Good Morning!

November is settling in, and the calendar is giving us a few good reasons to leave the house. This week brings a fall festival in Augusta, live music under a windmill, a little friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to get out of the house.

You can make caramel apples, learn a little local history, meet someone new around a firepit, or spend an evening getting cozy with a mug and a blanket. And if none of that sounds quite right, there’s always monster trucks. Because November.

So grab your calendar, take a look around, and see what catches your eye. There’s a little something for just about every kind of weekend.

Here’s what’s up around Wentzville this week!👇

Wentzville Parks and Recreation is collecting new items for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery through December 11. The drive is looking for diapers (sizes 4–6), pull-ups, wipes, baby-care items, new children’s clothing, toys and activity kits, household essentials, nonperishable children’s snacks, and gift cards. Donation bins are located at the Wentzville Rec Center, Progress Park Recreation Center, and Wentzville Ice Arena. A useful way to help local families as the holidays approach.

Donation drive details

🇺🇸 City Hall closed for Veterans Day

Wentzville City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. If you need to take care of city business in person, plan accordingly.

🍝 Prime & Pasta Buffet
📍 Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance
🕐 5–8 PM

A Thursday dinner plan that doesn’t require anyone to decide what to cook. Chandler Hill’s weekly buffet features prime rib and pasta, with wine available separately. It’s $39 per adult, $20 for kids ages 8–12, and free for children 7 and under. Walk-ins are welcome, so consider this your permission to skip the dishes.

🎨 Crossroads Arts Council Quarterly Membership Meeting
📍 Wentzville Rec Center, Community Room, 500 Great Oaks Blvd., Wentzville
🕐 6–8 PM

You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate a little creative inspiration. Crossroads Arts Council welcomes members and guests for an evening of activities, community conversation, snacks, and updates on what’s coming next. A nice opportunity to meet some of the people helping keep local arts alive and well.

🧠 Tycoon Trivia at Frankie Martin’s Garden
📍 Frankie Martin’s Garden, 5372 St. Charles Street, Cottleville
🕐 7–9 PM

A little friendly competition never hurt anyone. Trivia Tycoon brings interactive rounds, puzzles, audio challenges, and plenty of chances to prove that all those random facts taking up space in your brain are finally useful. Free to play, prizes up for grabs, and all ages welcome.

🔥 Singles Night — Fireside Social
📍 Frankie Martin’s Garden, 5372 St. Charles Street, Cottleville
🕐 7–9 PM

A little less swiping, a little more actual conversation. Meet up around the firepits for drinks, s’mores, and a relaxed evening designed to make meeting new people feel a bit more natural. Tickets are $10 and include a drink from the Beer Barn. Whether you’re hoping to meet someone special or simply expand your circle, it’s a good excuse to get out and mingle.

🖌️ Date Night Paint Night
📍 Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance
🕐 7–8 PM

How well do you really know your significant other’s face? Here’s your chance to find out—with a paintbrush in hand. Couples will create portraits of each other during this creative date night. The program is for ages 21 and up, costs $5 per couple, and requires preregistration. Supplies, light snacks, and refreshments are included. Artistic talent is optional; a sense of humor may be helpful.

🖼️ First Friday at the Foundry Art Centre
📍 Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, St. Charles
🕐 5–8 PM

Make an evening of art, music, and a little downtown wandering. This month’s First Friday features Avery Johnson’s Fourth Wall, along with art activities and live music by Katarra Parson. It’s free, open to all ages, and a nice reminder that you don’t need a special occasion to spend an evening around something creative.

🏃 Historic Fitness Day
📍 Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Highway F, Defiance
🕐 9 AM–1 PM

Turns out people had to stay active before fitness trackers, gym memberships, and workout apps came along. Try family-friendly fitness challenges inspired by historic activities at the Daniel Boone Home. It’s free, open to all abilities, and a fun way to get moving while doing something a little different.

🚚 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

📍 Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles
🕐 Saturday: 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM; Sunday: 1:30 PM

Big trucks, big jumps, motocross stunts, and a robot dinosaur. This is not exactly a quiet afternoon at the park—and that’s the point. The Glow-N-Fire show features the new truck Rhinomite, along with the monster-truck action fans come to see.

Doors open one hour before each show. Parking is $15 per vehicle. Children ages 2 and up need a ticket. A separate ticket is required for the optional pre-show experience, so check the event page for details before purchasing.

🌱 Watershed Warriors: Litter Pick Up
📍 Veterans Tribute Park, 1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring
🕐 Noon–2 PM

A little fresh air, a little community service, and a park that looks better when everyone pitches in. Join the Watershed Warriors for a cleanup at Veterans Tribute Park. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. It’s a simple way to give the outdoors a little love.

