The 41st annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11, in downtown St. Charles.
St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend will feature an array of free, family-friendly elements including live entertainment, activities, a scarecrow contest and more, organizers said.
The scarecrow contest will take place throughout the entirety of the event. Visitors are invited to explore and vote for their favorite scarecrows among more than 120 entries, according to a press release about the event.
The Family Zone, located in Lincoln Park, will have a variety of family-friendly activities during the weekend, including live music, dance teams, roaming entertainment and more, the release said.
The Activity Zone will be on Riverside Avenue between Main Street and Illinois Avenue. It will feature the John Measner Magic Truck, a rock climbing wall, an inflatable corn maze, a special appearance from the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile on Saturday and more, according to organizers.
On First Street Plaza, there will be free live music throughout the weekend, and there will be activities also taking place in the Municipal Building parking lot.
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The event will also include a variety of food options, the release said.
For more information on St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, including the full entertainment schedule, go to www.scarecrowfest.com.
Yorkville Sons of American Legion plan breakfast fundraiser
The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion Post 489 will hold its monthly breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway in Yorkville.
The buffet at the event, which is open to the public, will consist of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fruit, tomato juice, orange juice, milk, coffee and an omelet station.
The cost to attend the breakfast is $12 for adults 18 to 54 years old, $10 for those 55 years old and older and $8 for those 6 to 17 years old. Those 5 years old and younger get in for free.