Festivals and Special Events

Summer Concerts

22 May 2025 Come out for some fun and music! Every Thursday at 7 p.m., Lincoln Park is the place to hear local bands all summer long. So grab your friends and family for a summer night picnic with entertainment!

Lincoln Park gazebo, West Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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St. Charles Fine Art Show

24 May 2025 The St. Charles Fine Art Show showcases the original, juried work of nearly 100 artists.

Riverside Avenue & Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony/City Offices Closed for the Holiday

26 May 2025 Recognize Memorial Day 2025 in St Charles with cemetery ceremonies, a parade down Main Street, and a memorial service.

City Offices are Closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Main Street from 6th Street to Riverside Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174

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Sculpture in the Park

02 Jun 2025 A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mount Saint Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy. This display of public art is free to all.

Mount Saint Mary Park, IL Rt. 31 & Prairie Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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STC Live!

04 Jun 2025 Enjoy 40+ FREE live music performances on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza and in various local businesses every Wednesday and Friday evening.

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2025 July 4th Fireworks / City Offices are Closed for the Holiday

04 Jul 2025 Celebrate Independence Day with an amazing fireworks show on July 4th! The fireworks will be launched at dark from Langum Park, at 7th and Madison Avenues, and can be seen along the Fox River, with the best viewing locations downtown St. Charles, south of Main Street.

City Offices are closed for the July 4th Holiday.

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Plein Air St. Charles

18 Aug 2025 The St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air (French for “open air” or “outdoors”) is Aug. 18-24. The weeklong event , welcomes 55 artists from across the U.S. who will set up outside, all around town, to paint picturesque scenes of St. Charles.

Walnut & Riverside Avenues, St. Charles, IL 60174

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