Festivals and Special Events

Design Charrette meeting on Former PD Station Site on April 8

08 Apr 2026 Residents are invited to participate in the second phase of community engagement for the former Police Station site from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at City Hall in St. Charles.

City Hall (Council Chambers), 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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St. Charles Fine Art Show

23 May 2026 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

25 May 2026 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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STC Live!

03 Jun 2026 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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2nd annual St. Charles Pride event

07 Jun 2026 Celebrate pride and community during the second annual St. Charles Pride event on June 7, hosted by the City of St. Charles Equity and Inclusion Commission.

Mt. St. Mary Park, Prairie Street, east of Route 31, St. Charles, IL 60174

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2026 July 4th Fireworks / City Offices Closed

04 Jul 2026 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

17 Aug 2026 The St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air (French for “open air” or “outdoors”) is Aug. 17-23. 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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