HOLIDAY EVENTS & PROMOTIONS 2023

As the holiday season approaches quickly, there are many engaging events and promotions that are happening in and around Beloit. For those searching to find the perfect gift, be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see promotions available throughout the holidays. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Holiday Events

Photo: Peer Canvas | Downtown Beloit Grand Lighted Holiday Parade

Downtown Beloit Grand Lighted Holiday Parade

Start off the holiday season with one of Beloit’s traditions! Entertainment highlights include live music, Santa, the tree lighting and parade.

Event Information: November 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

First National Bank Plaza
Corner of State St. and Grand Ave, Beloit, WI
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Photo: Hammer & Stain Stateline | Holiday Workshop

Hammer & Stain Stateline Holiday Craft Workshop

Hammer & Stain Stateline has plenty of fun holiday-themed craft days planned. Create a masterpiece at their workshops.

• Dashing Thru the Snow! Sled, Sleighs, & Trees!
  • November 11, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
  • December 1, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
  • December 5, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Winter/Holiday Liquid Glass Workshop
  • November 25, 2023 starting at 1:00 pm
  • December 20, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Deck the Halls! Trees, Sleds, Shutters, Light Up Pallets!
  • November 26, 2023 starting at 2:00 pm
• Holiday ResinScapes Workshop
  • November 28, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Holiday Centerpiece Boxes & Trays
  • November 29, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Christmas Porch Workshop
  • November 30, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Holiday Movie Favorites Workshop
  • December 2, 2023 starting at 10:00 am
• Cookie Decorating and 3D Liquid Glass Ornament Workshop
  • December 2, 2023 staring at 2:00 pm
• Vintage Holiday Ceramics
  • December 5, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
  • December 17, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Holiday/Winter 3D Doorhangers
  • December 8, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
• Squishies with Santa!
  • December 9, 2023 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Round Christmas Trays at Main Street Mini Social
  • December 14, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm
  • Main Street Mini Social | 301 E Main St., Suite 2, Rockton, IL
• Winter Wonderland Workshop
  • December 30, 2023 starting at 1:00 pm

Hammer & Stain Stateline
1406 Willowbrook Rd. Suite 104, Beloit, WI
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Photo: Downtown Beloit Association | Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market

Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market

Check off items on your shopping list by purchasing locally sourced produce, eggs, cheese, honey, baked goods, seafood, as well as meat and poultry. Lots of food trucks, free family-friendly activities and more!

Event Information: Every Saturday, November – April, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Downtown Beloit Association
557 E. Grand Ave. Beloit, WI
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Photo: Rock County Jumpstart | Rock County Jumpstart Small Business Saturday Expo

Small business saturday expo

Rock Country Jumpstart is hosting their 4th annual Small Business Saturday Expo featuring visits with Santa, balloon animal and face painting as well a build-a-bear activity, and of course, shopping! This event is free and open to the public.

Event Information: November 25, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Eclipse Center
1 Eclipse Blvd. Beloit, WI
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Photo: Peer Canvas | Williams Tree Farm

Williams Tree Farm

Williams Tree Farm has various events throughout the season that will get you and your family geared up for the holidays.

• Story Time at the Farm
  • November 27, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • November 29. 2023 from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
  • December 11, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • December 13, 2023 from 6:00pm – 6:30 pm
• Wreath or Centerpiece Party (*sign-up required)
  • December 5th, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Crafty Card Party (* sign-up required)
  • December 7th from 5:15 pm -6:00pm
  • December 7th, 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
• Kids Cookie Decorating Party (*sign-up required)
  • December 14th, 2023 from 5:15pm – 6:15pm
  • December 14th, 2023 from 6:15 – 7:15 pm
• Santa Visits (weekend dates below from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, *Santa takes a break for lunch)
  • November 24th, 25th, 26th
  • December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 17th, 18th

Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge Rd., Rockton, IL
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Photo: Nature at The Confluence | Tree Lighting

Holiday Tree Lighting

Plenty of activities for the whole family at Nature at The Confluence including bonfire and s’more making, hot cocoa, luminary nature walk, holiday crafts, family photo opportunities, and the tree lighting followed by a caroling performance. This event is free and open to the public.

