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Frenchtown Dead Heat Coffin Race 4PM at Bench Racers | 1801 N. Second St.
The crisp autumn air on North Second Street is about to get a whole lot livelier—and a little bit spookier. On Saturday, October 24, Frenchtown is launching its wildest new fall tradition: the Frenchtown Dead Heat Coffin Race, sponsored by…
New Town Fishing Tournament (11th Annual) 8 AM - Noon | New Town Big Lake Across from Animal Park
Grab your fishing gear and head to the Big Lake for one of New Town’s favorite fall traditions, now celebrating its 11th year!
Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off Noon - 4PM at Shire Lane Estate
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of shopping, food, live music and family fun at the Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off at Shire Lane Estate!
Backyard Ultra Marathon (2nd Annual) 8 AM at New Town Amphitheater
How far can you go when there’s always one more lap?
80s Murder Mystery Dinner 5:30 - 9PM at The Marquee at New Town
Break out the neon, peg those jeans and tease that hair—the ’80s are back, and this time someone isn’t making it out alive.
Annual Pumpkin Drop 10AM at Smartt Field | 6390 Grafton Ferry Rd, Portage Des Sioux
One of the area’s most unique fall traditions returns as the Commemorative Air Force - Missouri Wing combines pumpkins, historic aircraft and a little friendly competition for an unforgettable day of family fun.
Lindsay Sutton: The Face Behind the Articles
Read enough issues of NTxConnect’s magazine and you may start to recognize a few familiar names popping up in the writing credits, Lindsay Sutton being one of the most notable! Our writers set out to highlight the individuals and local…
Party at the Farm
On September 4th, Shire Lane Estate hosted a concert for the Orchard Farm School District to celebrate before the first home football game of the 2026 season. Russo & Co., which has had concerts at Shire Lane Estate before, performed for…
Boot Up for a Cause: The 2026 Western Whirl Fundraiser
Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat! Join Dementia Life on Saturday, November 7, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Marquee at New Town for the 2026 Western Whirl. Building on the success of last year's inaugural celebration, this…
A Place for Prayer, Peace and Community
Just outside St. Charles Christian Church in New Town, a quiet corner of the church grounds has gradually become something more.
Community Hero: John Carney
For New Town residents, John Carney may be a familiar voice for more reasons than one. Carney has called New Town home for 13+ years, raising his family here and becoming involved in the community along the way. For years, he lent his…
John Ward Economics: Big Work, Close to Home in NTx
John Ward Economics, headquartered in The Commons at NTx, brings decades of expertise in forensic economics to North St. Charles. Discover how this unique firm blends national impact with a local presence.