What's Up Downtown 11-13-19

Holiday Homecoming will be here in a little over two weeks! Check out our schedule of events so you can begin planning your Holiday Homecoming weekend! Visit here for more information

Schedule of Activities

Friday, Nov. 29

•    Lighting of the Lights on the 1st Street Plaza, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30

•    Free Showing of The Grinch at Arcada Theater – Doors open at 9 a.m. with a Christmas sing-a-long and movie starting at 10 a.m. •    Free Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides on 1st Street - 1-4:30 p.m. •    Live Holiday Window Displays in downtown businesses - 1-5 p.m. •    Visit with Santa on the 1st Street Plaza - 1-4 p.m. •    Electric Christmas Parade on Main Street - 5:30 p.m.

Santa’s House will open 1-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, November 30-December 22. All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free of charge.

100 Grapes For the Holidays and colder months,100 Grapes are cutting back their day hours to spend more time with the family! They are still hosting many fun events for everyone to enjoy so be sure to check their website!

Grove Properties Find the proper office or retail property for your needs with Grove Properties! With both office and retail locations located right in downtown St. Charles on Rt 31, as well as another retail location at the corner of Dunham and Route 64, their staff are here for you! For more information call 630-377-9150

Hotel Baker Hotel Baker is taking reservations for their upcoming Thanksgiving Day Buffet Feast. Save the worry about making Thanksgiving Dinner by making your reservation here today!

Kava Diem Temperatures are cooling and Kava Diem is your place to warm up! Sit by the fireplace and watch the river flow as you sip a cozy beverage and enjoy a delicious organically sourced meal! Open every day at 7 a.m., after hours available for Private Events as well! Visit here to learn more.

Kimmer's Ice Cream It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday dinner menu! Let Kimmer's take care of dessert with their homemade ice cream pies, like the Caramel Sea Salt Pie in an Oreo crust!

Lazarus House Lazarus House is hosting their gift tag program to help those in need. Purchase and wrap wish list gifts, to help Lazarus House guests feel celebrated on Christmas morning! Request a tag by November 22nd. For more information contact here

Le Belle Donne Salon Le Belle Donne Salon & Day Spa has a spectacular special for new clients! When you book a facial and pedicure together for a Thursday, get a free manicure! Book your appointment at 630-513-5673.

Premier Living Premier Living is celebrating 15 years of business in the Fox Valley and St. Charles. Check out their full service real estate brokerage here

Puebla Modern Mexican New specials at Puebla Modern Mexican! Check out the best deals during every weekday here

Regus The weather outside can be frightful! Work close to home in a professional, unrivaled network. For more information

West Valley Graphics Need Holiday cards or invitations for a Holiday event? West Valley Graphics is the perfect solution for all your printing needs! Learn more here

Wilson Travel & Cruise Get on board for your offshore destination. Learn more about your next dream vacation here

El Puente El Puente is celebrating 20 years in business on Saturday, Nov. 30, the same day as the Electric Christmas Parade! They are hosting a post parade party with a Live Mariachi band and samplings and giveaways. For more information

Fox.Build Fox.Build has a variety of events and classes to come check out! Learn more about their workshops here

Broken Brix Homebrew Shop Come visit the shop during Black Friday and the Electric Christmas Parade! On Black Friday, they will be hosting the Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Tap takeover. During the parade, they will feature $5 hot mulled hard cider all day and a wine tasting featuring Alloy Wine Works from 4-7 p.m.

St. Charles Indoor Farmer's Market Head over to the St. Charles Indoor Farmer's Market on Fridays to find great local produce. For more information on the farmer's market, visit here

Lazarus House Join Lazarus House for their Thanksgiving Community Feast from noon - 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. Food, supplies and volunteers are needed. Contact here for more details

Pheasant Run You are invited to the film screening of The Girl Who Wore Freedom, an unconventional love story between the people of Normandy and the GI's who freed them. Nov 17th: Silent Auction, Salute to Veterans, and Q&A. For more information