Hometown Holidays is coming to Rock Falls! Join us for a full weekend of holiday fun, family activities, community traditions, and plenty of Christmas cheer. 
From Bingo and the Christmas Walk to Grinch Dodgeball, there’s something for everyone!
Holiday Bingo
McCormick Event Center
Doors open at 4 PM | Games begin at 6 PM
Advance tickets required
Christmas Walk | 5–8 PM
Enjoy Santa, family-friendly activities, giveaways, rides, live entertainment, food, and more throughout downtown Rock Falls!
Love Light Ceremony | 6 PM
A special ceremony honoring and remembering loved ones who are no longer with us.
$1,000 Giveaway | 7:30 PM
All Christmas Walk attendees age 18+ can receive free tickets for a chance to win!
Grinch Dodgeball | 12 PM Rock Falls Middle School
Kids take on the Grinch for an afternoon of fun, complete with goody bags and Santa!
Make Hometown Holidays a Rock Falls Tradition!
Whether you’re looking for family fun, holiday shopping, a night out with friends, or a meaningful way to celebrate the season, Hometown Holidays has something for you.
Save the dates — November 19–21, 2026!
We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with our Rock Falls community! 
McCormick Event Center Doors Open: 4 PM
Games Begin: 6 PM Advance tickets required
Must be 18+ to attend!
Kick off Hometown Holidays with a fun night of Holiday Bingo at the McCormick Event Center! Gather your friends and family, grab your bingo cards, and get ready for an evening of holiday excitement. Lots of HUGE prizes and a $1,000 Shop Local Jackpot prize!
Advance tickets are required, so make sure you get yours ahead of time!
$17 ($18 online) Regular Ticket
$37 ($39 online) Bonus Ticket
Tickets can be purchased at the link below, at the Chamber office or any Sauk Valley Bank location!
Downtown Rock Falls
5–8 PM
Downtown Rock Falls comes alive with holiday magic during the Christmas Walk!
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with:
Santa
Giveaways
Rides
Food And plenty of holiday fun!
Love Light Ceremony — 6 PMTake a meaningful moment during the Christmas Walk to remember and honor loved ones who are no longer with us. The Love Light Ceremony includes a reading of the names of loved ones.
$1,000 Giveaway — 7:30 PMThere’s even more excitement during the Christmas Walk! All Christmas Walk attendees age 18 and older can get free tickets for a chance to win $1,000!
Businesses can register to be a vendor at the link below!
As part of Rock Falls Hometown Holidays, join us for a special evening of remembrance during the Love Light Ceremony.
Friday, November 20 6:00 PM Downtown Rock Falls
The Love Light Ceremony is an opportunity to pause during the holiday season and remember and honor loved ones who are no longer with us.
During the ceremony, the names of loved ones will be read as we come together as a community to celebrate their memory and keep their light shining.
Give the gift of remembrance this holiday season.
Join us Friday evening for this meaningful Hometown Holidays tradition and help us honor the people who will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Their memories remain. Their light continues to shine.
Love Lights can be purchased at the link below or at Rock Falls Public Library.
Love Lights purchased between November 8 and December 6 may only be included in the commemorative listing in the newspaper.
Rock Falls Middle School Check-in starts at 11:30– Games begin at 12 PM
The Grinch is ready to battle it out!
Come watch as kids take on the Grinch in a fun-filled game of dodgeball. Participants can also enjoy goody bags and Santa!
It’s the perfect way to keep the Hometown Holidays fun going all weekend long.
The first 100 children pre-registered now through November 15th to recieve a free goodie bag! Registration link below!
