Fall
St. Charles, Illinois continues to bloom even though September signifies the end of summer. Everyone is guaranteed to have a great time with the gorgeous colors and various autumn-themed events. The river and parks are illuminated by fiery orange and scarlet foliage. To witness more than 120 scarecrows and take part in a plethora of family-friendly events, you may visit during the popular Scarecrow Weekend in October or stay during Jazz Weekend.
Make sure to make a trip to Primrose Farm for Hayrides, farm animal visits, and other fall fun activities. Or stop by all of the breweries and wine shops to enjoy fall craft beers on tap, cider, and mulled wine!
Fall Events
Fall Events & Activities
Fall Activities
Spot Fall Colors
There are more than 60 parks in St. Charles! Fall visits to Delnor Woods Park, Pottawatomie Park, and Mt. St. Mary Park are popular among the locals. There are lovely strolling spaces and flora in all three. Would you like to visit some of our top spots to see the fall foliage? Explore our blog to learn about the best spots to go in St. Charles during the fall.
Take a Primrose Hayride
During the peak of the fall harvest, take a 30-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride around Primrose Farm. All the ingredients to create delicious s'mores over your own private fire are included with group tickets.
Ghoulish Homes Tour
Take the Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour and plan a fun-filled evening out with the family! See the eerie yard decorations of St. Charles' best home haunters as you drive by some of the scariest houses in the Fox Valley area.
Instagrammable Spots Tour
Hold up your camera and prepare for a picture! Some of the greatest spots in town for photos may be found on the Instagrammable Tour of the Travel St. Charles App.
Catch a Show
The Arcada Theatre, Steel Beam Theatre, and Marquee Youth Stage are just a few of the many theater spaces located in St. Charles. This is the ideal season to stay indoors and enjoy a fantastic performance.
Try Ciders
Broken Brix is a winery and cidery that uses only locally sourced, house-made ingredients! Their vast array of flavors goes well with every fall flavor you love, even Halloween candy!