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Old Fashioned Holiday Shopping

ind the perfect holiday gift in the perfect holiday setting! Hundreds of Christmas Lights will illuminate the way as you shop along the cobblestone paths of St. Charles Missouri on Historic South Main Street. But there's plenty to see and do besides shop; you'll be serenaded by strolling carolers and greeted by a lively cast of Christmas Characters from around the globe.

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:45 p.m., just as all the shop keepers begin to close for the night, if you step outside you will see a truly wonderful sight. All of our International Christmas Characters and Carolers process the length of South Main Street using old fashioned wooden lanterns to guide their way as they sing a chorus of the world's most beloved Christmas carols.

Evening Shopping begins on November 23rd and continues every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night through December 23nd. Most restaurants and shops will be open until 9:00pm.

To find out about other dates, please see our calendar.

Characters Things to Do
Victorian Santa St. Nicholas
Civil War Santa Kris Kringle
Pere Noel Father Christmas
Scandinavian Santa Frontier Santa
Mrs. Claus La Befana
Santa Lucia Town Crier
Flower Girl Master of Revels
Christmas Carolers  
Holiday Shopping
Collectible Character Cards
Carriage Rides
Holiday Decorations
Chestnut Roasting