Fresh Air & Fresh Deals at the 2025 St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl
- STC Business Alliance
- Apr 2
- 9 min read
An event that every shopping-enthusiast should already have circled on their calendar: The St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl is back on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th. There is no better time to find exceptional deals on unbelievable products, all while supporting local than at this annual event. And with more participating shops than ever before, you'll need to prepare beforehand so you don't miss a single thing. Keep reading below just how you can make the most out of this shopping adventure.
Win a Prize Valued at $500!
Before we dive into each of the shops, we want to let you in on how you can have the chance to win a prize valued at $500 from participating businesses, simply by shopping during the event. Follow the steps below to enter!
Make a purchase, and then scan the QR code at the register, or click on the button below to access the entry form.
Next, fill out the entry form, and upload a copy of your receipt to complete the steps.
You're in! Every receipt is an entry - shop at more stores for more chances to win! Only purchases made on April 12th and April 13th qualify.
Day 1
For day 1 on this shopping expedition, we're going to focus on the shops that are a short distance from downtown and at the renowned St. Charles shopping district: Century Corners. Plus, a special stop at the end to add some sparkle to your day!
Trellis Farm & Garden
The spring season means bird season, so make sure to gather all your winged-friends supplies at Trellis Farm & Garden. During the Shop Crawl, they will be offering cant-miss deals on variety of bird products, including Supreme No Waste 10LB Bird Seed for $6.99, and receiving a free 10lb Harvest Blend Bird Seed with a purchase of any feeder!
Campbell Creations
With the warm weather being right around the corner, it's a great time to make sure you have all your key hosting essentials, including your charcuterie board. Campbell Creations crafts handmade charcuterie board that are one-of-a-kind, and can even double as a work of fine art! When you stop by during the Shop Crawl, you can take advantage of 10% off all items, plus at 2pm on both days, make sure to be there for a FREE Easter charcuterie demo!
trend + relic
For your next stops on your STC Spring Shop Crawl adventure, make your way over to Indiana Street to visit two incredible shops, with the first being trend + relic. Simply put, trend + relic is every shopper's dream - featuring furniture, art, and a variety of unique bespoke items curated from an array of merchants. While you're there, you'll receive 10% off your purchase, making this the prime time to visit. It's easy to spend a whole day exploring the shop, but remember that there are many more amazing shops waiting to be discovered.
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Photo 2 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman of Nomadic Soul Photography
Feeling hungry from all that shopping? Explore our St. Charles dining guide! This guide contains tons of spots around town where you can refuel with delicious fare, and unwind with thirst-quenching libation.
Industrial Treasures
Located right next to trend + relic is an absolute heaven for any collector in Industrial Treasures. On both days of the Shop Crawl, they'll be offering 10% off their products, and can enjoy yummy snacks and drinks to keep you energized. Trust us, you'll need to have all-hands on deck if you want to explore all of what they have to offer, such as antiques, collectibles, toys, art, gemstones and beads from Magpie Gemstones, and so much more. To say this establishment is home to treasures is an understatement.
Dick Pond Athletics
Now, we've gotten to the point of the Shop Crawl where it's time to start heading downtown, with the next stop being the community favorite Dick Pond Athletics. Dick Pond Athletics has been serving runners since 1969, making them the go-to spot for all your gear. The experts there can help make sure you get the perfect fit for you, as they'll even analyze your foot strike to ensure you stay injury-free. This is the time to stop by, too, as they've added tons of shoes and clothes to their sale selection, plus they currently have a large assortment of Goodr sunglasses waiting for you to try!
The Pep Line
Situated in one of St. Charles buildings is The Pep Line, the ideal spot to give your home that fresh, spring look, as they feature a variety of home décor products that are all designer approved. You can get everything you need under one roof, from furniture to art and everything in between to transform your living space. This is a fantastic weekend to visit, as you'll receive 10% off when you spend $100 or more! Shoppers can enjoy enjoy delicious fare from Le Truff Noir food truck, and discover fresh florals from Ivy Oaks Floral!
