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FUN FOR ALL AGES: YOUR GUIDE TO FESTIVALS IN ST. CHARLES
Get excited, some of the biggest festivals of the year are just around the corner! With major festivals happening every month from now through December, St. Charles is the place to be. Now’s the perfect time to grab your calendar and start planning your trip, you don't want to miss out.

From August 15-17, the Festival of the Little Hills fills Main Street and Frontier Park with over 300 craft and artisan booths. Shop and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and historic demonstrations.

In September, MOSAICS Fine Art Festival returns for its 30th year on the 12-14. Over 100 juried artists, live music, and a Children’s Village line North Main Street. Browse artwork like pottery, glasswork, leather goods, printmaking, jewelry, and more.

Later that month, Saint Charles Oktoberfest on the 26-28 transforms Frontier Park into a lively German village with food, beer, live music, vendors, and family fun. Cheer on pups in the Wiener Takes All Dachshund races, test your strength at the Stein Holding Contest, and see how much you can eat in the Bratwurst Eating Contest.

Just because summer is ending, doesn’t mean that the fun is. It’s never too early to start planning a trip, especially with St. Charles’ signature festivals, Legends & Lanterns® and Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®, on the horizon this fall and winter. There’s something fun for everyone in St. Charles through the end of 2025.

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TATTOO ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Part-tattoo, part-convention, and part-arts-and-crafts fair, the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair at the Foundry Art Centre brings the best regional tattoo artists and craft artisans to celebrate the art of tattoos. Get a tattoo, purchase fine art, attend live demos, and grab a bite to eat at a food truck for a weekend full of fun. 
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STAY COOL IN ST. CHARLES
Beat the heat this summer and stay cool in St. Charles with these fun activities. Make a splash in a public pool, visit a local ice cream parlor for a scoop (or two) of ice cream, reach new heights at indoor rock climbing gym, Climb so iLL, and more. There are plenty of ways to have fun while avoiding the hot summer sun.
HEAT WAVE HACKS
LEGENDS & LANTERNS® RETURNS
Beloved free St. Charles festival, Legends & Lanterns®, turns 10 this year! Experience memorable character interactions with the likes of the Plague Doctor, Edgar Allen Poe, and Captain Hook, visit historical exhibits, and enjoy picturesque Main Street in all of its autumn glory.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!

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