Illinois Metro East
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
Frozen at the Tower
Anna and Elsa from Frozen will meet and greet little fans and pose for photos on the top two levels of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.
There will also be Frozen balloon art provided by Jay "The Balloon Dude."
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $1 for children and $2 for adults.
More information: confluencetower.com
Fireworks at the Confluence
See a stunning fireworks display from the top two levels of the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
Tickets are $20 for the top level and $15 for the middle level. Seating is limited.
More information and tickets: confluencetower.com
Fireworks at the St. Louis Regional Airport
Celebrate the July 4th holiday a bit early at this fireworks display at the St. Louis Regional Airport.
The display begins at 9:15 p.m. Free.
More information: visitalton.com
Hummingbird Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge
Your family can learn all about hummingbirds, plus enjoy crafts & activities for kids, food and art vendors, live music, wine tastings and more at this annual festival.
Visitors can watch as local hummingbird experts measure, weigh and band the birds, and can also take a tour of the historic Lodge. Admission is free.
At Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Ill. More information: visitalton.com
