Spring has sprung and Easter is on its way in St. Charles. Shops on Main Street are adorned with pastel-covered décor, flowers are sprouting in Frontier Park, and local businesses are getting ready to celebrate Easter. Take the family to a delicious Easter brunch, the kids to an Easter egg hunt, and don’t forget to pick up treats to really make Easter special. Hop on over to St. Charles for a memorable Easter this year.
DECORATE EASTER COOKIES AT THE PAPER CRATE
March 25th and 29th
Prepare for Easter by decorating a dozen cookies at The Paper Crate on Historic Main Street. This hands-on cookie decorating class provides the cookies, decorating supplies, and instructions on how to make the cutest (and tastiest) cookies at this year’s Easter gathering. Register here.
EASTER EGG HUNT WITH THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES PARKS & RECREATION
Youth Easter Egg Hunt
March 23rd
Children of all ages are invited to Memorial Hall & Rau Garden in Blanchette Park for an egg hunt, crafts, and a visit from the Easter bunny. Pre-registration is required and it is recommended that children bring their own basket. Register here, happy hunting!
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
March 29th
Who says that only kids can have all the fun? The young at heart (that are at least 21 years old) are invited to hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy drinks with friends at Wapelhorst Park. A range of valuable prizes including a grand prize are at stake, so register now for a chance to find these fun prizes (registration also includes two drink tickets).
EASTER CRUISES ON MISS AUGUSTA
Easter Brunch Cruise
March 31st
Enjoy relaxing views from the Missouri River as you indulge in a classy buffet-style Easter brunch. The menu features a ham carving station, French toast, scrambled eggs, and other Easter staples. Buy tickets here.
Easter Dinner Cruise
March 31st
Leave the cooking and mess to Miss Augusta this Easter with their 3-course Easter dinner. The meal starts with a deviled egg, bacon, and tomato salad with roasted turkey breast, honey baked ham, cheddar mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole to follow. Cap off a wonderful evening with a slice of chocolate-covered carrot cake. Reserve your spot here.
EASTER AT CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS
Easter Egg Hunt
March 24th
Chandler Hill Vineyards’ annual Easter egg hunt in Historic Missouri Wine Country features brunch, lunch, themed cocktails, and live music. There will be separate egg hunts for children between the ages of one and five years old and the ages between six and 10 years old. Tickets can be purchased here.
Easter Buffet
March 31st
Enjoy Easter classics at Chandler Hill Vineyard’s annual Easter buffet. For more information and to make a reservation, click here.
DEFIANCE RIDGE VINEYARDS’ EASTER ACTIVITIES
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
March 30th
Calling all wine lovers! This adult Easter egg hunt features goodies such as wine tasting certificates, Defiance Ridge Vineyards merchandise, and even a free one-year wine club membership (a $300 value) hidden amongst the grounds. The kitchen and bar will be open during and after the hunt, so grab some friends and have a memorable day celebrating the holiday. Purchase tickets here.
Easter Brunch
March 31st
Defiance Ridge Vineyards is hosting an Easter brunch buffet by reservation only. The extensive buffet menu includes bananas foster french toast, smoked salmon, cinnamon rolls with candied nuts, and other brunch favorites. Make your reservation here.
EASTER PRE-ORDERS FROM SUGAR & SLICE BAKERY ON MAIN
Open until March 26th
Leave the baking to Sugar & Slice this Easter. Count on them for delectable carrot cake, Easter pies, and cheesecakes and adorable Easter-themed sweets such as peep-decorated cookies, mini cream eggs, and an Easter-themed cookie cake. Pre-order Easter sweets here.
GRANDMA’S COOKIES’ SEASONAL COOKIE CAKES
Grandma’s Cookies offers custom 12 inch round cookie cakes for Easter this spring. Cookie cakes can be decorated in many ways to fit the occasion. From a baby chick to bunny ears and colorful spring flowers, the opportunities are endless. Order a cookie cake here.
EASTER TREATS FROM KILWINS
Order Easter baskets full of traditional Easter treats from Kilwins or individual treats such as a chocolate Easter bunny, cream eggs, lemon fudge, and other seasonal favorites to make this Easter especially sweet. Order these delicious goodies here.