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Geneviève National Historical Park Ste. Genevieve's downtown area National Historic Landmark District offers visitors a rare glimpse into a French Colonial past.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆

Your guide to Missouri’s oldest town, c. 1735
Unusual history, stories & places to explore
Weekly events, every Monday
French Colonial vertical-log houses
Ste. Along with historic homes we have great restaurants, quaint shops, trails, museums, water park, wineries, tiger sanctuary and more. Narrow streets and fenced gardens surround some of the most significant 18th Century architecture in America. Stay in our many charming short term rentals throughout the county.

11/12/2026

The 42nd annual Holiday Christmas Festival returns to downtown Sainte Geneviève on December 5 and 6!

Saturday’s festivities include the Christmas parade at 11 AM, followed by Santa at Lions Park beginning at noon. Families can enjoy free photographs with Santa, hot chocolate, hot dogs, and chili. Children under 12 eat free when accompanied by an adult.

Throughout the afternoon, historic churches and downtown venues will host free concerts featuring choirs, string quartets, traditional Christmas music, and more. Visitors can also enjoy art exhibits, children’s crafts, carriage rides, and living-history programs highlighting French and Creole Christmas traditions.

Saturday evening includes the community Christmas tree lighting at Lions Park at 6 PM, a Christmas hayride, and Le Réveillon, a celebration of French Christmas traditions at the Felix Vallé State Historic Site.

On Sunday, the festival continues with an afternoon of free musical performances, including the SEMO Steel Drum Band and the Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Sainte Genevieve Art Guild Christmas Show will also be open both days.

We look forward to celebrating Christmas in Sainte Geneviève!

11/09/2026

Events in Sainte Geneviève this week ↓

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
[9 AM - 12 PM]
Memorial Cemetery | Veterans Day Gravestone Cleaning
• Help clean historic gravestones alongside the Foundation for Restoration and Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park. All supplies and instruction provided. Meet at 35 N. Fifth Street. Questions: 573-883-9622.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
[5:30 PM - 7 PM]
Ste. Genevieve County Library | Fiber Arts Club
• Bring your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other fiber arts project for an informal gathering with fellow crafters. Located at 21388 Highway 32.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
[6 PM - 8 PM]
Audubon’s | Peace Without Limits: Student Art Viewing
• View artwork created by local students for the Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest. Light appetizers provided. Located at 9 N. Main Street.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
[11 AM]
French Sisters Bistro | Soft Opening
• Visit the new bistro at 73 N. Main Street for a limited menu of French- and German-inspired dishes available for purchase.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
[12 PM - 4 PM]
Two Rivers Gallery | Juanita Rapp Wyman Art Exhibition
• View chalk pastel landscapes by Sainte Genevieve native and former art educator Juanita Rapp Wyman. Free admission and all ages welcome. On display through December 6.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
[11 AM - 3 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum | Art Guild Christmas Show
• Browse original artwork and handcrafted pieces by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry and ceramics. Located at 310 Merchant Street.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
[7 PM]
PJ’s at the Antique Mall Ste. Genevieve | Bryan Therlin
• Live music at 100 Market Street.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
[7 PM]
Music Art Love | Movie Nite: Casablanca
• A screening of the classic film followed by a discussion led by Dane. $5 suggested donation. Recite a famous line from the film for a free bag of popcorn. Located at 137 N. Main Street.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Midnight Slip at Audubon’s | Kendell Marvel with Dustin Coleman
• An intimate evening of outlaw country featuring Nashville songwriter Kendell Marvel and opening performer Dustin Coleman. Ticketed event in the listening room beneath Audubon’s at 9 N. Main Street. Tickets available through Eventbrite.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Midnight Slip at Audubon’s | Matt Jordan & Nick Bifano with Riley Holtz
• An evening of heartland rock, country and Americana featuring St. Louis musicians Matt Jordan and Nick Bifano, with Riley Holtz opening. Ticketed event at 9 N. Main Street. Tickets available through Eventbrite.

