The St. Charles Community Garage Sale is April 23 & 24. Check the Park District website www.stcparks.org for details.
About the Citywide Garage Sale
The City-wide garage sale requires registration. The event raises funds for STC Underground Teen Center. For more information, call the STC Underground teen center at 630-513-4321 or visit stcunderground.com/community-garage-sale/.
This beautiful, shady course along the Fox River is a Boston qualifier. The race begins and ends in St. Charles and you have your choice of three race distances – 26.2 , 20 & 13.1. More at http://www.fv26.com
St. Patrick’s Celebration is March 13
No Parade this Year
The St. Charles St. Patrick’s Celebration is Saturday, March 13, and will not include a parade. Instead, the St. Charles Business Alliance will host events around town, including a festive Photo Op Area, Roaming Bagpipers, and a Treasure Hunt where families can find Leprechauns. St. Charles businesses also will offer special promotions. Details and a complete schedule of events is at www.stcstpatricksparade.com.
During Restaurant Week 2021, from Feb. 22 - 26, the St. Charles Business Alliance will showcase many restaurants throughout town. Because restaurants in particular have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and state mitigations, this year’s Restaurant Week will be different than years past. Details at www.stcalliance.org/restaurantweek.
St. Charles’ Annual Holiday Homecoming will look very different this year. There is no Electric Christmas Parade and the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony is virtual. There are other fun activities scheduled. For more information visit the St. Charles Business Alliance website.
There are no plans for this event in 2020.
The 35th annual Scarecrow Fest will look very different this year. The St. Charles Business Alliance planned this year’s activities to encourage social distancing, while also supporting local businesses.
Scarecrows entered in the contest will be placed around town and will be paired with local businesses. Stroll along downtown to admire the scarecrows and visit the businesses, which will offer Scarecrow Stroll related deals, specials, and events.
An array of St. Charles venues will be a part of year’s event featuring numerous jazz artists, including Grammy award winning Saxophonist Frank Catalano. Patrons can enjoy jazz music from lunch through the evening, and also visit the many public art installations around the city. Featured this year:
16 Venues
25 Jazz Performances
31 Public Art Attractions
For more information visit www.stcjazzweekend.com. Brought to you by the St. Charles Business Alliance.
The 2020 July 4th Fireworks are cancelled. More information is on the St. Charles Park District website https://www.stcparks.org/july-4th-celebration/
Presented by the St. Charles Park District in cooperation with the City of St. Charles and local sponsors. More information: www.stcparks.org
(photo credit: Lu Ren)
Enjoy Family fun along the Fox River in beautiful Pottawatomie Park. Organized by the River Corridor Foundation and the St. Charles Kiwanis www.heartofthefox.com
STC Live! is back, but looks a little different this year. Every Wednesday & Friday evenings check out the St. Charles Business Alliance Facebook page where they will live stream performances at various businesses in St. Charles, until we are able to have music back on the plaza. Details on the event are on the St. Charles Business Alliance website.
No Memorial Day Events This Year
Due to the Governor extending the Stay-at-Home Order through May 30, Memorial Day events will not be held this year. Event organizers have cancelled Memorial Day activities in order to practice proper social distancing in support of public health safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, St. Charles Mayor Raymond Rogina honors those who have given their lives in service to our country in a special video message. Watch it here.
