St. Charles Holiday Homecoming | Holiday Events & Activities

November 24th - 25th, 2023

Photo Ops

Electric Christmas Parade

Santa's House

Lighting of the Lights

Holiday Movie

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Electric Christmas Parade, a Holiday movie, and other themed holiday activities on Saturday.

Friday, November 24th

Lighting of the Lights Ceremony

5:00pm

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T100611.169.jpg

Come celebrate the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony while kicking off the holiday season with the community! Even Santa will be there to meet and take pictures with everyone after the event!

Learn More

Saturday, November 25th

STC Shop Crawl

All Day

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T104147.565.jpg

Stop by and support some of the many fantastic local businesses during the STC Shop Crawl. Many will offer specials, promotions, and events throughout the event.

Learn More

Free Holiday Movie

10:00am

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T130943.536.jpg

Free screening of a Home Alone at The Arcada Theatre. Doors open at 9am in order for you to grab a seat and get some snacks from the lobby. The movie will begin at 10am.

Learn More

Electric Christmas Parade

5:30pm

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T104046.059.jpg

Prepare to be in awe! Starting at 5:30pm, the Electric Christmas Parade starts at 6th Street and travels down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue. The parade will feature bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus!

Learn More

Sunday, November 26th

STC Shop Crawl

All Day

Stop by and support some of the many local businesses during the STC Shop Crawl. Many will offer specials, promotions, and events throughout the event.

Learn More

Throughout the Holiday Season

Holiday Photo Opportunities

All Day

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T103620.797.jpg

Brighten up your holiday season at our lighted photo opportunities! The installations will be up all holiday season at the Municipal Building, so make sure to snap a photo for your family Christmas card! Be sure to tag @stcalliance and @travelstcharles!

Learn More

Santa's House

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Untitled design - 2023-08-09T131012.267.jpg

Santa's House will be open for visitors every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm from November 25th - December 23rd. Youngsters can drop off their letters, share their holiday gift wish list and take pictures with the North Pole's most popular resident, the one and only Santa Claus!

Learn More