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It's a packed weekend across the Tri-Cities — Festival of the Vine, St. Charles Jazz Weekend,
We've also got a few things worth putting on your calendar now before they sell out or sneak up on you later in May.
Here's what’s coming up:
🎟️ St. Charles Jazz Weekend | Thu 9/10-Sun 9/13, All Day | Multiple Venues, STC | Over 50 jazz acts perform across downtown venues and plazas.
☑️ Festival of the Vine | Fri 9/11 - Sun 9/13 | Downtown Geneva | Enjoy wine tastings, food, live music, an arts/crafts show, horse carriage rides, and more.
☑️ 17th Anniversary Show | Fri 9/11, 6-9PM | Water Street Studios, Batavia | Gallery opening, open studios, live music, and food to mark the studio's anniversary.
☑️ Author Visit: Behati Hart | Sat 9/12, 10AM-11AM | Archives @ Batavia Boardwalk Shops | Meet local author Behati Hart at this book signing event.
☑️ Big Truck Show & Pistons for the Parks | Sat 9/12, 10AM-12PM | James O. Green Community Park, St. Charles | Get up close with trucks, cars, and tractors.
☑️ Women of the Moose Craft Show | Sat 9/12, 10AM-3PM | St. Charles Moose Lodge, St. Charles | Free craft show and bake sale open to the public.
☑️ The Earth Made Market | Sat 9/12, 10AM-4PM | GROW Geneva | A market featuring plants, pottery, and crystal-making activities.
☑️ Battle for Batavia Charity Softball Game | Sat 9/12, 11AM-2PM | Memorial Park, Batavia | Fun-filled softball game for a good cause with food available.
☑️ FYDOLAND Fall Fest | Sat 9/12, 11AM-3PM | FYDOLAND Canine Activity Center, STC | Celebrate local dogs with games, vendors, and food trucks.
☑️ Book Signing: The Festival of the Vine | Sat 9/12, 11:30AM-3:30PM | The Little Traveler, Geneva | Meet author JB Michaels and get your book signed.
🎟️ Jazz High Tea | Sat 9/12, 12PM | The Graceful Ordinary, STC | Live jazz, tea, and canapés at an elegant afternoon high tea.
☑️ St. Charles Fire Department Open House | Sat 9/12, 12PM-3PM | Fire Station #1, STC | Bring the family, see live demonstrations, enjoy hotdogs and popcorn.
🎟️ Sip & Stroll | Sat 9/12, 3PM-5:30PM | Mt. St. Mary Park, STC | Live music, local drinks, and a sculpture exhibit along the river.
☑️ Annual Tent Sale | Sat 9/12-Sun 9/13, 10AM-5PM | trend + relic, STC | Vendor tent sale with jazz performances and a food truck.
☑️ Shop Local. Support Our Schools. | Fri 9/12-Sat 9/13, All Day | Downtown Batavia | Shop and dine to benefit local elementary school PTOs.
🎟️ Fall Fest | Runs 9/12 - 11/1, 10AM-5:30PM | Windy Acres Farm, Geneva | Food, beer garden, live music, magic shows, and face painting.
🎟️ Puppy Yoga & Adoption Event | Sun 9/13, 7:45AM | PetSuites, STC | Yoga with adoptable puppies, cuddle time follows class.
🎟️ Hardware x BBGB Hop Picking Festival | Sun 9/13, 10AM | Hardware, North Aurora | Pick hops, enjoy lunch, and earn tokens for fresh beer.
🎟️ Succulent Garden Workshop | Sun 9/13, 11AM-12PM & 1PM-2PM | The Twisted Gypsy, STC | Create your own succulent arrangement in this hands-on workshop.
☑️ Revved Up for Rising Lights Car Show | Sun 9/13, 11AM-2PM | Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park | Free charity car show with food, music, and raffles.
🎟️ Festival of the Vine Wine Tasting | Sun 9/13, 12PM-1PM | Preservation, Geneva | Six wine tastings paired with cheese and savory meat.
🎟️ International Wine & Food Pairing | Sun 9/13, 12PM-2PM | Up North Wine Tasting Room, Geneva | Join a winery owner and talented chef for global bites and drinks.
☑️ Spanish Wine Tasting | Sun 9/13, 12PM-3PM | Le Cochon Wine Bar and Bistro, Geneva | Meet wine expert Erik Wiseman, taste the Spanish portfolio.
Looking ahead:
🎟️ Fox Valley Marathon | Sun 9/20 | Downtown STC | Marathon, half marathon, 20-miler, and 5K faces through the Tri-Cities area.
🎟️ We Will Survive | Thu 9/24, 10-11AM | Geneva History Museum | A talented performer explores women's resilience through three book reviews (presented by The Little Traveler).
🎟️ St. Charles Comedy Posse | Thu 10/1, 7PM | Villa Verone Ristorante, Geneva | Stand-up comedy headlined by Bob Jay, dinner included.
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