Greater Saint Charles, Missouri 2014

Holiday Happenings

Welcome to a place where Christmas past and present become one. A place where storybook characters come to life before your very eyes. A place where typical

hustle & bustle of the holiday season melts away, and allows you to enjoy the yuletide

sights, sounds, & magic of yesteryear. Welcome to Saint Charles

Christmas Traditions!

Christmas Traditions offers something special for everyone and with 2014 marking the 40th year of this favorite holiday

tradition, there has never been more to experience.

Shopping & Dining by

Sparkling Lights Wednesdays, Fridays, &

Saturdays ‘til 9pm

Santa Parade 1:30pm

Opening Day, Saturdays &

Sundays

Starts at Boone’s Lick & Main, ends 200 blk of South Main - Berthold Square Cheer as all the Santas, Characters, & Carolers

come together. During the parade’s grand finale watch as each of the Santas, carrying the flag of their native land, herald the arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus and their horse-drawn carriage. At the end, stay for the program

where the characters will display their hidden talents in a competition.

Enter for your child to win a ride with Santa at www.historicstcharles.com.

“Santa’s Cottage” at the KATY DEPOT

in Frontier Park

Photos with Santa

Visit Victorian Santa & his elves Opening Day 12-5pm & 6-9pm

Fridays 6:30-9pm Saturdays 11am-5pm

Sundays 12-5pm Dec. 24 11am-1pm

Santa joins parade from 1:15-2:30pm, so no pictures

during that time. Photos Available for a Cost

5x7 -$15 * 2 5x7 $20 * 5x7 & 4 wlts $20

Come visit Santa & his Elves

“Santa’s Train Land”

Opening Day 12-5pm & 6-9pm Saturdays 11am-9pm

Sundays 12-5pm Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30-9pm

Dec. 24 11am-1pm

Presented by: Frenchtown Heritage Museum

Interactive 0-27 Train Display

OFFICIAL SAINT CHARLES CITY CHRISTMAS TREE

Located in Berthold Square (South Main / First Capitol Drive)

Tree Lighting Ceremony: November 28 5pm

Join Mayor Sally Faith along with the Cobblestone Wassailiers

Take a step back in time while enjoying their playful banter...

Chestnut Roasters at Daniel Boone Statue

Between 700-800 Blocks of S. Main &

200 Blk. of S. Main at Pocket Park

during Festival Hours

Purchase for nominal fee.

Master of Revels Marshmallow

Roast Fridays 7-8:30pm

Historic Missouri First Capitol 200 S. Main

Tall stacks of marshmallows (and even taller tales) will be shared by Revels &

his friends. (Sponsor: KMOV—Ch. 4)

Christmas Traditions Festival Hours Opening Day….

Friday, November 28 … Festivities 11am-9pm

Opening Ceremony 11am at Gazebo in the 400 Block of South Main

Santa arrives by horse-drawn carriage, escorted by Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum

Corps and the Legends of Christmas.

Saturdays 11am-9pm

Sundays 12-5pm

Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30pm-9pm

Christmas Traditions

Photo Stops Step into one of our oversized

trading cards & bring out your inner “character”.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS NOVEMBER 28—DECEMBER 24

Celebrating

40 Years!

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS ~ NEW FOR 2014 “40 Years of Christmas Traditions—

Where Christmas Past Comes to Life” A Special Documentary Presentation

Discover the behind-the-scenes story of a tradition 40 years in the making. To celebrate Christmas Traditions’ four

decades on Main Street, the Saint Charles Media Department will present a special documentary that combines the use of photographs, archival footage, and interviews to chart the history and evolution of one of the largest Christmas

festivals in the country. Join us for the screening of the documentary on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm at the Foundry Art Centre. Admission is Free.

Copies of the documentary will be available to purchase during festival hours at the Festival Information Booth.

