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.
Call 630.443.3959 for Details on Events from Four Local Organizations.
Friday mornings year-round. Outdoor Farmer's Market June - October/Indoor Farmer's Market November - May
Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest’s most spectacular holiday events and is the official kick-off to the holiday season in St. Charles. This festive event has been making holiday memories for area families for years.
This year, the Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Nov. 10, 2018, at 9 a.m., inside St. Charles Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave. Please join us to show your appreciation to our country’s vets.
Over 150 hand-crafted scarecrows gather in downtown St. Charles during this annual, family-friendly, fall festival.
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
Thursday-Sunday, the weekend after Labor Day
More than just great jazz music, the St. Charles Jazz Weekend encompasses venues all over St. Charles that feature visual art galleries/studios, music, literature, and arts programming.
St. Charles Police Officers will be at the Culvers at 111 S. Randall Rd., in St. Charles August 30 from 4-8 p.m. to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. It’s part of the “ButterBurgers & Badges” event that features local law enforcement officers serving Culver’s guests dining inside or visiting the drive-thru.
Annual Fair and Carnival at the Kane County Fairgrounds at Rt. 38 & Randall Road in St. Charles. Details at http://www.kanecountyfair.com/visitors_fairinfo.cfm
Join the Independence Day festivities at St. Charles Parks with entertainment and activities throughout the day and an awe-inspiring fireworks display at night.
STC Live! provides summer fun in Downtown St. Charles every Wednesday and Friday evening. From June through the beginning of September, enjoy live, free entertainment at a variety of venues. These may include a local jazz combo, an aspiring vocalist, a magician, a dance troop, or an aspiring band. Visit our Facebook page each week for time, locations, and performers https://www.facebook.com/DowntownStCharlesPartnership/.
Thursdays - 7pm. Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic meal, and dance to a different band every week.
The parade steps off at 6th and Main streets, and continues to Riverside Ave. A Memorial service immediately follows the parade at the Freedom Shrine, next to the Police Station on Riverside Ave.
The annual St. Charles Fine Art Show presents nearly 100 of the best artists from across the country
The day begins in Pottawatomie Park with a chip-timed, certified 5K and 10K run. The Colonial Café 1K Color Fun-Run will follow, along with other children's activities. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this colorful and energetic fun run. For more information about these runs, and registration: http://itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8805
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy.
The St. Charles Tree Commission invites you to join in the celebration of Arbor Day in Lincoln Park on Main Street, west of Route 31. This annual event features something for everyone – music, art, a tree raffle, tree care demonstrations, free perennial giveaways, educational materials for homeowners and a special program written and presented by one of the local elementary schools. More information: http://www.stcharlesil.gov/services/public-trees/arbor-day
City-wide garage sale with registration and guides to raise funds for STC Underground. For more information, call the STC Underground teen center at 630-513-4321 or visit stcunderground.com/community-garage-sale/.
St. Charles Downtown Cruise Nites, on the 4th Tuesday of each month April - Sept from 5pm - 8pm, is a fun-filled classic/vintage Car Show organized by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce.
The Kane County Flea Market is held every first weekend of the month at the Kane County Fairgrounds off Randall Road. Named one of the 10 Best Flea Markets in the World by Jet Setter Magazine. More at www.kanecountyfleamarket.com/
The St. Patrick's Parade on Main St./Rt. 64 features Irish dancers, authentic Irish music, floats and more! Get into the Irish spirit and join us Downtown St. Charles! Presented by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. More information: www.downtownstcharles.org/events/st-patricks-parade/
Get discounts at any of the 30+ participating restaurants, bistros, eateries and grills that make St. Charles a culinary delight during Restaurant Week!
Fine dining, ethnic cuisine, contemporary and beyond - St. Charles has a place at the table for you. For more information, visit the Restaurant Week page.
