Music Under the Lights
DJs, familiar songs and community entertainment keep the Carnival energy going throughout the weekend.
St. Helen Catholic School presents
20YEARSUNDERTHE LIGHTS
Four days of rides, music, great food, cold drinks and neighborhood tradition in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village.
September 24–27
Four days of celebration
Ukrainian Village
2347 W. Augusta Blvd.
Free Admission
Open to the public
All Ages
Family fun, food, rides and music
The Story
Four Days.
One Neighborhood.
Twenty Years.
For 20 years, the St. Helen Carnival has marked the beginning of fall in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. What began as a community fundraiser has grown into four days of rides, food, music, neighborhood traditions and memories shared across generations.
Whether you have attended for twenty years or are discovering the Carnival for the first time, everyone is invited to celebrate this milestone with us.
EST. 2006
MegaPass
Four Days. Unlimited Rides.
One MegaPass.
Purchase your MegaPass in advance for unlimited rides throughout all four days of the St. Helen Carnival. Advance passes are $65 before increasing to $75 during the event.
- Unlimited rides
- Valid Thursday through Sunday
- Save $10 in advance
MegaPass availability, participating rides and operating conditions are subject to Carnival policies.
The Experience
Find Your Kind of Fun
The Carnival is a little different for every family. Here are the four corners of the celebration.
Ride the Night
From first rides for younger children to high-energy attractions for teenagers and adults, the midway has something for every kind of rider.
Explore the Rides
Food and Cold Drinks
Carnival favorites, neighborhood food, beer, wine and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.
Made for the Whole Family
A welcoming public celebration where children, parents, friends and neighbors can all find something to enjoy.
The Schedule
Four Days of Celebration
Thursday
September 24, 2026
The Anniversary Begins
The 20th Anniversary celebration officially begins Thursday evening with rides, food and the first night under the lights.
Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Anniversary Begins
The 20th Anniversary celebration officially begins Thursday evening with rides, food and the first night under the lights.
Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Schedule and entertainment details are subject to change. Additional announcements are coming soon.
The Memories
Twenty Years of Carnival Memories
The rides change and the children grow up, but the feeling of Carnival continues from one generation to the next.
Our Tradition
A Chicago Community Tradition
Discover how a school fundraiser became a neighborhood tradition spanning twenty years.
Explore Our Story
Our Impact
The Fun Fuels Something Bigger
Every MegaPass, food purchase, sponsorship and donation helps support the students of St. Helen Catholic School.
See the Impact
Powered by Our Community
Thank You to Our Supporters
Thank you to the businesses, families and organizations helping make the St. Helen Carnival possible.
Visit
Meet Us Under the Lights
The address
St. Helen Catholic School
2347 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60622
Chicago, IL 60622
Located in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village.