Kriskindlmarkt November 28—Noon to 9pm November 29—11am to 9pm November 30—Noon to 5pm

Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center (1050 S. Riverside Drive)

Joining Christmas Traditions this year is an old-world German market, plus a children’s lantern parade,

storytellers, German dancers, & music.

Children’s Lantern Parade procession will begin at the Katy Depot & proceed to the Lewis & Clark Boat House at

6:30pm on Friday, November 28. For instructions on how to create your children’s lantern:

www.kriskindlmarkt.com

40 Years of Christmas Traditions The Great Ornament Hunt

Main Street & Frontier Park

To commemorate the 40th year of Christmas Traditions, the Legends of

Christmas have added their own special decorations to the street—in the form of giant ornaments! Keep a sharp

eye out, they have been hidden all throughout the historic district. See if

you can spot all 40 of them!

Meet the Reindeer Flight Instructor and her Live Reindeer Pals

December 13, 14, 20, & 21 * 3-5pm North Main Colonnade

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen—now get the chance to meet some of their antlered brethren up

close. The Reindeer Flight Instructor has brought some of her special friends direct from the North Pole as a special

surprise for visitors. Join her as she tells funny stories about her reindeer pals & take photos with these beautiful animals.

Yuletide Dinner with the Legends of Christmas

December 4, 11 & 18 * 7pm Old Stone Chapel—1106 S. Main

No one celebrates the holidays better than our Legends of Christmas. This year they are gathering to throw one of the most festive Yuletide extravaganzas ever. The evening will include a buffet-style meal,

music, interactive activities, and hilarious one-on-one interaction with various zany festival personalities.

Reservations Required Adults $25 / 10 & under $16

Menu: Top Round of Beef, Chicken Italiano, Parmesan red potatoes, green beans, Italian Farfalle with Vegetables,

Coffee, Tea, & Assorted Desserts.

Tickets can be purchased by calling: 636-255-6155

Complimentary Trolley Shuttle (Nov. 28-30 during Festival Hours)

Along Riverside Drive between Lewis & Clark Boat House & Foundry Art Centre.

Stops: Lewis & Clark Boat House, Tompkins Street, First Capitol Drive, Jefferson Street, & Foundry.

2014 Santa Parade Special Guests... December 6: Rising Generations

December 7: The Patt Holt Singers December 13: The Winfield Chamber Singers

December 14: River Blenders December 20: Ambassadors of Harmony

With over 10,000 feet of fresh greenery, 150 wreaths, 1,200 hand-tied red velvet bows & thousands of white lights in the trees & on buildings… get caught up in the holiday spirit along Historic Main Street!

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Saint Nicholas Day Celebration December 6 * 3pm * Berthold Square

(Corner of First Capitol Drive & Main St.) Meet & Greet Saint Nick himself. He will share his story, as

well as, insights about the history and customs of Saint Nicholas Day. Children of all ages are then encouraged to join Saint

Nicholas in the festival’s first ever Saint Nicholas Day Children’s Parade. The procession will travel the short distance from

Berthold Square to the North Main Colonnade, where you are invited to participate in a custom… with a twist.

Saint Nicholas has established a reputation of leaving gold coins in the shoes that others leave out for him. In honor of this tradition, the festi-val is looking to give back this holiday season by hosting a shoe drive, where we invite you to bring along new/gently used shoes to donate.

Santa Lucia Day Celebration December 13 at 6pm North Main Colonnade

Join us as we observe the centuries-old Scandinavian celebration of “St. Lucy’s Day”.

The highlight will be a special evening children’s parade lead by the Saint of Light

herself. Children of all ages are encouraged to follow the procession to Berthold Square where

there will be story-telling by Santa Lucia.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOTH Opening During Festival Hours

Corner of First Capitol Drive & Main Street

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS ~ NEW FOR 2014

Evening Processionals Wednesdays, Fridays,

& Saturdays * 8:45pm Day comes to a close with a special

candlelight procession starting at the 900 block of South Main to Berthold Square where the Cobblestone Wassailiers will

lead a sing-a-long of traditional Christmas carols.

