Once Upon a Valentine

Once Upon a Valentine Paint the town red (and pink), during St. Charles, Missouri's new Valentine's celebration!
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Renew your vows with us! Once Upon a Valentine concludes with a large-scale vow renewal ceremony today, 02/08 at 3:00 PM...
02/08/2026

Renew your vows with us! Once Upon a Valentine concludes with a large-scale vow renewal ceremony today, 02/08 at 3:00 PM in Kister Park, 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!

Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless begins today at noon! Half PRO Love and half ANTI Love. Take a ...
02/07/2026

Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless begins today at noon! Half PRO Love and half ANTI Love. Take a picture with a Harlequin romance novel hunk, burn the name of an ex in Miss Havisham's fire pit, break a heart pinata with the six wives of Henry VIII, or get a sonnet recitation from Romeo & Juliet...and much more! Free and fun for all. Today and tomorrow only (February 7 & 8 ), 12 pm - 3 pm.

Meet our poet at Aster Le Fleur! Aster interacts with guests, and when inspiration strikes, will even create a brief poe...
02/05/2026

Meet our poet at Aster Le Fleur! Aster interacts with guests, and when inspiration strikes, will even create a brief poem (on an old-fashioned type writer) that visitors can take with them as a souvenir. Find Aster at the Tourism Center on Main Street during Once Upon a Valentine February 7 & 8, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM.

Here is EVERYTHING there is to do this weekend at Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless, brought to y...
02/05/2026

Here is EVERYTHING there is to do this weekend at Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless, brought to you by the producers of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions and Legends & Lanterns. 💌 Collect charming postcard-sized valentines from throughout Main Street as you meet storied characters such as Cupid, The Queen of Hearts, Romeo and Juliet, the Six Wives of Henry the VIII, and more. The festivities return this week, February 7 & 8, from 12-3PM, on Main Street, St. Charles, MO!

❤️ "Pro"-Valentine's Day Activities ❤️
💁‍♀️ Kisses with the Queen of Hearts: Head to our Candy "KISS"-ing booth to visit with the Queen and receive a token of her affection.
💁‍♀️ Harlequin Novel Hunk: Take a photo with our Fabio-inspired hunk at this fun photo-op.
💁‍♀️ Roses are Red Poets Society: Stop by the Tourism Center at 230 South Main to get your very own spontaneous poem - typed on-site and in person by our Parisian Poet.
💁‍♀️ Card Making with Casanova and Femme Fatale: Craft your own old-fashioned Valentine's cards with the infamous king of romance, Casanova and our very own Femme Fatale.
💁‍♀️ 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.
💁‍♀️ Love is Universal Celebrate international love traditions as a trio of French tango dancers inspire you to bust a move.
💁‍♀️ Cupid's Archery Practice: Test your bow & arrow skills as you take aim at heart-shaped targets during Cupid's archery challenge.
💁‍♀️ Re-new your vows during our vow renewal ceremony on Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Gazebo in Kister Park.

​💔 "Anti"-Valentine's Day Activities 💔
🙅‍♀️ Six Wives of Henry VIII: Commiserate with the Tudor Queens as they share their ill-fated experiences with ex-husband, Henry VIII, and join them for a candy-filled heart-shaped piñata smashing at 1:00 PM and again at 2:00 PM.
🙅‍♀️ 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.
🙅‍♀️ HeartBURN with Miss Havisham: Release frustrations through fire therapy under the guidance of famed jilted bride Miss Havisham, channeling a Great Expectations vibe.
🙅‍♀️ Heartbreak Hymnal Sing-a-long: Join us for a anti-love anthem sing-a-long at the Gazebo in Kister Park on Saturday at 3:00 PM.

The Conversation Hearts return this Saturday & Sunday, bringing you a timeless selection of ballads during Once Upon a V...
02/04/2026

The Conversation Hearts return this Saturday & Sunday, bringing you a timeless selection of ballads during Once Upon a Valentine 💕💕💕

Try your hand at landing a bull's eye guided by Cupid himself, the famous winged arrow-slinger of love! You'll find Cupi...
02/04/2026

Try your hand at landing a bull's eye guided by Cupid himself, the famous winged arrow-slinger of love! You'll find Cupid and his arrows between the 800/900 block of South Main Street, February 8 & 9 from 12-3PM.

The Queen returns to her kiss-ing booth this weekend.Once Upon a Valentine is on Main Street, St. Charles, on February 7...
02/04/2026

The Queen returns to her kiss-ing booth this weekend.

Once Upon a Valentine is on Main Street, St. Charles, on February 7 & 8, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Miss Havisham has generously created a valentine for you. Once Upon a Valentine, Stories for the Loved & Loveless is th...
02/03/2026

Miss Havisham has generously created a valentine for you. Once Upon a Valentine, Stories for the Loved & Loveless is this weekend on Main Street, St. Charles, February 7 & 8, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM.

Each February in Saint Charles, love takes center stage on Historic Main Street as our Valentine's Celebration, Once Upo...
02/02/2026

Each February in Saint Charles, love takes center stage on Historic Main Street as our Valentine's Celebration, Once Upon a Valentine® Stories for the Loved & Loveless, unfolds, brought to you by the producers of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions and Legends & Lanterns. The festivities return this week, February 7 & 8, from 12-3PM, on Main Street, St. Charles, MO!

Join us for an array of activities embracing both the adoration and the playful disdain for Valentine's Day traditions. ❤️💔

💌 Collect charming postcard-sized valentines from throughout Main Street as you meet storied characters such as Cupid, The Queen of Hearts, Romeo and Juliet, the Six Wives of Henry the VIII, and more.

Sunday concludes with a large-scale vow renewal ceremony at 3:00 PM in Kister Park, inviting lovebirds to join dozens of other couples at the iconic Main Street gazebo for a symbolic reaffirmation of love. 💕

Step into a world where famous lovers, larger-than-life characters, and timeless romance inspire how you shop, dine, and celebrate, all on Main Street, in Saint Charles, MO!

Re-new Your Vows with Us!On Sunday, February 8, we will conclude Once Upon a Valentine with a large-scale vow renewal ce...
01/22/2026

Re-new Your Vows with Us!
On Sunday, February 8, we will conclude Once Upon a Valentine with a large-scale vow renewal ceremony at 3:00 PM in Kister Park! Lovebirds are invited 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!

Once Upon a Valentine is a micro festival that blends history, fun, and spirited entertainment for locals and visitors alike. Join us for an array of activities embracing both the adoration and the playful disdain for Valentine's Day traditions. February 7 & 8 from 12-3 PM.

Wondering what to do this February? Look no further - it's almost time for Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved...
01/02/2026

Wondering what to do this February? Look no further - it's almost time for Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless. Join us for all of the fun, February 7 and 8!

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