Event Information: December 1, 2023 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Nature at The Confluence
302 Dickop St., South Beloit, IL
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Photo: Peer Canvas | Holidazzle

Holidazzle

Check everyone off your holiday list at this unique holiday shopping experience event! 25+ downtown shops will stay open late. As you shop, be sure to check out the holiday window displays, carolers, live music, holiday treats and even hop on the trolley!

Event Information: December 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Downtown Beloit, WI
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Photo: Rockton Christmas Walk | Lighted Parade

Rockton Christmas Walk

The Rockton Christmas Walk has numerous events and promotions throughout the first weekend in December including three main traditions held each year!

• Holiday Used Book Sale | Talcott Free Library | 101 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 1 from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • December 2 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • December 3 from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Lighted Displays at Settlers Park | Settlers Park | 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL
  • Displays will remain lit every evening from December 1 at 6:00pm through January 6.
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Pub Crawl | Downtown Rockton, IL
  • December 1 starting at 7:00 pm
• Dueling Pianos | American Center | 221 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 1 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (*tickets are required)
• Pancake Breakfast with Santa | American Center | 221 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 7:00 am – 11:00 am (*$5 entry fee)
• Miss Andrea’s Bake Sale | DeeDee’s Main St. Coffee | 101 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Church Bake Sale and Craft Sale | Rockton United Methodist Church | 102 W. Chapel St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Sparkles & Sweets | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley | 329 School St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Christmas Character Make ‘n Take | JR Finally Art | 210 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 11:30am – 4:30 pm
• Pictures with Santa | Village Hall | 110 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | Design Elements | 122 S. Prairie St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Letters to Santa | Edward Jones – Brenda Brugger | 167 Hawick St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• River City Sound Chorus Sweet Adelines | After the Vine | 163 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Barbershop Quartet | Sugar Britches | 115 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Caroling at Village Green Park | Village Green Park | 100 E. Chapel St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 from 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Lighting of Katie’s Tree | Village Green Park | 100 E. Chapel St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 starting at 5:00 pm
• Lighted Christmas Parade | Downtown Rockton, IL
  • December 2 starting at 6:00 pm
• Rockton Lions Wimpy’s Fund Auction | American Center | 221 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 2 – immediately following the Lighted Parade conclusion
• Hot Cocoa Crawl | Village Hall | 110 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 3 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Scavenger Hunt | Village Hall | 110 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
  • December 3 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Event Information: December 1-3, 2023

Rockton, IL
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Photo: Community Action, Inc. | Gingerbread Extravaganza

Gingerbread extravaganza

Visit Fran Fruzen Intermediate School for the 10th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza hosted by Community Action and sponsored by Blackhawk Community Credit Union. Create gingerbread masterpieces and snap photos with Santa.

Event Information: December 2, 2023 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Fran Fruzen Intermediate School
2570 Milwaukee Rd., Beloit, WI
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Christmas at Macktown

Join in on the holiday activities at Macktown Living History. Make 19th century ornaments and participate in the candle-lit walk to the Mack House with a bonfire, hot cocoa, cider, cookies and a carol sing.

Event Information: December 2, 2023

• Ornament Making from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Candle-Lit Walk & festivities start at 7:00 pm

Macktown Living History
2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL
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Winter Gnome Paint & Sip

For a fun night out with friends, paint a customizable gnome with Kat’s Fine Art Studio accompanied with a cozy atmosphere at After The Vine. Tickets are required.

Event Information: December 7, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

After The Vine
181 W Hawick St., Rockton, IL
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bad Santa cocktail class

Learn how to craft specialty cocktails including an eggnog martini and winter spice margarita just in time for the holidays! Enjoy light appetizers while making cocktails, and even a picture with Santa in the Barrel Room at Truk’t. Tickets are required.

