Events in Saint Charles today

This weekly community bike ride rolls through Elgin and sometimes nearby areas. The pace is quicker than many social rides, so expect a more energetic route. Everyone is welcome. A stop at a local watering hole or beer garden may be part of the plan, which gives the outing a more adult focus. Please complete the waiver, which only needs to be submitted once each year. Ride safely. Paseo comunitario semanal en bicicleta por Elgin y, en ocasiones, por los alrededores. El ritmo es más rápido que en otros paseos sociales. Todos son bienvenidos. Puede incluirse una parada en un bar local o beer garden, por lo que es una experiencia más para adultos. Completa la renuncia, que solo se presenta una vez al año. Pedalea con cuidado.

Carpet on-road club racing at HobbyTown Batavia Raceway is offered every other week. The store and track open for practice ahead of racing, registration closes before competition begins, and the first races follow. Classes include Losi NASCAR (Box Stock), 21.5 Touring Car, USGT, GT12, F1, 1/12 Pan Car, and Tamiya TT under HT Batavia rules, with additional classes added when there are at least three entries. Entry fees are $20 for the first class and $10 for each additional class. MyLaps transponders are used, and house block style units are available. These house units must be swapped after each race due to the built-in battery.

A $40 ticket covers 18 holes and pizza, with prizes awarded to the top three finishers. Sponsorships for individual holes are offered at four levels. Platinum at $2,500 includes 10 free tickets, priority placement for signage on the course, top placement on event signage, and featured online promotion. Gold at $1,000 includes 8 free tickets, prominent course signage, acknowledgment on event signage, and enhanced online promotion. Silver at $500 includes 6 free tickets, upgraded course signage, acknowledgment on event signage, and online promotion. Bronze at $250 includes 4 free tickets, course sign placement, and acknowledgment on event signage and online promotion. All sponsors also receive a dedicated sponsor-only day of action.

A free evening of casual Commander features both friendly competition and laid back games. All experience levels are welcome, and players can find pods that fit their play style. Participants are asked to sign in with the Companion app to help keep promos available. Arrival is flexible, and there is no need to be there exactly at the beginning.

Jumperoo offers little ones under 40 inches a fun, safe, and active morning to climb, jump, slide, and explore an indoor adventure park. Admission is $9.99 per child, with Urban Air socks required and not included. One parent or guardian is free with each participating child, and tickets can be purchased at the park. During summer break, guests of all ages may be in the park at the same time, while the Jumperoo special remains available for eligible kids. For more information, call (630) 584-8171.

STC Live! returns with free live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 1st Street Plaza and at various businesses around town. The series brings people together for music and community throughout the summer. Support is provided by presenting sponsor McNally’s Heating and Cooling, with additional support from Hollywood Casino Aurora, McGrath Kia of St. Charles, Solutions Networking Corporation, St. Charles Closets, 212 Degree Construction Group, Comcast, Hi-Lite Electric Inc., and St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

Friday Night Bingo returns to VSW with a welcoming evening of games, raffles, and friendly connection. Admission is $5 and includes four bingo games, with prizes awarded throughout the night. Look for extra excitement with fun raffles and 50/50 drawings. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, and the event is open to the entire community with no membership required. For nearly 60 years, VSW has brought people together and supported meaningful connections for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, and this gathering continues that tradition.

Pack a favorite sangria and slip into the spirit of Spain as participants cook and share a spread of tapas. This hands-on class features garlic shrimp cooked until sizzling, crisp patatas bravas paired with a saffron aioli, and toasted bread topped with freshly grated tomato, garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. The tasting begins with marinated olives and finishes with rich chocolate pots de crème, creating a menu meant for sharing and savoring. No prior cooking experience is required. Attendees work in pairs at shared stations, and enrollment is limited to eight for a small-group format. Expect to be on your feet and cooking for about two hours, with stools available at each station. The fee is per person. Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. BYOB is welcome, including wine, beer, and sangria. Groups of six or more qualify for discounted pricing and can request a booking link by emailing gourmet.garage25@gmail.com. Gluten-free pasta can be arranged with advance notice. If food allergies or dietary needs are a consideration, share details ahead of time with your booking or by emailing gourmet.garage25@gmail.com so accommodations can be made when possible.

Geared toward Riftbound players, this weekly Nexus Night features a tournament with rewards for each win. Entry is $6 and includes a Vendetta Nexus pack. Registration is available online or at the store, and the competition awards one pack from the most recent set for every match victory.

Glenbard North hosts the Benet Academy Redwings for a home matchup featuring the Panthers.

Club Arcada presents a Legends & Legacies Series event with Carla Cooke, the youngest daughter of Sam Cooke. Rooted in the church like her father, she brings her own voice while honoring his legacy, touching on themes of music, faith, romance and history. Her sound spans gospel, Christian, R&B, soul, pop and contemporary influences that connect with today’s culture. Dinner and drinks are available at the venue, and reservations are encouraged.

