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Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sainte Genevieve's Historic District
- 66 South Main Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
In a traditional celebration dating back to 1722, the La Guiannee singers will visit houses and Fort de Chartres in the early French town of Prairie du Rocher and sing for the residents. As part of the tradition, the residents provide refreshments for the singers at each stop. It is cosponsored by Fort de Chartres and the Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 209 Henry Street
- Prairie du Rocher, IL, 62277
- United States
In a traditional celebration dating back to 1722, the La Guiannee singers will visit houses and Fort de Chartres in the early French town of Prairie du Rocher and sing for the residents. As part of the tradition, the residents provide refreshments for the singers at each stop. It is cosponsored by Fort de Chartres and the Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society.
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Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Main Street Belleville
- 1 E. Main Street
- Belleville, IL
- United States
Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of extended shopping hours at your favorite Main Street retailers, happy hour specials, troubadours throughout Downtown and a ride on the Main Street Trolley as we invite you to explore what’s new Downtown Belleville.
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Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 6:00 PM
- Bank of Belleville
- 215 South Illinois Street
- Belleville, IL, 62220
- United States
Experience the charm of Downtown Belleville during the holidays! Stroll Main Street and visit quaint shops, local restaurants and more while collecting over a dozen tasty Christmas cookies! Stick around and enjoy the German Christkinlmarkt, gingerbread and Christmas tree displays, a horse drawn trolley, the Santa house and other festivities.
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Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
- Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary
- 19620 Crown Ridge
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
Come out and see the sanctuary in a brand new way! Not only will you get to see what the tigers are doing after dark, with the sanctuary grounds lit up by hundreds of holiday lights! Learn about the tigers, enjoy some hot chocolate, decorate sugar cookies, make some crafts, and help decorate some enrichment for the tigers! All proceeds from the event go towards the care of the big cats!
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Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center
- 66 South Main Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
Experience a wonderland of festivities during the annual Holiday Christmas Festival. Experience a celebration of 500 years of holiday themed music performed by renowned musicians at free performances. Other activities include a Christmas parade, caroling, the Art Guild Art Show & Sale, Le Reveillon, and an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 4:00 PM
- Dubourg Centre
- 305 Merchant Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
The Sainte Genevieve Art Guild sponsors this art show featuring area artists showing and selling their work. Cookies and Spiced Apple Cider are served throughout the weekend. Choices of artwork range from oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, sketches, prints and three-dimensional art in a variety of price ranges.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
- 198 Merchant Street
- Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
- United States
This annual celebration highlights the music, customs, and decorations of an early French Colonial Christmas celebration known as "Le Reveillon." Costumed guides will explain the early 1800s French Christmas customs and the dining room will be filled with traditional foods, including bûche de Noël (yule log cake). Refreshments and period music will be provided.
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Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 5:00 PM – Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:00 PM
- Various locations throughout town
- Chester, IL
Chester's annual Christmas celebration's activities include open houses at historical sites, an arts and craft fair at the Courthouse, a quilt show, a parade, and other activities throughout the community. Plenty of food and refreshments will be available.
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Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:00 PM
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Kimmswick. The shops will be decked out in their holiday splendor, carolers will be strolling the streets, and horse drawn carriage rides will carry you back to a time gone by. With over 25 unique shops, Kimmswick will make your holiday shopping easy and stress free.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Maeystown Historic District
- Maeystown, IL
Participate in the Weihnachts Fest, a traditional German Christmas, with music, carriage rides, live entertainment, shopping and more. There will be a German carol sing, a traditional carol sing, and the lighting of the village weinachtsbaum, a Christmas Tree, at 4:30 pm. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- St. James Parish Hall
- 405 West Madison Street
- Millstadt, IL, 62260
- United States
This Christmas Festival celebrates Millstadt's German heritage and features an arts and crafts fair, a Holiday Cookie Walk, and musical entertainment including German folk music provided by the Waterloo German Band. St. Nicholas arrives in a parade at Noon. Children are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be German food and refreshments including bratwurst and potato cakes.
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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.
