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ART
EXHIBIT
St. Charles, MO |
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January 13 - February 17, 2012
Tuesday - Saturday: 10
am - 5 pm
Open until 9 pm on Wednesdays
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Foundry Art Center,
520 N. Main Street
“Dirty Fingernails Say A Lot III: A Celebration of Pure
Printmaking” features hand-pulled prints and celebrates
the traditional methods and hard work that create handmade
prints in an age of high-speed solutions. In Gallery III
the Group 4 Award features Shannon Sullivan, Marc
Leone, Roscoe Wilson, Lauren Cunningham. In the Ameristar
Gallery the Emerging Artist Series features
Arnold Koroshegyi.
Free
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org. |
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MVC WOMEN'S
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
St. Charles, MO |
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March 8 - March 11, 2012
The
Family Arena, 2002 Family Arena Parkway
Fans are encouraged to make their team the home team during the
2012 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball
Tournament, as the four-day tourney will feature all 10 league
schools. The tournament weekend begins with opening-round action
on Thursday and concludes with the championship
game on Saturday.
Admission
For more information call
314-444-4300
or visit
www.mvcstcharles.com |
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MOOLAH SHRINE CIRCUS
St. Charles, MO |
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March 29 - April 1, 2012
The
Family Arena, 2002 Family Arena Parkway
Thursday, March 29: 7 pm
Friday, March 30: 10:30 am & 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 31: 10 am, 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 1: 1 pm
Hearing Impaired Performance: Sunday, April: 1 pm
Parade in Historic St. Charles: Saturday, March 24, 12 pm
The Moolah Shrine Circus is coming to town and you are invited to this
St Louis / Saint Charles event for the whole family. Come watch
the hysterical clowns and dazzling trapeze artists as they fly
through the air. Touch the larger than life elephants while you
ride them as a family. Taste the wonderful carnival treats.
Listen to the deafening roars of the mighty lions and tigers. Be
amazed as the circus takes over all of your senses. Don't forget
to come kick-start the circus with us during the parade through
historic Saint Charles on Saturday, March 6th at noon. Come
watch those amazing little Shriner cars in all the colors of the
rainbow. Enjoy the tumbling clowns as they dance around the
numerous floats and world renowned marching bands.
Admission
For more information call
888-966-6524 ext 100
or visit
www.stlshrinecircus.com |
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AREA CHURCHES
HISTORY EXHIBIT
St. Charles, MO |
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April 4 - April 28, 2012
Wednesday - Saturday: 12 pm - 3 pm
Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. Second Street
Churches have been a part of life in St. Charles since St.
Charles Borromeo was dedicated in 1791. The Frenchtown Heritage
Museum is presenting an exhibit covering the over 200 years of
history of churches in St. Charles that features photos,
artifacts, and other exhibits..
Free
For more information call
636-724-2106 |
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TARTAN
DAYS
St. Charles, MO |
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April 13 - April 15, 2012
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Frontier Park, Historic Downtown District
Tartan Days celebrates the Scottish heritage and
culture in the region. Activities include a reception and crowning
of Miss Tartan Day on Friday, a parade beginning at Noon on
Saturday, a Tartan Music Fest at 7 pm, and “Kirkin of the
Tartan” ceremony on Sunday morning.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call
or 1-800-366-2427
or visit www.motartanday.com |
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FAMILY CULTURE DAYS
St. Charles, MO |
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Foundry Art Center,
520 N. Main Street
Experience displays by artists demonstrating fine art &
traditional ethnic folk art. Art activities for children, ethnic
food, and more..
Free
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org |
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ANNUAL
SPRING ARTWALK
St. Charles, MO |
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April 27 - April 29, 2012
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
The annual Spring Artwalk features nearly artists
exhibiting along Main Street and at the Foundry
Art Centre with music and flowers enhancing the ambiance.
Mediums represented include photography, watercolor, acrylic, and
oil paintings, earthen ornaments, blown glass, steel sculpture,
drawings and pastels, clay and raku pottery, and more.
Free
For more information call 636-949-3231
or visit www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com |
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BABY
KID EXPO
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2012
9 am
– 4 pm
St. Charles Convention Center
A
day filled with family entertainment, interactive exhibits,
stage presentations, kid areas and parent resources.
Check out what is available in the local community for
you and your family and be ready to shop!
Check our website for the most up to date info!
Free
For more information call
or
866-654-3976
or visit
www.babykidexpo.com |
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BENEFIT RUN
St. Charles, MO |
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
9 am
Frontier Park, 500 S. Riverside Drive
Join
The Sparrow's Nest Maternity Home and Bridgeway Behavioral
Health as they sponsor a benefit R.U.S.H. 5K: Run/Walk Uniting
and Strengthening Homes on the flat and fast Katy Trail.
Big River Running Co.
will professionally time competitive runners and walkers.
Families and kids are welcomed to participate in a untimed fun
walk/run as well as a Kid's One Mile Fun Run and/or a 100 Yard
Dash. Entry fees includes t-shirt and goody bag.
