Rockton Christmas Walk

NO PARKING on the 100 Block of E. & W. Main Street on Parade Day

2018/11/30 17:01:01

OUR COMMUNITY MAKES CHRISTMAS WALK

The support of our local community & businesses is what makes Christmas Walk Great. People like Mayor Dale Adams (Rockton Village), Jamie Christiansen (Gary J. Bach Agency), and Brent Murray (Dairyhaus), show their support for the community through their involvement with Christmas Walk. Join us in helping make every Christmas Walk the best its ever been.

We invite all our friends and business partners to support and enjoy this Christmas event that is sure to delight the hearts of everyone.
Find your niche within Christmas Walk & help make it better each year.

FAMILY TRADITIONS START HERE

Join us for this heart warming day of joyous Christmas Celebration

TRADITIONAL EVENTS

OUR MAIN EVENTS

Pub Crawl

The easiest pub crawl you'll ever participate in. Six establishments all within two blocks of each other No cost to participate except wearing your MOST FLAMBOYANT, UGLIEST JAW-DROPPING (get the hint?) holiday garb.

LIGHTING OF THE PARK

With all the spirit of a small community we join in song & cheer to light up Katie's Tree & Village Green Park. We close out the evening with a visit from Santa.

LIGHTED PARADE

The famous Lighting Christmas Parade always delights with some great Christmas Themed floats coasting down Main St. All the villages lights up to the beauty of the parade while we ring in Christmas.

EVENTS & SHOPPING SPECIALS

ALL THE GREAT EVENTS AND SHOPPING DEALS AVAILABLE DURING THE WALK

Pub Crawl
Friday Nov. 30th

Rockton, 7pm

The easiest pub crawl you’ll ever participate in. Six establishments all within two blocks of each other – Rockton Inn Pub Grub & BBQ, Rookie’s Pub and Grill, Pokie’s Slots -N- Video Poker, Ye Olde Pub, American Legion and Fibs. No cost to participate except wearing your MOST FLAMBOYANT, UGLIEST, JAW-DROPPING (get the hint?) holiday garb. Grab your stamp card at the first place you start, get your card stamped, and once stamped by all six, fill it out with your contact info and leave it at the bar. We’ll call you if you’re a winner!
Lighting of the Park
Saturday Dec. 1st

Village Green Park, 5pm

With all the spirit of a small community we join in song & cheer to light up Katie’s Tree & Village Green Park. Grade school and high school choirs will sing holiday songs while visitors enjoy s’mores around a toasty campfire. We close out the evening with a visit from Santa.
Lighted Parade
Saturday Dec. 1st

Main Street, 6:00pm

The famous Lighting Christmas Parade always delights with some great Christmas Themed floats coasting down Main St. Rockton, IL

SATURDAY EVENTS – Dec. 1st

Rockton Lions Pancake Breakfast
$5 Adults, $3 Children12 years and under – All you can eat pancake, sausage & juice hosted by the Rockton Lions. Visit with Santa from 9 – 11 am.

American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. 7-11am
RRVBC Blood Drive
Help save lives by donating at this Blood Drive hosted by Rockton Lions.

American Center 8-11:30am
Talcott Book Sale
Book Sale – Lots of books, A-V materials, misc. items for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library. Proceeds used to support Children’s Programming.

Talcott Free Library 9-3pm
Fair Trade, Book and Christmas Sale.
Christmas sale featuring fair trade foods, household, personal items and Christmas items. Christmas baked goods will also be for sale.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Rock Valley, 329 School St. 9-4pm
Letters to Santa
Write letters to Santa, make reindeer food, meet Buddy the Elf, a couple of famous princesses, and other Christmas friends.

Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory, 118 1/2 W. Main Street (Second Floor) 10am-8pm
Pictures with Santa
Photos with Santa. (Free!)

Dairyhaus, 113 E. Main Street 12pm-4pm
RUMC Craft Sale
Handmade gifts, quilts, afghans, scarves, hats, jewelry, wooden items, vases, refurbished furniture, baskets, Christmas decor.

Rockton United Methodist Church 9-4pm
RUMC Bake Sale
Treats available for purchase that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Rockton United Methodist Church 9-7pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The tradition continues. Horse drawn carriages will be at the Christmas walk in the afternoon. You can board your free ride between the library and Dairyhaus.

Main Street 12-4pm
Chili Luncheon & Supper
$5 All you can eat Chili, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Corn Bread.

Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel St. 12-7pm
Hot Chocolate Stir Spoon Making
The Mix – Rockton will host a hot chocolate stir spoon-making activity for children to take home. This activity is FREE for participants!

The Mix, 151 Hawick St. 1-3pm
S'more Roasting Station
Come roast s’mores with Sugar Britches while listening to carolers.

Village Green Park 3-5pm
Caroling at Village Green Park
Carols featuring choirs from Rockton Grade School and Hononegah High School. FREE.

Village Green Park 4-5pm
Lighting of the Park
With all the spirit of a small community we join in song & cheer to light up Katie’s Tree & Village Green Park. Grade school and high school choirs will sing holiday songs while visitors enjoy s’mores around a toasty campfire. We close out the evening with a visit from Santa before the parade begins.

S’mores: 3-5pm
Caroling: 4-5pm
Lighting of Katie’s Tree: 5pm

Village Green Park 3-6pm
15th and Chris Food Truck
The 15th and Chris Food Truck will be around to serve up some delicious food.

Main Street 4-7pm
Lighted Christmas Parade
NEW this year. Route will remain on Main St. but start from the west and head east (reverse of typical years).

Downtown Rockton 6pm
Luminary Lane
Dedicate a luminary to a friend, loved one or even just send a special message to someone. Luminaries will line the triangular walkway by the gazebo at Settlers Park. Luminaries will only be pre-sold and are $5 each. Available for purchase at Village Hall, Sugar Britches and Sanctuary Spa.

Settlers Park Dusk
Downtown Rockton Streetscape Master Plan Open House
Come take a look at the future plans for streetscape improvements to downtown Rockton and provide comments while enjoying light refreshments.

Village Hall 4-7pm
Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund Auction
Join the Rockton Lions Club at the American Legion for food, silent and live auctions! All proceeds go to purchasing Christmas dinners and presents for area families in need.

American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. Begins 30 minutes after the parade.

SUNDAY EVENTS – Dec. 2nd

Talcott Book Sale
Book Sale – Lots of books, A-V materials, misc. items for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library. Proceeds used to support Children’s Programming.

Talcott Free Library 1-3pm (Continues Dec. 3rd from 9am-8pm)
Chocolate for the Talcott Soul
Sample a variety of Chocolate “goodies”, music & other surprises. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library

Talcott Library, 1-3pm