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.
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.
Thursdays - 7pm. Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic meal, and dance to a different band every week.
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy.
Friday mornings year-round. Outdoor Farmer's Market June - October/Indoor Farmer's Market November - May
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.
Thursdays - 7pm. Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic meal, and dance to a different band every week.
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/.
Join the Independence Day festivities at St. Charles Parks with entertainment and activities throughout the day and an awe-inspiring fireworks display at night.
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
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.
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
Over 150 hand-crafted scarecrows gather in downtown St. Charles during this annual, family-friendly, fall festival.
Held on Veteran's Day, 10:30 a.m., inside St. Charles Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave. Please join us to show your appreciation to our country’s vets.
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.
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://HeartoftheFox.itsyourrace.com/
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/.
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.
Come to Pottawatomie Park for Dragon Boat Races, "Picnic in the Park", family activities & entertainment, "Family Movie Night" and a water ski show. The Carnival is June 8-11.
More information: www.festivalofthefox.com
