Tony McCombie

Savanna Christmas Walk
2025-11-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Savanna, IL
Kick off this festive night with the 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 at 5pm, then enjoy all the activities:

Bingo cards • Toys for Tots donations • 4H activities
“𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬” & Model Train Display at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center
Pictures & 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 at the Fire Station
Cookie Contest & Cookie Walk at Citizens State Bank
Silent Auction at TBK Bank
𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 hosted by Savanna/Times Theater
Fire pits & Petting Zoo at State Farm
𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘶𝘱 with coffee & drinks at The Novel Bloom
Live music by Swany Connection
Kids’ Crafts • Window Decorating Contest
Polar Express will have hot chocolate + jambalaya and gumbo soup for sale to raise money for the “𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴”

Lanark Holiday Event
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Lanark, IL, 106 S Broad St, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
Stop by for Lanark’s Lighted Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting! With a longer parade route, its sure to make everyone smile!
Then stroll through the town and enjoy all there is to offer!

Free chili

Hot chocolate

Cookies

Lighted and holiday merchandise available for purchase!

Old-Fashioned Holiday Open House - Winnebago
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Winnebago Town Hall, 116 S. Benton St, Winnebago, IL, 61088, United States
Enjoy a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere with:

Local vendors

Coffee & hot chocolate bar

Door prizes

Support local businesses and kick off the holiday season with friends and neighbors!

Breakfast with Santa - Stockton
2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Pit Stop, 642 S. Main, Stockton, IL, 61085, United States
Bring the kids for breakfast with Santa! Santa will be at The Pit Stop. Grab pictures, let the kids visit, eat, give Santa your letters

Oregon Candlelight Walk – Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-11-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Oregon, IL, 115 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Stroll through downtown Oregon and enjoy all the holiday magic — performances, treats, shopping, and surprise moments of cheer throughout.

Grab a map at any red bow businesses, bundle up, and make your way to each stop for Christmas fun all evening long.

And be sure to stay for the lighting of the Christmas Tree!

Galena Holiday Kickoff!
2025-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Galena, 111 W Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
On the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus arrive on his sleigh in Galena, Illinois (reminiscent of a Hallmark holiday movie!). This festive Jeep Jingle, with brightly lit Holiday JEEPS, will escort them to the city’s tree lighting. The Galena Trolley will transport good girls and boys to enjoy treats and a visit with Jolly Old St. Nick!
Make a holiday visit to Historic Downtown Galena this Thanksgiving weekend as Santa’s arrival kicks off this Magical Season! (A little elf spilled the eggnog that Mr. Kringle and The Grinch will be packing gifts to award outstandingly decorated parade Jeeps!)
The parade is also a Holiday fundraiser for Riverview Center which benefits families affected by Domestic Violence who may need assistance during this Holiday Season… and beyond.

Winnebago Middle School Holiday Market
2025-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Winnebago Middle School, 407 N Elida St, Winnebago, IL, 61088, United States
Get ready to shop small and give big this season!
Join the Winnebago Middle School Holiday Market!

Shop Local. Support Local. Celebrate Local.You’ll find handmade gifts, festive décor, sweet treats, holiday goodies, and so much more all while supporting the people who make our schools shine!

All proceeds from vendor fees benefit the Middle School Sunshine Committee, which helps fund staff appreciation events, morale boosts, and acts of kindness throughout the school year.

Bring your family, grab a cup of cocoa, and enjoy a cheerful day of community connection and holiday shopping.

Heroes & Hugs for the Holidays - Galena
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Poopsies, 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Making the holidays more magical—one hug at a time!

Join Heroes & Hugs for the Holidays, a fun event where kids can meet local heroes and discover the caring, human side of our first responders.

It’s all about building trust, connection, and community—so when kids need help, they know their heroes are just a hug away.

Santa’s will be there and kids can fill their Wish Boxes, shop alongside local heroes, and enjoy playtime magic both indoors and out!

Come for the hugs, stay for the holiday magic!

51st annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk
2025-12-04 09:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00 | Downtown Genoa, IL, W. Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Grab your friends and shop for handcrafted treasures at the 51st annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk on Dec. 4 – Dec. 6, 2025! Visit each home, business, and organization on the map to discover one-of-a-kind holiday décor, gifts, and tasty treats.
This is a shopping experience like no other! Over 100 local crafters, artisans, and bakers will be at 17 locations throughout Genoa and Kingston. Visit at least ten stops on the map to be entered for a chance to win a giveaway basket!

