Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Fox River, a delicious treat and learn about the local history and wildlife of the waterway with a pair of fantastic cruises hosted by the St. Charles Park District. The park district’s nature ambassador Pam Otto, author of the weekly Good Natured column that appears in the Kane County […]
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, the St. Charles Park District will host Cupcake Play Day from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday July 31. The afternoon will include visits with a live red-tailed hawk and other nature-themed fun. During this event, the first 200 guests will receive a cupcake. Guests can […]
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Search for clues, solve the puzzles and keep an eye out for wandering chickens. This isn’t your average Escape Room challenge. Up your game with the St. Charles Park District’s Escape the Farm where you and your friends work as a team to answer questions and complete tasks in a timed event that takes place […]
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Open house for potential members slated for Aug. 4 For 20 years the STC Underground (STCU) has provided a safe and dynamic place for teens to hang out and engage in activities geared toward their age group. Located in the basement of the Baker Community Center, STCU provides amenities any teen would want in their […]
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Celebrations honor history, mission to enrich the lives of residents Established in 1911, the St. Charles Park District board members had a vision to develop parks and open space along the Fox River. And now, 110 years later, the district is still enriching the lives of residents through parks, programs, facilities and services — along […]
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Fireflies twinkling on a warm summer evening is a familiar sight. But most people may not know the science behind their nocturnal glow. During a new program this summer Hickory Knolls naturalists will teach all members of the family about these fireflies, or lightning bugs, at several neighborhood parks. Held at 7:30 p.m. on July […]
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Escape the urban hustle and spend some time on the farm this summer with Family Fun Fridays at Primrose Farm in St. Charles. Newly this summer, the St. Charles Park District program provides small groups a chance to spend some time together in the beautiful, working farm located right in St. Charles. It’s a perfect […]
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St. Charles Park District recently opened six new outdoor pickleball courts and a basketball court with six hoops on the west side of James O. Breen Community Park. The Park Board of Commissioners hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on June 14, 2021. Local pickleball players are pumped. “We are really, really excited,” said Cris Anderson, […]
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If you’re starting a new health and wellness routine, support and guidance can help immensely. Enter the staff at the John B. Norris Recreation Center in St. Charles. “One thing we learn when we connect with people when they first come in is – why are they here,” said Dan Charak, Member Services Supervisor. “Everybody’s […]
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Let your child explore their creative side and love for science, art and even dance this summer with the St. Charles Park District’s Specialty Camps. “It’s really cool how camps are bringing more people to the arts,” said Alex Weidner, aquatics and youth programs supervisor. Along with traditional day camp programming, the St. Charles Park […]
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