Good Morning!

This week’s newsletter has a little bit of everything, which is very on brand for early June around here.

We’ve got classic cars rolling through Wentzville at the June Rod Run, the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show taking over the sky in Chesterfield, farmers markets, live music, book swaps, birthday carnivals, wine glass painting, and enough outdoor events to make you briefly believe you are the kind of person who always remembers sunscreen.

Here’s what’s happening this week. 👇

But before we get to the fun stuff, I want to start with something more important.

Earlier this week, a fire damaged three homes in Wentzville after neighbors reported hearing what sounded like a propane tank explosion. Local reports say several people were displaced, one firefighter was injured, and pets were rescued from the scene.

One fundraiser I’ve seen so far is for a family whose home was impacted as a neighboring house to where the explosion happened.

You can help here:
https://gofund.me/66fda555c

And if you know of other verified ways to help the other families affected, please keep an eye on the local Facebook groups, neighborhood pages, and local news updates.

If you hear of the best way to help any of these families, whether it’s a fundraiser, meal train, donation drop-off, or a specific need, please send it my way so I can include it in the next newsletter and help get the word out.

Prayers for everyone impacted, and for the first responders who were there helping when it mattered most.

Wine Glass Painting
📍 Crystal Worthy Art Studio, Wentzville
⏰ 6 PM

Crystal Worthy Art Studio is hosting a wine glass painting class where you’ll choose your design, paint one 13 oz. wine glass, and take it home with baking instructions so it lasts. All supplies are provided. Cost is $33.

June Wentzville Rod Run
📍 Harris Auto & Tire, Wentzville
⏰ 6–9:30 PM

Harris Automotive’s Rod Run returns for an evening of cars, cruising, and downtown Wentzville energy. All vehicles are welcome, and cruise passes are available for a $10 cash donation.

Russo & Co at Frankie’s
📍 Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
⏰ 7–10 PM

Russo & Co is bringing live country music to Frankie Martin’s Garden for a free, all-ages Friday night show. BOGO happy hour runs from 3–6 PM.

McLovin at Cottle Village
📍 Cottle Village, Cottleville
⏰ 7 PM

McLovin is playing at Cottle Village under the stars. Grab a drink, get something to eat, and settle in around the fire and stage.

Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market
📍 Wentzville VFW Post 5327
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM

The Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market kicks off at its new location with more room for local vendors, fresh goodies, and better parking. The new spot is VFW Post 5327 at 1414 Highway Z.

Sproutfitters 9th Birthday Carnival
📍 Sproutfitters Children’s Resale, Wentzville
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM

Sproutfitters is celebrating 9 years with a birthday carnival featuring a petting zoo, bounce house, carnival games, face painting, hair tinsel, and free family fun.

4th Annual Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival
📍 5333 Hackmann Rd., Augusta
⏰ 9 AM–9 PM

The 4th Annual Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival returns with 10 stages, all-ages fun, free festival entry, and a full day of music in Augusta. Headliner entertainment begins in the afternoon, with tickets available online for select performances.

Family Festival
📍 Crosspointe Baptist Church, Troy
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM

Crosspointe Baptist Church is hosting a free family festival with lunch, fire trucks, police cars, door prizes, bounce houses, and plenty for kids to do.

Playtime’s 19th Anniversary
📍 Playtime Arcade and Bar, Wentzville
⏰ 10 AM–10 PM

Playtime is celebrating 19 years with all-day anniversary specials and one-day-only deals. A good excuse to stop in, grab food or drinks, and help a local favorite mark another year.

Summer Market
📍 Autumn and Blues, Cottleville
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM

Autumn and Blues is hosting a Summer Market with vendors on the lawn and new arrivals inside the shop.

Summer Figure Skating Exhibition
📍 Wentzville Ice Arena
⏰ 3–4:30 PM

Local figure skaters will show off summer-inspired routines at the Wentzville Ice Arena. Friends, family, and community members are invited to cheer them on.

Kids vs. Adults Trivia: Toy Story
📍 B&B Wentzville Tower 12
⏰ 4 PM

Kids and adults face off in Toy Story trivia at B&B Tower 12. It’s free to play, first come first served, and includes four trivia rounds, a visual round, and prizes.

Bike Night
📍 The Penalty Box, O’Fallon
⏰ 6 PM–1:30 AM

The Penalty Box is kicking off bike night season with cold drinks, good people, and a parking lot full of bikes. The main bike night runs 6–9 PM, with an after party inside afterward.

Ethan Carl at Frankie Martin’s Garden
📍 Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
⏰ 7–10 PM

Country artist Ethan Carl is playing Frankie Martin’s Garden with original music, unreleased songs, and classic country favorites. Free, all-ages show.

Book Swap, Sip & Shop
📍 Flower Coffee Collective, Wentzville
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM

Bring gently used books to swap, meet local authors, shop bookish small businesses, and grab coffee while you browse. There will also be kid-friendly activities and story time.

Summer Porch Mat Class at FMG
📍 Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
⏰ 6 PM

Paint your own custom summer porch mat at Frankie Martin’s Garden. All materials are included, instruction is step by step, and guests can choose from eight festive designs. Cost is $40.

That 80’s Band at Legacy Park
📍 CWS Rotary Amphitheatre at Legacy Park, Cottleville
⏰ 6–8:30 PM

That 80’s Band is playing Legacy Park, with Kona Ice and Duchess Rose Royal food truck on site. Bring blankets or chairs and make an evening of it.

