The Landhaus is Ready! Open House Oct. 3

The wait is finally over! St. Charles County's most sought after venue, the Landhaus at The Park at New Melle Lakes (featured above), will be available to reserve beginning, Monday, Oct. 5. Guests interested in booking a wedding, anniversary party, family reunion or other special event are encouraged to attend an open house from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3; masks will be available and social distancing is required. 

This elegant indoor and outdoor facility with spectacular views accommodates up to 150 guests and is destined to make lasting memories for you and your guests. Overlooking a 25-acre lake, it includes separate bride and groom suites with attached changing rooms, a small reception area, game room for the kids, warming kitchen and beautiful outdoor patio with lighting. 

Fully furnished, this gorgeous venue comes with tables and chairs and is perfect for the "do-it-yourselfers" who want to use their own caterer and bring in their own free-standing decorations. This unique facility can be reserved for up to two years in advance from the current date, and costs $1,000 on weekends and $750 on weekdays; an additional $250 refundable security deposit is required.

After touring the venue on Oct. 3, participants will have the opportunity to receive a $250 discount toward a future reservation. For more details about this promotion, follow us on Facebook.

For questions, more information about the venue, or to set up a tour, call us at 636-949-7535.

Parks: Best Places to View Fall Colors     

Fun Fall Festivities for the Entire Family

Family-Friendly Halloween Happenings 

Mark your calendar! The 2020 list of Halloween Happenings is available and we're scaring up some family-friendly October fun in St. Charles County Parks. These festive events are guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit and are appropriate for all ages:

• The Jack-O-Glow Walk is back at the Heritage Museum! Hosted by St. Charles County Parks, Great Rivers Greenway and Fresh Thyme Markets, this exciting event features 100 pumpkins carved by residents that will illuminate the outside of the museum and 1 mile of the adjoining paved Centennial Trail. Pumpkin carving is outside the museum and takes place from 6 - 7 p.m.; the Jack-O-Glow Walk is from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The cost to carve a pumpkin is $2 each and pre-registration is required. Carvers must bring their own tools and have their pumpkins ready to display by 7 p.m. Carved pumpkins will go home with contestants after the event ends. Prizes will be awarded for the top three best carvings and the best family or group costume! The night of community fun also includes festive music, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a variety of outdoor yard games to play. StLouisianaQ BBQ, Taste of Mayberry Kettle Corn, candy and soda will be available for purchase throughout the night. Admission to walk the illuminated trail is free and registration is not required. Call the museum at 636-255-6000 for more information. 
  
  
• Tales and stories from the 1800s are brought to life from 6 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Spirits of the Past at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Walk through lantern-lit paths in the historic park, listen to murder ballads in the Old Peace Chapel and, if you dare, hear the eerie Legend of Sleepy Hollow by renowned storyteller Anne Williams. To keep guests safe during the pandemic, this year’s event will consist of 1.5 hour guided experiences for a limited number of guests. Guests will tour the inside of the Boone Home and the different vignettes in buildings throughout the historic village grounds. Scheduled tour times are available to reserve between 6 and 9 p.m. and are limited to groups of 12. Reservations are required and will not be available at the door. Admission is $8 per person if pre-registered before Oct. 3, and $10 after that date. Call the park at 636-798-2005 for more information.
  
  
• The disc golf course will be glowing at the annual Halloween Disc Golf Glow Tournament from 6:30 - 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at The Park at New Melle Lakes. Participants of all skill levels can compete for cash prizes at this nighttime contest where baskets lined with glowsticks mark the course. This 18-hole competition begins at 6:30 p.m. and offers a mix of short and long holes that travel in and out of the woods. Cost is $10 per person; registration is from 5 - 6:15 p.m. on the day of the event only. The tournament is limited to 72 players, and a limited number of LED lights will be available for purchase prior to the tournament. For more information, call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.   

New Park Activity Guide Now Available 

The new digital 2020 Fall/Winter Park Activity Guide is available! It's your ticket to seasonal fun in St. Charles County Parks and features information about unique events, activities, classes and volunteer opportunities offered through December.

Take your biking skills to the next level, from 8 - 10 a.m., Sept. 19 and Oct. 31, at Mountain Biking Pump Track Lessons at the Youth Activity Park with one of the nation's top biking instructors. Jay Thomas with Roots Mountain Biking will teach participants 16 and up how to master the nation's largest asphalt pump track in the park.

Registration for our Fall Mountain Bike Skills Clinics are taking place now! Adults and youth can participate in these biking clinics at Veterans Tribute Park, Sunday Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 25; Indian Camp Creek Park, Sunday, Oct. 18; and Broemmelsiek Park, Saturday, Nov. 7. These Bike Instructor Certification Programs (BICP) are led by the experts at Wheels Up, and give participants a new level of confidence while riding.

Anyone who wants to make a mark on a St. Charles County Park is invited to assist with the development and maintenance of trails at three parks this season: Indian Camp Creek Park, Saturday, Oct. 31; The Park at New Melle Lakes, Saturday, Nov. 14; and Klondike Park, Saturday, Dec. 12. Trail Work Days are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; pre-registration required. Lunch will be provided to all who lend a hand and give back to the community by helping the Parks Department carve out sustainable trails. 

Our Christmas Candlelight Walks, Dec. 4 - 5 and 11 - 12, are going to be a little different this year. To keep guests safe during the pandemic, these festive walks will consist of small groups participating in 1.5 hour guided experiences at The Historic Daniel Boone Home this holiday season. During scheduled tour times, guests will step back in time to observe Christmas traditions of the past while strolling through the enchanting village illuminated with thousands of lantern-lit candles. Tickets are on sale now! Reservations are available between 6 - 9 p.m. and will be limited to groups of 12. For more information, call the park at 636-798-2005. 

To register for these and other park programs, or for more information about each event, visit Activity Registration online or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.

If there is inclement weather on the day of an event, please check our Rainout Line app on our website to stay up-to-date on the status of the program, or call 636-707-0011. 

More Events and Important Dates

Ongoing: Private Skateboarding, Scooter and BMX Bike Lessons

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