Your Guide to St. Charles Holiday Homecoming

ST. CHARLES, IL – The holiday season will officially get underway in St. Charles this weekend. The town's popular two-day Holiday Homecoming event will kick off Friday and continue through Saturday. Here is a look at this year's schedule of events:

Friday, November 23

• Lighting of the Lights on First Street Plaza takes place at 5 p.m. and includes carols and an appearance by Santa. Mayor Ray Rogina will flip the switch to turn on the holiday lights all on 1st Street Plaza.

Saturday, Nov. 24

• There will be a free showing of Home Alone and a Christmas carol sing-a-long at the Arcada Theater. Doors open at 9 a.m. Showtime is 10 a.m.
• Free horse-drawn sleigh rides from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on 1st Street
• Santa’s house on 1st Street Plaza opens for the season. His doors are open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. starting on Nov. 25 and continuing through Dec. 23.
• Live Holiday window displays along Main Street and 1st Street from 1 to 5 p.m. Here is a look at participating live holiday window display shops.
• The Electric Christmas Parade finishes the day at 5:30pm on Main Street between 6^th Street and 4^th Avenue.

All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free of charge.

Photo via the city of St. Charles website