Historic St. Charles is always picturesque – but that is especially true during the fall. The trees lining Main Street become beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. The lamp posts are decorated with cornstalks. Businesses set pumpkins and fall wreaths on their doorsteps. Sip on your favorite pumpkin spice drink while shopping for the latest autumn-inspired outfit, Halloween décor, and seasonal ingredients. Or, take a scenic drive to Historic Missouri Wine Country for the harvest season, where the colors are richer and the wine is sweeter.

And the festivals. Oh, the festivals! Fall in St. Charles means three weeks of Legends & Lanterns®, a beloved annual festival that charms guests with memorable character interactions, historical exhibits, and frightfully fun experiences. Discover the mysteries of Main Street’s past on the self-guided video tour of the Haunted History Trail while notorious villains, phantoms, and ne’er-do-wells from history and folklore take over Main Street. Pumpkin Glow returns the weekend before Halloween and illuminates Main Street with the glow of hundreds of pumpkins.

There are many ways to embrace fall in St. Charles. All we need is you!