2025 Christmas Traditions® Santa

The 2025 shirts are in! Show your support for your favorite Christmas Traditions® Character by wearing one of our custom T’s and sweatshirts. If you’re in St. Charles, stop by the Tourism Center to purchase – OR – purchase them on-line for yourself or as a surprise gift for a friend!

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Chanukah on Main Street St. Charles

The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County presents the annual Chanukah on Main Street celebration. Come to Berthold Square Park on Main Street St. Charles for this free event on December 21st at 5:00 PM to join in the celebrations. Hundreds of people have participated in past events and now is…

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What to Expect at the Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles

Named in honor of the settlement (now known as St. Charles) founded by French Canadian explorer Louis Blanchette, Fete des Petite Cotes, or Festival of the Little Hills, has been one of the Midwest’s premier arts and craft shows since 1971. Held annually on the third full weekend in August, this St…

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A Balanced Diet is A Cookie in Both Hands

In downtown St. Charles, visitors will find a sweet family tradition that was established in 1976. Grandma’s Cookies features a long legacy of treats on Main Street, offering homestyle baked goods including classics like chocolate chip-studded and sprinkle-covered sugar cookies as well as specials…

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