OUR COMMUNITY MAKES CHRISTMAS WALK
The support of our local community & businesses is what makes Christmas Walk Great. 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.
Let’s start the Christmas Season right 🙂 We look forward to meeting you!
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Join us for this heart warming day of joyous Christmas Celebration
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
OUR MAIN EVENTS ON SATURDAY
EVENTS & SHOPPING SPECIALS
ALL THE GREAT EVENTS AND SHOPPING DEALS AVAILABLE DURING THE WALK
Candy Cane Craft Fair
Saturday Dec. 2nd
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. 2nd
Village Green Park, 4 pm – 5 pm
Join us @ 4pm 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. 2nd
Main Street, 6:00pm
The famous Lighting Christmas Parade always delights with some great Christmas Themed floats coasting down Main St. Rockton, IL
FRIDAY EVENTS – Dec. 1st
Pictures With SANTA
Santa & his helper will be at the Credit Union. Stop by for photos & treats
Advia Credit Union, 769 N Blackhawk Blvd. 3-5pm
American Legion Auxiliary - “Kitchen Open”
Serving open face sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, chips, coffee & hot chocolate.
American Center, 221 W. Main St. 4:30-9pm
Talcott Free Library 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 Library, Rockton, IL – All Weekend
Macktown Lions Club Snowman Contest
We are looking for the most original Lions club related (sight & sound) snowman! Build them silly, build them serious, just get on out and build them!
No snow this year? Show us your creative side and substitute with whatever you got! Winner will announced via our facebook page.
Entering the contest couldn’t be any easier, simply post your photos to our facebook page and we will contact you for confirmation via messaging!
For more detailed info please contact Lion Kim Peavy@815-670-0863 or email her @[email protected]
Rockton Christmas Walk Pub Crawl
Details coming soon.
SATURDAY EVENTS – Dec. 2nd
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 Rockton Community. A special surprise guest appearance.
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. 7-11am
Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund Auction
Come bid in our live & silent auction on goods & services donated by local merchants. All proceeds benefit Wimpy Fund for Christmas meals for the needy.
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. Begins 30 mins after end of parade.
Breakfast With Santa
$5 Adults, $4 Children under 13, FREE Under 2yo
Join us at the Old Stone Church for breakfast & a visit with Santa. Don’t forget your camera!Old Stone Church, 101 E. Union 8-11am
Gingerbread Lane! Cookie Walk & Craft Sale
Tables of Christmas Cookies and treats sold by the pound and seasonal other other crafts. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2336 Freeport Rd. 9am-2pm
Holiday Bake Sale & Open House
Cookies, Cakes & pies, oh my – Breads & candy too. We’ll do your holiday baking, saving time for you.
Historical Society, 529 Green St. 9am-3pm
UUCRV Fair Trade Marketplace
Shop responsibly for coffee, tea, food and other handcrafted products. Also, gently used Christmas Items and Bake Sale. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley
329 School Street 9am-3pm
RUMC Craft Sale
Handmade gifts, quilts, afghans, scarves, hats, jewelry, wooden items, vases, refurbished furniture, baskets, Christmas decor.
Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 E. Chapel St. 9-6pm
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
See the Mack House; decorations in the 1830’s style. Greeters are in 19th century regalia. Taste the treats, enjoy the holiday smells, and absorb the historic atmosphere. Donations Cheerfully Accepted.
Macktown Forest Preserve 1-4pm
Chili Supper
$5 All you can eat Chili and toppings, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Corn Bread.
Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 E. Chapel St. 3-7pm
American Legion Auxiliary - “Sandwich & Snack Shop”
Serving Hot Beef & Hot Turkey sandwiches, Brats, Hot Dogs, Coffee & Hot Chocolate
American Center, 221 W. Main St. 4pm
Cookies & Hot Chocolate
Come on in and get toast warm with a tasty treat @ 3 Sheets Pub. Bring the kids in and enjoy a hot cup of coacoa and a frosted cookie.
Cookies: 50¢ • Cocoa: 75¢
3 Sheets Pub, 122 W. Main St. 5-9pm
Talcott Free Library 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 Library, Rockton, IL – All Weekend
Connect With Us For Christmas
Refreshments will be served.
US Cellular – 4682 E. Rockton Rd.
Macktown Lions Club Snowman Contest
We are looking for the most original Lions club related (sight & sound) snowman! Build them silly, build them serious, just get on out and build them!
No snow this year? Show us your creative side and substitute with whatever you got! Winner will announced via our facebook page.
Entering the contest couldn’t be any easier, simply post your photos to our facebook page and we will contact you for confirmation via messaging!
For more detailed info please contact Lion Kim Peavy@815-670-0863 or email her @[email protected]
SUNDAY EVENTS – Dec. 3rd
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
Talcott Free Library 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 Library, Rockton, IL – All Weekend
Macktown Lions Club Snowman Contest
We are looking for the most original Lions club related (sight & sound) snowman! Build them silly, build them serious, just get on out and build them!
No snow this year? Show us your creative side and substitute with whatever you got! Winner will announced via our facebook page.
Entering the contest couldn’t be any easier, simply post your photos to our facebook page and we will contact you for confirmation via messaging!
For more detailed info please contact Lion Kim Peavy@815-670-0863 or email her @[email protected]
Gallery
Pictures from previous Christmas Walks
GET IN TOUCH
Contact information
Contact form
Village Hall
Attn: Tricia Diduch
110 E Main St,
Rockton, IL 61072
CONTACT US
(815) 624 0935
[email protected]