Name: Dockside Party
Start: 2026-07-24T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Pottawatomie Park

Pottawatomie Park

Experience a vibrant midsummer evening featuring live music, riverboat tours of the Fox River Queen, and classic yard games. This all-ages free event offers refreshments from Brother Chimp Brewery and the Rotary Club, plus discounted rounds of minigolf. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a sunset celebration at the park.

Local Event: Dockside Party

Kane County

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Chicago Metropolitan Area

St. Charles

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Dockside Party

Experience a vibrant midsummer evening featuring live music, riverboat tours of the Fox River Queen, and classic yard games....

Arcada Theatre

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the radio hits that brought the popular grassroots band to national attention. Vertical Horizon released three albums independently — There and Back Again (1992), Running on Ice (1995), and Live Stages (1997) — and toured extensively before signing with RCA Records in 1998. Their major-label debut, Everything You Want (1999), went on to sell more than two million copies. The title track, “Everything You Want,” captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and became Billboard’s Most Played Single of 2000. The album garnered further radio attention with the singles, “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning),” the latter of which earned additional acclaim as a top 20 country hit for country star Gary Allan.
Their follow-up album, Go (2003), solidified the band as a no-nonsense pop rock entity. After taking a hiatus to pursue individual interests, Matt began composing the songs that would eventually become Burning the Days (2009), which was released on Vertical Horizon’s independent label, Outfall Records. One of the songs, “Even Now,” was co-written by Scannell and his close friend, Neil Peart, the much-heralded drummer from Rush. Peart played drums on that song as well as two other tracks on the record. Burning the Days was critically acclaimed and produced two Hot AC radio singles, “Save Me from Myself” and “The Lucky One.” Vertical Horizon continued releasing music with Echoes from the Underground (2013), titled after a lyric from a song on the album, “Evermore,” and The Lost Mile (2018).&nbsp;In 2026, Vertical Horizon released its new single, “Last Night of Our Lives” as new music is in the works.

Local Event: Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the...

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<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “Celebrate America’s 250 Birthday “ The Pottawatomie Garden Club of St. Charles will be hosting a community picnic&nbsp;on Sunday, June 28 &nbsp;from 12-3 pm&nbsp;at the Baker United Methodist Church, 307 CedarAve , St. Charles to celebrate America’s 250 birthday. All of our favorite picnic food will be available as well as plenty of entertainment and games for the whole family.&nbsp; Tickets can be purchased on the garden club website,&nbsp;<a href="https://pottagardenclub.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pottagardenclub.org</a>. The price is $15 per adult&nbsp;before June 21. Children under 10 are free.&nbsp; </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>
Come join us in celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.&nbsp; <img alt="image0.jpeg" src="blob:https://patch.com/37ce973c-16ea-472e-8ed8-4973d21ec7f8">

Local Event: Pottawatomie Gardden Club Community Community Picnic 

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Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is once again taking his celebrated Croce Plays Croce Tour across the country, bringing audiences an unforgettable evening of music that bridges generations and celebrates the enduring power of song. From his earliest performances as a teenager, to his critically acclaimed albums and world tours, A.J. Croce has forged a remarkable career entirely on his own terms. Over the course of three and a half decades and eleven studio albums, he has become known as an acclaimed songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and electrifying performer, with more than twenty songs reaching Billboard’s Top 40 charts across multiple genres. Celebrated for his ability to bridge styles and eras with effortless grace, Croce moves fluidly through American roots, rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, soul, and world music, creating a sound that is as distinctive as it is timeless. Throughout his remarkable career, A.J. has shared the stage with an extraordinary list of musical icons — including Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Rod Stewart — each collaboration adding another layer to his deep and diverse musical story. Son of the legendary singer songwriter, Jim Croce, A.J purposefully waited thirty years to perform his father’s music, only introducing his acclaimed Croce Plays Croce Tour when he felt there was a meaningful way to honor his musical legacy with depth, intention, and musical integrity. Croce Plays Croce showcases that legacy in a way that few concerts can. The show features a moving and energetic blend of Jim Croce’s legendary songs — such as “Operator”, “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”, “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle” — alongside AJ’s own acclaimed originals. Through stories, humor, and remarkable musicianship, A.J. connects audiences to both his father’s iconic body of work and his own evolution as one of today’s most respected artists. The tour continues to sell out venues nationwide, earning standing ovations and glowing reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and inspired performances. With over three decades of touring and recording, A.J. Croce continues to connect audiences across generations — honoring his roots while defining a legacy that is distinctly his own.

Local Event: A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

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Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is once again taking his celebrated Croce...

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Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on&nbsp;Sunday, June 21, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Our beautiful, full size, 78 foot Viking ship is based on a 1000 year old excavated ship.&nbsp; Hand built in Norway in 1893, our "VIKING"&nbsp; was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.&nbsp;Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 6/21, 6/27 and 6/28 ONLY.Tours led by our friendly, expert guides begin every 15 minutes. No reservations are needed. Enjoy our hands-on displays of Viking style jewelry, tools, weapons and historic images, and enjoy the selection of quality, affordable items from our gift shop. Making a debut this month-original artwork by the creators of Hagar the Horrible, featuring Hagar telling the story of our ship!Cost is still $7 per adult, $4 teens 13-17, and kids 12 and under are free. No price increase since last year.Note: The ship is in a loose gravel floored facility. No flush toilets on site. For more info, visit vikingship.us

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!

The VIKINGS are COMING!

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on Sunday, June 21,...

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Starring an exceptional cast featuring IHSMTA- and ILMEA-recognized performers. For a sneak peek, visit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZU84uuFZ3A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DZU84uuFZ3A</a>
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The following information is from the St. Charles Park District website: "At 1pm on July 4th, a big red balloon will be displayed above Langum 
Park.&nbsp;If you can see this balloon, you will have a great view of the 
fireworks at DARK.
<ul>
<li>Open Dawn to 11pm (foot traffic only)</li>
<li>Bring your own tables and lawn chairs.</li>
<li>Food Truck: Snack Zone Concessions &amp; <a href="https://sweetsensationsgeneva.company.site/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweet Sensations</a> · 4pm-DARK</li>
<li>Glow Novelty Sales · 6-9pm: Proceeds benefit the Financial Aid Program</li>
<li>DJ Entertainment · 6:30-9:30pm</li>
<li>Information Tent: First Aid &amp; Lost Children</li>
<li>Softball Fields &amp; Tennis Courts – OPEN FOR SEATING</li>
<li>Restrooms – OPEN</li>
<li>Playground – CLOSED</li>
<li>Parking Lots – CLOSED</li>
<li>Fireworks Launch at DARK
<ul>
<li>The upper east side of the park will be available for viewing.</li>
<li>The lower west side of the park will not be available for viewing.</li>
<li>Guests must remain outside the safety perimeter which will be marked with designated fencing.</li>
<li>Guests will not be allowed the in the grassy area along the Fox 
River Trail across from Langum Park as the safety perimeter extends to 
the Fox River.</li>
<li>Pathways will be closed 10-20 minutes prior to the fireworks show.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Traffic Advisory Information &amp; Map: <a href="https://www.stcharlesil.gov/News-Events/2025-July-4th-Fireworks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">click here</a>"</li>
</ul>
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Local Event: Fireworks Show 

Fireworks Show 

The following information is from the St. Charles Park District website: "At 1pm on July 4th, a big red balloon will be...

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