3 Popular Holiday Events in Rockford You Need to Mark On Your Calendar Now

Signs that the holiday season is fast approaching are everywhere you look, and the dates for popular Christmas events in the Rockford area are being announced nearly every day. Here are three that you better get saved in your calendar, ASAP!

Christmas Anticipation

Have you seen a post like this float across your social media feed lately?

I have seen something similar to this at least three times a day this week, and each time I do I think; This is me, 100 percent.

I love Halloween, but I love Christmas even more, so I am chomping at the bit to fill my home with lights, trees, and Santa Clauses.

That being said, Thanksgiving is my husband's favorite holiday, so I will try to practice restraint and give turkeys the spotlight until November 28, then it's game on!

Now that you know how badly I want to throw a Christmas tree up in my house before the trick-or-treaters even hit my doorstep, you will understand why these three big holiday announcements are only making the urges worse.

1. Santa Claus arrives at the CherryVale Mall on Friday, November 14!

• Reserve photo sessions with Santa now, here.

2. Opening Day at Williams Tree Farm is Saturday, November 15. 

• Santa visits start November 22.
• For the full list of upcoming holiday events, click here.

3. New things coming to Rockford's 2025 Stroll On State: Save the date for Saturday, November 29!

This is just the start of holiday announcements coming up for the Rockford area over the next few weeks, but don't worry, we'll make sure to keep you up to date!