Sculpture in the Park
05/02/2022 to 09/02/2022
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy.
Festivals and Special Events
Natural beauty combined with world-class events and festivals have earned St. Charles the reputation as the Pride of the Fox. St. Charles offers a variety of events all year long.
Happening Now
Concerts in the Park
05/26/2022 - 7:00pm to 08/04/2022 - 7:00pm
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.
Sculpture in the Park
05/02/2022 to 09/02/2022
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy.
Coming up
Concerts in the Park
05/26/2022 - 7:00pm to 08/04/2022 - 7:00pm
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.
Fine Art Show
05/28/2022 to 05/29/2022
The St. Charles Fine Art Show showcases the original, juried work of over 90 fine artists. Visit the show Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday, May 29 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
05/30/2022 - 10:00am
The Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony are May 30, 2022.
STC Live!
06/01/2022 to 08/26/2022
Every Wednesday and Friday enjoy live music at STC Live! Local bands perform at different venues around town. Visit www.stcalliance.org/stclive for more information.
July 4th Celebration
07/04/2022 - 12:00am
Enjoy fireworks and family fun the 4th of July Celebration at Pottawatomie Park. More information is on the St. Charles Park District website www.stcparks.org.
Presented by the St. Charles Park District in cooperation with the City of St. Charles and local sponsors.
(photo credit: Lu Ren)
Kane County Fair
07/13/2022 to 07/17/2022
Annual Fair and Carnival at the Kane County Fairgrounds at Rt. 38 & Randall Road in St. Charles. Details at www.kanecountyfair.com
St. Charles Jazz Weekend
09/08/2022 to 09/11/2022
St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event Sept. 8-11, 2022, that coordinates and promotes live jazz music all around St. Charles. An array of downtown St. Charles venues will take part in this year’s event featuring numerous jazz performers.
For more information visit the St. Charles Business Alliance website at www.stcjazzweekend.com.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
09/11/2022 - 7:30am
The St. Charles Fire Department is holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, 2021, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St.
Fox Valley Marathon
09/18/2022 - 7:00am
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
Scarecrow Fest
10/07/2022 to 10/09/2022
This award-winning event features many unique handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown St. Charles. Scarecrow Festival visitors can vote in the Scarecrow contest to help decide the winners in four categories: mechanical/mega, clubs, non-profits and schools, individuals and business. This event also features a family zone in Lincoln Park with live entertainment, a photo op area, scarecrow in a box, and Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show at Pottawatomie Park. Details at www.scarecrowfest.com.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating
10/31/2022 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Halloween Trick-or-Treating hours are 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 31. If you are out driving that day, please be extra careful and watch for children out walking. As little goblins and ghosts are going door to door, trick-or-treating, please remember the following safety tips:
St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony
11/11/2022 - 10:30am
The annual St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m., in Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave. Please join us to show your appreciation for our country’s veterans.
The ceremony will begin with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by a prayer, remarks, a closing prayer, gun salute and Taps performance.
Holiday Homecoming
11/25/2022 to 11/26/2022
Friday, Nov.26 at 5 p.m. is the Lighting of the Lights in the 1st Street Plaza
Saturday Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.
Also be sure to take in the Holiday Tree Trail, with approximately 50 real, decorated trees displayed around 1st St. and the Riverwalk in Downtown St. Charles, and visit Santa's House in the 1st Street Plaza.
Past events
2022 Spring Clean Up
05/14/2022
05/21/2022
5/14/22 - East Side; 5/21/22 West Side
The City of St. Charles Spring Clean Up program is back for 2022. Spring Clean Up allows residents to place unwanted items at the curb for pick up. Collection dates are May 14 for residents on the east side of the river and May 21 for the west side. This service is for residents within St. Charles city limits only.
2022 Spring Clean Up
05/14/2022
05/21/2022
5/14/22 - East Side; 5/21/22 West Side
The City of St. Charles Spring Clean Up program is back for 2022. Spring Clean Up allows residents to place unwanted items at the curb for pick up. Collection dates are May 14 for residents on the east side of the river and May 21 for the west side. This service is for residents within St. Charles city limits only.
Arbor Day
04/30/2022 - 11:30am
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day at beautiful Pottawatomie Park! On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission will host a parks clean-up event from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the City's Arbor Day Celebration at 11:30 a.m.
St. Charles Community Garage Sale
04/22/2022 to 04/23/2022
The St. Charles Community Garage Sale is April 22 & 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the Park District website at https://www.stcunderground.com/community-garage-sale for details.
Polar Plunge
03/26/2022 - 10:00am
Each year, the Polar Plunge brings together thousands of warm-heated individuals from across the state. It’s a great way to support Special Olympics Illinois. All funds raised go to provide programming and events for more than 23,100 traditional athletes and 13,000 young athletes participating in Illinois.
St. Patrick's Parade
03/12/2022 - 12:00am
St. Patrick’s Parade is March 12
The St. Charles St. Patrick’s Celebration is Saturday, March 12. 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.
Restaurant Week
02/21/2022 to 02/25/2022
Enjoy 15% off at select restaurants throughout town during St. Charles Restaurant Week, Feb. 21 - 25, 2022. There also is a chance to win a $50 gift card raffle. Details, including a growing list of restaurants are at www.stcalliance.org/restaurantweek.
Cooking Oil Recycling Drop Off
11/27/2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
The Natural Resources Commission is excited to host the first cooking oil collection in St. Charles. Your cooking oil will be recycled into biodiesel by Green Grease.
Recycle Your Holiday Lights
11/19/2021 to 01/17/2022
Do you have strings of holiday lights that don’t work, are hopelessly tangled, or are no longer wanted? Don’t throw them out where they’ll sit for years in a landfill—recycle them!
Green Your Halloween! Compost Your Pumpkin
11/06/2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
The Natural Resources Commission is hosting their annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. to noon St. Charles Public Works Facility, 1405 South 7th Avenue. Participants are invited to toss, smash, roll, or simply drop off pumpkins to be composted.
Fire Department Open House Oct. 16
10/16/2021 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
2021 Fire Prevention Week Theme: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an Open House Saturday, Oct. 16, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue. All activities will be outside, weather permitting.
Coffee for Champions with the St. Charles PD
08/20/2021 - 5:15am to 12:00pm
On August 20, from 5 a.m. to noon, St. Charles Police Officers will host a fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Illinois at two Dunkin’ locations in St. Charles.
