 6 and up can find with the family at The Historic Boone Home
unique educational experiences at our in Defiance! Explore historic Missouri
museum. These exciting 90-minute through living history activities during Labor
history-based programs allow guests to Day on the Frontier. During this two-day
explore St. Charles County history to the event, stroll through our historic village and
fullest, while giving them a behind-the- discover different trades of the past through
scenes look at the world of museums! reenactments performed by talented
Participants will explore our collection of members of the Ox Bow Tavern Living
heritage artifacts and learn the importance History Group, park staff, and volunteers.
of preservation with our knowledgeable Learn how much labor it took to build a
staff. The program is $5 for students and strong business, discover tricks of the trade
chaperones; admission for teachers is free! from the carpenter, barter with the owner of
Space is limited to groups of 30. For more the general store, and get cooking tips from
information or to register, call the museum at the baker. Guided tours of The Historic
636-255-6000. Daniel Boone Home also will be available
HM 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays though Dec. 8 both days with paid admission – adults, $8;
seniors 60 and over, $6; children ages 5-12,
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORER PROGRAM $5; active or retired military and children 4
Children ages 5 and under will love and under, free. Admission into the park is
becoming little explorers as they learn and free; registration is not required. For more
play in the park this fall! Bring your information, call the park at 636-798-2005.
adventurous tots out for a short hike, story DB 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4
time, activities, and a snack. The program 12-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5
focuses on a different theme each month.
Cost is $3 for each program. Children should
dress for the weather and must be
accompanied by an adult during the entire
program. Class size is limited;
pre-registration is required.
BR 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1
10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6
10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3
BI
Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
12Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Education and Enrichment
HISTORY PICNICS AT HAYS TRUE, INCREDIBLE STORY OF CLARA BROWN
Pack a picnic lunch and bring a blanket or Step back in time and watch this remarkable
chair to the newly opened Hays Home narrative performed by parks interpreter
for a series of interesting conversations about and renowned storyteller Angela daSilva
the history of St. Charles County. Park during this special event at The Historic
Historian Ben Gall will cover a different Daniel Boone Home. This incredible story
aspect of local history at each session. Come about an enslaved woman’s journey to
for one session or attend all three! After the reunite with her lost family will captivate
discussions, guests are encouraged to explore audiences of all ages. Listed on the National
the beautiful park that is nestled among the Register of Historic Places, the park and
scenic Femme Osage Valley and Historic village grounds are available to explore after
Missouri Wine Country. Cost of each lecture is each performance. There are two sessions to
$5; pre-registration is required. Lectures will choose from: 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. The
be rescheduled in the event of bad weather. programs are free and pre-registration is
On the day of the session, check the Rainout required. Call the park at 636-798-2005 or
Line app on our website at stccparks.org or register online to reserve a seat. Paid tours of
call 636-707-0011 for the status of the the Boone Home also are available at the top
program. of the hour.
MH 12-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4 DB 1:15 or 3:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12
12-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 1:15 or 3:15 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14
12-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13
HISTORIC FREE PLAY
Preschool-aged children up to age 6 and
their parents are invited to The Historic Daniel
Boone Home play with purpose, where they
become fully engaged in the process of
learning through play by using hands-on
activities to promote development. Ranger
Angel Ray will have wash tubs and buckets,
Lincoln Logs, and other historic games
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stay and explore the historic village grounds
on their own. The program is free;
pre-registration is required.
