Four days of rides, live music, great food, cold drinks, and neighborhood tradition in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village.
Four days of celebration
2347 W. Augusta Blvd.
Open to the public
Family fun, food, rides & music
For 20 years, the Carnival has marked the unofficial start of fall and a new school year in Ukrainian Village. What began as a community fundraiser has grown into a beloved tradition of flashing lights, live music, and memories made across generations.
Families, alumni, and neighbors return each year to celebrate together. Whether it's your first Carnival or your twentieth, you're invited to celebrate this milestone with us.
Flashing lights, spinning rides, games, and the unmistakable energy of Carnival evening.
Live bands, community performances, and familiar songs — four days of music.
Carnival favorites, local flavor, beer, and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.
A welcoming celebration where kids, parents, alumni, neighbors, and friends all find something.
Opening-day details and gate hours will be announced soon. Join us as we kick off 20 years under the lights.
Live music under the lights, the beer garden and food favorites, carnival rides all evening, and that unmistakable opening-night energy.
Gates open 5:00 PMAll-day entertainment, crowd-favorite bands, family activities, and that summer festival atmosphere from open to close.
Gates open 12:00 PMCommunity performances, relaxed afternoon sets, a last chance for rides and games, and a closing-night celebration to remember.
Gates open 12:00 PMSchedule and entertainment details subject to change; more announcements coming soon.
The rides change. The kids grow up. The songs keep playing. The feeling of Carnival stays with us.
For two decades, the Carnival has brought together families, alumni, neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses. Children race toward rides with tickets in hand. Old friends reconnect. Grandparents share stories. Music carries across the parish grounds long after sundown.
The 20th Anniversary celebrates the people who built and sustained a Chicago neighborhood tradition.
The tradition begins
Built by volunteers, families, and supporters
The milestone celebration
The Carnival is the school's largest annual fundraiser — every food, beverage, Mega Pass, sponsorship, and donation helps St. Helen provide an excellent, accessible education for children of all backgrounds.
The Carnival brings together families, alumni, neighbors, and supporters. Sponsorship lets businesses and families support St. Helen while joining one of Ukrainian Village's most anticipated traditions. All proceeds fund academics, faculty and staff, athletics, extracurriculars, and facilities.
Thank you to the businesses, families, organizations, and individuals who helped make the 2025 Carnival possible.
Yes — it's a free community event open to the public.
General admission is free; purchases during the Carnival help support St. Helen School.
September 24–27, 2026.
Friday 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM; Thursday hours announced soon.
Rides, games, live music, food, beer and cold drinks, family activities, community performances, and neighborhood fun — specific programming announced as confirmed.
The Carnival is St. Helen's largest annual fundraiser; proceeds support academics, faculty and staff, athletics, extracurriculars, and facility improvements.
Yes — donations and sponsorships are welcome online through the St. Helen Carnival giving page.
Carnival Chair David Stein, 630-564-0274.
Join St. Helen families, friends, alumni, and neighbors for four unforgettable days celebrating twenty years of Carnival.
Twenty years of nights under the lights — the rides, the crowds, the music.
Support the students of St. Helen while joining one of Ukrainian Village's most anticipated traditions. All proceeds fund academics, faculty and staff, athletics, extracurriculars, and facilities.
Questions? Contact David Stein, Carnival Chair
630-564-0274 Donation / Sponsorship: bit.ly/sthelencarnival Continue to GiveCentralContributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.