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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming 2025

Fri, Nov 28 – Sat, Nov 29, 2025

2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest’s most spectacular holiday events and is the official kick-off to the holiday season in St. Charles.

The most magical time of the year in St. Charles, IL – Holiday Homecoming. This two-day event kicks-off with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony on Friday, November 28th at 5pm, featuring a special guest from the North Pole, and photo opportunities to capture a memory.

The next morning, enjoy a free screening of a Holiday Movie at the Arcada Theatre at 10am, and support local during the Shop Crawl that takes place through Sunday. This culminates to the Electric Christmas Parade Saturday at 5:30pm, where you can admire all the beautiful floats travel down Main Street! Visit www.stcholidayhomecoming.com to learn more

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Hotel Baker

St. Charles

This landmark hotel, nestled in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Illinois along the magnificent Fox River, is a unique blend of old-world grandeur with modern-day…

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Geneva Motel Inn St. Charles

St. Charles

75 guests rooms. Amenities include: Business Center; Exercise Room, Indoor Pool, Free Hot Breakfast. Free Wi-Fi.

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Quality Inn and Suites St. Charles

St. Charles

122 guest rooms, Amenities: Business Center, Exercise Room, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast. Pet friendly - charges apply.

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