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Activity Zone Entertainment
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The Activity Zone, presented by McNally's Heating & Cooling, will be located on Riverside Avenue, and will feature fall activities for the whole family to enjoy! You'll find a professional pumpkin carver, an inflatable corn maze, scarecrow-to-go, and so much more!

Family Fun Booths

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During Scarecrow Weekend, McNally's Heating & Cooling has a whole schedule of activities planned that you can view by clicking the button below!

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Don't miss out on visiting Gerald Subaru's Family table right next to the Fall Photo Op! They will be providing giveaways and more during Scarecrow Weekend.

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Receive a free water bottle and a chance to win Complimentary Estate Planning (Valued at $875), thanks to Theriault Booth! Simply follow them on social media to enter.

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While you're at the Riverside Avenue Activity Zone, be sure to stop by the Trader Joe's booth to sample some delight-fall seasonal favorites!

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Onesti Entertainment will be hosting a booth and opening our businesses' doors for activities and deals during Scarecrow Weekend!

 

Friday, October 11th

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Butterfly Sculpture

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Capture your time at St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend by snapping a photo in front of our Butterfly Fall Photo Op, sponsored by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora! Make sure to tag @stcalliance on social media, too!

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Straw Sculptures

12:00pm - 6:00pm

While you're at the Activity Zone, be sure to admire the incredible Straw Sculptures from the Mt. Morris Straw Sculpting Competition - a great photo opportunity!

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Inflatable Corn Maze

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Take an adventure through the Inflatable Corn Maze in the Activity Zone for a Scarecrow Weekend challenge, sponsored by Comcast! This fall-themed maze is fun for everyone, and you're sure to have a blast navigating your way through towering stalks of corn!

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Professional Pumpkin Carver

12:00pm - 6:00pm

See the incredible designs that our Professional Pumpkin Carver, Robert Childers, carves on pumpkins, sponsored by St. Charles Closets. Watch him transform traditional pumpkins into masterpieces!

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Zim Zam Balloons

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Throughout Scarecrow Weekend, Zim Zam Balloons will be in the Activity Zone creating handmade balloon art that will be available for purchase. Stop by as he wows the crowd, regardless of age!

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Windy Acres Farm

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Stop by the Windy Acres Farm Tent in the Activity Zone for fall décor and treats including donuts, hand-dipped caramel apples, apple cider, fresh fruit pies, local jams, gourds, mums, and more!

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Interactive Family DJ

12:00pm - 5:00pm

While you're enjoying all the fun things to do in the Activity Zone, hear the sounds of the interactive family DJ, DJ Jimmy Jamz! DJ Jimmy Jamz, or James Martin, has been DJing and showcasing his impersonations for over 30 years. He has had the opportunity to open for several acts from Chubby Checker to Kelly Clarkson and has been on several news stations including WGN and Channel 5 news. After all this, he has shown that he has learned the art of entertaining in all aspects of the entertainment business.

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Pumpkin Painting Activity

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Channel your inner art skills and paint your very own pumpkin, sponsored by Meijer! There will be a pumpkin painting station where you can create your fall-themed work of art!

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Rock Climbing Wall

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Get ready to climb to the top this Scarecrow Weekend! In the Activity Zone, the Three Fires Council will have their 26 foot tall mobile rock climbing wall!

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Scarecrow-to-Go

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Make your very own Scarecrow with our Scarecrow-to-Go, formerly known as Scarecrow in a Box, sponsored by Smithfield! This will come with everything you need to make a scarecrow. Craft it together at home, or at one of the stations at the event! The cost is $10 per Scarecrow-to-Go.

Saturday, October 12th

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Butterfly Sculpture

10:00am - 6:00pm

Capture your time at St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend by snapping a photo in front of our Butterfly Fall Photo Op, sponsored by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora! Make sure to tag @stcalliance on social media, too!

