Entertainment

Celebrate America’s independence at O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest from July 2-4 at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 890 TR Hughes Blvd. Concerts, fireworks, carnival rides and a parade are featured. Admission and parking are free. Discounted all-you-can-ride carnival wristbands are available for purchase for $25 per day at heritageandfreedomfest.com through July 1.

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo will soar back to West County for another year from Sept. 7-8 at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, 18260 Edison Ave. in Chesterfield. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return both days.

The second annual Pen Show is scheduled June 21-23 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel. A special session for traders only will be held Thursday, June 20.

The second annual St. Louis Pen Show comes to the Westport Sheraton Hotel June 21-23 and promises something for everyone – from adults to kids.

The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts is seeking artists' entries but there's no time to waste. All entries MUST be submitted by Monday, May 20.

Just in time for Mother’s Day celebrations, the annual “Listen to Your Mother” [LTYM] show returns on Saturday, May 11, showcasing 11 area mothers – and one father – who will share inspiring, funny and powerfully poignant stories that give motherhood a microphone. 

A directory of local camps and summer opportunities for 2019.

Sponsored in part by Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, the free concert series features local bands, live music and food all rolled into one event. The 2019 series will run from Friday, May 17 to Friday, Aug. 9.

A directory of summer camp offerings in St. Charles County and beyond.

St. Louis boasts a wealth of local authors. Discovering their works, especially in December, can be a fun way to keep your holiday gift shopping local and personal.