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2022/09/12 - Mayor's Column: Upcoming Events

“AN OPEN DOOR TO O’FALLON”
A WEEKLY NOTE FROM MAYOR HERB ROACH


With all the great events that happen in O’Fallon, there is nearly always something for everyone. However, I often hear, “I wish I knew about that event”, so I thought that I would share with everyone a list of some of the many activities that are going to be occurring over the next few months here in O’Fallon that you or family members may enjoy.

  • Celebration of Ed True at the Vine Street Market on Sept. 24
  • The Scrap Metal & Electronics Recycling Drive on Sept. 24
  • St. Clare October Fest on Sept. 24
  • Youth Fishing Derby on Sept. 30
  • John Wilt Honor Run on Oct. 1
  • The Police Department’s “Night to Unite” on Oct. 4
  • Town Hall Meeting on Changes at Community Park on Oct. 5
  • Fall Festival Rock Springs Park on Oct. 8
  • Witches and Wizards on Oct. 8
  • United Methodist Craft Fair on Oct. 15
  • Pumkin Decorating Contest at Vine Street Market on Oct. 15
  • Downtown Dog Days and the Four-Legged 5K Run on Oct.22
  • Rotary Halloween Parade on Oct. 29
  • Habitat Howling 5K Run on Oct. 29
  • Halloween Hunt Pub Crawl on Oct. 29
  • The St. Elizabeth’s “Elizabethan Gala” on Nov. 4
  • The OTHS Band Craft Fair on Nov. 5 & 6
  • Veterans Day Ceremony at the First Baptist Church on Nov. 11
  • Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11
  • Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Faith Lutheran Church on Nov. 24
  • Lighted Holiday Parade on Nov. 25
  • Holliday Party Car Show at Classic Cars on Dec. 3
  • Kids Winter Craft Market on Dec. 12
  • Wreaths Across America at City Cemetery on Dec 17
  • Santa at the O’Fallon Station on Dec. 13, 15 and 17.

Unfortunately, I have probably missed some of the other activities that will be occurring over the next few months.  If you see any of interest to you, please contact the organizations involved or check the internet for more details.

As residents of O’Fallon, you should always be able to reach out to your elected officials and ask questions about what is happening in O’Fallon. Having open communications is important to me and something I care very deeply about. Thank you for reading, and please remember, my door is always open.