2025 Christmas Traditions® Santa

The 2025 shirts are in! Show your support for your favorite Christmas Traditions® Character by wearing one of our custom T’s and sweatshirts. If you’re in St. Charles, stop by the Tourism Center to purchase – OR – purchase them on-line for yourself or as a surprise gift for a friend!

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Just west of St. Louis you'll find St. Charles, a river city with a unique historical perspective, beautiful sites, friendly people and a pace just a little slower than that of the big city. Founded as Les Petites Cotes (The Little Hills) by French Canadian fur trader Louis Blanchette, Saint Charles, MO grew into a thriving riverfront trading center for a young America. Make memories in the midst of our illustrious history. Saint Charles. A little mysterious - a lot of fun.

Events

January 24, 2026

Great Train Show

Saint Charles Convention Center

The Nation’s largest traveling train show, with events each year in dozens of major cities across the country. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains for sale, huge operating displays, activities for kids and more…

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January 30, 2026

Fire Arts Fest

Foundry Art Centre

This indoor/outdoor extravaganza celebrates the raw power and beauty of fire as an artistic medium. From molten glass to fiery ceramics, scorching metal to molten wax, witness firsthand the transformative magic of heat. Known…

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Discover St. Charles, Missouri

The people of St. Charles have labored lovingly to preserve and share our treasured river heritage. A destination for millions of visitors each year, Saint Charles history comes alive to welcome you. Explore our historic Main Street, legendary river, lush parks and trails, vibrant casino, delicious restaurants,  and bold wineries. Enjoy our incredible line-up of events, festivals, and live music and most of all, soak in our genuine hospitality. 

We're historically awesome, 
rich in culture, 
and down-right abundant with playful experiences.

 

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Fête de Glacé St. Charles, MO

Fête de Glacé in downtown St. Charles is snow much fun! Ice carvers use chainsaws, chisels, grinders, and other tools to turn a plain block of ice into a stunning…

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plan your adventure St. Charles Trip Ideas

Experience the charm and beauty of a city that has been welcoming visitors since 1769. We are here to help you plan your weekend getaway, family vacation, destination wedding, perfect event, meeting or convention, or even help you Discover your own city.