Rockton Christmas Walk

Bring the family down to Rockton Garden Works for a picturesque Christmas photo setting in front of the store that will capture your holiday cheer for years to come. Afterwards, stroll inside among the festive store and check out our special weekend sales!

Rockton Garden Works, 130 Blackhawk Blvd. All weekend long.

Thanks to local businesses and organizations for creating local holiday cheer by decorating displays at Settlers Park. Walk the path to see festive lighted creations! The displays will remain lit evenings through December.

Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St. 5pm

The public is welcome to join After The Vine as they host a representative from Southern Glazer’s for a special wine tasting event featuring several wines from their portfolio, including the very popular Gemma Di Luna Moscato.

After the Vine, 163 Hawick St. 5-7pm

Have your Christmas greeting published in Rockton-Roscoe News. It might even get mentioned by an emcee during the Lighted Parade!

Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St. 5-7pm

CYT Chicago shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts! Discount ticket coupon code: CYTChristmas. Purchase tickets here. 

Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., 7pm

The easiest pub crawl you’ll ever participate in. Grab your friends, grab your family, put on those ugly Christmas sweaters, and bop around downtown Rockton for the ugliest fun all year.

Downtown Rockton, 7pm – Close

It’s officially not Grandma’s Christmas Walk anymore. We’re bringing in Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos to entertain us with some dueling piano fun! A cash bar will be available for those who need a little liquid encouragement to sing along in public. Tickets are $25 and required for entry. Purchase tickets here. Show will finish by 9 pm so attendees can participate in the Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl. Proceeds benefit updating the Village Green Park holiday decorations.

American Center, 221 W. Main St,  Show start at 7pm with doors opening at 6 pm

The Old Stone Church is hosting a live concert of John Denver music featuring many of his holiday classics and other favorites. Guaranteed to warm your hearts. Free will donation.

The Old Stone Church Sanctuary, 101 E. Union St., 7:30 pm 

The Rockton Lions Club annual pancake breakfast with special guest – Santa! $5

American Center, 221 W. Main St.   7 am – 11 am 

Holiday crafts galore and baked goods for sale until they run out!

Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel St.,   9 am – 5 pm

Christmas Walk Weekend has always been a favorite of ours and we are SO excited to have you back in the shop to paint with us! We have boards already sanded and stain, ready to paint, prices ranging from $10-$25. This is a walk-in event, there is no ticket or reservation required. Stop by and take a break from the shopping!

Erica’s Board Creations, 122 S. Prairie St.  10 am – 4 pm

Step back in time to the 1800s with a visit to the Macktown Living History Center. The store will be open for viewing and holiday gift buying from 11 am – 4pm. Don’t miss the ornament-making activity from 11 am – 1 pm! Come dusk, the path from the visitors center to the Whitman’s will be lit, and at 7 pm visitors can gather around a bonfire with caroling, hot cocoa and cookies.

Macktown Living History Center, 2221 Freeport Rd. 11 am – 7 pm

The River City Sound Chorus Sweet Adelines will be serenading us with holiday tunes at Settlers Park! Listeners are welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit back, relax and enjoy the entire performance in comfort. A limited amount of benches and picnic table seating will also be available, or just enjoy as you wait for Santa and your horse carriage rides!

Settlers Park 11 am – 1 pm

Have your Christmas greeting published in Rockton-Roscoe News. It might even get mentioned by an emcee during the Lighted Parade!

Village Hall, 110 E. Main St. 10am-5pm

Make this holiday memorable with “Coco the Christmas Penguin”! All materials included to paint your very own 4.5″ ceramic penguin. Walk-ins welcome.

Jill Rae Finally Art, 210 W. Main St. 11am – 3pm

Make this holiday memorable with take home kits that include all materials needed for you and yours to create a lovely holiday keepsake like ornaments, paintings, gnomes, and snow globes and create a new family tradition.

Jill Rae Finally Art, 210 W. Main St. 11am – 4pm

Stop by Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Brenda Brugger’s office to write those letters to Santa while you wait for carriage rides. Brenda’s office is warm and cozy, and she has the official Santa’s mailbox right out front of her door so you won’t forget to mail that letter. The mailbox will stay up through Dec. 24, so don’t hesitate to drop off your letters if you want to make sure Santa gets those wishlists!

Edward Jones – Brenda Brugger, 167 Hawick Street, 12-4 pm

Photos with Santa. Free! This year, Santa will be at the Settlers Park gazebo.

Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick Street 12pm-4pm

The tradition continues. Horse drawn carriages will be at the Christmas walk in the afternoon. You can board your free ride at Sanctuary Spa on E. Hawick Street.

Settlers Park 12-4pm

Make an ornament at Healing Touch Acupuncture while you wait for your horse and carriage ride!

Healing Touch Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, 179 Hawick St.  12 pm – 4 pm

Adult and kid-friendly! Stop by the Mix to make hot chocolate stir spoons.

The Mix, 151 Hawick Street, 1-3 pm

Join Positive Changes Chiropractic in spreading cheer this holiday season! Drop off new toys, clothes, blankets, or a monetary donation for boys and girls of all ages as Wimpy’s Fund prepares to bring full holiday joy to area families again this year.

Positive Changes Chiropractic, 202 W. Main St., 1-3 pm

CYT Chicago shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts! Discount ticket coupon code: CYTChristmas. Purchase tickets here. 

Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., 2 pm

Starting at 3 pm, Sugar Britches will have a s’mores roasting station, then the Willowbrook Middle School choir will be treating us to some carols at 4 pm. This festive location will then turn nice and bright with the official lighting of the park at 5 pm.

Village Green Park, 100 E. Chapel St., 3-5pm 

The long-awaited return of the Lighted Parade down Main Street! The parade will begin at the intersection of Main and Center St. and continue east along Main St., finishing at Hononegah High School.

Downtown Rockton, 6 pm

CYT Chicago shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts! Discount ticket coupon code: CYTChristmas. Purchase tickets here. 

Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., 7pm

Join the Rockton Lions Club in their biggest Wimpy’s Fund fundraiser all year. All proceeds go to purchasing Christmas dinners and presents for area families in need. Click here for the full Wimpy’s Fund history.

In person at the American Center, 221 W. Main St. immediately following the Lighted Parade conclusion.

Online – click here to view baskets starting Nov. 23.