Last Minute Holiday Shopping? St. Charles Has You Covered
- STC Business Alliance
- Dec 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Has the holiday season has snuck up on you again, and you still haven't found everything you need for those on your list? If so, you've come to the right place. In order to make this year's gift giving a little easier, we've put together some fantastic resources that can help you get some ideas on where to find the perfect presents for all the loved ones in your life.
Shopping in St. Charles
Photo 1 Courtesy of Drew Pertl Fine Art Photography. Photo 2 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
There are tons of unique retailers in St. Charles that carry exceptional gifts and one-of-a-kind products that you simply just can't find anywhere else. From stylish home décor to the highest quality children's apparel around and just about everything in between, you can find all of that and more when you choose to shop locally in St. Charles. Looking to find all of the St. Charles retailers in one place? Click below to start shopping today!
Download the App - Discover Local Sales & Specials
What if we told you that you could not only take all these shops with you on-the-go, but you could also explore local sales and specials in the palm of your hand, too? Well, you're in for a treat, because our FREE Travel St. Charles App allows you to do all that and more. When you download the Travel St. Charles App, you'll find a "Sales & Specials" button at the bottom of the main screen. Clicking this will show you numerous promotions at local spots around town, including many gift card deals that businesses are having for the holiday season. To learn more about the Travel St. Charles App and to download, please click below!
What Upcoming STC Event Are You Looking Most Forward To?
Restaurant Week
Spring Shop Crawl
St. Patrick's Parade
Fine Art Show
St. Charles Holiday Gift Guide
Still struggling with ideas on what to get those on your list? To help make it easier, we've curated the 2025 St. Charles Holiday Gift Guide, showcasing products from over forty different St. Charles shops - excellent for gift giving this holiday season!
Looking for products to show off your St. Charles pride? There are plenty of spots around town that highlight The Pride of the Fox, exceptional gifts for those traveling out of town (or for yourself!)
St. Charles Retail Route
Photo 2 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
While you're finishing up crossing off those very last items off your holiday lists, make sure to check-in to the shops for the Retail Route hosted on the Travel St. Charles App. You can receive a FREE Shop Small St. Charles Tote Bag when you check-into three or more retail shops in town - a free gift just for supporting local!
The perfect activity to beat the cold this winter - the STC Brew Tour! Using the FREE Travel St. Charles App, you can receive a brand-new limited-edition t-shirt just by visiting and "checking-into" all six breweries in St. Charles! To find more information on the STC Brew Tour, please click the button below.