DB 9-11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
13Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Education and Enrichment
BOONE HOME FIELD TRIPS A VISIT WITH DANIEL AND REBECCA BOONE
Join us this fall for field trips at The Historic Experience an educational and inspirational
Daniel Boone Home! Schools, home school walk back in time with two of the nation’s
groups, scout troops and youth groups are all best interpreters when you purchase a ticket
welcome to reserve a two-hour field trip at to a guided tour of The Historic Daniel Boone
the park. During each tour, visitors will rotate Home. Meet famous Missourians Daniel and
through four stations consisting of Rebecca Boone, portrayed by Colonels Robert
educational demonstrations and hands-on and Shirley Pecoraro, National Association for
activities. These stations focus on survival Interpretation Outstanding Interpretive
and craftsmanship as our interpretive staff Volunteer Award winners. Admission to the
weave together the story of frontier life. Boone Home is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors
Activities include: Carpentry, Black Powder, ages 60 and up, and $5 for children ages
Barter and Trade, Historic Construction, 5–12. Active and retired military and children
Seasonal Craft, and Animal Signs. Field trips 4 and under are free.
for groups of more than 15 are available DB 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25
every week, Tuesday through Friday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6
Individuals or small groups can sign up for
our open Thursday field trips. The cost is $8 HAYS TRAIL HISTORY HIKE
per person for field trips. All ages are Enjoy the great outdoors while stepping into
welcome, but the educational level is geared the past at Matson Hill Park. Participants will
toward fourth- and fifth-grade students. hike up to three miles along the rugged,
Pre-registration is required. To make a moderately difficult Hays Trail with Ranger
reservation, call the park at 636-798-2005. Angel Ray. During the hike, Ranger Ray will
DB 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14 through delve into the history of the Femme Osage
Friday, Nov. 12 Valley, the family that lived in the Hays Home
on park property, and the pioneers who
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP walked the land. This program is for adults
Join Park Ranger and longtime photographer age 18 and up and is free; pre-registration is
Steve Tiemann to learn basic and advanced required.
techniques for taking great photos with your MH 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3
cellphone. Bring your Android or iPhone to
the program where we’ll cover principles such
as composition, manual control of exposure,
file management and sharing, and
introduction to editing photos. The program
is free and open to all ages. Space is limited
to 12 participants at each session;
pre-registration required.
HM 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15
BR 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17
BI
Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
14Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Education and Enrichment
ARCHERY SKILLS HANDS-ON HERITAGE: GOURD CRAFTING
Archery is safe, fun, and a great activity that Design the perfect holiday decoration this
teaches focus, self-control, and discipline. season! Adults and children ages 12 and up
At this free program, participants should meet are invited to make decorative seasonal art
at the Visitors Center in the park and be at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. With the
prepared to learn the basics of archery with assistance of park staff, participants will learn
the help of Ranger Ashley Maue. After going how to paint designs, such as a snowman or
over the fundamentals, you’ll put your Santa Claus on gourds under The Grand
knowledge to the test while practicing Pavilion. Arrive early; it takes at least an hour
shooting skills using recurve and compound to paint and prepare a gourd. This includes
bows. Children 10 years and older can scrubbing to prepping the surface for
participate from 10-11:30 a.m., and adults crafting. The cost of the program is $5 per
from 12-1:30 p.m. Space is limited to 20 person. Pre-registration is required.
participants at each session. Pre-registration Participation limited to 15 guests. Children
is required. must be accompanied by a paying adult.
BR 10-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 10 DB 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13
12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10
TRAIL WORK DAYS
MAKE YOUR OWN CHARCUTERIE BOARD Calling all volunteers! Give back to the
Grab a friend and learn how to design your community by making a mark on a St. Charles
very own charcuterie board just in time for County Park. The department needs your
the holidays! Impress your family with this assistance this fall with the development and
newfound skill taught by Debbie from maintenance of park trails. Volunteers should
Debbie’s Cookie Creations. She’ll pass on her wear sturdy boots and bring a pair of
keen eye of pairing foods that are easy to gloves. Lunch will be provided to all
work with and complement each other. After who lend a helping hand. Pre-registration
creating your masterpiece, take it home to requested.
share with others–or don’t, we won’t judge. MH 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13
Food supplies will be provided, including
dairy and nut products; participants ages 21 KL 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11
and up are welcome to bring alcoholic
beverages. Cost of the program is $30;
pre-registration required.