Event Information: December 14, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The Barrel Room at Truk’t
443 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI
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Christmas Brunch

Hidden Creek Estates is hosting a Christmas Brunch with locally-sources food prepared by L’Osteria. Cocktails are also available or purchase. This brunch is suited for everyone. Tickets are required, adult meals are $36.00 and meals for children 12 and under are $18.00.

Event Information: December 17, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hidden Creek Estates
13234 White School Rd., South Beloit, IL
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Vinyl daze – new year’s eve day party

Start off New Year’s Eve celebrations at Grand Avenue Pub with the band, Vinyl Daze for live music, dancing, champagne, and party favors.

Event Information: December 31, 2023 starting at 2:00 pm

Grand Avenue Pub
132 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI
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New Year’s Eve Party at The Club Tavern

Ring in the new year at The Club Tavern with the Top Flight band and champagne toasts at midnight.

Event Information: December 31, 2023 from 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

The Club Tavern
1975 Porter Ave., Beloit, WI
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Holiday Promotions

Photo: Catalyst Design & Photography / Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian

GERONIMO HOSPITALITY GROUP HOLIDAY DEALS

Gift Card Promotion

• Buy $50.00 in gift cards and get $10.00 free
• Visit Website for a list of locations and other details

Tito’s Cocktails for a Cause

• $1.00 donated per specialty Tito’s cocktail purchased in December
• Restaurants include: Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar, Truk’t, Beloit Club, Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian, Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, The Rooftop and Bessie’s Dinner.
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New Year’s Eve | December 31, 2023

• Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint
  • Exclusive menu with signature cuts and house specialties
  • Live music kicks off at 6:00 pm with Andrew Robinson and Mike Dangeroux
  • Book an overnight stay at Ironworks Hotel
  • Make Dinner Reservations
• Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian
  • Exclusive menu (Thursday, December 28 – Sunday, December 31)
  • Book an overnight stay at Hotel Goodwin
  • Make Dinner Reservations

DOWNTOWN BELOIT HOT COCOA HOP

Participating businesses will offer a special hot cocoa at their location as well as a discount or special on the day of the event.

• Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts
  • Unicorn Hot Cocoa
  • Get a free ($22.00 value) Tumbler with every $50.00 purchase
• Pizzazz Gift & Apparel Boutique
  • On Blitzin Hot Cocoa
  • Get a free pair of reindeer earrings with any $50.00 purchase
• Harris Ace Hardware of Downtown Beloit
  • Peppermint Hot Cocoa
• Rindfleisch Flowers & Boutique
  • Snow Show Cocoa
• The Villager Gallery & Frame Shop
  • Specialty Hot Cocoa
  • 20% off all holiday wrapping papers and greeting cards
• Bath & Body Fusion
  • Specialty Hot Cocoa
• Always & Forever Formal Wear
  • Specialty Hot Cocoa

Event Information: November 26, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Downtown Beloit, WI
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HOLIDAY USED BOOK SALE

Join the Friends of the Talcott Free Library as they host their annual Holiday Used Book Sale. Stock up on gently used books and DVDs in support of the library!

Event Information: December 1 from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm | December 2 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | December 4 from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Talcott Free Library
101 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
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MISS ANDREA’S BAKE SALE

The competition dance team from Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is selling baked goods and singing Christmas carols.

Event Information: December 2 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

DeeDee’s Main St. Coffee
101 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
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CHURCH BAKE SALE AND CRAFT SALE

The Rockton United Methodist Church is hosting their annual craft and bake sale in the Fellowship Hall in the lower level.

Event Information: December 2 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Rockton United Methodist Church
102 W. Chapel St., Rockton, IL
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SPARKLES & SWEETS

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley is having a bake sale and Christmas item donation.

Event Information: December 2 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley
329 School St., Rockton, IL
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Photo: Rockton Lions | Wimpy’s Christmas Auction

ROCKTON LIONS WIMPY’S FUND AUCTION

Support the purchasing of Christmas dinners and presents for area families in need by joining the Rockton Lions in their biggest Wimpy’s Fund fundraiser of the year!

Event Information: December 2 – immediately following the Lighted Parade conclusion

American Center
221 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
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