

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Each year, the St. Charles Police and Fire departments partake in the Polar Plunge — jumping into cold water in cold 
weather — to raise awareness and donations for Special Olympics Illinois programming and support services. 

On March 8, 2026, at 10 a.m., members of the St. Charles Team will take the plunge at Ferson Creek Park, off of IL Rt. 31, east of Wildrose Springs Drive. 

All are invited to come out to support the team, have some fun, and purchase some swag. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois. 

For details, including how to donate, visit the St. Charles Police Fire and Friends' team Special Olympics Illinois fundraising page at https://support.soill.org/team/793385.

For more information about the St. Charles Polar Plunge event, contact Det. Jen Larsen at jlarsen@stcharlesil.gov. More about Special Olympics Illinois is at https://www.soill.org.

PARKING INFO:
Only handicap parking is available at Ferson Creek Park. To request a parking permit, contact Sara Cass at scass@stcharlesil.gov. 

Participants, volunteers, and supporters should park at St. Charles North High School, 255 Red Gate Road. A shuttle bus will take guests to Ferson Creek Park at 9:15 a.m.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-charles/2026-polar-plunge-for-special-olympics-illinois/200029711723956
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, it, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029711723956?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=saint+charles-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Charles
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ferson Creek Park
- **lat**: 41.927667187642
- **long**: -88.319383733525
- **full address**: Ferson Creek Park, Rt 31,Saint Charles, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: City of St. Charles, Illinois Government (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-st-charles-illinois-government/7939199)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ferson Creek Park, Rt 31,Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of St. Charles, Illinois Government
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, it, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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