Saint Charles Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Saint Charles and surrounding areas
Saint Charles welcomes the Christmas season with twinkling Christmas lights and cozy Christmas markets set against well-known community centers and the riverside neighborhood. The Kris Kringle Christmas Market is a local favorite, offering handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats amid festive decorations. Visitors can enjoy parades and lively holiday celebrations, join in family-friendly activities, and explore seasonal markets that make Saint Charles a warm, inviting place to find things to do this holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
34 eventsOver 35 artisans in a festive Dupont Circle holiday market.
Christmas Shows
19 eventsDC's holiday tradition with local twists
Christmas Lights
18 eventsICE! attraction featuring The Polar Express™ carved from ice
Other Christmas Activities
24 eventsAlcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration focused on performing arts.
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First Night Alexandria 2025
(Alexandria)
Alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration focused on performing arts.
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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle
(Washington)
Over 35 artisans in a festive Dupont Circle holiday market.
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The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Washington)
Iconic National Christmas Tree and state/territory ornaments
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The Washington Ballet's The Nutcracker
(Washington)
DC's holiday tradition with local twists
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Christmas at Gaylord National featuring The Polar Express
(National Harbor)
ICE! attraction featuring The Polar Express™ carved from ice
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Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025
(North Bethesda)
28th annual jazz Christmas tour with acclaimed artists
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Christmas Parties Near Saint Charles
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Saint Charles.
American Girl Holiday Teatime Traditions
Festive teatime experiences with doll-friendly seating and crafts.
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The biggest annual Christmas events include the St. Charles Holiday Homecoming with its Lighting of the Lights Ceremony and Electric Christmas Parade, as well as the Saint Charles Christmas Traditions festival that transforms Main Street into a festive historic celebration.
Saint Charles is known for its Christmas Traditions festival, which features a Dickensian winter wonderland with gas lamps, carolers, and historical storytelling, offering a unique blend of history and holiday charm not found elsewhere.
Beloved neighborhood displays can be found throughout Saint Charles, with many residents participating in the City Lights competition. Nearby areas like O'Fallon also offer spectacular drive-through light displays that are popular with visitors.
Christmas markets and local makers are primarily found in downtown Saint Charles during events like the Holiday Shop Crawl, as well as at various artisan markets and craft fairs held throughout the holiday season near Saint Charles.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony, enjoying holiday photo installations on 1st Street Plaza, and exploring free holiday markets and strolls around downtown Saint Charles.
Families can enjoy Santa’s House visits, holiday movie screenings, the Electric Christmas Parade, and kid-friendly activities at the Holiday Homecoming. Many markets and light displays also offer interactive experiences suitable for children.