Our elves are decorating Main Street St. Charles in Christmas cheer to get ready for a busy upcoming Christmas season. Crisp pine greenery will soon adorn shops and restaurants along picturesque, brick-lined Main Street in December. Enjoy a warm meal, do some Christmas shopping, and discover why Saint Charles is the perfect Christmas town in Missouri. See for yourself the street that the Today Show featured as the "Merriest Main Street in America," and plan your Christmas getaway today!
1) Experience one-of-a-kind, completely free memories with the Legends of Christmas at Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®!
The best Christmas festival in Missouri is right here in St. Charles and is returning for its 51st season! Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® is so legendary, that some of the most iconic figures of history, literature, and folklore have traveled from their fanciful realms to celebrate the holiday season here. The Legends of Christmas include characters from across the globe, from the Sugarplum Fairy to Jack Frost, the Master of Revels, and the big man himself, Santa Claus. Experience the magic every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28 to December 24 this year.
2) If this town doesn't just look Like Christmas, we're not sure what does.
Seriously, St. Charles is straight out of a Christmas movie. Whether you're a writer from the big city looking for love (see what we did there?), or a busy mom looking for the perfect setting for some family Christmas activities, our historic buildings and brick-lined street will have you singing "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" as soon as you step foot in town. Each year, Historic Main Street sparkles with beautiful Christmas lights and horse-drawn carriages provide uniquely festive rides up and down Main Street, transporting visitors through time to Christmases past as they travel along Main Street St. Charles.
3) Christmas Photos with Santa in St. Charles at the Historic KATY Depot
Each year, we treasure the chance to bring you and your family a magical moment with the main man himself. When you come to Christmas Traditions®, you will find Santa at his special satellite workshop located right here at the KATY Depot in Frontier Park. Families can enjoy a private meet and greet with Santa in his parlor where kids can share their Christmas list and get a photo. While there, catch a glimpse of his busy mailroom and visit the Reindeer Hall of Fame. Make sure to get in line at a good time, Santa is a popular guy!
4) Main Street turns into 1840s London during “A Christmas Carol” Stroll
Join us on Wednesday evenings (12/3, 12/10, 12/17) from November 28 to December 17 and enter the world of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” at "A Christmas Carol" Stroll. Become a part of the story as memorable scenes and characters hop off the page and come to life before your very eyes. Walk in the footsteps of Ebenezer Scrooge as you experience his adventures with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come firsthand. Keep a lookout for lamplighters, music hall performers, nineteenth century toy vendors, and even Queen Victoria herself as you explore Main Street St. Charles on these special evenings.
5) Embody a timeless Christmas carol
Have you ever actually had "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire?" Our talented Chestnut Roasters travel from far-off lands to demonstrate for you the distinct art of roasting their favorite holiday snack. These tasty treats even double as good old-fashioned hand warmers! Chestnuts are only available during Christmas Traditions® and “A Christmas Carol” Stroll at the Daniel Boone Statue.
We invite you to visit St. Charles and experience your perfect Christmas adventure at Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®.