11/09/2026

Every brick here seems ready to whisper a story.

11/05/2026

Pecanapalooza returns to historic downtown Sainte Geneviève this Saturday, November 7. 🍂

The annual fall festival brings together food and craft vendors, handmade goods, live music, and activities for children. This year’s musical lineup includes the Kevin Gruen Band, Grace McCarthy, and the Silver Creek Bluegrass Band, with performances throughout the day.

The festival runs from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free.

11/02/2026

Events in Sainte Geneviève this week ↓

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
[11 AM - 8 PM]
French Sisters Bistro | Soft Opening
• Visit the new bistro at 73 N. Main Street for a limited menu of French- and German-inspired dishes available for purchase.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
[12 PM - 4 PM]
Two Rivers Gallery | Juanita Rapp Wyman Art Exhibition
• An exhibition of chalk pastel landscapes by Sainte Genevieve native and former art educator Juanita Rapp Wyman. Free admission and all ages welcome. On display through December 6.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
[6 PM - 9 PM]
PJ’s at the Antique Mall Ste. Genevieve | Cherry & Jerry
• Live ragtime, early blues and jazz performed by Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano. Located at 100 Market Street.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Midnight Slip at Audubon’s | Addison Johnson with Chris Welch
• An intimate evening of neo-traditional country and Americana featuring Nashville singer-songwriter Addison Johnson and opening performer Chris Welch. Ticketed event in the basement of Audubon’s at 9 N. Main Street.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
[10 AM - 4 PM]
Historic Downtown Sainte Genevieve | Pecanapalooza Street Festival
• A free fall festival featuring live music, craft vendors, food, children’s games and pecan-inspired treats. Musical performances include Kevin Gruen Band, Grace McCarthy and The Silver Creek Bluegrass Band.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
[10 AM - 4 PM]
Historic Downtown Sainte Genevieve | Cookie Crumb Trail
• A ticketed downtown shopping event where participants collect cookies and recipes from participating shops. Check in at Common Grounds Coffee House, 10 S. Third Street, to receive a cookie bag, recipe booklet and map. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day, if available. Purchase tickets at downtown-sainte-genevieve.square.site.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
[7 PM - 9 PM]
Midnight Slip at Audubon’s | Adam Hood with Chloe Hoecker
• An intimate evening of country-soul and Americana featuring singer-songwriter Adam Hood and special guest Chloe Hoecker. Ticketed event at 9 N. Main Street. Doors open at 5 PM, with dinner available for purchase.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
[1:30 PM - 2:30 PM]
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site (Ziegler Stone Gallery) | Fiber Arts Class: Rug Hooking
• A free introductory rug-hooking class with all supplies provided. No experience necessary. Limited to 12 participants, ages 12 and older. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required through Missouri State Parks. The gallery is located behind the Shaw House, near Second and Merchant streets, with access through the Shaw House or the courtyard on Second Street.

10/28/2026

There’s a grass runway in Sainte Geneviève, Missouri. ✈️

The Ste. Genevieve Flying Club operates this private airfield, which has a 1,600-foot grass runway and no control tower. According to FAA records, it was activated in November 1959.

More than six decades later, the airfield is still active, with small airplanes and ultralights taking off and landing there.

