Snømarket at The Norwegian
Bundle up and join us outside The Norwegian's annual winter Snømarket. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy a mug of homemade glögg, hot chocolate, æbleskiver, lefse, fish on a stick, and more. Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Churchills grove, play events like our herring toss and molkky, sing Christmas carole-oke, or just sit by the fire pit and listen to Viking stories.
Nearby Holiday Cheer
Roscoe
Hometown Holiday Celebration
Enjoy festive music, meet adorable baby reindeer, engage in games and win prizes, and let the kids unleash their creativity with crafts at the Fire Station. Food trucks will line Main Street Square, ensuring delectable treats for all. At Village Hall, children can pen heartfelt letters to Santa. To culminate the evening, join the joyful caroling as the Community Holiday Tree is illuminated in all its splendor.
Rockton
Rockton Christmas Walk
The Rockton Christmas Walk is a holiday tradition for thousands of area residents. The first weekend of December is set aside for the holiday fun. Area businesses offer unique and exclusive events, shopping experiences, and holiday festivities. Three main events you won't want to miss are the Christmas Tree Lighting at Settlers Park (Friday), the Lighting of Village Green Park (Saturday), and the Lighted Parade on Main Street Village Hall (Sunday).
Loves Park
Light up the Parks Holiday Parade
This event encourages the entire community to come together and join in the celebration! Guests can enjoy a fireworks display, 2 Christmas tree lightings, Mr. & Mrs. Clause (children are encouraged to bring letters), and most importantly, there will be an awesome parade with lots of cool floats and candy.
Where to See Santa
Looking for Santa? Rockford has plenty of chances to see the jolly man himself! If you don’t catch him at Stroll on State, you can visit him at Santa’s Workshop at Cherryvale Mall. Make a full day out of your visit to Santa at Williams Tree Farm. In addition to telling St. Nick what’s on your list, you can shop for a Christmas tree and ornaments while sipping hot cocoa, making for a wonderful new tradition. Experience the magic of the holidays in Rockford, IL. Join us for Stroll on State and create memories that will last a lifetime. Start planning your trip today!
