It’s the holiday season in St.
Charles County, Missouri! The days are shorter but the longer nights are
perfect for sparkling lights, hot cocoa by the fire and festive holiday events.
There are so many different types of holiday events happening right here in St.
Charles County. We’ve put together a handy list in order of event start date.
Note: For more details on an event below, click on the name of the event.
NOVEMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS
St. Peters 29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 16th at 6:30pm
November 16th at 6:30pm
St. Peters City Hall, One St.
Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO
Holiday-themed musical performances
start with Joshua Barclay on the piano, followed by the kids of The Childbloom
Guitar Program of St. Charles County, students from the Fort Zumwalt East High
School Orchestra, singers from The St. Peters Choral Society, and Lindenwood
University’s Voices Only. The countdown to the lighting of the tree happens
right outside City Hall under the stars following the last musical performance.
Following the ceremony, kids and families can visit and get photos with Santa
Claus himself. Abra-Kid-Abra also returns this year, making one-of-a-kind complimentary
holiday balloons for kids. Tasty treats will also be provided. Free event.
11th Annual Treasure Chest Holiday Expo
November 16, 17 and 18
November 16, 17 and 18
St. Charles Convention Center
If you are looking for unique,
often one-of-a-kind products, and fun party atmosphere, check out the Treasure
Chest Holiday Expo. They'll have over 200 booths filled with one-of-a-kind
arts, crafts, gourmet goodies, home decor, unique gift items, and more. Find
just the right gift for everyone on your list this year. Free admission, free
parking, raffles and door prizes throughout the weekend.
November 23 through the holiday season
Rotary Park, Wentzville
Rotary Park, Wentzville
Enjoy the mile-long light display
featuring beautiful scenes and tunnels of twinkling light. Drive-thru admission
is $8 per vehicle of up to six passengers, $1 per additional passenger. On
Saturday evenings at the Kolb Building you can also enjoy visits by Santa and
see many decorated Christmas Trees on display from various businesses.
November 23 – December 24
Historic Downtown St. Charles
Historic Downtown St. Charles
This month-long festival celebrates
the best traditions of the holiday season from the past in present day downtown
St. Charles, Missouri. Walk along the decorated, brick-lined streets where you'll
find something special for everyone. Enjoy harmonious carolers, unique historic
characters and an abundance of shopping and dining opportunities.
November 23 - December 30
Fort Zumwalt Park
Visit Fort Zumwalt Park for the
annual Celebration of Lights holiday light display where local organizations,
churches and businesses design and fund amazing individual lighted scenes.
There are no reservations needed to drive through the exhibit.
Don’t miss the Old Fashioned Holiday Stroll version of the event where one can walk through the Celebration of Lights on December 10th and 11th. Check their website for admission fees.
Don’t miss the Old Fashioned Holiday Stroll version of the event where one can walk through the Celebration of Lights on December 10th and 11th. Check their website for admission fees.
November 30
Clock Tower Plaza in Lake St. Louis
Watch as Lake St. Louis Mayor Kathy
Schweikert kicks off the holidays with the lighting of the Lake St. Louis
Christmas tree. Enjoy songs from Green Tree Elementary Choir, delight in complimentary
chocolate chip cookies, carriage rides and a visit from Santa. Purchase a cup
of coffee, hot chocolate or other coffee/tea specialty drinks from Surge Coffee
Co. mobile truck. And don’t forget to bring a toy for the Toys for Tots gift
drive. Those who drop off a new, unwrapped toy will receive a special coupon
from Prados restaurant. Free event. 6 to 8 p.m.
November 30 at 6:30pm
The Performing Arts Theatre, One
St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters (in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall)
Charleston's award-winning sister
act is home for the holidays! Gracie and Lacy will perform Michael
Buble, the Puppini Sisters and postmodern jukebox hits at their holiday show,
Cool Yule. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased via the link above.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS
December 1st at 8:00am
Historic St. Charles
Watch or join 3000 Santas in this
fun fundraiser for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, now in
its eighth year and gaining popularity. Come join the fun in historic downtown
St. Charles. Children's dash as well as 5k and 1 mile walk also can be enjoyed.
December 2nd and 9th
Foundry Art Centre
Don your finest tea apparel and visit
the "Land of Sweets" for Nutcracker Tea! Immerse yourself in a winter
wonderland full of art activities, treats, and an accompanied ballet
performance. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for adult members, $12 for
children 12 and under, and $10 for children members. Don't miss this holiday
favorite at the Foundry Art Centre. Tickets must be purchase by November 29th.
December 7th at 7:30pm
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945
Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, Mo 63366
The Gateway Ringers are members of
the Handbell Musicians of America. This auditioned community handbell group performs
using five octaves of Malmark handbells & six octaves of Malmark
Choirchimes®. See their fantastic holiday concert at the Holy Cross Lutheran
Church.
December 7th at 7:00pm and December
8th at 5:00pm
St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico
Road, St. Peters, Mo 63376
Celebrate the holidays as the
Rec-Plex North ice rink comes to life and turns into an enchanted Winter
Wonderland on Ice. The best Rec-Plex solo skaters and synchronized skating
teams will dazzle audiences with the beauty and skill of their original
programs. Beloved holiday characters join in the festivities to make this a
delightful event for the whole family.
December 7 & 14th, 5:00-10:00pm
Downtown Augusta
Experience more than a thousand
luminaries lighting the historic town of Augusta, Missouri at the 36th Annual
Candlelight Christmas Walk. Catch a ride on a free antique trolley or join in
the scavenger hunt. Shop boutiques and galleries for holiday gifts including
hand-blown glass, paintings and jewelry. Enjoy food vendors, restaurants,
wineries & brewery decked for the season and serving traditional holiday
fare.
December 7, 8, 14, 15 from 6:00-10:30pm
Daniel Boone Historic Site, Defiance, Mo
Thousands of candles illuminate a
world on the edge of the frontier. Step back into the early 1800s to experience
Christmas as it was celebrated in the past with stories, music and hot cider.
Limited tickets are available. Reservations are highly recommended.
December 8th, 3:00-6:00pm
Augusta, Mo
Tour 5 beautifully decorated homes
including a residential wine cellar. Complete your tour
with free wine tasting at the Harmonie-Verein provided
by Noboleis Vinyards and Montelle Winery. Tickets available
online. Tickets and maps also available in the Harmonie-Verein at the
corner of Church and Hackmann. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of event, and
children under 12 are free.
December 11th from 7:00-9:00pm
Scheidegger Center at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo
Come on out for an evening of
holiday music under the direction of St. Charles Municipal Band’s new director.
The first half will be Concert band and after a short intermission the second
half will feature the Big Band with vocalist. A visit from Santa Claus is expected.
Free event.
December 15th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Indian Camp Creek Park, Foristell, Mo
Join Santa's search party in the
park game! The object of this game is to find as many elves and other
characters hidden along the trails as you can. A park map with clues is provided,
but you will need your cell phone camera to take a picture of each character
when found. Cost is $1 per person. Pre-registration is required. Children 10
and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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There you have it. Get out there
and be merry this season! Every day is a gift to make the most of. Join our
wonderful communities in St. Charles County and make memories to last a
lifetime. And if you are looking to buy or sell a home in St. Charles County this holiday
season, put The Boehmer Team to work for you. Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays from The Boehmer Team!
If we are missing any St. Charles County holiday events, contact us and we'll
get them added to this list.
