Karen Lynch of St. Charles loves a fall tradition in the city where she lives that she regards “as a gala event.”

“I just love all the things they do for the kids – the face painting, the decorations – the things they have for the kids to do,” Lynch said as she walked toward Riverside Avenue Saturday morning to enjoy Scarecrow Weekend activities in St. Charles. “It’s an institution in St. Charles. It’s wonderful how this brings people together and they get to know each other.”

Scarecrow Weekend began Friday and will conclude at 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown St. Charles. Organizers in a press release said those attending the fest can enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, fall attractions and more.

Begun in 1985, the first festival offered just 39 scarecrows and drew aro

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