NM 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
15Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Athletics and Competitive
POWER PUMPERS DISC GOLF SUMMER GLOW
Burn more calories walking the track at Kinetic Get your drivers and putters ready! It’s time to
Park! You’ll feel the burn while walking the compete for cash prizes at the annual Disc Golf
nation’s largest asphalt pump track Summer Glow tournament. This 18-hole
Wednesday mornings in September and competition features a mix of short and long
October! This program offers participants 18 holes that travel in and out of the woods.
years and up the opportunity to walk the Baskets lined with glow sticks mark the course.
30,000-square-foot track with numerous hills, Players of all ages are invited to join in this fun
dips and turns before it opens to users with event that begins at 8 p.m. Participants must
wheels. The cost is $3 per person and the bring their own discs; a limited amount of LED
program is led by park staff. Pre-registration lights will be available for purchase. The
is required! tournament is limited to 72 players; cost is
KP 8-9 a.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 $10 per person. Day of the event registration is
7-7:45 p.m. 8-11 p.m.; event begins at 8 p.m.
MOUNTAIN BIKE NIGHT RIDES QR 8-11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3
Grab your bike, a light, and hit the trails at
night! Join St. Louis Area Mountain Bikers ADULT AND YOUTH JUMP SKILLS CLINICS
(SLAMB) and Gateway Off-Road Cyclists Adults and children will learn how to safely
(GORC) for a new season of night rides in our and successfully jump and land a mountain
parks. These challenging rides are free and are bike at this exciting skill class. Certified Wheels
open to experienced cyclists. All riders must Up instructors teach a series of progressions to
wear a helmet and have a 600 lumen light to help participants learn the components
participate. Check the Rainout Line at needed to become a successful jumper.
636-707-0011 for program status before This Bike Instructor Certification Program
heading to the park on the day of the event. (BICP) teaches basic wheel lifts, manuals and
BR 7:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3 bunny hops, as well as proper weighting and
un-weighting over a jump. Participants also
KL 7:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17 review the anatomy of a jump, discuss varied
landings, and practice using compression for
IC 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, and Nov. 19 height and distance. After mastering these
skills, riders will begin practicing jumps in a
BR 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22 controlled environment. Cost of the program
is $85; pre-registration is required.
MH 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 BR Youth: 12-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12
IC 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19 BR Adult: 3-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12
QR 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fridays, Dec. 3 and 17 KN Youth: 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15
Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM Quail Ridge Park: QR
Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT Youth Activity Park: YA
16Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Athletics and Competitive
AIRBAG OPEN JUMP TIMES LATE SKATE AND RIDE
Catch some air while advancing bike-jumping Get your wheels in motion! Skate, ride, and
skills at this unique jump clinic. Working your play the night away for free! This popular
way up from small to big jumps will be easy as park stays open until midnight every third
participants use a variety of ramps ranging Friday through October, so bring your
from 10 to 50 inches in size, and an airbag skateboard, scooter, bike and your friends to
to soften their landing. Trying new tricks is join in the fun! The park features the nation’s
encouraged! All riders must complete the largest asphalt pump track and the state’s
beginner ramp and be approved by the largest outdoor skatepark, as well as a Bike
certified Wheels Up instructor before Playground and Skills Course, a 30-foot
advancing to the next ramp level and jump. indoor rock climbing wall, sand volleyball
Dirt jump bikes, BMX, and mountain bikes are court, half-court basketball, tetherball, game
recommended. Kickstands and pegs are not room, and café. Helmets and parent waiver
allowed, and bikes must have handlebar ends. are required. Visit sccmo.org/KineticPark to
Participants must wear helmets and clothes download the waiver or fill it out when you
that cover knees and elbows. Cost of the clinic arrive. Youth under 12 years of age or not in
is $20; pre-registration is required. sixth grade must be supervised by an adult
BR 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12 while using the park. Call the park at
636-561-4964 for more information.
