RandiSchenberg
12-05-2008, 02:12 PM
St. Charles Christmas Traditions
Mark Your Calendars and join the festivities during these times:
Saturdays 11am-9pm Sundays 12-5pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30pm-9pm Christmas Eve 10-3pm
Saturday, December 27 11am-5pm
~ Shopping by Sparkling Lights ~
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 6:30-9:00pm
On these evenings, shops & restaurants stay open ‘til 9pm.
During your enchanting visit – Be sure not to miss …
• Town Crier announces special events / 2008 New Character ~ Christmas Angel
• “Legends of Christmas” - Visitors may encounter Victorian Santa, Civil War Santa, Frontier Santa, Saint Nicholas, Pere Noel, Father Christmas, Scandinavian Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa Lucia, The Town Crier, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, The Master of Revels, Clara & The Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, Jack Frost, Flower Girls, Sugarplum Fairy, Train Conductor & Reindeer Flight Instructor.
• Christmas Carolers – Groups of Victorian Carolers sing beautiful songs.
• Chestnut Roaster - 600 block of South Main
• Collectible Character Cards - Collect them all!
Master of Revels Marshmallow Roast ~ Plank Road Pottery, 906 S. Main
7:30-8:30pm, Fridays – December 5, 12 & 19
Stop by The Kissing Ball … Gazebo in 400 Block of S. Main
Santa’s Christmas Outpost 603 S. Main Complimentary Crafts for Kids & Santa Photos Saturdays 11-5pm & Sundays 12-5pm
Santa Parade ~ Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm
Starts Boone’s Lick & Main, ends in 200 block of S. Main in Berthold Square. Enjoy the pageantry of a live parade led by The Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps and topped off with Santa & Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage.
Follow the procession to the end for caroling & short family-friendly program.
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christmas Banquet at the Mother-in-Law House
December 7, 14 & 21 at 6:30pm, Reservations Required, $60.00
Tickets must be pre-purchased – they will not be available at the door. Tickets on-sale through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com & at One of a Kind, 903 S. Main Street.
Centennial Carriages - Complimentary Horse-Drawn Carriage Shuttle along Main Street ‘til Dec. 31 ~ Tuesday–Sunday 1-5pm (weather permitting)
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Look at all the T R A I N S …
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Frontier Park Enjoy an evening stroll through Frontier Park where thousands of lights will line the sidewalks & illuminate the trees along the pathways. Stop by the decorated Historic MKT Depot ~ on display inside for window viewing will be scenes of families gathering for the holidays… “Coming Home for the Holidays WWII”. Display features: 3 O Gauge Trains, 1 Trolley, 3 Super Street Tracks, 30 Porcelain Display Houses, Large Carnival Theme Area & Nativity Scene. Trains run nightly 5-10pm.
Trains on Main featuring Santa’s Train Land
~ 200 Block of North Main -- An Interactive 0-27 model train layout.
– Thru December 21 – Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 11am-5pm & Sundays 12-5pm
– Children will receive a Trains on Main Believers Bell (while supplies last) if “they truly believe”, as described in the children’s book … The Polar Express.
– Collect character card from the Train Conductor & the Reindeer Flight Instructor.
– Sleigh Bell Singers wandering N. Main with restaurant stops – Fridays 6-9pm
Trains & Treasures at the Frenchtown Heritage Museum
1121 North Second Street ~ The layout will consist of a Victorian Winter Scene, a Circus Theme & a Western Scene. Also running on the track will be a replica of biggest train engine ever built, “Big Boy”.
Wednesday & Thursday 12-3pm, Friday 12-3pm & 5-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm.
Admission $2.00 adults / $1.00 children 3-12 yrs. / under 3 free
There will also be an exhibit of old toys & Christmas cards ……. 636-946-8682 … Ends December 28
Jehling Hardware, 2020 First Capitol Drive, 636-724-1770
• Free Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus – Dec. 13 from 10-3pm & Dec. 20 from 10-4pm
• Come see the large O gauge train layout featuring many themed areas, lighted houses & trees, animated items & figurines. Monday – Friday 8am-9pm & Saturday 8am-6pm
Las Posadas is This Saturday, December 6th at 6:00pm At 6:00pm in the evening a beautiful re-enactment of the Spanish tradition of Las Posadas finds Mary and Joseph looking for shelter as they process down South Main Street (starts at Boone’s Lick & Main) with thousands of visitors carrying luminaries and singing carols. Culminating in Frontier Park, there is a re-telling of the Christmas Story in narrative and song, the Christmas Tree is lit & carols sung around Yule Log bonfire.
First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site
200 South Main Street 636-940-3322
• Candlelight Concert ~ Saturday, Dec. 20 with “Papa & Jackie Wright” 8pm $6.00 person - Perform & Narrate “The History of Christmas Music”.
• Capitol by Candlelight ~ Dec. 5, 10 & 12 6-8pm $2.50 adults / $1.50 children
Foundry Art Centre
636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org
• Holiday Concert with St. Charles County Symphony ~ Dec. 13-14 $20 tickets Saturday 8:00pm & Sunday 3:00pm
• Christmas Concert with St. Charles Municipal Band ~ Dec. 18 7pm Free
Register on-line at www.historicstcharles.com for a chance for a child, between ages of 5 and 11, to win a ride with Santa & Mrs. Clause in a horse-drawn
carriage at one of the Santa Parades during Christmas Traditions.
