When winter arrives in St. Charles, Missouri, the landscape transforms into an outdoor lover’s playground. This charming Missouri River town offers peaceful trails, historic streets, and seasonal festivities that make winter an ideal time to visit. Whether you’re an avid hiker, a cycling fanatic, or…
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Battle cabin fever this winter in St. Charles, MO with these indoor activities. While it may be too cold to go to the playground, take a walk on the Katy Trail, or play outdoor sports, there are plenty of indoor things to do with kids in St. Charles to help you beat the winter blues. DIVE INTO A…
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Fête de Glacé in downtown St. Charles is snow much fun! Ice carvers use chainsaws, chisels, grinders, and other tools to turn a plain block of ice into a stunning masterpiece right on Main Street. It’s such an amazing transition that you’ll think they used magic, too. Fête de Glacé is held on the…
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Stay warm as you go Christmas shopping in St. Charles this year with a cup of hot cocoa, coffee, or even wassail from these local cafes (or stands). Whether you like the smooth, rich taste of chocolate or savor the spices of a warm cider, Saint Charles has it all located throughout Main Street. If…
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Discover the best things to do this winter in St. Charles, Missouri. From festive outdoor adventures to cozy indoor attractions, St. Charles has plenty of activities and seasonal events to help you beat cabin fever. See for yourself why St. Charles is considered the best Christmas town in Missouri…
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Few things inspire the holiday spirit like twinkling Christmas lights. Get together with friends and family and experience enchanting drive-thru Christmas light displays, charming luminary-lit small towns, and the best neighborhood lights in all of St. Charles. Embark on a journey to see landscapes…
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Travel to 1840s London without ever leaving St. Charles, Missouri at A Christmas Carol Stroll every Wednesday (12/3, 12/10, 12/17) from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM during Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®. As you walk along brick-lined Historic Main Street, it’s easy to forget that you're in St. Charles…
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Season’s greetings from Saint Charles! The region’s best free Christmas festival is almost here, and it’s time to start planning. St. Charles Christmas Traditions® opens on November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving), and runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from then until December 24…
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Santa is coming to Historic Missouri Wine Country to check children’s Christmas lists (and let’s be honest, try a few local wines too) before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas. Aglow with twinkling lights, the towns of Defiance, Augusta, and New Melle are brimming with festive…
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Celebrate a centuries old tradition along Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Every year since the mid-1970s, on the first Saturday in December at 6:30 PM, visitors and residents come to Main Street to celebrate Las Posadas (“the Inns”). One of many St. Charles Christmas events, this candle-lit…
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