Tis the season for NoCo holiday festivals
Shannon Howard | Nov 19, 2009 | Comments 3
If you’re looking to spread some holiday cheer and maybe do a little Christmas shopping, North County is the place the be. Over the next few weeks, several local cities will be hosting their annual holiday festivals and other special events, so be sure to mark you calendar!
FERGUSON: On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29, Ferguson will hold its outdoor Northern Lights celebration, which includes an evening parade and market under the stars. I was hoping for a theme centered around “A Christmas Story” (imagine…Chinese food, BB guns, and a Ralphie look-a-like contest!), but instead it’s “Christmas on Main Street.” Oh well. You can still enjoy trackless train rides, a petting zoo, hands-on crafts for kids, a holiday trail walk, and live music from a brass quartet. 2-7pm at 20 S. Florissant Rd
Two weeks later, come back to Ferguson for the Christmas Glow, a luminous showcase of businesses in the Citywalk district. Take a free carriage ride around Ferguson’s historic neighborhoods, then savor live Christmas music, tasty snacks, and great shopping. 7-9pm, carriage rides at 501 S. Florissant Rd
FLORISSANT: Enjoy free cookies, cider and cocoa during the annual Christmas in Old Town Florissant event on Saturday, December 5, where you can stroll to various shops, watch a parade, visit with Santa, and see the lighting of Florissant’s official Christmas tree. The theme this year is “Old Town Winter Wonderland.” 1-6pm, rue St. Francois
BRIDGETON: Experience what Christmas might have looked like at the historic Payne Gentry house in 1904. For the first two weekends in December, the Bridgeton Historical Commission will welcome guests for candlelight tours of the house, where they’ll have an authentic Victorian Christmas tree and other antiques on display. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 seniors, and $1 for children 4-15. December 5-6 and 12-13, 4-8pm, 4211 Fee Fee Rd
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS: On December 11 & 12, take a yuletide trip back to the 19th century with a candlelight tour of the historic Daniel Bissell home. Costumed interpreters will treat you to cookies, cider and cocoa, then guide you around the property amidst period holiday decor. Tickets are $7. Tours start at 7, 8 and 9pm. Call 544-6224 or email for reservations. 10225 Bellefontaine Rd
Filed Under: Community • Outdoor Fun
Are you getting ready for the big day? NOCO is a proud sponsor of the 3rd annual Live Well Ferguson 5K
There’s also a Christmas House Tour in Florissant. We did it last year. Lots of fun.
No worries! I’m writing about both the Ferguson and Florissant house tours later this week.
HI, Shannon,
FYI – the Albers House (my old Tea Room) is on the Historic Florissant House Tour also, and I will be offering samples of my desserts that are served at Hendel’s (shameless plug)