HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
November 20th-22nd, 2025
A rain or shine event & community tradition.
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GRINCH DODGEBALL - 11/22
ROCK FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
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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?
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Pre-register online by 11/16
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
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CHRISTMAS WALK | FRIDAY 11/21
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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Sterling Park District Gymnastics
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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!
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After Step 1 - pay here to secure your order! PLEASE NOTE: There is a GREY button for credit/debit card payment - - UNDER the yellow paypal payment button.
1K Giveaway sponsored by Wickert Insurance- Christmas Walk
11/21 - 7:30PM
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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.
YES - IT'S THAT SIMPLE!
Drawing is 7:30 at Rock Falls United Methodist Church - 210 4th Ave
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Full details and rules HERE
LOVE LIGHT CEREMONY
FRIDAY 11/21 at 6pm ​​
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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 11/21 at 6 pm.
Location:
The reading will be at the Rock Falls United Methodist Church at 210 4th Ave in Rock Falls.
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Registration Details:
- Registration includes reading at the ceremony and listed in the newspaper (if received by 11/10),
- Register online or at the library
- Register for the newspaper by 12/7
- Cost: $5 per name ($6 online)
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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 Rock Falls Chamber office through Dec 12th.
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.
After Step 1 - pay here to secure your order! PLEASE NOTE: There is a GREY button for credit/debit card payment - - UNDER the yellow paypal payment button.
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East Coloma Craft Show at Harvest Time Bible Church
November 22nd - 8am to 2pm
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Over 50 unique crafters with gifts and décor perfect for the holidays. Free admission! Funds raised from the event support the school. Concession stand available.
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Holiday Light Display at Centennial Park
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-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.