📷 David Aaron Smith

10/26/2026

Events in and around Sainte Geneviève this week ↓

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
[5 PM - 7 PM]
Ste. Genevieve County Library | Evening Mah Jongg Club
• Free, open-play American Mah Jongg for those who already know the basics. No membership or game set required. Players are welcome to attend individually; playing cards are available for purchase for $15.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
[6 PM - 9 PM]
Audubon’s Biergarten | Josh Driskill
• Free live music featuring Josh Driskill. All ages welcome.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
[6:30 PM]
The Orris | Learning Center Presents Behind the Levee
• A behind-the-scenes presentation on Sainte Genevieve’s 3.5-mile flood protection levee, the historic floods of 1973 and 1993, and how the system protects the community. Guest speakers include Savannah Worth, Mark Alvey and Vern Bauman. Free for museum members; regular museum admission applies for nonmembers.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
[7 AM - 7 PM]
Frito’s Critters Farmstand | Frito’s Boo Stand
• Visit the farmstand at 13375 State Route B for homemade goodies, including Halloween-themed treats, and a chance to enter a drawing for a basket of goodies.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
[11 AM - 3 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum | Art Guild Member Exhibit for Fall Season
• A seasonal exhibition featuring artwork by Sainte Genevieve Art Guild members, continuing through November 8.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
[12 PM - 4 PM]
Two Rivers Gallery | Juanita Rapp Wyman Art Exhibition
• An exhibition of chalk pastel landscapes by Sainte Genevieve native and former art educator Juanita Rapp Wyman. Free admission and all ages welcome. On display through December 6.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
[5 PM - 8 PM]
Main Street Park | Pumpkin Glow
• A free family-friendly pumpkin carving event with pre-hollowed pumpkins provided for carving and whole pumpkins for younger children to paint. Free hot chocolate, s’mores and lemonade will also be available.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
[6 PM - 8 PM]
Ste. Genevieve Elementary School | Candy Crawl
• A Halloween celebration at 725 Washington Street, hosted by the elementary school’s Parent Teacher Organization. Features themed booths, games, candy, a display contest and a costume contest. Attendees and booth participants are asked to register at bit.ly/ptocandycrawl26.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
[6:30 PM - 9:30 PM]
Midnight Slip at Audubon’s | Spooky Pairings
• A candlelit, five-course dining experience pairing Missouri spirits with stories from Sainte Genevieve’s haunted past. $99 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required; limited to 40 guests. Costumes optional.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
[7 PM]
PJ’s at the Antique Mall Ste. Genevieve | Patrick Tuller
• Live music featuring Patrick Tuller.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[7 AM - 5 PM]
Griffards Green Acres | Treats at the Farm Stand
• Visit the farmstand at 21008 Highway 32, where children can choose one free homemade treat while supplies last. Additional farmstand items are available for purchase with cash or Venmo.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[10 AM - 11 AM]
Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center | Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story
• A free, hour-long walking tour exploring Sainte Genevieve’s history through different perspectives, presented by Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Felix Vallé House State Historic Site. Registration required through the state historic site or by calling 573-883-7102.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[10 AM - 5 PM]
Belle Ever After Boutique | Nightmare Before Christmas: Christmas Open House
• Celebrate Halloween and the start of the holiday shopping season with gifts, goodies and festive finds at Belle Ever After.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[1 PM]
Forest Hills Clubhouse Parking Lot | Boo Before Dark
• A Halloween gathering at 17457 Clubhouse Court, hosted by the Forest Hills Estates community. Additional activity details have not yet been announced.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[2 PM - 6 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Elks Lodge #2674 | Halloween Hayride
• A family-friendly Halloween celebration at 19603 Molasses Hollow Road featuring scenic hayrides, games, treats, trunk-or-treat activities and costume contests for children and adults. Drinks available for purchase. Rain or shine. Those wishing to host a trunk-or-treat spot must register by calling 573-702-9653.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
[6 PM - 8:30 PM]
City of Sainte Genevieve | Halloween Trick-or-Treating
• Enjoy traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating throughout Sainte Genevieve’s residential neighborhoods. Families are encouraged to visit homes with porch lights on. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
[4 PM - 6 PM]
Ste. Genevieve Eagles #4336 | Trunk or Treat
• A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring candy, free hot dogs and chips, games and prizes at the Eagles parking lot, 617 Kiefer Street.

Address

66 S Main Street
Sainte Genevieve, MO
63670

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(573) 883-7097

Website

https://www.visitstegen.com/

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