All of us at the Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department strive to provide our community with a variety of programs and events. Below are some of the events coming up. Check back with us for updates!

To register for any program or event, you may visit us at the Community Center's Welcome Desk during business hours. Once your information is in your system, you may utilize our online registration at any time. Please call us at (314) 738-2599 if you have any questions. 

Sweetheart Dance

Friday, February 8
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Community Center

Ages 4-12

Take the little sweetheart in your life out for a special evening! Participants will enjoy dinner, dancing, music and crafts. Each participant needs to pre-register by February 1st. Register online at www.marylandheights.com/signup or visit us at the Welcome Desk in the Community Center. 

Pricing (per person): Members - $20 / Residents - $25 / Non-Residents - $30

Creation of Jewelry Class

Saturday, February 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Center

Ages 12-18

Learn how to design and create your own jewelry pieces by coiling, twisting, forming and bending wires into a variety of shapes. You can create lovely and unique jewelry pieces without the need of soldering. Bring a few beads to base your design on and this class will teach you the basic skills needed! A supply list will be available at the Welcome Desk. 

Pricing: Members - $22 / Residents - $24 / Non-Residents - $26

Kids' Day Off

Friday, February 15
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Community Center

Ages 6-12

School is out for the day but we've got your child care covered! Kids will enjoy a day at the Community Center with various activities planned by staff that include: arts/crafts, gaga ball, kickball, basketball and dodgeball. Kids must bring their own lunch and a snack.

Pricing: Members - $34 / Residents - $38 / Non-Residents - $41

Saturday, February 16
Sunday, February 17
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Community Center

Ages 12+

Test your skills with a tournament for every level of play from beginner to most experienced. Divisions are from 2.5 - 4.0+. Try our NEW Parent/Child Division! Play with your child or grandchild, ages 12-16, and compete against other parent/child teams. Players ages 12-16 must play with an adult ages 18 or older. 

Each participant will receive a t-shirt and the top three finishers in each division will receive medals. 

Please note, payment is made per team. Registration ends February 9th. Register by visiting us at the Welcome Desk at the Community Center. 

Pricing (per team): $30

WorldFest: A Cultural Arts Celebration

Sunday, February 24
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Community Center

All Ages

Come celebrate our diversity! Formally the "International Festival," this free event co-sponsored by the Maryland Heights Cultural Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Department allows participants to discover the different cultures that make Maryland Heights such a diverse community. Enjoy music, food, art and more! If you would like to volunteer to work this year's festival or you are interested in being a vendor, contact Melissa at mmusgrove@marylandheights.com.

Entertainment Schedule

Pricing: FREE

Night Out with Picasso's Palette

Wednesday, February 27
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Community Center

Ages 18+

Create your own wood pallet masterpiece! Our instructor will give you step-by-step instructions and you will take home a fantastic addition to your home decor. You can bring your own snacks and drinks to add to the fun! Register online at www.marylandheights.com/signup (you must have a username and password) or come see us at the Welcome Desk in the Community Center!

Pricing: Members - $40 / Residents - $44 / Non-Residents - $48

Zumba Party

Friday, March 1
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Community Center

Ages 14+

Put down those hurricane glasses and join us at this unforgettable Mardi Gras themed Zumba experience! Our fabulous instructors will lead this fun-filled dance party with moves that will pump you up and make you sweat! There will be lots of giveaways so don't miss out! All fitness levels are welcome. Register by February 28 for the lowest price. Day of event pricing is $15. 

Pricing: Members - $8 / Residents - $10 / Non-Residents - $12

Murder in Maaaybury Mystery Dinner

Friday, March 8
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Community Center

Ages 21+

Aunt Dee is throwing a garden party to raise money to buy fertilizer for the Flower and Garden Club. Unfortunately, someone has tried to sabotage the garden spot! The Parks and Rec. Department is bringing this Murder Mystery Dinner to your own neighborhood! Play along, enjoy the show and savor a buffet dinner catered by As You Like It. Non-alcoholic beverages are included but feel free to bring your own drinks from home (no glass, please). Pre-register by March 3rd by visiting us at the Community Center Welcome Desk.

Dinner Menu
Chaminade Chicken
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans
Italian Salad
Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake
Good as Gold Cake

Lemonade, Tea and Soda also provided.

Pricing: Members - $45 / Residents - $50 / Non-Residents - $54

Upside Down Triathlon

Saturday, March 9
6:00 AM
Community Center

Ages 14+

Test your physical endurance with our indoor triathlon! All athletes will start with the run portion, followed by the bike portion and then end with the swim. Compete in either the Sprint (2.5m run, 8mi bike, 400y swim), the Long (5m run, 18mi bike, 750y swim) or choose to earn points for the distance you can go in a 20 minute run, 30 minute bike and 10 minute swim. Register by March 2nd. 

Pricing:

Lucky Leprechaun Hunt

Saturday, March 9
11:00 AM
Vago Park

Ages 2-5

A rainbow appeared and dropped gold coins everywhere! The Maryland Heights Leprechauns need your help finding them all. Find the special coins to win prizes! Pre-register by March 7.

Pricing: Members - $5 / Residents - $6 / Non-Residents - $7