Illinois Metro East
Prowl the Park
Enjoy a Pokemon Prowl in a safe, well-lit area for trainers of all ages and a free movie too.
Free Family Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 3
See a free showing of Kung Fu Panda 3 during this free Family Movie Night at Mid-Rivers Mall and St. Clair Square.
Haunted Hayrides
There is lots of ghoulish fun for all ages on hayrides through Eckert's haunted orchards.
Yoga for all Ages and Apple Picking at Eckert Farms
Welcome fall at Eckert Farms with an all-level yoga class for mom and corresponding kids class for ages 3-10.
American Indian Education Days at Cahokia Mounds
Learn about American Indian customs, beliefs, dress, crafts and arts at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.
Share the day with Native American artists, craftspeople, demonstrators and performers.
10 am. to 5 p.m. Free.
More information: cahokiamounds.org
Open House at Vetta Sports
Stop in to Vetta Sports for a free open house, featuring soccer demo classes for kids, fun on inflatables, raffles and prizes and other fun activities for kids.
Soccer demos will be led by Coach Dave Fernandez.
Open Houses will be held:
Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vetta Sports Sportsplex in Belleville, Ill.
Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vetta Sports O'Fallon, Ill.
Free and open to all.
More information: vettasports.com
Family Tree Community Fair
Touchette Regional Hospital will once again hold its annual health event and back-to-school kickoff for families in the Metro East. This fifth annual event includes free school supplies, free boys' haircuts and health screenings for the entire family.
In addition, there will be games, kids' activities, food and prizes. The Family Tree Community fair is free and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Touchette Regional Hospital.
More information: touchette.org