🍂 QuarryFest
📍 The Quarry, 3960 Highway Z, New Melle
🕐 Noon–4 PM

The Quarry is turning Saturday into a fall afternoon with more than 30 local vendors, live music, food, and drinks. It’s free, there’s no registration required, and you can browse at your own pace. In other words, a perfectly reasonable excuse to go out for a little while and come home with something you didn’t know you needed.

🎨 Paint for a Cause
📍 Crystal Worthy Art Studio, 212 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
🕐 1–4:30 PM

Spend an afternoon making something creative while supporting a good cause. This Crossroads Arts Council fundraiser takes place at Crystal Worthy Art Studio. Check the registration details before heading over, and bring your creative side along for the afternoon.

🍎 Corn Maze and Caramel Apples
📍 Broemmelsiek Park Agriculture Educational Garden, 1615 Schwede Road, Wentzville
🕐 3–6 PM

A corn maze, a caramel apple station with plenty of toppings, short hayrides, and a campfire to settle in around. This one checks several boxes for a classic fall afternoon. Admission is $5 per person, and preregistration is required. Hayrides may depend on weather and ground conditions, so keep that in mind when making plans.

🔥 Bushcrafting 101: Firestarting
📍 Klondike Park, 4600 Highway 94 South, Augusta
🕐 4–6 PM

Ever wondered how to get a fire going without a lighter or a stack of conveniently dry kindling? This hands-on class introduces basic firestarting skills. It’s free, open to ages 16 and up, and requires preregistration. You may not need the skill every day, but it’s a pretty satisfying one to have in your back pocket.

🍷 Augusta Bottoms Festival
📍 Augusta Trailhead, Public Street and Water Street, Augusta
🕐 Noon–5 PM

Augusta is bringing together wine, beer, spirits, food trucks, vendors, and live music for an afternoon along the trailhead. Tickets range from $12 to $40, depending on the experience you choose. If your ideal Saturday involves good food, a little wandering, and something fun in your glass, this one should be on your radar.

☕ Hygge at Landhaus
📍 The Landhaus at The Park at New Melle Lakes, 300 Foristell Road, New Melle
🕐 5:30–9 PM

If your idea of a good evening involves a warm drink, a cozy blanket, and absolutely no pressure to be productive, this one has your name on it. Settle in for a relaxed evening of quiet reading, conversation, crafts, or simple games. Warm beverages and light snacks are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own hygge-inspired treats. Ages 21 and up; $5 per person; preregistration required. Bring a favorite mug and blanket.

🎼 Tell It Like It Was: Anne Prinz on Zithers and Franz Schwarzer
📍 Augusta Harmonie Verein, 5333 Hackmann Road, Augusta
🕐 6–8 PM

Before guitars ruled the stage, there was the zither—and a Missouri craftsman who helped make it famous. Concert zither player Anne Prinz brings the music and the story of Franz Schwarzer, a Washington, Missouri, maker whose instruments found an audience around the world in the 1870s. Expect an evening of unusual music, local history, and a fascinating little piece of Missouri's past.

📚 Well Read Wonderers
📍 Broemmelsiek Park Visitor Center, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance
🕐 6–8 PM

A book club with a little fresh air built in. This month’s gathering explores Why I Wake Early by Mary Oliver, with an informal discussion and a nature hike if weather permits. Open to ages 12 and up; preregistration is requested. A lovely way to spend a Wednesday evening with good words and a little time outdoors.

🍷 Free Wine Tasting at The Wine Garden
📍 The Wine Garden, 1219 S. Main Street, St. Charles
🕐 6–8 PM

Four distributors are bringing a selection of wines to sample, with pours featuring Switzerland, Northern Italy, Germany, and Orin Swift. No ticket or admission fee is required; bottles will be available at regular retail prices. A midweek tasting that might make Wednesday feel a little more like Friday.

A little bit of everything on the local music scene this weekend—from acoustic sets and patio music to a Battle of the Bands and a Sunday jazz afternoon. Here are a few places to catch a tune and maybe discover a new favorite.

🎸 Richie and Janet — The Quarry, Wentzville/New Melle
🕐 7–10 PM

Kick off the weekend with Richie and Janet at The Quarry. Grab a table, order something good, and let the music take care of the rest. A relaxed Friday-night option close to home.

🎤 Tim Freitag — Syberg’s Wentzville
🕐 6:30 PM

An acoustic set from Tim Freitag brings live music right into Wentzville. Pair it with dinner and a favorite drink, and you’ve got a pretty easy Friday plan.

🎶 Jonathan Ramsey — Picasso’s on Beale, St. Charles
🕐 6:30 PM

Coffee, music, and a little downtown atmosphere. Jonathan Ramsey is playing at Picasso’s on Beale, a nice change of pace if you’re in the mood for something more intimate than a big weekend band.