Registration fee
For more information call
or
636-336-2534
or visit
www.thesparrowsneststl.org |
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FREE CONCERT
St. Charles, MO |
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
7:30 pm
To be announced.
Free
For more information visit
rendezvousinstcharles.com/concerts |
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ANTIQUE QUILT SHOW
St. Charles, MO |
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May 9 - June 16, 2012
Wednesday - Saturday: 12 pm - 3 pm
Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. Second Street
This special exhibit of antique doll quilts and beds as well as
quilts from the past centuries on display for you to enjoy. A
special viewing will be held Mother's Day Sunday, May 10th from
12 pm -3 pm.
$2 for adults
For more information call
636-724-2106 |
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MUSIC ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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May - September, 2012
Third Wednesday of the month: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Downtown Historic District, 100 & 200 blocks of North Main
Street
Join
the fun every third Wednesday for food, drink & live music. It’s
a party! Musical acts include Butch Wax & the Hollywoods in May,
Serapis in June, Hillbilly Authority in July, Rogers, Nienhaus &
Crawford in August, and The Arbogast Band in September.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Fourth Saturday of the month
Begins at around 5 pm
Historic Downtown St. Charles District
North Main Street is closed off for the evening for this fourth
Saturday of the month event. Around a dozen restaurants on N.
Main Street place tables outside on the sidewalk so diners can
enjoy eating outdoors as well as listening to the live music.
The art galleries and specialty will remain open offering
patrons a chance to browse while waiting for a table or walking
off dinner - SORRY, NO COOLERS ALLOWED.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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CHARITY WALK
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Registration begins at 7 am
DuSable Park, St. Charles - Ed Bales Area; 2598 N. Main Street
The
Power Walk for Dress For Success is hosting a Power Walk to
raise money for a branch within CtS titled Dress for Success,
which provides women transitioning to the workforce with
business appropriate apparel as they prepare to enter the
professional workforce. Prizes for top teams & fundraisers!
Registration Fee
For more information call
636-940-8027 ext 112 |
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HISTORICAL
CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
10
am - 4 pm
First Missouri State Capitol State
Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
Come
live and play as children in the 1820's did. Hear interesting
stories on Missouri's struggle for statehood. Learn about life
in St. Charles when Missouri's first legislators were meeting.
Hands on activities include: butter churning, quill pen writing,
cow milking, candle dipping, baby farm animals, hearth cooking,
storytelling, period games, re-enactors, sewing/quilting and
much more!
Free
For more information call
636-940-3322 |
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LEWIS & CLARK
HERITAGE DAYS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Frontier Park
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
This annual festival features an authentic
reenactment of Lewis & Clark's encampment in 1804 prior to their
journey up the Missouri River. Also featured are reenactor
encampments, Fife and Drum Corps demonstrations, boat replicas,
museum tours, and 19th century crafts.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit
www.lewisandclarkheritagedays.com |
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MISSOURI RIVER
IRISH FEST
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Frontier Park
St. Charles celebrates it's Irish heritage with
music, storytelling, athletics, food, traditional crafts and live
Irish music in the evening.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit
www.moriveririshfest.com |
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FREE CONCERTS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
8 pm every Thursday
Frontier Park, Riverside Drive
The
50 piece St. Charles Municipal Band presents free band concerts in
Frontier Park on the Missouri river in Historic downtown St. Charles
each Thursday evening June through August. The concerts feature all
types of American band music including marches, Broadway shows, big
band, Dixieland, overtures, and contemporary music. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket.
Free
For more email
info@stc-muny-band.com |
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RIVERFEST 2011
St. Charles, MO |
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Wednesday, July, 2012
Frontier Park
This Independence Day celebration includes
fireworks, food & beverage booths, beer garden, live music on
the Jaycee Stage or Music Tent, parade, carnival rides and other
vendor booths.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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TOUR OF THE
LITTLE HILLS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2012
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main
Become a modern day explorer and climb the “little
hills” of St. Charles. This urban ride has routes of various
distances along flat to rolling terrain that is moderately hilly
with a few big hills and is recommended for experienced cyclists.
After the ride explore the fine arts gallery that hosts juried
exhibitions and features 20 working artists’ studios.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12
Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information visit
www.trailnet.org |
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FESTIVAL OF THE
LITTLE HILLS
St. Charles, MO |
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August 17 - August 19, 2012
Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
St. Charles largest event of the year, drawing over 300,000
visitors annually. The event features over 300 craft booth,
demonstrations, live music at venues throughout the grounds, other
entertainment, food and refreshments.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com |
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RACE FOR THE
RIVERS FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2012
Frontier Park
Greenway Network, a non-profit citizens action group, is hosting two
canoe and kayak races on the scenic Missouri River, a staged-event
covering 65 miles from Washington Missouri to the Confluence and an
Adventure Race from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park in St. Charles.
The organization is also hosting the Race For the Rivers Festival at
Frontier Park which will feature adventure and outdoor sports
vendors and environmental educational displays and activities.
Between the live bands, the hands-on art , environmental activities,
and educational displays the festival will be a great place to hang
out and wait for the racers to cross the flying finish line at the
park.
