For nearly half a century, Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® has made the holiday spirit of the past come to life for the young and young at heart. With a unique blend of storytelling, history, and fairy tale whimsy, guests are welcomed into a world of yuletide nostalgia and fantasy where reindeer fly, sugarplums dance in your head, and an array of international ambassadors invite you to explore unique holiday customs from around the world.

The festival is open from November 26 to December 24. (See days and hours below.) Discover a holiday feast for all of your senses: experience the taste of genuine hot-roasted chestnuts fresh from an open fire, witness the pageantry of a delegation of global Santa figures dressed in the cultural attire of their home countries, listen to the timeless Christmas melodies sung by Victorian carolers, breathe in the aroma of the crisp pine greenery that festively trims the historic district, as you feel the well-worn character of the centuries-old bricks of Main Street under your feet. We proudly welcome you to explore the yuletide magic of this one-of-a-kind festival as we invite you to discover the wonder, discover the memories, and discover why Saint Charles is the place where Christmas past comes to life!

Festival Hours for 2021: Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturdays noon to 9:00 p.m., Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. and Christmas Eve 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/stcharleschristmas/.

Upcoming events at New Melle Sports and Rec:

Winter Corn Hole League - New Melle Sports & Rec is partnering with Dardenne Prairie Corn Hole for the 2022 winter corn hole league. The league will play Friday nights, starting in January, at NMSR in the Activity Center. The entry fee is $100 per team of 2 - 4 players. Visit ttps://www.newmellesportsandrec.com/ to register.

Upcoming events for New Melle VFW Post 5651, 555 Foristell Road, New Melle. 

ABiLITY, DSFC, Inc. is currently hosting an online Holiday Dessert Auction at go.rallyup.com/abilitydessertauction2021. More than 30 beautiful desserts, prepared by local individuals and bakeries, are up for bid during the online auction.

Birchtree Blinds and Shutters, along with Screens on Site and Photographer Holly Kite, are hosting Photos with Santa, Friday, December 10, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., 1064 Wies Industrial Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO. All proceeds to benefit The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri.

The Choral Arts Singers will be performing live holiday concerts this December. Please join us as we present “Home For The Holidays”, including the fun song “A Family Christmas Spectacular” and the gorgeous “A Place Like Home”.

Join us for Christmas Trivia Night on December 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Harmonie-Verein Hall, 5333 Hackman Rd., Augusta 63332. Pick your team name, theme and dress the part for extra prizes. Tables of 8 $100 and reservations are required; contact Vicki at 314-605-2200 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Harmonie Verein will sell beer, wine, soda, and water. Outside food is welcome. Proceeds go towards the Town Park playground equipment. See the enclosed flyer.

Blondin Professional Real Estate is sponsoring the 7th Annual Light Up New Melle Holiday Decorating Contest again this year and invites residents within the New Melle Fire Protection District to participate.

Tour five beautifully decorated homes and a private wine cellar during the annual Augusta Christmas House Tour as you walk (or drive) the picturesque streets of Augusta. Join us on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join the Augusta Community for this great local holiday tradition on Fridays, December 3rd and 10th, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Over a thousand luminaries will light the way through the streets, shops and galleries of Historic Augusta.

The Defiance Merchant’s Association will host its 12th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival on December 4, 2021. Proceeds from the Festival will benefit the Augusta Volunteer Fire Department.