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Straw Sculptures

10:00am - 6:00pm

While you're at the Activity Zone, be sure to admire the incredible Straw Sculptures from the Mt. Morris Straw Sculpting Competition - a great photo opportunity!

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Inflatable Corn Maze

10:00am - 6:00pm

Take an adventure through the Inflatable Corn Maze in the Activity Zone for a Scarecrow Weekend challenge, sponsored by Comcast! This fall-themed maze is fun for everyone, and you're sure to have a blast navigating your way through towering stalks of corn!

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Professional Pumpkin Carver

10:00am - 6:00pm

See the incredible designs that our Professional Pumpkin Carver, Robert Childers, carves on pumpkins, sponsored by St. Charles Closets. Watch him transform traditional pumpkins into masterpieces!

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Zim Zam Balloons

10:00am - 4:30pm

Throughout Scarecrow Weekend, Zim Zam Balloons will be in the Activity Zone creating handmade balloon art that will be available for purchase. Stop by as he wows the crowd, regardless of age!

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Windy Acres Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

Stop by the Windy Acres Farm Tent in the Activity Zone for fall decor and treats including donuts, hand-dipped caramel apples, apple cider, fresh fruit pies, local jams, gourds, mums, and more!

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Interactive Family DJ

10:00am - 6:00pm

While you're enjoying all the fun things to do in the Activity Zone, hear the sounds of the interactive family DJ, DJ Jimmy Jamz! DJ Jimmy Jamz, or James Martin, has been DJing and showcasing his impersonations for over 30 years. He has had the opportunity to open for several acts from Chubby Checker to Kelly Clarkson and has been on several news stations including WGN and Channel 5 news. After all this, he has shown that he has learned the art of entertaining in all aspects of the entertainment business.

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Pumpkin Painting Activity

10:00am - 6:00pm

Channel your inner art skills and paint your very own pumpkin, sponsored by Meijer! There will be a pumpkin painting station where you can create your fall-themed work of art!

Rock Climbing Wall.jpg

Rock Climbing Wall

10:00am - 6:00pm

Get ready to climb to the top this Scarecrow Weekend! In the Activity Zone, the Three Fires Council will have their 26 foot tall mobile rock climbing wall!

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Scarecrow-to-Go

10:00am - 6:00pm

Make your very own Scarecrow with our Scarecrow-to-Go, formerly known as Scarecrow in a Box, sponsored by Smithfield! This will come with everything you need to make a scarecrow. Craft it together at home, or at one of the stations at the event! The cost is $10 per Scarecrow-to-Go.

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Face Painting

10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:30pm - 5:30pm

On Saturday, you can have the opportunity to look your very best in the Activity Zone and get your face painted! Show off your festive designs as you explore everything that Scarecrow Weekend has to offer.

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John Measner Magic Truck

11:00am - 11:30am | 12:30pm - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm | 5:00pm-5:30pm

John Measner is a classically trained magician and skilled manipulator with many mystifying illusions. Having performed mind-blowing magic for over 25 years, Measner has performed on Chicago's own "Bozo Show," cable TV talk shows and dazzled audiences at popular festivals. Get ready for a thrill!

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John Measner Stilt Walking

1:30pm - 3:00pm

John Measner brings an age-old art form back to life with his captivating stilt walking act, which mixes stunning feats of balance and coordination with a sprinkle of magic.

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Culver's Ice Cream Eating Contest

2:00pm - 3:00pm - 2 Heats

Can you ever have too much ice cream? At this year's Scarecrow Weekend, there will be a Culver's Ice Cream eating contest, thanks to Culver's at 4068 East Main St. in St. Charles! There will be two heats of the contest! Sign up at the Informational Booth on Riverside Avenue to test your ice cream eating skills! Plus, while you're there, you'll have the opportunity to meet their mascot, Scoopy! Participants must be 18 years or older to enter.

Sunday, October 13th

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Butterfly Sculpture

10:00am - 5:00pm

Capture your time at St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend by snapping a photo in front of our Butterfly Fall Photo Op, sponsored by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora! Make sure to tag @stcalliance on social media, too!