🎸 Clover Band — Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
🕐 7–10 PM

Frankie’s gets its Friday-night band fix with Clover. The show is free and open to all ages, with BOGO happy hour from 4–6 PM. Food trucks and plenty of room to settle in make it an easy group outing.

🎵 The Shaun and Mike Show — The Iron Turbine, Moscow Mills
🕐 6–9 PM

Live music under a 140-year-old windmill? That’s a pretty distinctive setting for a Friday night. The Iron Turbine is a 21-and-up venue, with wine, food, and patio seating.

🎸 Battle of the Bands — Trios & Bands — Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
📍 5372 St. Charles Street, Cottleville
🕐 Noon–5 PM

Frankie’s is turning the stage over to local talent for a two-day Battle of the Bands. Ten performers compete each day for prizes and a coveted spot on the 2027 music lineup, with the audience getting a say in who wins! Saturday features trios and full bands; Sunday brings the solo and duo performers. Come cheer on some local musicians and maybe discover your next favorite act.

🎶 Jim and Joe, Lindsey Wood & Vannah Leigh — The Quarry, New Melle
📍 3960 Highway Z, New Melle
🕐 Jim and Joe, noon; Lindsey Wood, 2:30 PM; Vannah Leigh, 7 PM

The Quarry has a full Saturday soundtrack lined up, with three performers taking the stage throughout the day and into the evening. Stop by for a set, stay for another, and enjoy the food, drinks, and fall festivities at QuarryFest.

🎤 Todd Jones & Jesse Vaughn — The Iron Turbine, Moscow Mills
📍 65 Eagle Fork Lane, Moscow Mills
🕐 Todd Jones, 2–5 PM; Jesse Vaughn, 6–9 PM

Two chances to enjoy live music under the windmill. Todd Jones gets the afternoon started, then Jesse Vaughn takes over for the evening set. Grab a drink, settle in on the patio, and make an afternoon—or evening—of it. The venue is 21+.

🎵 Soul Cracker — Roadhouse Barn & Grill, Hawk Point
📍 125 Prairie Road, Hawk Point
🕐 7–11 PM

A little classic rock, a little blues, and plenty of soul. St. Louis-area cover band Soul Cracker brings a crowd-pleasing mix to Roadhouse Saturday night. If your ideal weekend includes a good band, a cold drink, and a few songs you know by heart, this one's calling.

🎸 Steven Woolley Band — Frankie Martin’s Garden, Cottleville
📍 5372 St. Charles Street, Cottleville
🕐 7–10 PM

After a full day of competition, Frankie’s keeps the music going with Steven Woolley Band. The show is free and open to all ages, so grab your people, check out the food trucks, and settle in for Saturday night.

🎷 Dave King — The Quarry, Wentzville/New Melle
🕐 1 PM

Sunday gets a jazz soundtrack at The Quarry with Dave King. A laid-back afternoon option for anyone who prefers their weekend music with a side of lunch and a view.

🎶 Garden Party — The Iron Turbine, Moscow Mills
🕐 Noon–3 PM

Wrap up the weekend with an afternoon set under the windmill. The Iron Turbine welcomes leashed dogs, too, so your four-legged sidekick can join the outing. 21+.

Looking for more? Check the venue calendars linked above for additional performances and lineup updates. We'll keep discovering new spots and sharing a rotating mix of local music each week.

A couple of dates to tuck away before the holiday calendar starts filling up.

🦃 Friends Trivia & Friendsgiving Buffet
📍 Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance
🗓️ Thursday, November 12
🕐 6–9 PM

Could this BE any more timely? Chandler Hill is hosting a Friends-themed trivia night with a Friendsgiving buffet and prizes. Gather your trivia crew, brush up on your favorite episodes, and get ready to test just how much of that show you remember. Check the ticket page for current pricing, reservation details, and availability.

🎄 Christmas Treasure Market
📍 St. Patrick Social Hall, 405 S. Church Street, Wentzville
🗓️ Saturday, November 21: 8 AM–7 PM
🗓️ Sunday, November 22: 7:30 AM–12:30 PM

The Christmas shopping season is almost here, and this market is a chance to get a head start while supporting a local parish event. Browse the vendor offerings, find something handmade, and maybe cross a few names off your gift list before December sneaks up on you. The event page also has information about Friday, November 20, donation drop-off from 1–7 PM.

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There’s no shortage of ways to make a week feel a little less ordinary. Maybe it’s a new band, a cozy evening with good company, a festival in a nearby town, or a place you’ve driven past a dozen times but never stopped to explore.

Whatever catches your eye, make a little time for it. Sometimes the best plans are the ones that get you out the door and into something unexpected.

Event details can change. Please confirm dates, times, registration requirements, and availability with event organizers before heading out.

See you next Wednesday morning!

— What’s Up Wentzville