Christmas in the Country - Forreston
2025-12-05 09:00 - 2025-12-06 12:00 | Forreston, IL, IL, 61030, United States
Celebrate the season with two days of festive holiday fun throughout Forreston!Enjoy community events, treats, shopping, crafts, music, and family activities for all ages.
Enjoy extended downtown business hours on Friday evening (open until 7:30 PM).Local businesses will offer Christmas goodies and prize drawings both Friday and Saturday.
Visit their Facebook page for all the details and schedule!

NWIL AG Industry Expo - Highland Comm. College
2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
This Ag Expo brings together local agricultural employers with college and high school students for a day of exploring career opportunities. Employers will put on display the variety of agricultural employment options available in Northwest Illinois. Career-ready college students along with career-exploring high school students will connect to match interests with opportunities.

Mt. Carroll Christmas Walk Weekend
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-06 18:00 | Mt. Carroll, IL, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
Enjoy two days of festive holiday fun in Mount Carroll!
Featuring:

Lighted Parade

Tree Lighting

Home Tours

Jingle & Mingle at the Kraft Building

Christmas Crafts

Reindeer Games & Family Photos

Downtown Shopping & Dining

Holiday Market at the Senior Center

Follow their Facebook page for updated activities and times.

Miracle on 2nd Street - Byron
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Byron, IL, IL, United States
Stop by downtown Byron for an evening full of holiday magic as they Light Up the Night! What to expect:Tree LightingSanta StopWagon RidesVisit all the businesses with holiday specialsNew * Veteran Luminaries will light up the entire street from the Tree to the Byron Museum*
2nd Street will be closed to traffic so you can stroll, shop and soak in the magic of the season.
Light Up the Night – one night, one town, a thousand lights.

Polo Christmas Festival
2025-12-06 09:00 - 19:00 | Polo, IL, Franklin Ave, Polo, IL, 61064, United States
Polo is excited to bring the community together once again to celebrate the magic of Christmas in our small town!

Many favorite traditions are back, including the Horse and Wagon rides, the Parade of Lights, balloon twisting, the winter carnival, live music, and of course, the wonderful craft and vendor show.

Mark your calendars and get ready to make special memories with family, friend, and neighbors.

Visit with Santa- Pecatonica
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Pecatonica Comm Middle School, 1200 Main St., Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
🎅 Visit with Santa at Pecatonica Middle School
Come meet and take pictures with Santa to capture the holiday magic!!
Kids can write and send their very own letter to Santa too!!
Come back for more holiday cheer with the Lighting of the Christmas tree Ceremony and lighted parade at 6pm
Celebrate a full day of holiday fun, community spirit, and festive cheer in Pecatonica!

Christmas in the Village - Mt. Morris
2025-12-06 10:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Morris, IL, Mt. Morris, IL, 61054, United States
Free activities and celebrations for all ages, all day.
10:00 a.m. – noon, breakfast with Santa at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E. Front St.
10:30 a.m. – noon, free DIY holiday crafts at the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave.
Noon – 3:00 p.m., the Mt. Morris Historical Museum, 16 S. Wesley (in College Hall on the Village Square campus), is free and open to all visitors. Donations appreciated.
5 – 7 p.m. Lighted Christmas Parade to join or watch.

Christmas at the Fort - Elizabeth
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL, 61028, United States
Celebrate Christmas the 1832 way!
Step back in time to enjoy a typical German Christmas, complete with a decorated fir tree and hand molded marzipan.
Kids and adults alike will enjoy playing with period toys and games, as well as bartering at our fur trading post for the best goods on this side of the Mississippi!
Be sure to check out the Fort’s gift shop inside the Interpretive Center, just off Route 20, for unique items for everyone on your shopping list

Galena Holidaze Festival
2025-12-06 11:00 - 18:00 | City of Galena, IL – City Hall, 101 Green St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Join the 4th annual Galena Holidaze Festival supporting the Galena ARC Art Department!
Enjoy:
– Artisan Craft Vendor Booths with Holiday Gift Items– An Iceless Ice skating rink with 100 Pairs of Ice Skates for attendees to rent for FREE– Heated tents to gather in, visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and play Galena ARC Reindeer Games– Free tractor pulled hay rides by Dittmar Farms and Orchard– Area food and beverage vendors to enjoy– Petting zoo area– Live Christmas Caroling– S’more stations

And immediately following the end of the festival attendees can enjoy the Fire in the Sky firework event put on by the Galena Downtown Business Association!
Admission: $5 suggested donation for couples/families
Location: The festival is located in front of the Galena Post Office on Green Street Plaza and in the Galena City Hall Parking Lot.
More information at www.galenaholidazefestival.com

Lena's Hometown Christmas
2025-12-06 15:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Lena, IL, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
This year’s theme is “North Pole Christmas”. Santa will be visiting Lena in his custom Lighted Sleigh

Kids Inflatables and activities start at 3:30pm with the Lighted Parade starts at 6pm.