Carol Sing-A-Long at the

Kister Park Gazebo Sundays 4:45pm

Join your favorite characters on the steps

of the gazebo as the Cobblestone Wassailiers

lead a sing-a-long of traditional Christmas carols.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS EVENTS NOT TO MISS

At Saint Charles Christmas Traditions, you have the

opportunity to interact with some of the famous figures in holiday history, literature, & folklore. From the majestic

pageantry of our Santas from around the world, to the

mischievous antics of Jack Frost — all the characters

look forward to meeting you! Each one is eager to share

their stories with you in the form of a trading card

featuring their image and a small bit of

Christmas history. Collecting these special cards is a cherished tradition — see how many you

can collect while you are in Saint Charles. Enjoy the sounds of the season as Saint Charles’ official

Victorian carolers, the Cobblestone Wassailiers, serenade you with the familiar

melodies of your favorite traditional Christmas carols. And for a different type of musical treat, be sure to look for the Sleigh Bell Singers—a quartet that specializes in the

popular holiday standards of the 1940s & 1950s.

Saturdays 9am: November 29, December 6 & 20 Sundays 9:30am: November 30, December 7, 14, & 21

BY RESERVATION ONLY Garden Café Ala Fleur ~ 524 South Main Street

Come enjoy buffet-style breakfast and a special up-close-and-personal visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Tickets $16.50 / 2 & under free if sitting on lap — Call 636-255-6155

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Kissing Ball at the Gazebo

(400 Blk. S. Main)

Closing Ceremony & Santa Send-Off December 24 * 1:30pm

Begins 1000 S. Main & Ends at Berthold Square

Send Santa back to the North Pole with well wishes and say so long to your favorite Christmas friends!

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St. Charles City Parks Department presents…

Breakfast with Santa December 13 9am (ages 14 & under) Blanchette Park Memorial Hall Enjoy breakfast & after children will meet Santa & pose for pictures, as well as, make festive crafts! Don’t forget your cameras! $8 person - Reservations Required.

Christmas Lunch & Bingo December 17 12-3pm (18 & up) Blanchette Park Memorial Hall $20 person—Reservations Required

Santa’s Helpers December 13 10am-3pm (ages 3-14) Blanchette Park Memorial Hall Christmas crafts, games, & movies — $15 child. Program designed to give parents the opportunity to shop, wrap, bake, or get some R&R before the holidays. Pizza lunch & holiday snacks. Must Register.

Letters to Santa… Receive a personal letter from Santa by sending letters via the Parks Department. Letters should be addressed to: North Pole, 1900 Randolph, St. Charles, MO 63301. Letters must be received by Nov. 28, with return address clearly marked.

636-949-3372 / www.stcharlesparks.com

Greater Saint Charles County Chamber of Commerce PRESENTS…

Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s

Snowman Shuffle 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk

Saturday, December 13 9am Start

Imagine more than 3,000 Santas running through the streets of Historic Saint Charles!

To Register: www.santasnorthpoledash.com For more info: www.GSTCCC.com or 636-946-0633

Grand Opera House Banquet Center presents… “A Christmas Hoedown”

A Comical Interactive Christmas Mystery December 7 & 21

Grand Opera House * 311 North Main Tickets $66.75—call 314-406-3783 or

www.ohbanquets.com Menu: Tenderloin Tips & Chicken Piccata, Potato, Vegetable, Dessert,

Coffee, Tea, or Soda (Cash Bar Available) One Complimentary Glass of Wine, Draft Beer, or Mixed Drink

Visit the candy-filled world of...

Gingerbread Village Come visit the sugar-coated sights & smells of Gingerbread Village. This year our holiday wonderland will transport you back to an

Old-Fashioned Christmas.