Mark Your Calendars and join the festivities during these times:
Saturdays 11am-9pm Sundays 12-5pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30pm-9pm Christmas Eve 10-3pm
Saturday, December 27 11am-5pm
~ Shopping by Sparkling Lights ~
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 6:30-9:00pm
On these evenings, shops & restaurants stay open ‘til 9pm.
During your enchanting visit – Be sure not to miss …
• Town Crier announces special events / 2008 New Character ~ Christmas Angel
• “Legends of Christmas” - Visitors may encounter Victorian Santa, Civil War Santa, Frontier Santa, Saint Nicholas, Pere Noel, Father Christmas, Scandinavian Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa Lucia, The Town Crier, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, The Master of Revels, Clara & The Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, Jack Frost, Flower Girls, Sugarplum Fairy, Train Conductor & Reindeer Flight Instructor.
• Christmas Carolers – Groups of Victorian Carolers sing beautiful songs.
• Chestnut Roaster - 600 block of South Main
• Collectible Character Cards - Collect them all!
Master of Revels Marshmallow Roast ~ Plank Road Pottery, 906 S. Main
7:30-8:30pm, Fridays – December 5, 12 & 19
Stop by The Kissing Ball … Gazebo in 400 Block of S. Main
Santa’s Christmas Outpost 603 S. Main Complimentary Crafts for Kids & Santa Photos Saturdays 11-5pm & Sundays 12-5pm
Santa Parade ~ Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm
Starts Boone’s Lick & Main, ends in 200 block of S. Main in Berthold Square. Enjoy the pageantry of a live parade led by The Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps and topped off with Santa & Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage.
Follow the procession to the end for caroling & short family-friendly program.
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christmas Banquet at the Mother-in-Law House
December 7, 14 & 21 at 6:30pm, Reservations Required, $60.00
Tickets must be pre-purchased – they will not be available at the door. Tickets on-sale through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com & at One of a Kind, 903 S. Main Street.
Centennial Carriages - Complimentary Horse-Drawn Carriage Shuttle along Main Street ‘til Dec. 31 ~ Tuesday–Sunday 1-5pm (weather permitting)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Look at all the T R A I N S …
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Frontier Park Enjoy an evening stroll through Frontier Park where thousands of lights will line the sidewalks & illuminate the trees along the pathways. Stop by the decorated Historic MKT Depot ~ on display inside for window viewing will be scenes of families gathering for the holidays… “Coming Home for the Holidays WWII”. Display features: 3 O Gauge Trains, 1 Trolley, 3 Super Street Tracks, 30 Porcelain Display Houses, Large Carnival Theme Area & Nativity Scene. Trains run nightly 5-10pm.
Trains on Main featuring Santa’s Train Land
~ 200 Block of North Main -- An Interactive 0-27 model train layout.
– Thru December 21 – Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 11am-5pm & Sundays 12-5pm
– Children will receive a Trains on Main Believers Bell (while supplies last) if “they truly believe”, as described in the children’s book … The Polar Express.
– Collect character card from the Train Conductor & the Reindeer Flight Instructor.
– Sleigh Bell Singers wandering N. Main with restaurant stops – Fridays 6-9pm
Trains & Treasures at the Frenchtown Heritage Museum
1121 North Second Street ~ The layout will consist of a Victorian Winter Scene, a Circus Theme & a Western Scene. Also running on the track will be a replica of biggest train engine ever built, “Big Boy”.
Wednesday & Thursday 12-3pm, Friday 12-3pm & 5-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm.
Admission $2.00 adults / $1.00 children 3-12 yrs. / under 3 free
There will also be an exhibit of old toys & Christmas cards ……. 636-946-8682 … Ends December 28
Jehling Hardware, 2020 First Capitol Drive, 636-724-1770
• Free Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus – Dec. 13 from 10-3pm & Dec. 20 from 10-4pm
• Come see the large O gauge train layout featuring many themed areas, lighted houses & trees, animated items & figurines. Monday – Friday 8am-9pm & Saturday 8am-6pm
Las Posadas is This Saturday, December 6th at 6:00pm At 6:00pm in the evening a beautiful re-enactment of the Spanish tradition of Las Posadas finds Mary and Joseph looking for shelter as they process down South Main Street (starts at Boone’s Lick & Main) with thousands of visitors carrying luminaries and singing carols. Culminating in Frontier Park, there is a re-telling of the Christmas Story in narrative and song, the Christmas Tree is lit & carols sung around Yule Log bonfire.
First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site
200 South Main Street 636-940-3322
• Candlelight Concert ~ Saturday, Dec. 20 with “Papa & Jackie Wright” 8pm $6.00 person - Perform & Narrate “The History of Christmas Music”.
• Capitol by Candlelight ~ Dec. 5, 10 & 12 6-8pm $2.50 adults / $1.50 children
Foundry Art Centre
636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org
• Holiday Concert with St. Charles County Symphony ~ Dec. 13-14 $20 tickets Saturday 8:00pm & Sunday 3:00pm
• Christmas Concert with St. Charles Municipal Band ~ Dec. 18 7pm Free
Register on-line at www.historicstcharles.com for a chance for a child, between ages of 5 and 11, to win a ride with Santa & Mrs. Clause in a horse-drawn
carriage at one of the Santa Parades during Christmas Traditions.