Get Out in Wentzville This Weekend

You've probably seen the and kids planners on Wentzville Patch, designed to help plan family friendly and grown-up weekend plans.

Starting today we're combining the two to provide one-stop shopping for finding activities that appeal to kids and adults. Look for this new "Get Out" planner every Thursday at 10 a.m.

Each one will feature at least five fun events, destinations and activities in or around (you city or cities here). Sometimes we'll add a bonus item that may be a bit further afield, because there are times when  a great event is worth the drive.

Here are your events for the weekend of April 1-3.

• When/Where: 12 p.m. Friday, April 1, at .
• Why Go: The Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt is designed to get people out of the house and take advantage of spring in Missouri. At noon on April 1, a list of Arbor Day themed items will be posted on the City of Wentzville web site. Participants must take a picture of all the items on the list and hand deliver them in an envelope to Progress Park office with name and phone number on the envelope. Low quality pictures will not be accepted. Pictures must be on a CD. Prizes for the first three correct CDs will be awarded.
• Pricing: Free

• When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday at .
• Why Go: The will hold its annual Scholarship Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1. The theme of the evening is "Are you smarter than a fifth grader?" The evening includes soda, beer, wine and snacks.
• Pricing: $20 per person for tables of eight.

• When/Where: Saturday, April 2 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at .
• Why Go: If you’re interested in helping out a good cause, join hundreds of other volunteers in this major stream clean-up to help restore the Peruque, McCoy and Dardenne Creek Watersheds. Ages 6 and up. After the clean-up, return to Rotary Park for a free picnic lunch to celebrate your hard work and watch artists weld creations from found metal. Bring your water bottle or mug!
• Pricing: Free but registration is required. Call the city to find out if spots are still available. 

• When/Where: Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. at Mid Rivers Equine Center, 332 Stable Lane
• Why Go: Test your stamina at the True Grit Challenge as you follow the course through trails, obstacles, wooded hills, and muddy creek beds of our beautiful 89 acre Mid Rivers Equine Center. The event supports Therapeutic Horsemanship.
• Price: $25

• When/Where: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at
• Why Go: Michael's is offering an Easter themed make-it-take-it craft event for kids. Everyone, ages 3 and up, is welcome!
• Pricing: $5