This February, love takes center stage on Historic Main Street in St. Charles as the inaugural Main Street Valentine's Celebration, Once Upon a Valentine: Stories for the Loved & Loveless, unveils a unique blend of history, fun, and spirited entertainment for locals and visitors alike. This mini-festival promises an array of activities embracing both the adoration and playful disdain for Valentine's Day traditions.

Setting itself apart from typical Valentine's events, this celebration caters to a diverse audience, ensuring an inclusive experience for families, friends, and those seeking unconventional V-Day activities. With a combination of pro and anti-Valentine's Day programming, Once Upon a Valentine promises something for everyone, whether you're a hopeless romantic or whether you roll your eyes when the heart-shaped candy boxes hit store shelves.

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.

Engaging "Pro"-Valentine's Day activities include:

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.

For those embracing a lighthearted "Anti"-Valentine's Day sentiment, activities include:

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 14th 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.

Finally, 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! Sign up to reaffirm your commitment to one another.

Date: February 10 - 11, 2024

Location:

Historic Main Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301

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