Local Promotions
While you're downtown admiring all the spectacular art that will be at the 2026 St. Charles Fine Art Show, make sure to take some time to visit the amazing local businesses that call this town home. Many establishments are having special sales, events, and promotions in honor of the the Show and Memorial Day weekend. Read below to learn more.
Explore Local Art Around Town
Did you know that St. Charles, IL is home to over 180 pieces of art? Start your art journey with the Public Arts Tour on the Travel St. Charles App, created in collaboration with the St. Charles Arts Council.
Events and Promotions Around Town
Mystery Machine Bomb Pop drops just in time for Memorial Day weekend 🍒🫐🍋🍈 This 5.2% ABV fruited sour packs all the nostalgic flavors of your favorite summer popsicle with bright cherry, blue raspberry, lemon, and lime coming together in one tart and refreshing beer. The perfect Memorial Day weekend craft beer is almost here. Summer starts with a Bomb Pop. 🍻
Memorial Day Weekend Freebies! We’re celebrating ALL weekend long with FREE bonus signs when you register for a regular workshop 🙌 Join us this: ✨ Thursday ✨ Friday ✨ Saturday Choose your FREE bonus project when you register: ⭐ Flag Pedestal ⭐ USA Coasters ⭐ Stars & Stripes Trio Grab your friends, enjoy a fun night out, and create something you’ll love for summer ❤️🤍💙 Seats are limited, so don’t wait!
Campbell Creations
Campbell Creations will be featuring handcrafted charcuterie boards designed as functional art for the home during the St. Charles Fine Art Show weekend. Guests are invited to explore one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from exotic and reclaimed woods, enjoy live charcuterie styling demonstrations, and gather inspiration for Memorial Day entertaining. The studio will also be offering 20% off select handcrafted boards throughout Memorial Day weekend. As seen on WGN & WBBM Chicago.
The 49th Annual Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association Show "United We Rock" will take place on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am-6pm, and Sunday, May 24th from 10am-5pm at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Featuring nationally-known dealers of: jewelry, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists; there will also be geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, "blacklight" fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes, and more!
Need a pick-me-up during the Fine Art Show? Coroco Coffee has 34 oz. coffee buckets that are perfect to enjoy while you browse all the art this Memorial Day Weekend.
This Memorial Day Weekend, Double Take Consignment will be offering 50% off dark pink tag and black tag items*. Don't miss out! *Excluding items in glass cases.
Join The Evergreen Pub & Grill for their Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25th. They'll be open all day, starting at 11am.
Specializing in art prints, we feature a spooky twist on pop culture with over 200 artists and vendors to check out! All purchases during this weekend receive a 3D printed gargoyle!
Art Exhibit at HOTEL BAKER by Wendy Ahnen — Fine Artist, Renowned Northwoods, WI Artist • Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10am-4pm. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while you browse through her work and purchase an art piece to treasure. Hotel Baker, 100 W Main Street, St. Charles, IL. 630.584.2100y,
On Saturday May 23rd from 1–5PM we are hosting a live watercolor demonstration by Chicago artist and illustrator Tom Herzberg. Tom is a former faculty member and fine art department chair at the American Academy of Art in Chicago whose illustrations have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, Playboy, and the Field Museum of Natural History, among many others. He will be painting live in the store, talking through his process and engaging with everyone who gathers around the drafting board. Free to attend, open to everyone, no registration required. Facebook event link https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5GxGTM9E/ We are also debuting three large original paintings by Carl Hayano — a Japanese-American artist and longtime faculty member at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb whose work has been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and is held in permanent collections including Benedictine University and the Koehnline Museum of Art. Additionally we have a significant neon piece by Ellen Sandor, the Chicago-based multimedia artist known for her work at the intersection of art, science, and technology, who served as Artist in Residence at Fermilab. We also have a LeRoy Neiman limited edition serigraph available for viewing and purchase.
Come grab a sparkly and artsy May Flower Sparkle Cone before they are all picked! Summer hours officially start May 28th! We will be open every day from 11am-10pm!
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. is offering 30% off remaining spring seasonal items! Plus, paint your own bathbombs for just $10. While you're there, make sure to admire their new mural - by local artist, Danielle Casali.
This Memorial Day Weekend during the St. Charles Fine Art Show, stop by MION Artisan Soap, as they will be offering a complimentary sample with any purchase, while supplies last!
During the St. Charles Fine Art Show, visit Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling to try their new themed cocktail for the event: "The Banksy" - Cucumber infused Pollyanna Cadence Gin, Blueberry simple syrup, lime juice, topped with soda water - $11
Riverlands Brewing & Rebellion Kettlebell Gym
Join us for a 3.5-mile ruck walk honoring fallen heroes and supporting Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans on 5/24 starting at 10:30 AM. All fitness levels welcome! Join us Memorial Day weekend for a 3.5-mile community ruck walk through St. Charles. We’ll start and finish at Riverlands Brewing Co., with a route that takes us toward the Fox River and through downtown St. Charles. This event is open to all fitness levels. You can carry weight in a backpack, bring a light daypack, or simply walk with us. This event is rain or shine, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a backpack if you plan to ruck, along with water if you’d like it for the route. After the walk, participants are invited to stick around at Riverlands for food, drinks, and conversation. Ticket proceeds benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Your ticket includes a commemorative t-shirt and one free pour at Riverlands.
Riverlands Brewing
On Saturday, May 23, we're kicking off our Summer Camp Series with one of our most popular family-friendly events: TURTLE RACES! The most famous turtles from Hickory Knolls Discovery Center square off in tail-to-tail races on our patio (or in the taproom if weather doesn't cooperate). Cheer for your favorites and win prizes! Raffle tickets available for purchase on the patio. All raffle proceeds go to Hickory Knolls to help fund their educational nature programs. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: - 12pm: Patio Opens with food by the Waffadilla Food Truck PLUS: SAIN Animal Rescue will be here with PUPPIES! - 2pm: Races Begin! - 6pm: Music by Grant Milliren All tables and seating are first come, first served. Please be kind and allow smaller kids to make their way to the front. In the event that we must move indoors, space may be limited. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED.
Show respect for those who have given their lives in service to our country and thank our local veterans at the St. Charles Memorial Day events Monday, May 25. Activities include cemetery ceremonies, a parade, memorial service, and a community breakfast fundraiser.
The landscape of Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles presents a striking & engaging sculpture exhibition against the backdrop of nature's seasonal beauty. View the annual exhibit (June-May) with sculptural masterpieces made from various mediums by artist from all over the country. Plus, enjoy sculptures from the District's permanent collection. For more details, visit: stcsculpture.org.