Hay wagon rides will start at 4pm to 6pm and will resume after the Lighted Parade.

The Lena Giving Tree will be located in the Lena Mercantile. This is great way to give back to our Local Families that need a little help.

Businesses will be open around town for your Holiday Shopping and Restaurants will be open for great Local Food!!!

Annual Tree Lighting and Parade - Pecatonica
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pecatonica, IL – Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
Visit Pecatonica for the Annual light of the Christmas tree, followed by a fun lighted parade!

Winter on the Waterfront - Oregon
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Rivers Edge Experience, 103 1st Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Enjoy a festive day featuring:

🛍️ 30 Local Vendors

🍹 Festive Drinks

🚚 Food Trucks

Bring your family and friends for holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and community cheer along Oregon’s beautiful waterfront.

Savanna Community Christmas Concert
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Join the Savanna Community for an afternoon of music celebrating Christmas.

3rd Annual Hometown Holidays Event - Milledgeville
2025-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Milledgeville, IL, 344 Main Avenue, Milledgeville, IL, 61051, United States
Join the Milledgeville community for thier 3rd Annual Hometown Holidays Event! Come for a few hours of activities and entertainment including Shelley’s Dance Studio’s Christmas Window Show, Pictures with Santa, Horse and Trolley Rides, a Lighted Parade and lots more!

Cardinal Community Christmas - Stillman Valley
2025-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Stillman Valley, IL, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084, United States
Save the date and stop by Stillman Valley, IL for a Community Christmas event!

The evening will include:

Tree Decorating Contest

Community Tree Lighting

Fireworks

Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Character Meet & Greets

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides & Hayrides

Kids Activities

Festive Treats

Bonfires

And Much More

2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | The Mill Wheel Tavern, 337 N. Main Ave, Milledgeville, IL, 61051, United States
Join Carroll and Ogle County farmer Norm Deets as he shares his experiences using conservation practices and cover crops on his farm to reach his goals of protecting the land, reducing erosion, and building organic matter.
Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management will also be present to discuss the work she has been doing with Norm and to dive deeper into the economics of on-farm management changes, providing a glimpse into his land with precision maps.
Bring your questions for Norm and Alexa! There will be plenty of time for open conversation about your challenges, concerns, and successes related to cover crop adoption or implementing other regenerative practices.
Lunch to follow!
Please register online:bit.ly/fcshoptalks

Breakfast with Santa at the Lena Fire Department
2025-12-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Lena Fire Department, 405 W Railroad, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining the great breakfast buffet!
Tickets will be sold at the door – cash only – and the Clauses will be ready to visit with your little ones at any time during the event.
Breakfast with include pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee.

Christmas in Kirkland
2025-12-13 13:00 - 19:00 | Kirkland, IL, Kirkland, IL, 60146, United States
Join the town of Kirkland to celebrate the season. The K-2nd grade students have working hard on an art project and the 3rd-8th graders are working on their essays. The elementary choir and Jr./High School band will also be performing

Cookies and Claus / Celebrate the Season - Chadwick
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Right Steps Family Center, 19 School St, Chadwick, IL, 61074, United States
Stop by for holiday sweet treats, a seasonal story walk, a take home craft and of course Santa!

FREE event for Carroll County kids 0-5 and families

Holiday Blood & Food Drive
2025-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Savanna Fire Department, 101 W Main St, Savanna, IL
Join Rep. Tony McCombie for her annual Holiday Blood & Food Drive to support our community during the Christmas season.
Blood Donations:Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Save time at your appointment by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for details.
Food Donations:Help restock local food pantries for the holidays by bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items. All donations will benefit families in need throughout the area.
We hope to see you there as we support our neighbors during this season of giving!

Country Christmas - Galena
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Shenandoah Riding Center, 200 N. Brodrecht Rd.,, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus who will be handing out gifts and reading stories! There will have various crafts for the kids, as well as wagon rides for the whole family. Don’t miss the hot chocolate bar to warm up after your wagon ride.
Everything is included in the ticket price.
