Activities and Events
More Resort Activities and Recreation - GOLF! Special tee times have been reserved for ISBA conference attendees. Check out this section for details.
Area Events and Attractions
(Times and events subject to change)
Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 8 Sunday, October 9 Golf- Special Tee Times for Conference Attendees!
Swamp Arcade
The Old House New House Home Show (Oct. 7-9)
Farmers' Market (Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28) Harvest Festival (Saturday, Oct. 8) Fall Caboose Days (Sunday, Oct. 9) Sonny Acres Farm Pottawatomie Park Funway Entertainment Center Brunswick Zone Tri-City Paintball Entertainment Center Shopping For more information regarding activities and local attractions,
please contact:
Mario Tricoci Salon and Day Spa
This multi-million-dollar spa includes nine treatment rooms and a staff of experts. Treat
yourself to a massage, facial, aromatherapy, manicure, pedicure, or even a complete
makeover. You can melt away the tension in our sauna, receive a new hairstyle, or learn
from tips on specialized skin care.
The resort's 18-hole championship course has been awarded many honors. As a
conference attendee you may take advantage of five blocked tee times on Saturday, Oct.
8, starting every eight minutes at between 9:04 and 9:36 am. Make reservations directly
with the Resort pro shop by calling 630-584-4914. These tee times will be held until 48
hours before the day, so be sure to make you reservation before that.
The golf director can also arrange for lessons, other tee times, tournaments and
glow golf. The pro shop is stocked with golf equipment and clothing.
Or visit the neighboring course, Prairie Landing. The links style course designed
by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. extends a special rate to Pheasant Run guests and is located
just south of the DuPage Airport.
Kids will really love the game room. It offers a wide array of great arcade games
including pinball machines, racing games, and other exciting video games. Be sure to say
hello to the mascot, "Croc" the crocodile. Don't worry he won't bite! Located on
Bourbon Street.
Pheasant Run Resort Expo Center, 4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles
Hours: Friday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: $7.00; children under 18, free.
Hundreds of innovative displays, knowledgeable professionals, and cutting edge products
to help homeowners improve, beautify, enhance and enjoy every home.
The 20th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival (Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9)
Lincoln Park (Main & Fourth Sts.) & city-wide in downtown St. Charles
Local: 630-377-6161; Toll-free: 800-777-4373
Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free.
More than 100 handcrafted scarecrows on display. View and vote for your favorites.
Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, many
free children's activities and much more! A celebration of the autumn season!
www.scarecrowfest.com
Baker Methodist Church, East Main at 3rd Avenue, St. Charles, 630-584-6680
Old-fashioned farmers' market held every Friday through the end of October.
Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All markets include fresh-harvested and locally made or
grown fruits, vegetables, homemade bread, meat, fresh cut and potted flowers and garden
art. www.bakermemorialchurch.org
Fox River Trolley Museum, Rt. 31, South Elgin, 847-697-4676
South Elgin Parks & Recreation joins the Fox River Trolley Museum in providing a day
full of old fashioned family fun. Hay rides, trolley rides, pumpkins, food, fun and evening
movies at Jon Duerr Forest Preserve await all those who come. The train to Blackhawk
leaves South Elgin (Castlemuir station) at 7:00 p.m. and returns at the end of the movie.
For more information call 847-697-4676 or visit www.foxtrolley.org
Fox River Trolley Museum, Rt. 31, South Elgin, 847-697-4676
Autumn colors along the beautiful Fox River and in the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve as seen
from the Big Red Caboose--what a combination! Come and enjoy. For more information,
call 847-697-4676 or visit www.foxtrolley.org
During the month of October, the celebration of harvest time spreads over a large area of
Sonny Acres. Amusement rides, pony rides, hay maze, dark zone, spook shed, and
hayrides run throughout the day. Attractions operate daily 10:00 a.m,-6:00 p.m. Take a
journey through the Haunted Barn. Fridays, 7:00-10:00 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays,
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Haunted Wagon rides 7:00-10:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Tickets required for all rides and attractions. Located east of the resort on Route
64. 630-231-9515. www.sonnyacres.com
This historic park offers swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, volleyball
courts, with canoe and pedal boat rentals available. A nine-hole golf course designed by
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., in 1939, Pottawatomie Golf Course is a regulation course along
the Fox River. One of only 11 certified Audubon Sanctuary courses in Illinois. Or you
can visit River View Miniature Golf, which features 18 challenging holes. Cruise the
scenic Fox River on the Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises. Trips are four miles long.
Private charters are available by reservation, including lunch or dinner. See brochure for
more details.
The Fox Valley's largest indoor and outdoor family entertainment center. This 5 ½ acre
park offers many options and fun for guests of all ages--there's so much to do! Roller
skating, video arcade with 75+ games, bumper cars, and a 20-lane bowling center are all
sure to entertain you. Located in nearby Batavia. www.funwaybatavia.com
This state of the art 24-lane bowling facility provides a fun-filled bowling atmosphere
with cosmic and bumper bowling available. Visit the Galaxy World Arcade with over
200 games for all ages. Ride the circular rollercoaster, hop in the bumper cars, play
billiards, or check out the laser tag arena. Located just east of the resort on Main Street in
Carol Stream.
Make your mark at Chicagoland's premier indoor paintball facility! Two indoor fields are
available for walk-on games. Sessions come complete with orientation of game rules,
safety, and equipment operation. www.tri-citypaintball.com
Antiquing--Over a dozen shops in downtown St. Charles offer a superb selection
of antiques and collectibles. Visit Antique Markets I, II and III and the Century Corners
and 3rd Street Shops where you'll discover one-of-a-kind glassware, porcelain and more.
Charlestowne Mall--Located ½ mile west of the resort, this mall features shopping, a
food court, putt-putt course, play land and Classic Cinemas 18 movie theatre.
Chicago Premium Outlet Mall--Find what you're looking for at this new shopping center
full of designer bargains. Over 100 name brand outlets. Only 15 minutes south on Kirk
Road.
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa
1-800-474-3272, ext. 7707