Ride under the Sturgeon Moon with a social night spin starting from Elgin Community Bikes. This moderate outing covers roughly 7 to 9 miles through the core neighborhoods of Elgin and typically runs 60 to 70 minutes. If you need air or minor adjustments, plan to handle those before the ride, with equipment available for small repairs and inflation. Illinois law requires a clear front light and a rear red reflector or red light for night riding, so be prepared to stay visible. A 2026 annual ride waiver is required. A near full moon eclipse is also anticipated.

BrachtStar Karaoke transforms Bracht’s Place in Bartlett into a welcoming sing-along each week, hosted by JAM Karaoke Chicago. First-timers and seasoned regulars choose a song, step up to the mic, and meet a supportive room that celebrates effort as much as delivery. The emphasis is on participation over perfection, so feel free to be a little off key while the crowd keeps the energy high.

The Batavia Farmers' Market features fresh produce, baked goods, plants, honey, and related farm products. Vendors must grow, harvest, or produce at least 75 percent of what they sell. For updates and the weekly vendor list, see @downtownbatavia on Instagram and @bataviamainstreet on Facebook.

Families can take on a 50-foot climbing tower for a mix of fun and challenge. Before climbing, an experienced instructor will cover basic techniques and provide all necessary equipment. All skill levels are welcome. Each participant must register. The maximum weight for climbers is 265 pounds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The session meets at the Lincoln Marsh main entrance. The fee is $30 for Wheaton residents and $38 for non-residents.

Celebrate an expansion with a neighborhood welcome party featuring great coffee from Viator Coffee Co., cool cars, and the chance to meet the staff. Explore the new store, connect with other guests, and enjoy giveaways and family friendly activities. A school supply drive is part of the event, and guests who bring donation items can enter a raffle. For a list of suggested supplies, check the discussion post.

HobbyTown Batavia Raceway presents a parking lot racing series built around eight points race days, with your top six results counting toward the championship. For year end awards, a class qualifies only if it fields at least five participants on six or more race days. The track opens for practice before racing begins, and registration is completed prior to the first race. Classes offered include Losi NASCAR box stock, VTA, USGT, 17.5 touring car, Tamiya Mini, 2wd SCT, and 2wd buggy. Entry fees are $20 for the first class and $10 for each additional class. MyLaps transponders are used, with house block style units available that must be swapped after every race due to their built-in battery.

The 9th Annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and Fundraiser brings a full day of live music to the Fox Valley with eight bands performing across two stages in support of a meaningful cause. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, enjoy food and cold drinks, and spend the day listening to classic rock, blues, country, and familiar favorites. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted on the grounds. The Masus Financial Main Stage hosts performances by GNP, Saint Astro, Head Honchos, and the Big Al Wetzel Band. The 212 Degrees Construction Stage features the Corey Marshall Band, Sour Crow, The Sociables, and Pawnshop. All net proceeds help the Batavia Moose Lodge benefit the children of Mooseheart Child City and School, providing safe housing, education, and brighter opportunities. Tickets are available with a limited-time early bird price of $15 and regular admission at $20. Stage sponsorship is provided by Masus Financial for the main stage and 212 Degrees Construction for the second stage, and sponsorship opportunities for businesses are available.

Part two of this four-part monthly series centers on the element of water, bringing together creativity, nature, and ritual in a woodland setting to support reflection, healing, and times of transition. The day opens with a welcome led by Jenny, who introduces the flow of activities and sets shared intentions so everyone can learn, explore, and mend at a deep level. A core workshop follows with guided meditation, a conversation about water elementals, and a simple ritual by the creek. Participants craft a blessing bowl for water, shape an earth-and-water mandala, and develop a personal mantra while exploring how art and the natural world can move in harmony. Later, create herbal bath salts inspired by the forest using plants like pine, cedar, lavender, and sage, along with other available botanicals. Through approachable herbal alchemy, discover ways to work with water to cleanse, purify, and ground energy. The gathering continues with a water lantern activity that highlights the meaning of lanterns across cultures. Personalize a lantern with a message, an intention, or something to release, and share quiet, meaningful moments with those nearby. The experience concludes with a lantern release on the water, inviting a gentle glow and a final circle to reflect on the day’s lessons and integrate them.

Enjoy incredible food and drinks alongside a fresh take on magic, featuring feats that feel impossible. Experience surprising moments as new illusions unfold.

Carol Stream’s Summer Send-Off fills the Ross Ferraro Town Center with two days of music and community fun. Look for live performances, a large display of classic cars, a winner-take-all bags tournament, food, drinks, raffles, and prizes, all in support of a good cause. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. During the celebration, Libido Funk Circus takes the stage with a dance-ready set, followed by LP Vinyl. With more than two decades of high-energy shows, Libido Funk Circus pulls from a wide songbook that spans disco, rock, pop, new wave, funk, dance, country, hip hop, and Motown. Their concerts feature costume changes, inventive medleys, standout musicianship, and nonstop energy. The band has played thousands of shows across the Midwest, maintains five-star ratings on The Knot and Wedding Wire, and has earned Wedding Wire’s Couples’ Choice Award for five consecutive years. In addition, 100 percent of classic car registration proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits.