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Photo 2 Courtesy of Drew Pertl Fine Art Photography
As you start strolling through downtown visiting each of the participating shops, you'll probably notice murals and photo worthy spots scattered all around. Using the FREE Travel St. Charles App, you can participate in our Instagrammable Spots Tour all while your enjoying your shopping spree. That way, you can be sure to capture the very best photos that you can show off to your friends and family.
SG Too
Another excellent spot to get that noteworthy piece to transform your home is at SG Too Consignment. With unique products and treasures around every corner, you'll have a blast trying to find that eye-catching decoration to help ring in the spring season. Constantly bringing in new products, you never know what you'll stumble across with a trip here, and during the Shop Crawl only, you can take advantage of 10% off your purchase storewide.
Circa Vintage Gallery
Circa Vintage Gallery is your Shop Crawl home for unique, timeless discoveries that spreads from fashion accessories and jewelry to toys, art, and much more. If you're in search of that new furniture piece for your home that will amaze your guests, during the Shop Crawl is the best time to do so. On April 12th, you'll receive 15% off furniture, and then on April 13th, you can get 20% off furniture!
The Diamondaire
Photo 1 Courtesy of The Diamondaire
Alright, with one stop left for day 1, we did say we were going to add some sparkle! Do not miss out on visiting The Diamondaire for all your jewelry needs during the Shop Crawl, as they will be open on Saturday only! Knowing this, don't let Saturday slip through your fingers without seeing their once-in-a-lifetime fine jewelry pieces. Not to mention that any jewelry purchased during the Shop Crawl at the Diamondaire will receive complimentary sizing and polishing!
What Will You Be Shopping For During the Spring Shop Crawl?
Home Décor
Apparel
Vintage/Antiques
Personal Care
Day 2
To start day 2, we are going to focus on the participating shops that are located downtown, including stores nearby the renovated 1st Street Plaza, nearby the beautiful Fox River. Keep reading below to start planning!
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.
When it comes to personal care items, it's important to make sure your using only the very best for your bath and skincare routine. That's why your first stop of the day should be at Magnolia Soap & Bath Co., to explore their wide-variety of plant-based products, and to discover their fun, Easter-themed items like soaps that are crafted to look like bunnies or chickens! When you shop with them during the event and spend $40 or more, you'll receive a FREE gift just for mentioning the Shop Crawl.
Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
Photo 2 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman of Nomadic Soul Photography
As you begin to stroll down 1st Street, it's time to starting brainstorming new outfits. The spring season is the perfect time of year to refresh your wardrobe, so discover new trends, styles, and accessories at a local favorite in town in Jeans and a Cute Top Shop. Now is a great time, too, as you can save big as they're offering 15% off full priced items (excluding gift cards) during the Shop Crawl. Of course they have plenty of jeans and cute tops to browse, but you can also everything you need, head to toe, to leave their shop with an amazing new look.
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Photos Courtesy of Brigette Burgman of Nomadic Soul Photography
By now, you've already probably noticed the beautiful nature that calls St. Charles home. With that being said, start planning your next visit to St. Charles where you can enjoy all the natural scenery, and enjoy all this town has to offer while being outside. Click below to start finding activities, trails, and more that you can experience all while being outdoors in St. Charles!
Boutique Baby
If you're in search of only the very best for the child in your life, you won't want to miss stopping in Boutique Baby. The owner has years of experience in the industry, and every product that they carry has been personally tested, so you know what you're getting is high quality. From apparel and toys to car seats and strollers, Boutique Baby has everything you need for the little ones. During the Shop Crawl, you can take advantage of great savings, as they'll be offering 10% off the entire store (excluding Nuna and Baptismal products).
