HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
November 21-23, 2024
A rain or shine event & community tradition.
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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GRINCH DODGEBALL - 11/23
ROCK FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
FREE EVENT!
PRE-REGISTER TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL FREE GOODIE BAG!
The Grinch has challenged our community and Santa is going to referee to ensure he plays fair.
Can the children defeat the Grinch at his own game?
Pre-register online by 11/10
11:30 AM Check-in & in-person registration
- Free goodie bags with Grinchy Good treats to the 1st 100 kids pre-registered.
12:00 PM Games Start
Rock Falls Middle School
CHRISTMAS WALK | FRIDAY 11/22
This is a rain or shine, cold weather event.
Activities Include:
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Santa visits & free photos,
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Business open houses and booths with tons of free activities and giveaways,
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Christmas Card Photo Booth
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Live music & entertainment
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Free treats & cocoa
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tons of activities for all ages, superhero, princess & Frozen photo stations
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ALMOST EVERYTHING IS FREE!
SPONSORED BY
1K Giveaway- Christmas Walk
11/22 - 7:30PM
RB&W Park, Amphitheater
Santa is giving away $1000 Cash to one lucky Rock Falls Christmas Walk attendee (18 and older).
FREE tickets will be given away at select businesses during the Christmas Walk.
Drawing is 7:30 at the Amphitheater Stage!
YES - IT'S THAT SIMPLE!
Full details and rules HERE
LOVE LIGHT CEREMONY
FRIDAY 11/22 6pm - 201 E 2nd St
RB&W Park, Amphitheater
Memorial lights are displayed on the Love Light Tree in Uptown Rock Falls every year to REMEMBER LOVED ONES LOST as a part of Hometown Holidays in Rock Falls.
Your Loved Ones Name Remembered:
- Read during the Love Light Ceremony 11/17 at 6 pm.
Location:
The reading will be at the new community tree. Located at RB&W Park Amphitheater. (201 E 2nd St RF)
Registration Details:
- Registration includes reading at the ceremony (if received by 11/12),
- Register online or at the library
- Register for the newspaper by 12/8
- Cost: $5
Memorial Candles:
-8 inch, memorial candles are available for you to light at home through the holiday season and years to come in remembrance of your loved one. Candles are $7 and available at the Library through Dec. 1st.
Candle inscription: For the ones we have loved and lost along the way, we know you would be here today if you weren't so far away.
You can write your loved one's name and customize your candle at home. Burn time 80 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Anyone from any community may be included.
- Registration deadlines are firm.
- Memorial candles are optional add ons, they are not the same as registering for Love lights.
- purchasing just a candle will not include a name in the love light reading.
East Coloma Craft Show at Harvest Time Bible Church
November 23rd 8am-2pm
Over 50 unique crafters with gifts and decor perfect for the holidays. Free admission! Funds raised from the event support the school. Concession stand available.
WANT A BOOTH? Contact Kris Sands (815)213-0364
Modern Woodman Craft Show at First Congregation Church
November 23rd 9am-2pm
Crafters and bake sale with unique items and Christmas treasures.
WANT A BOOTH? Contact Deb: 815-499-6973
Holiday Light Display at Centennial Park
-A free festive drive-through light display that fills the park shelters.
- Tune your radio to the advertised station to enjoy holiday music as you visit the park.