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Saturday, November 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Various Locations
- Sparta, IL
Sparta's annual Lighted Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm and starts at the Sparta High School and runs through the downtown area. Immediately following the Parade there will be free chili and entertainment at the Sparta VFW at 1911 North Market Street and kids will be able to visit with Santa. At 8 pm there will be a fireworks show.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Downtown Waterloo
- Waterloo, IL
- United States
Come out to see all the wonderful Christmas themed parade floats, each with over 1,000 lights, and walking groups dressed in holiday inspired costumes. The parade starts at Gibault Catholic High School and follows the Porta Westfalica Route to downtown Waterloo..
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Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sun, Dec 1, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Downtown Waterloo
- Waterloo, IL
Please join the community of Waterloo in the historic downtown area for its Walking in a Winter Waterloo Weekend! This tradition takes place every year on weekend after Thanksgiving. Visit the participating merchants for a chance to win great prizes. Visit with Santa, enjoy a free carriage ride, and be sure to grab a great viewing spot for the annual GLOW holiday lighted parade.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Kimmswick MO
- United States
Join in on a delightful celebration of community and commerce at Kimmswick’s Shop Local and Shop Small! Discover unique offers, thoughtful gifts, and a warm sense of community as you stroll through our picturesque town. By joining us, you’re not only enjoying a day of shopping but actively contributing to the growth and vitality of Kimmswick.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sainte Genevieve's Historic District
- 66 South Main Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to shopping local to support the independently owned businesses in your community. Shop Small is a nationwide event founded by American Express, and sponsored locally by Downtown Ste. Genevieve and the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce.
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Friday, November 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Main Street
- Belleville, IL
Join the community of Belleville for this annual parade when Santa comes to town. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Belleville, this tradition began in 1952 and is the largest parade in Southern Illinois, featuring floats, marching bands, dance groups, and the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
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Saturday, November 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ladies this is your day! Bring some friends and join in on the fun of shopping, pampering, eating, and fun. Come to the center of town where you will find complimentary carriage rides and luminaries guiding you to participating locations. The Preservation Society Museum will be open for visitors.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Carolers, Carriage Rides and Shopping will get you into the Christmas Spirit. The festivities kick-off with the Christmas Parade at 11 am. Kimmswick will be hosting a tree lighting ceremony in front of the Visitor Center at 5pm hosted by Santa Claus. Throughout the day the town will be filled with the sights and sounds of the Holidays and all of the shops and restaurants will be open late.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Downtown Lebanon
- 221 W. St. Louis Street
- Lebanon, Illinois
- United States
Lebanon celebrates its Victorian heritage down its brick main street and promises that you will leave in the true Spirit of Christmas! Lebanon’s Victorian Holiday is an annual event that ushers in the holiday season with the Lamplighter, caroling, horse and carriage rides, live entertainment, food, desserts, and photos with Father Christmas in this charming town.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Turner Hall
- 211 East Cherry Street
- Columbia, IL, 62236
- United States
The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus will be staging its 51st Annual Show. This year's theme is “Home For The Holidays.” The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus is a membership organization of singers, who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. They currently have over 20 singers of all walks of life, and all parts of the Monroe County area.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- 101 East Main Street
- Belleville, IL, 62220
- United States
Join the St. Clair County community in downtown Belleville in celebration of one of the greatest pairings of all time - Art and Wine! Bottles of wine and artwork are for sale which make great holiday gifts! Stroll downtown Belleville Main Street while sampling wines, viewing artists' work, and listening to local musicians.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sainte Genevieve's Historic District
- 66 South Main Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
Attention shoppers: Follow the Cookie Crumb Trail! Get into the Holiday spirit as you sample cookies at participating locations in Ste Genevieve’s historic downtown. You will receive a Cookie Crumb Trail Recipe book so you can try out your favorite cookies when you start your holiday baking! Participating downtown shops will feature a different cookie for you to sample.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds
- 200 South Belt East
- Belleville, IL, 62220
- United States
There’s no better place to add to your collection (or start one) than at this Brewery Bottle & Jar Show at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center. More than 230 tables will be displaying thousands of brewery collectibles and antique bottles and jars from all over the country.
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Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Nov 3, 2024, 3:00 PM
- Fort De Chartres State Historic Site
- 1487 Illinois 155
- Prairie du Rocher, IL, 62277
- United States
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of colorful clothing, hand-made crafts, period music and delicious food at the annual Winter Rendezvous. Soldiers, trappers, traders, and Native Americans (as portrayed by historic reenactors) will gather at the rendezvous.
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Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- The Centre for French Colonial Life
- 198 Market Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
Pecanapalooza is an all-day event that truly has it all: a 5K Run at 9 am, live bluegrass and folk music, food, craft vendors, cornhole and washers tournaments, pecan baking contest, military living history timeline and vehicle display, and food drive starting at 11 am.
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Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sun, Nov 3, 2024, 4:00 PM
- O'Fallon Township High School
- 600 South Smiley Road
- O'Fallon, IL
- United States
A Metro-East tradition since 1982, the annual O'Fallon Township High School Art and Craft fair features 350 booths with talented artists and crafters from across the region. This fair is one of the largest and well-known in the St. Louis, Metro-East area. Enjoy the music of the Madrigal Singers and a visit from Santa while you shop.
