Christmas Walk

Christmas Walk

Dec. 6, 2024

The annual Christmas Walk is one of the premier Discover Dixon events, with a 35-year history of bringing holiday cheer to the community!

The event begins each year with the KSB Hospital tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band, and more!

It’s a can’t-miss event for so many in Dixon!

Event Highlights:

HENNEPIN AVENUE

  • A children’s craft, warm up with some hot cocoa, and sign up for a giveaway of two entry tickets to the 2025 Petunia Festival at their headquarters, 77 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • Rock Hunt headquarters at Discover Dixon, 87 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • Lee County Democrats roasting chestnuts in front of Alley Loop, 80 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • Cargill Horse & Carriage Rides station at KSB Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • Hayden’s Sweet Shop & Bracelets by Bahr inside Raven Tattoo, 109 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • Holiday Craft presented by YMCA inside Discover Dixon Incubator, 115 S. Hennepin Ave.
  • ComEd Truck
  • Premier Rental offering photo op station
  • Hot cocoa from Grace Point Church

 

100 EAST 1st STREET

  • Santa from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at Living Well Church, 116 E. 1st
  • Cinderella inside Axiom Wealth Advisors, 101 E. 1st
  • YWCA – Giveaways/games
  • Muddy Nuts Coffee
  • Gold Key Boutique

 

100 WEST 1st STREET

  • Reagan Boyhood Home in Front of Midland Bank, 101 W. 1st
  • Dixon Municipal Band inside/outside Salamandra Restaurant, 105 W. 1st
  • Salvation Army Bell ringing in front of Salamandra Restaurant, 105 W. 1st
  • Musical Performances from VIVA! Performing Arts and the String Alongs, treats, a photo wall, and more at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. 1st St.
  • Sewer Equipment Truck
  • John Deere Blacksmith
  • Benchwarmers Food Truck

 

 

200 WEST 1st STREET

  • Emotions in Motion Prize Table at Roots & Wings Therapy, 213 W. 1st
  • Vendors inside Fresco on First, 216 1st
  • Hair tinsel at Fusion Salon, 220 W 1st

 

300 WEST 1st STREET/PEORIA AVE.

  • Face Painting at Dixon Stage Left, 105 S. Peoria Ave.
  • Vendor Fair at Rockin Nutrition, 302 W. First St.
  • Face Painting with Dixon Key Club at Dixon Paint Co., 313 W. 1st St.
  • Local Children’s Author Eric Ferguson at The Scent Keeper, 315 W. 1st
  • Grab-and-go food, hot chocolate and cider at River City Ale House, 314 W. 1st
  • Lighted Midwest Disposal Truck
  • Ken Nelson EV Vehicles

Carolers from Reagan Middle School, Dixon High School Madrigals, and Mosaic Theatre Troupe and Costumed Characters will be roaming the streets.

Be sure to visit all of our other amazing downtown businesses and restaurants, with many open late, handing out treats, and offering Christmas Walk specials and deals!

A digital map can be found below.

 

 

** Christmas Rock Hunt – Find 1 of 20 rocks hidden throughout the Christmas Walk streets and win Culver’s cheese curd coupon and be entered to win a Lite Brite! Rock must be returned to Discover Dixon office between 5-8 p.m. the night of the Christmas Walk.