Free; Registration fee for
racers
For more information visit the
www.racefortherivers.org
website |
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FAMILY CULTURE DAY
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2012
1 am - 7 pm
Foundry Art Center,
520 N. Main Street
The purpose of this event is to showcase Latino contributions to
the arts. The festivities include ethnic food, cultural dances
of Columbia, Venezuela, Panama and Mexico as well as cultural
displays and art activities for children. At 2 pm, Featured
Hispanic Artist Gloria Parsley will discuss her photography
exhibit, “Nostalgia, An Open Door to Mexico,” and at 5 pm
featured musician Javier Mendoza will perform in the Grand Hall.
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org |
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STATEHOOD DAY
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
First State Capitol Complex, 201-216 S. Main
Celebrate Missouri's birthday with a free
open house. Activities include tours of Missouri's first state
capitol on the hour and historical demonstrations depicting the
lifestyle of the 1820s.
Free
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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MOSAICS
MISSOURI FESTIVAL
FOR THE ARTS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
Approximately 125 artists from across the country are selected to
come to St. Charles to exhibit and sell their works. Mediums
represented include painting, sculpture, jewelry, and many other
fine arts. Other activities include A Mentor Me program, an Art
for Youth gallery, and a Kids Creation Station. Food and other
refreshments are available throughout the festival grounds.
Free
For more information call 636-940-5178
or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org |
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OKTOBERFEST
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
Frontier Park
St. Charles celebrates it's German heritage with German bands,
food, beer gardens, a children's area, arts and crafts booths. A
parade is held on Saturday and an antique car show is held on
Sunday.
Free
For more information call 314-581-6871
or visit visit
www.saintcharlesoktoberfest.com |
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RIDE
THE RIVERS
CENTURY BICYCLE RIDE
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2012
Registration:
6:30
– 7:30 am
Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Pre-registration is recommended for this Century Ride that
includes flat to rolling hills with some big hills. This ride
features some of the areas “greatest hits” – our majestic Great
Rivers, two major universities, three parks, two ferry crossings,
historic Route 66, five trails and the Gateway Arch.
Return to Trailhead Brewery for brews and food.
Fees: $45 pre-registration
by October 1 at
trailnet.org, $55 day of the race
For more information call 314-416-9930 |
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RENDEZVOUS RAMBLE
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2012
Sign-up begins at 11 am at the Lewis &
Clark Boathouse. Ride begins at 2 pm.
A
family bike ride on the Katy Trail to be held sponsored by South
Main Preservation Society ramble north on the trail toward
Machens.
Free
For more information email
holly@rendezvousinstcharles.com |
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MISSOURI DAY CELEBRATION
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2012
10 am - 4 pm
First State Capitol Complex, 201-216 S. Main
Come celebrate everything Missouri from bluebirds
and dogwoods to the state dinosaur and square dancing.
Free
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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STL BOUTIQUE MOMS
FALL SHOW
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012
10 am - 4 pm
The
Columns Banquet Center,
Veterans Memorial Parkway
The
STL Boutique Moms Fall Show features products from St. Louis
stay at home Moms. Please come out and support the community and
your fellow Moms by buying gifts for yourself and for the
holidays! The show features lots of cute boutique items, items
for kids, adults, jewelry, beauty, healthcare and more!
Free
For more information call 636-578-6309 |
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TRAINS
ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012
Wednesdays & Fridays: 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Saturdays: 11 am - 9 pm
Sundays 12 - 5 pm
December 24: 11 am - 2 pmm
100 - 200 blocks of N. Main Street
This train lay-out depicts a Victorian winter
scene, circus scene, Katy coal train, Union Pacific Big Boy,
Polar Express & lots more.
$2 Admission
For more information call 636-724-2106 |
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
St. Charles celebrates the holidays with
festivities that include caroling, chestnut roasting,
authentically costumed Santas from around the world, and a Santa
Parade each weekend. Visitors will find candlelight shopping and
dining Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings as the shops and
restaurants on South Main Street stay open until 9pm as well as
special activities beginning at 6:30.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit
www.stcharleschristmas.com |
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
7:30 pm
First Missouri Capitol
State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
This annual concert is held in Missouri’s first Legislative
chambers, lit entirely by candles, where visitors will be
treated to period Christmas tunes and stories to get them in the
Christmas spirit. Musical entertainment is Buckhannon Brothers
with traditional Christmas music, Contemporary Christmas music
and traditional old time music. A meet & greet reception will be
held after the concert.
$7.
Reservations are needed
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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ST.
CHARLES HISTORY
1820'S STYLE
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
5 pm - 8 pm
First Missouri Capitol
State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
Experience St. Charles history 1820's style, stop by and rest
from your busy shopping and talk to costumed interpreters doing
period crafts and cooking.
Free
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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FETE
DE GLACE
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2013
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fete de Glace (The Festival of Ice) is an outdoor
ice-carving competition where skilled carvers from around the region
turn blocks of ice into amazing creations while spectators watch the
ice chips fly. Coffee, hot chocolate, and fire pits are available to
keep everybody warm.
Free
For more information call 636-946-1898 |
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