Regular shopping hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. Please check with stores for their specific hours or evening hours.
The Historic Frenchtown District offers a haven for antique lovers, where a half dozen unique stores dot the beautiful neighborhood. Whether the period is Americana, Victorian, 1904 World's Fair, the Depression era or mid-20th century, you'll find authentic furniture, glassware, linens, and antiques. Frenchtown also boasts an eclectic mix of other shops including bridal boutiques, salons, florists, and more. With the largest concentration of French Colonial style architecture in the Midwest, the district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Interested in shopping from local farmers and artisans? Don't miss St. Charles' outdoor markets. Visit the St. Charles Market on Saturdays from April 26th to November 29th from 7:30 AM to 1 PM, where you can find locally-grown produce, homemade breads, handcrafted goods, and more. There are 17 special themed market days throughout the season, like the Strawberry Festival, Chili Cook Off, and the pet-friendly "Barkers" Market. For antiques, crafts, and art, visit the St. Charles Flea & Artisan Market, happening the second Saturday of each month from April through December from 9 AM to 1 PM.