Straw Sculptures.jpg

Straw Sculptures

10:00am - 5:00pm

While you're at the Activity Zone, be sure to admire the incredible Straw Sculptures from the Mt. Morris Straw Sculpting Competition - a great photo opportunity!

Corn Maze.jpg

Inflatable Corn Maze

10:00am - 5:00pm

Take an adventure through the Inflatable Corn Maze in the Activity Zone for a Scarecrow Weekend challenge, sponsored by Comcast! This fall-themed maze is fun for everyone, and you're sure to have a blast navigating your way through towering stalks of corn!

Professional Pumpkin Carver.jpg

Professional Pumpkin Carver

10:00am - 5:00pm

See the incredible designs that our Professional Pumpkin Carver, Robert Childers, carves on pumpkins, sponsored by St. Charles Closets. Watch him transform traditional pumpkins into masterpieces!

ZimZam Balloons.jpg

Zim Zam Balloons

10:00am - 5:00pm

Throughout Scarecrow Weekend, Zim Zam Balloons will be in the Activity Zone creating handmade balloon art that will be available for purchase. Stop by as he wows the crowd, regardless of age!

Windy Acres Farm.jpg

Windy Acres Farm

10:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by Windy Acres Farm's tent in the Activity Zone for fall décor and treats including donuts, hand-dipped caramel apples, apple cider, fresh fruit pies, local jams, gourds, mums, and more!

DJ.jpg

Interactive Family DJ

10:00am - 5:00pm

While you're enjoying all the fun things to do in the Activity Zone, hear the sounds of the interactive family DJ, DJ Jimmy Jamz! DJ Jimmy Jamz, or James Martin, has been DJing and showcasing his impersonations for over 30 years. He has had the opportunity to open for several acts from Chubby Checker to Kelly Clarkson and has been on several news stations including WGN and Channel 5 news. After all this, he has shown that he has learned the art of entertaining in all aspects of the entertainment business.

Pumpkin Painting.jpg

Pumpkin Painting Activity

10:00am - 5:00pm

Channel your inner art skills and paint your very own pumpkin, sponsored by Meijer! There will be a pumpkin painting station where you can create your fall-themed work of art!

Rock Climbing Wall.jpg

Rock Climbing Wall

10:00am - 5:00pm

Get ready to climb to the top this Scarecrow Weekend! In the Activity Zone, the Three Fires Council will have their 26 foot tall mobile rock climbing wall!

Scarecrow-to-Go.jpg

Scarecrow-to-Go

10:00am - 5:00pm

Make your very own Scarecrow with our Scarecrow-to-Go, formerly known as Scarecrow in a Box, sponsored by Smithfield! This will come with everything you need to make a scarecrow. Craft it together at home, or at one of the stations at the event! The cost is $10 per Scarecrow-to-Go.

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Face Painting

10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:30pm - 5:30pm

On Sunday, you can have the opportunity to look your very best in the Activity Zone and get your face painted! Show off your festive designs as you explore everything that Scarecrow Weekend has to offer.

Magic Show.jpg

John Measner Magic Truck

10:30am - 11:00am | 12:30pm - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm | 4:00pm - 4:30pm

John Measner is a classically trained magician and skilled manipulator with many mystifying illusions. Having performed mind-blowing magic for over 25 years, Measner has performed on Chicago's own "Bozo Show," cable TV talk shows and dazzled audiences at popular festivals. Get ready for a thrill!

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Scoopie from Culver's

12:30pm - 2:00pm

On Sunday, make sure to say hi and snap a photo with Culver's lovable mascot - Scoopie! He will roaming around the Activity Zone throughout the day, and he just can't wait to meet you!

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John Measner Stilt Walking

1:00pm - 2:00pm

John Measner brings an age-old art form back to life with his captivating stilt walking act, which mixes stunning feats of balance and coordination with a sprinkle of magic.

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