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Saint Charles Christmas Traditions

When
Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PMOpening Day (Nov 27) noon-8:30pm; Fridays 6-8:30pm; Saturdays noon-8:30pm; Sundays noon-5pm; Wednesdays 'A Christmas Carol' Stroll 6-8:30pm; Christmas Eve 11am-2pm
Where
Historic Main Street, St. CharlesMain Street, St. Charles, MO 63301Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Check official pricingFree Sensory-Friendly Experience offered.
Organizer
Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27 · Sat, Nov 28 · Sun, Nov 29 · Wed, Dec 2 · Fri, Dec 4 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sun, Dec 6 · Wed, Dec 9 · Fri, Dec 11 · Sat, Dec 12 · Sun, Dec 13 · Wed, Dec 16 · Fri, Dec 18 · Sat, Dec 19 · Sun, Dec 20 · Wed, Dec 23 · Thu, Dec 24

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Opening Day to Christmas Eve, historic Main Street in St. Charles becomes a Dickensian winter wonderland with the 'Legends of Christmas' characters, international Santas, Victorian carolers, roasted chestnuts and holiday displays. On Wednesday evenings the 'A Christmas Carol' Stroll turns Main Street into 1840s London. Santa hosts guests at the Historic KATY Train Depot in Frontier Park on Opening Day, Saturdays, Sundays and Christmas Eve (professional photos available). A free Sensory-Friendly Experience is offered.

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Official sources checked2026-10-14

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

Free Sensory-Friendly Experience offered.

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

CVB has produced the festival since 2010. 2026 dates/hours on page; festival guide link is still labelled 2025. Occurrence dates computed from the published weekday pattern (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun + Dec 24). CVB/Tourism Center is at 230 S. Main Street. Admission to the street festival not stated on this page; Santa photos are a paid souvenir option.

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