Don’t Matter To Me brings a charged live set to Ten:21 Bar & Grill, shaped by influences such as Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Heart. Formed in 2020, the band is known for soaring vocals, tight playing, and a wide ranging setlist that moves from classic rock favorites to pop and funk. Look forward to a night packed with songs you know, opportunities to sing and dance, and a few unexpected surprises.

A family-friendly 5K run and walk at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Hanover Park welcomes participants of all ages, whether taking part solo or on a team. The focus is on community, remembrance, and support for people affected by crashes caused by impaired or reckless driving. Participation benefits the Victims’ Assistance Fund, which helps families with essentials such as groceries, transportation, funeral expenses, education, and counseling, and encourages collaboration with law enforcement and victim advocates to help prevent future losses. The event also advances the broader mission to create safer roads and provide meaningful assistance to those impacted. AAIM is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), federal tax ID # 36-3206134.

Explore the time-honored practice of building your own shamanic drum in a guided, hands-on workshop. Across healing and spiritual traditions, the steady beat of the drum has been used to clear energy, aid healing, and deepen spiritual connection. During this experience, you will create a lightweight handheld instrument that carries your intention, suitable for personal practice, ceremony, meditation, or as a meaningful handmade gift. The workshop fee is $50, with additional material costs based on the drum size you select: $105 for 14 inch, $130 for 16 inch, $145 for 18 inch, or $165 for 20 inch. A round frame is included with every size. Choose a hide that matches your vision, with deer or horse included, elk available for an additional $10, and buffalo or moose available for an additional $20. Hides are offered based on availability, so please provide a first and second choice. For information or registration, call 630-937-4094 or text 630 855-773-2188.

Hatch chile season returns to Jewel-Osco in Batavia with on-site roasting. Purchase a pack and have it roasted at no extra charge while exploring meal ideas for using your freshly roasted chiles. Sample products from Lipton Hard, Herdez, Dos Equis, and Frito-Lay, pick up same-day savings, and enjoy a live performance by Stevie Swing. Entry is free and no tickets are required. Share your experience with #JewelOsco and follow @JewelOsco and @GT_Universe for updates.

Created and directed by John Mueller, One Night in Memphis celebrates Sun Records legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley with a 90-plus-minute surge of rockabilly, country, gospel, and 1950s rock and roll. Billed as the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute, the production features former cast members of the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet. Timeless songs and nationally recognized performers bring the era to life with high-energy performances and a whole lot of shakin’.

A pop-up fundraiser focused on raising funds for suicide prevention services in Batavia. The event centers on supporting local services that work to prevent suicide.

This practical seminar for first-time buyers at Stoll Real Estate is led by Andrew Stoll with lender Tariq "TK" Khwaja. Attendees will explore how financing works, what it takes to qualify for a mortgage, ways to secure a competitive interest rate, how to determine an affordable price range, and available down payment assistance, including details on the $12,500 Illinois program. The discussion also explains points, the difference between down payments and closing costs, strategies to strengthen credit, how to proceed when partners have different credit profiles, and the distinction between pre-qualification and pre-approval and why it matters. The home buying process will be outlined from pricing strategy and typical buyer fees to when to start touring, how an agent helps negotiate an offer, what to expect at closing, and the role of a home inspection. Market insights will cover inventory trends, timelines to find a property, where prices may be headed, and how the NAR lawsuit settlement could affect buyers. Attendees can receive home buyer incentives with a total value of up to $2,000, including discounts on the home inspection, attorney and lender fees, plus a commission rebate that can be applied to closing costs. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Andrew Stoll, Managing Broker and Owner of Stoll Real Estate, brings 12 years of experience in the Chicagoland market and ranks in the top 4 percent of area Realtors, offering clear, data-driven guidance and negotiation strategies to help buyers make confident, well-protected decisions. Tariq "TK" Khwaja contributes more than a decade of lending experience in the Chicago market, recognition in Chicago Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who each year since 2013, and a feature as a Power Player in Michigan Avenue Magazine, supporting buyers from first-time purchases to luxury transactions.

Trivia takes over Pollyanna Brewing Company in St. Charles with two hours of general knowledge questions led by a host. Teams can look forward to themed bonus rounds and music challenges that keep the competition lively. Craft brews and cocktails will be available from the bar, and attendees may order delivery from local restaurants to enjoy during the event. Top teams earn bragging rights and prizes. Arriving early can help secure a spot and allow time to settle in with a drink before the questions begin.