MION Artisan Soap
If you're all about practicing a healthy, clean, lifestyle, then a wonderful spot to shop for your personal care items is none other than MION Artisan Soap. What started as a booth at local famers markets, as evolved into three brick-and-mortar locations, with one being out 1st Street! All their personal care items are all-natural, made with high-quality ingredients without the use of preservatives are artificial colorings. During this shopping weekend, you can even get some great deals, as their products will be 10% off!
Curious Fox Gift Shop
Before heading to the stores that are located east on Main Street, you first are going to make a visit to the Curious Fox Gift Shop, located at the St. Charles History Museum. The Curious Fox Gift Shop is a must-stop, especially if your traveling from out of town for the Shop Crawl. Here, you can find all the St. Charles goodies you need, such as apparel, books, toys, and more! When you buy a St. Charles Throw Pillow during the Shop Crawl, you'll get the second half-off. Plus, you'll get a FREE Pride of the Fox Water Bottle with every purchase!
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Photo 1 Courtesy of The Wine Exchange. Photo 2 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman of Nomadic Soul Photography
Need to relax and unwind with tasty libation to take a break from all the shopping? Click here to explore the many bars around town to grab a thirst-quenching beverage. Or, if it's a Challenge that you're after, participate in the St. Charles Brew Tour, which takes you to each of the six craft breweries in town where you can win an exclusive t-shirt! Click below to learn more.
Double Take Consignment
It's always a thrill spending some time shopping at Double Take Consignment, and during the Shop Crawl is no exception. This 5,400 sq. foot store is located in the heart of downtown is filled to the brim with a large assortment of products. You can browse high-quality women, men, and children apparel, toys, furniture and more all at great prices, and during this shopping weekend, you can't afford to not stop in, as they're offering 20% off your purchase!
Makoma House
Makoma House opened their doors in St. Charles in 2024, becoming the newest women's clothing boutique store downtown. Their inventory is always changing, adapting to the season, ensuring there's always something new for you to browse every time you step through their doors. There's no better time to stop in then during the Shop Crawl, as they will have their Spring Collection ready for you to admire, as well as 50% off on their sale rack!
House of Charlemagne
Right by Makoma House is where you'll find House Of Charlemagne and their impressive assortment vintage décor and unique furnishing that you'd be kicking yourself if you missed. On top of the décor and furnishing, you can browse tons of accessories, perfumes, and more, and that's jus the tip of the iceberg! This year, House of Charlemagne wants to help along with your shopping journey, giving away a FREE tote bag when you spend $50 or more with them.
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Photo 1 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman of Nomadic Soul Photography
Unfortunately, your shopping weekend is nearing a close, so start planning your post-event celebration! There are plenty of spots around town that have live music just about any night of the week, and we've put together a weekly list to make your planning even easier! Click below to learn more.
Ghoulish Mortals
By now, you're probably thinking that this Shop Crawl has been "ghoulishly fun", but the good news is is that it's about to get a lot more creeptastically thrilling when you make a visit to Ghoulish Mortals - Chicagoland's friendly fun retail monster and horror store. Filled with unique products from spooky artists and vendors, each trip you make is an exciting experience that you simply can't get anywhere else. They are always making updates to their store, and during the Shop Crawl only, you'll receive a cute little bittle gargoyle 3D flexi figure with your purchase!
Rocket Fizz
Now that you've finally reached the very last stop on your shopping expedition, visit Rocket Fizz to reward yourself with a treat (or treats!) Rocket Fizz is home to countless amounts of unique candies, including international options, as well as just about every flavor of craft soda that you can imagine. That weekend, you can get a great deal, too, as all you have to do is mention that you're there for the Shop Crawl, and you'll get 10% off your purchase! You'll have an absolute blast exploring every inch of their shop, whether it be taking a trip down memory lane, or finding that new favorite sweet that hits the spot every time.
Looking to map your Spring Shop Crawl route? Explore the participating shops below by using our FREE Travel St. Charles App.
Looking to bring your pup to join in on the fun? There is plenty to do around town that you and your furry friend will love! Click above to find dog-approved activities in St. Charles!
