Machesney Park Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Machesney Park!

Plan your festive season itinerary with ease in Machesney Park. Our guide has all the top holiday events. For Machesney Park dwellers and visitors, this guide highlights the best of the city's festive season. One popular attraction is the Fireworks at Festival of Lights, offering a stunning display that illuminates the night sky and draws families together for a joyful celebration. Another highlight is the Rockford IceHogs Hockey Team's games, where you can enjoy exhilarating hockey action during the holiday season. And don't forget the Snow Park at Alpine Hills, where families can indulge in winter activities and make the most of the snowy weather. Be sure to check out the rest of the page for more information on holiday happenings.

Find the best Christmas events in Machesney Park this year!

Machesney Park Christmas Events

Machesney Park Christmas Markets and Shopping (1)

Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular in Rockford

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📍 Rockford, IL, US

(5.1 mi from Machesney Park)

Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

Over 100 crafters showcasing handmade holiday gifts

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Saturday, November 8, 2025

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💰 Budget: $

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the 11th Annual Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular. This vibrant event features over 100 talented crafters showcasing a diverse array of handmade items across 25,000 square feet. Discover unique gifts, festive decor, and artisanal treasures perfect for the holiday season.

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⭐ Best For: Holiday shopping and finding unique gifts

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Machesney Park Other Christmas Activities (1)

Carlson Ice Arena Public Skating in Loves Park

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📍 Loves Park, IL, US

(3.3 mi from Machesney Park)

Carlson Ice Arena Public Skating

Year-round ice skating and lessons

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📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: $

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Lace up your skates and hit the ice at Carlson Ice Arena! This vibrant venue offers public skating sessions perfect for family outings or a fun solo activity. Beyond public skating, they host engaging hockey leagues and provide expert lesson programs for all ages. It's a fantastic spot to enjoy winter fun any time of year.

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⭐ Best For: Families, skaters, hockey players

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Near Machesney Park

Loves Park Christmas Events

Light Up The Parks Holiday Parade in Loves Park

Loves Park

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Light Up The Parks Holiday Parade

Dual tree lightings and community parade

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 2.3 miles from Machesney Park

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Luminary Sale & Membership Drive in Rockford

Rockford

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Luminary Sale & Membership Drive

Luminary supply sales and membership drive

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 2.8 miles from Machesney Park

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Rockford Christmas Events

Rockford Festival of Lights in Rockford

Rockford

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Rockford Festival of Lights

Over 85 dazzling holiday light displays

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.8 miles from Machesney Park

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All Aglow Holiday Display in Rockford

Rockford

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All Aglow Holiday Display

Over 300,000 lights in outdoor gardens

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.8 miles from Machesney Park

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Beloit Christmas Events

Rockton Christmas Walk in Rockton

Rockton

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Rockton Christmas Walk

A weekend of traditional Christmas events and community spirit.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.3 miles from Machesney Park

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Williams Tree Farm Christmas Events in Rockton

Rockton

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Williams Tree Farm Christmas Events

Family memories at a historic tree farm with festive events

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.1 miles from Machesney Park

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Belvidere Christmas Events

Meyer's Christmas at the Farm in Belvidere

Belvidere

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Meyer's Christmas at the Farm

Premier indoor/outdoor Christmas market with vintage decor and seasonal gifts.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.7 miles from Machesney Park

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Belvidere Hometown Christmas in Belvidere

Belvidere

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Belvidere Hometown Christmas

Annual community Christmas celebration

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.9 miles from Machesney Park

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Janesville Christmas Events

Janesville Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville

Janesville

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Janesville Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens

Over 1.5 million lights in a botanical garden setting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 22.4 miles from Machesney Park

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Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show in Janesville

Janesville

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Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show

Over 1.5 million lights in a botanical garden setting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 22.4 miles from Machesney Park

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Freeport Christmas Events

Arctic Ale & Art Walk in Freeport

Freeport

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Arctic Ale & Art Walk

Art walk featuring local artists and craft beer tastings

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 30.6 miles from Machesney Park

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Woodstock Christmas Events

Conifera Tree Farm Christmas Tree Selection in Harvard

Harvard

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Conifera Tree Farm Christmas Tree Selection

Choose-and-cut Christmas trees and handmade wreaths.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 23.9 miles from Machesney Park

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Cookies and Churros with Santa in Woodstock

Woodstock

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Cookies and Churros with Santa

Sweet treats with Santa after the parade

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 30.2 miles from Machesney Park

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Dekalb Christmas Events

Lights on Lincoln & Santa Comes to Town in DeKalb

DeKalb

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Lights on Lincoln & Santa Comes to Town

Santa's arrival parade and tree lighting ceremony.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 32.2 miles from Machesney Park

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DeKalb Holiday House Decorating Contest in DeKalb

DeKalb

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DeKalb Holiday House Decorating Contest

Community-wide holiday house decorating contest with public voting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 32.4 miles from Machesney Park

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Huntley Christmas Events

Happy Holiday Railway in Union

Union

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Happy Holiday Railway

Festive train ride with Santa Claus.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 27.5 miles from Machesney Park

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A Very Merry Huntley in Huntley

Huntley

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A Very Merry Huntley

A full day of holiday festivities culminating in Santa's arrival and fireworks.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 34.4 miles from Machesney Park

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Last updated: 10/9/2025