SoulFlow with Tiffany
📍 The Chakra Healing Room, Wentzville
⏰ 6:30 PM

SoulFlow with Tiffany is a $33 embodiment class blending meditation, intuitive movement, mantra, and music to help release tension, recharge your energy, and reconnect with yourself.

Just in Time: Jammin’ Concert Series
📍 Civic Park, O’Fallon
⏰ 6:30–9 PM

O’Fallon’s free Jammin’ Concert Series continues with Just In Time playing Top 40 hits. Food vendors will be on site, parking is free, and leashed pets are welcome.

Bike Night
📍 Brick House Builds, Wentzville
⏰ 5–8 PM

Brick House Builds hosts its monthly bike night with drinks available and local businesses nearby. Everyone is welcome, whether you ride or just want to check out the bikes.

Dardenne Greenway Walk and Yoga
📍 Barathaven Park, Dardenne Prairie
⏰ 6–7 PM

Enjoy a 30-minute walk on the Dardenne Greenway followed by a 30-minute all-levels yoga class with Yoga Buzz. Registration is free and required.

Breakfast in America: A Supertramp Celebration with Chloe Haynes
📍 Chesterfield Amphitheater, Chesterfield
⏰ Friday, June 5, 6 PM

Breakfast in America brings a Supertramp tribute show to Chesterfield Amphitheater with special guest Chloe Haynes. Tickets were listed around $18–$29.

Dirty Muggs Live on the Patio
📍 BobaQue, St. Charles
⏰ Friday, June 5, 7–10 PM

Dirty Muggs is playing live on the BobaQue patio for a summer night of live music, craft cocktails, food, and open-air St. Charles energy.

2026 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo
📍 Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield
⏰ Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 9 AM–5 PM

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo returns for a two-day, family-focused aviation event with air show excitement, STEM education, and aviation career inspiration.

Mead and Reads Adult Book Fair
📍 Mead Hall, St. Charles
⏰ Saturday, June 6, 12–4 PM

Mead Hall is hosting an adult book fair with local authors, bookish vendors, a food truck, activities, and plenty of mead, beer, and cocktails.

Beale Street Concert Series: Superjam
📍 Streets of St. Charles, St. Charles
⏰ Wednesday, June 10, 6 PM

The free Beale Street Concert Series continues with Superjam at Streets of St. Charles. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food and beverages from the surrounding restaurants.

America 250 Concert Series: The Lone Rangers
📍 Rotary Park, Wentzville
⏰ Saturday, June 13, 6:30 PM

Wentzville’s America 250 Concert Series kicks off at Rotary Park with The Lone Rangers, a live 90s cover band playing recognizable hits. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, enjoy food trucks and kids’ entertainment, and settle in for a free summer concert. Restrooms will be available on-site.

Please note: this is not a dog-friendly event.

Some restaurants are “let’s grab dinner.”

And then some restaurants are “how did I not know this was sitting in St. Peters making pizza in a 1,000 degree oven from Naples?”

Noto Italian Restaurant is one of those.

Tucked on Westwood Drive in St. Peters, Noto is a family-run Italian restaurant from husband and wife team Wayne and Kendele Sieve.

It started as a mobile pizza trailer back in 2017, which already feels like the kind of origin story that makes you root for a place before you even sit down.

But now?

Now it’s a full-service Italian restaurant with handmade pastas, seasonal dishes, cocktails, desserts, and true Neapolitan pizza that feels like it came with a tiny passport stamp.

The pizza is the star here, and not in a “we put arugula on it so now it’s fancy” kind of way.

Noto is VPN certified, which stands for Verace Pizza Napoletana, or “True Neapolitan Pizza.” Basically, there are actual rules for this kind of pizza, and Noto follows them.

The dough is hand-stretched, the ingredients are simple, and the pizza cooks in about 90 seconds inside a wood-burning oven that was manufactured in Naples, Italy.

Which means yes, this is a serious pizza situation.

The crust comes out airy, blistered, and beautifully charred.

The center is soft and saucy.

It’s the kind of pizza where you may feel very sophisticated using a knife and fork, until you immediately abandon that plan and just go for it.

The menu changes seasonally, but you’ll usually find a mix of starters, handmade pastas, mains, and their signature Pizza Napoletana.

Think burrata, arancini, bolognese, seasonal pastas, and pizzas with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, burrata, Calabrian chili, and all the other words that make you suddenly rethink whatever you had planned for dinner.

And the space itself is part of the fun.

It’s warm, modern, a little moody, and the big wood-fired oven makes the whole place feel like dinner is about to become an event.

Not a fussy event.

Just the kind where you sit down, slow down, order something for the table, and pretend you are the kind of person who always knows what “agrodolce” means.

No judgment if you Google it under the table.

Noto has also earned plenty of attention outside of St. Peters, including recognition from Sauce Magazine as one of the essential St. Louis restaurants right now.

Which feels very deserved, but also slightly dangerous, because now I’m telling more people about it and making reservations even more important.

So if you’ve driven past this part of St. Peters a hundred times and somehow missed it, consider this your sign.

Go for the pizza.

Stay for the pasta.

Order the cannoli if it’s available.

And maybe bring someone you like, because this feels like a place where dinner should not be rushed.

See the menu, hours, and reservation info here.

That’s what I’ve got for you this week.

If you know of a local event, fundraiser, hidden gem, business update, or a way to help the families impacted by this week’s fire, send it my way and I’ll do my best to include it in an upcoming issue.

As always, thanks for reading, sharing, and helping make Wentzville a great place to live.

See you next Thursday,
Skyler