KN 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17 KN 10 p.m.-12 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17
10 p.m.-12 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15
KN 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15
YOUTH LEVEL 1 SKILLS CLINIC
Children 8-16 years of age are invited to
participate in this engaging class that covers the
key foundational skills every young mountain
biker must learn. Through fun games, drills, skills,
progressions and trail riding, children will gain
a new level of confidence on their bikes. Each
skill is taught through a step-by-step process
with one skill building off the other. This allows
participants to progress at their own pace with
the encouragement of certified Wheels Up
instructors. Cost of the program is $45,
pre-registration is required.
KN 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17
VT 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16
Kinetic Park: KN Klondike Park: KL Matson Hill Park: MH Missouri Bluffs Park: MB The Park at New Melle Lakes: NM
Quail Ridge Park: QR Riverside Landing: RL Towne Park: TW Veterans Tribute Park: VT
17Most programs require registration. Please visit stccparks.org or call the administrative office at 636-949-7535.
Athletics and Competitive
ADULT LEVEL 1 SKILLS CLINIC SUNSET SIZZLER (RESCHEDULED)
Adults new to mountain biking and those who Join outdoor enthusiasts throughout the
need a refresher of the fundamentals are region for this UFD Series Event featuring
invited to join Wheels Up experts for this competitive mountain bike racing. This timed
unique experience in the park. This Bike race starts at sunset and continues into the
Instructor Certification Program (BICP) offers night! Riders must wear a helmet and have a
adult riders of all abilities the opportunity to light 600 lumen or greater to participate.
put a new spin on the sport! Cost of the Categories include Men’s and Women’s Cat.
program is $65; pre-registration is required. 1, 2, 3, and Marathon. Awards will be given to
VT 12-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 top finishers in each category. Overnight
camping for the whole family is available and
ADULT LEVEL 2 SKILLS CLINIC included with the entry fee. This ride is for all
This class gives adult riders the skills they need ages. Pre-registration is requested. Cost of the
to ride any terrain, anywhere and in any race is $25 per person.
condition. Building upon the skills learned IC 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13
at the Adult Level 1 Skills Clinic, participants
will learn how to improve technical riding DISC GOLF BLIND TURKEY TOSS
skills, acquire better bike control, descend Compete for cash prizes, trophies and a
faster and feel more confident during this Bike Thanksgiving turkey at the annual Disc Golf
Instructor Certification Program (BICP). After Blind Turkey Toss Tournament. Just in time
experiencing this clinic, riders will be ready to for Thanksgiving, this nighttime event if fun
tackle rougher terrain, corners, berms and for disc golf enthusiasts and first-time
flowing single-track with greater speed and disc golfers alike and is hosted by the
control. Participants also work on drops, bike St. Charles County Parks and Recreation
lifts, switch backs, and the foundations of Department and the St. Charles County Disc
jumping. Cost of the program is $75; Golf Club. Using baskets lined with glow
pre-registration is required. sticks to mark the course, a 5:30 p.m. shotgun
VT 3-5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 start will kick-off the 18-hole contest. Trophies
will be awarded to first, second, and
HALLOWEEN DISC GOLF GLOW TOURNAMENT third-place finishers and the competitor
Get your drivers and putters ready for this closest to the pin of one of the glowing
spooky competition with cash prizes! This baskets wins a Thanksgiving turkey! The
18-hole contest features baskets lined with tournament is for individual play, and cost is
glowsticks to mark the course, which offers a $10. The event is open to the first 72
mix of short and long holes that travel in and registered contestants. Registration begins at
out of the woods. The event is limited to 72 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event. A limited
players, and some LED lights will be available number of LED disc lights will be available for
for purchase prior to the 7 p.m. start. Cost is competitors to purchase at the registration
$10 per person. Registration begins at table.
5:45 p.m. on the day of the event. IC 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20
NM 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22
BI
Bangert Island: Broemmelsiek Park: BR College Meadows Park: CM Flatwoods Park: FW
Heritage Museum: HM Hideaway Harbor Park: HH The Historic Daniel Boone Home: DB Indian Camp Creek Park: IC
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