Rockton Christmas Walk

NO PARKING on the 100 Block of E. & W. Main Street on Dec. 3rd

32nd Annual

Rockton Christmas Walk

December 3rd 2016

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 ON SATURDAY

CANDY CANE CRAFT FAIR

We have the best holiday crafts and gifts every year. You will find something for everyone.

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

Candy Cane Craft Fair
Saturday Dec. 3rd

Greater Comm. Ctr, 7:30 am – 3:00pm

We have the best holiday crafts and gifts every year. Come visit us for our Annual Craft Fair.
Lighting of the Park
Saturday Dec. 3rd

Village Green Park, 4pm – 6pm

Join us @ 3pm for Caroling and Hot CoCoa followed by the Dedication of Katies Tree. Then we light up the Park and Santa Claus drops by.
Lighted Parade
Saturday Dec. 3rd

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. 3rd

Rockton Lions Pancake Breakfast
$5 Adults, $3 Children 3+ years – All you can eat pancake, sausage & juice hosted by the Rockton Lions. Proceed benefit the Wimpy’s Fund. A special surprise guest appearance.

American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. 7-11:30am
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
Miss Andrea's Christmas
Free Christmas gift wrapping, letters to Santa, make your own reindeer food, and a photo booth with your favorite characters.

Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory, 116 W. Main Street 9-4pm
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
Pictures With Santa
Take your picture with Santa Claus. He will be at his house downtown waiting for you.

Dairyhaus, 113 E. Main St. 12-4pm
Christmas @ the Mack House
Witness re-enactors portraying a typical 1847 Christmas at Whitman Trading Post at Macktown, Noon-3:30. Cider and cookies, activities for children. No charge. Donations Cheerfully Accepted.

Macktown Forest Preserve 12-3:30pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The tradition continues. Horse drawn carriages will be at the Christmas walk in the afternoon on December 3rd.

Main Street 1-5pm
Chili Luncheon & Supper
$5 All you can eat Chili, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Corn Bread.

Rockton United Methodist Church 12-7pm
RFD Open House
The RFD is having an open house Saturday afternoon, but the station will always be available as a warming spot to the public.

Station 1, 1-4pm
Children's Craft
Bring your children in to create a marshmallow hot chocolate stirrer. They can take it home or enjoy it in the store.

The Mix 1-4pm
Memorial Luminary Lane
Dedicate a Luminary to a friend or loved one. Luminaries are $5 each and will line the walkway at Settlers Park.

Settlers Park 4-6pm
Warming Center
Take a break from the fun to warm up while you meet some of the people who make Rockton great.

Village Hall 4-7pm
Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund Auction
Come bid in our live & silent auction on goods & services donated by local merchants. All proceeds benefit Wimpy’s Fund for Christmas meals for the needy.

American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. Begins immediately following parade.

SUNDAY EVENTS – Dec. 4th

Miss Andrea's Christmas
Free christmas gift wrapping, letters to Santa, make your own reindeer food, and a photo booth with your favorite characters.

Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory, 116 W. Main Street 9-4pm
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
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