Mini-golf at Riverview Miniature Golf Course
Located at Pottawatomie Park, Riverview Miniature Golf Course is the perfect spot for families to come spend some time playing mini-golf! Try to get a hole-in-one on one of the 18 fun holes on the course and catch some scenic views too! There’s also a playground right across from the course so you can go there for some fun afterwards!
Playing or having a picnic at Pottawatomie Park
With Riverview Miniature Golf being just a part of Pottawatomie Park, you can explore the rest of what the park offers or make another separate trip! Have a picnic at the Pottawatomie Park Pavilion, where you can catch some great views of the river and of the ducks and geese that meander along the river! You can also rent peddlewheel boats from the Riverview Miniature Golf Course – which prices are very affordable and well worth it for all the fun you’ll have!
You can also visit the nearby playground for some fun or walk to downtown St. Charles for some food and ice cream.
Take a Trip to Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Take a trip over to the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center – where adventure awaits! You can find plenty to do there with plenty of events and programming to choose from. Make sure to check out their website for all the good information and activities you can partake in!
Going for a pool day at Swanson Pool or Otter Cove Aquatic Park
Add a splash of fun at Swanson Pool or Otter Cove Aquatic Park! Entry prices are very affordable and well worht it to get in for some summer fun! Cool off by swimming in the pools and sliding down water slides. You can also check out the lazy river at Otter Cove Water Park to chill out for a bit!
Grabbing a lunch in downtown
St. Charles has plenty of ways to keep it cheap for meals for families. Check out pizza like at Billy Bricks, where you can get 2 pizzas for $20 on Thursdays, places with kids meals for great prices like Alley 64, the Filling Station Pub & Grill and Riverside Pizza & Pub – especially during happy hour where you can find great deals!
Finding the sculptures at Mount St. Mary’s Park
Take a walk around Mount St. Mary’s Park to find all the sculptures! Especially Humpty Dumpty, you can grab some silly photos with him! You can find information about the sculptures here.
Go for a bike ride along the Fox River Trail
Fun Activities at Primrose Farm
Primrose Farm is a great place to learn about and interact with some farm animals and more! They allow kids to get up close and personal to cows, chickens, goats and horses to learn about these beloved farm animals. Tickets for these events are less than $10!
They also have plenty of events to check out and fun seasonal activities! Be sure to check out their website for more information!
Catching a movie at Charlestowne 18
Catch the latest movies at Charlestowne 18! You’ll love their recliner chairs and tasty movie snacks. They also have their Wednesday Morning Movie Series during the summer – where you can get to see kid movies for $2! Doors open at 9 a.m. and the movie begins at 10 a.m.