Once Upon a Valentine

A highlight of the event is the STC Valentine's Cards initiative, allowing guests to collect charming postcard-sized valentines from various activity locations. These cards feature quaint images of St. Charles and offer intriguing snippets of Valentine's Day history, connecting visitors to the holiday's lesser-known backstories and fun facts.

"Pro"-Valentine's Day Activities:

• Card Making with Casanova Craft your own old-fashioned Valentine's cards with the infamous king of romance, Casanova.
• Romeo & Juliet - Shakespearean Love Sonnets Spin the “Wheel-O-Sonnets” to hear the star-crossed lovers recite some of the Bard’s most iconic words of affection.
• Cupid's Archery Practice Test your bow & arrow skills as you take aim at heart-shaped targets during Cupid's archery challenge.
• Love is Universal Celebrate international love traditions as two French tango dancers inspire you to bust a move.

​"Anti"-Valentine's Day Activities:

• Don't Go Breaking my Art Release frustrations through art therapy under the guidance of famed jilted bride Miss Havisham, channeling a Great Expectations vibe.
• St. Valentine's Day Massacre Gangsters Get your mugshot taken with some quirky 1920s gangsters, as they remind you that February 14^th has been a historical day of infamy.
• Six Wives of Henry VIII Commiserate with the Tudor Queens as they share their ill-fated experiences with ex-husband, Henry VIII, culminating in a candy-filled heart-shaped piñata smashing.

Musical Entertainment:

Two a cappella singing groups, The Conversation Hearts and The Lonely Hearts Club, will provide the event’s soundtrack with a variety of love ballads and breakup anthems.

Head to the Gazebo in Kister Park on Saturday afternoon to join the "Heartbreak Hymnal" sing-a-long. 

Sunday concludes with a large-scale vow renewal ceremony, inviting lovebirds to join dozens of other couples at the iconic Main Street gazebo for a symbolic reaffirmation of love. If you are looking for an opportunity to celebrate with your significant other, join us and say "I Do"... again!