Fridays 6:30-9pm Saturdays 11am-9pm & Sundays 12-5pm

Main Street Church, 116 North Main (Display Closes Dec. 21 at 5pm)

If you are creative, like baking or just enjoy surrounding yourself with piles of candy, this event is

for you. The 3rd Annual Gingerbread House contest is looking for entries. The theme for the 2014 contest is “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. A full list of rules

and the official entry form can be obtained by visiting:

www.churchonmain.com/gingerbread

Treasure Chest Holiday Show: November 21-23

Saint Charles Convention Center Friday 12-7pm * Saturday 9am-5pm * Sunday 10-4pm

www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

There’s so much to see & do, you’ll need more than a day … so Stay the Night!

Hotel * Bed & Breakfast * Guest House * Inn

FIRST MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL 636-940-3322 / 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET

WWW.MOSTATEPARKS.COM

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FOUNDRY ART CENTRE 636-255-0270

WWW.FOUNDRYARTCENTRE.ORG

Exhibition: Given Form: Sculpture Exhibition (Nov. 13-Dec. 26) Mommy & Me and the Nutcracker Tea: November 15 2-4pm $20-$25 Red Box Boutique: December 5 4-9pm & December 6 10-5pm Over 25 Artists—one-of-a-kind holiday gift items. Winter Holiday Camp: December 7 11-4pm Children (12 & under) can make art to give as gifts or decorate their house. $40 Registration is Required. St. Louis Wind Symphony: December 14 3pm Family Holiday Evenings: December 17 Free Art-making fun 5:30-7:30pm

Guided Tours & Shopping by Candlelight: Friday, December 12 * 6-9pm Period dressed interpreters lead you through the fully restored building — Tours $4.50 adults/$3 children. Peck Bros. Dry Goods & Hardware invite you to do some shopping by Candlelight for some 1820s period holiday offerings.

Candlelight Christmas Concert with Rick Thum: Saturday, December 13 at 8pm Tickets $10 person / Reservations Required / Sales Begin Nov. 28 In the glow of the candlelit legislative chambers, musician Rick Thum, will perform traditional old-time songs indigenous to Missouri and the Midwest Region on his dulcimer. The event atmosphere will get you in the holiday spirit!

Night Before Christmas: Sunday, December 14 Hear the traditional story of “The Night Before Christmas” told by Mrs. Claus along side a warm glowing fire from Noon ‘til 5pm (on the hour). Enjoy hot cider & cookies with a visit from Santa. Free… Reservations Required.

LINDENWOOD’S J. SCHEIDEGGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

LU December Jazz Concert: Dec. 2 Free

A Christmas Carol: December 2-5 7:30pm & December 6-7 2pm & 7:30pm $10 Admission

The Nights Before Christmas: December 5 8pm & December 6 3pm, $10

Christmas with Amy Grant: December 7 7pm Tickets: $50-$80

The National Acrobats of China: December 13 2pm & 8pm Tickets $30-$60

Saint Charles Municipal Band Holiday Concert: Tuesday, December 16 Concert Band will perform at 7pm—traditional & contemporary holiday music. Big Jazz Band will play at 8pm with popular jazz holiday music. Free Concert.

www.stcharlesband.com

Home for the Holidays with the Erin Bode Group: December 19 8pm Tickets $25-$43

For Ticket Information & other upcoming shows throughout 2014-2015 Season, visit their website:

WWW.LUBOXOFFICE.COM BOX OFFICE: 636-949-4433 / 2300 WEST CLAY

St. Charles Symphony Christmas Pops Concerts

Saturday, December 13 7:00pm * Tickets $10

St. Peters Cultural Art Center St. Peters City Hall * Tickets $10

Sunday, December 14 6:00pm * Tickets $10

2701 Muegge Rd.—St. Charles

www.scsymphony.us

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DISCOVER | Saint Charles

Small Town Charm &

Big City Amenities Saint Charles offers a variety of dining

options to satisfy any palette. Along

Historic Main Street you’ll find more

than 75 unique shops. In the French-

town Historic District a mix of eclectic

shops & antiques. Attractions for

families during any season.

www.historicstcharles.com

VISIT NEW TOWN ~ Here’s some holiday events...

Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 6 * 11am-2pm

Tree Lighting: December 6 * 5:30pm

Christmas House Tour: December 7

For more info: www.ntga.net

City of Saint Charles hosts 11th Annual City Lights Holiday Display Contest Contest is open to all Saint Charles City

residents & businesses. Nominations welcome through Nov. 26.

For Nomination Form & further info: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

Presented by St. Charles County Parks

Sounds of the Season at St. Charles County at the Heritage Museum (Hwy 94 & Heritage Crossing Exit)

Sunday, December 14 * 1:30pm Enjoy hot apple cider, variety of inspiring music, & innovative transportation exhibit.

636-949-7535 / www.sccmo.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR … FETE DE GLACE

Festival of Ice—Saturday, January 31 Ice Carving Competition on North Main Street

Make Memories that will Last a Lifetime at Saint Charles Christmas Traditions & Historic Main Street!

HISTORIC MISSOURI WINE COUNTRY Christmas

Candlelight Tour Historic

Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center

December 5-6 & 12-13 1868 Highway F, Defiance

$15 Adults / $10 Children Thousands of candles illuminate a world on the edge of the frontier. Step back into the early 1800s to ex-perience Christmas as it was celebrated in the past.

For Ticket Info 636-798-2005 or www.danielboonehome.com

Historic Augusta’s 32nd Annual

Candlelight Christmas Walk December 5 & 12 5–10pm

Over 1,500 glowing luminaries welcome you as you experience an old-fashioned ‘Norman Rockwell-feeling’ Christmas in this quaint town. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage

ride, savor roasted chestnuts, join in the scavenger hunt, see artisans and crafters, hop aboard the free antique

trolley, visit wineries, and enjoy delicious food. For more information:

636-228-4005 or visit www.augusta-chamber.org

GREATER SAINT CHARLES AREA O’Fallon’s Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park

November 28 – December 30 (closed Dec. 25) Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday (except Dec. 9) * 6-9pm / Friday & Saturday * 6-10pm

Admission: $9 Cars, $15 Commercial Vans, $1 person in tour buses See Fort Zumwalt Park magically transformed by twinkling lights, holiday scenes, and

surprises around every corner. You can cruise through the park in your vehicle, or book a train ride, Segway ride, or sleigh hayride in advance.

Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll: December 9 6-9pm $2 (Walk-Thru Night)

www.ofallonmo.us/celebration-of-lights or 636-379-5614

City of Wentzville’s Holiday Night Lights in Rotary Park Nov. 28 - Dec. 30: Nov. 28-Dec. 7 (Thursdays-Sundays), Dec. 11-30 (Open Daily) 6-10pm One-mile light display features large commercial scenes & tunnels with twinkling & flashing features. Admission $8 vehicle up to 6 people, $1 for each additional person. (closed Christmas Day) Holiday Night Lights – Walk Thru Night… Monday, Dec. 8 6-8pm $3 at Rotary Park

For more info: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE:

Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors

Bureau Pamela Schulz

230 South Main Street Saint Charles, MO 63301

636-946-7776 www.historicstcharles.com

Travel into the southwest corner of Saint Charles County along scenic Highway 94 & you’ll arrive at a place where picturesque surroundings & award-

winning wine all come together to create a treasured destination … Historic Missouri Wine Country!

ST. LOUIS AMBUSH RETURNS TO THE FAMILY ARENA

The St. Louis Ambush will return to the Family Arena for the 2014/2015 season on

Saturday, November 8th, with a 7:35pm kickoff. Tickets can be purchased online at:

www.stlouisambush.com

Pet Parade … Defiance, Missouri December 6

A full day of fun & prizes for best parade entries sponsored by local Defiance businesses.

www.defiancemo.org