Christmas Pop-Up Bar, Holiday Events Coming To Downtown St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, IL — A new Christmas-themed pop-up experience featuring festive cocktails, elaborate holiday decorations and special events for families and football fans is coming to downtown St. Charles next month.

Christmas on the Fox will take over Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling's taproom from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, bringing a holiday experience inspired by the Fox River and the nostalgia of a classic Midwestern Christmas. The immersive holiday pop-up is a collaboration between the creative team behind St. Nicky's, a popular Nashville holiday pop-up, Chicago's Present Tense Mobile Bar and Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, according to a news release.

Organizers say the taproom will be transformed into an elaborate Christmas wonderland featuring whimsical woodland creatures, festive decorations, seasonal food and holiday cocktails. In addition to the holiday-themed atmosphere, organizers have announced several special events planned throughout December.

Christmas on the Fox will run from Nov. 20 through New Year's Eve at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in downtown St. Charles.

Movies With Santa: Dec. 5 And 13

Families can celebrate the season with Christmas pajama parties featuring holiday movies, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and popcorn.

The events will run from noon to 3 p.m. on both dates, with "Home Alone" screening Saturday, Dec. 5, and "Elf" showing Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets cost $20 per person for guests ages 3 and older and include admission, the movie screening, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and popcorn, according to the news release

Christmas pajamas are encouraged. Holiday cocktails and other beverages will be available for adults to purchase. Space is limited, and tickets are required for guests ages 3 years old and older.

You can purchase tickets for Movies With Santa here.

Jingle Bears Christmas Watch Party: Dec. 6

Chicago Bears fans can celebrate the holidays with a football-themed Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 6, when the Bears take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jingle Bears event will feature Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs, a DJ, festive cocktails and an appearance by Ditka Claus. Doors open at 11 a.m., with kickoff scheduled for noon.

Tickets cost $25 per person and include admission, seating for the game, food and entertainment. Holiday cocktails and other beverages will be available for purchase.

You can purchase tickets for the Jingle Bears watch party.