What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Friday, Dec 16 - Friday, Dec 23

Singing! Dancing! Pyrotechnics! Toy cars! Mystery Bingo! And of course, shopping! You'll find many options for your social calendar in the coming week.

11 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Dec 16 - Friday, Dec 23

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Tis The Season: Miss Andrea's Dance Factory Recital - Fri Dec 16 5:30 pm

Hononegah Performing Arts Center

Showtimes 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $10 at the door and all are welcome. [more details]

Live Music: Lola Blu - Fri Dec 16 6:00 pm

After the Vine

6 -9 p.m. Lola Blu is an up and coming country, indie, and bluegrass singer/songwriter from Rockford IL.  [more details]

Matchbox Toy Show - Sat Dec 17 9:00 am

Life Church

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Admission: $3 at the door, ages 15 and under free. Over 40 tables with popular Matchbox cars, collector’s items and both current and vintage toys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There’s something for everyone! [more details]

Christmas Fireworks Celebration - Sat Dec 17 6:30 pm

Williams Tree Farm

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. weather permitting. Free. It's a Pyro Musical! Last year Williams Tree Farm celebrated 75 years. This year, a fireworks show will be presented once again by award winning RKM Fireworks and sponsored by Park City Church, Raging Willow, Tyler’s Excavating & Ag Drainage (but you can also donate). They will broadcast the music and announcements through your FM radio. [more details]

A Light in the Window: Stars & Promises Christmas Tour Featuring Peter Mayer - Sat Dec 17 7:00 pm

Hononegah Performing Arts Center

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $35. Presented by Roscoe United Methodist Church. Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist celebrates the 23nd anniversary of his widely acclaimed Christmas tour “Stars and Promises.” Mayer has released four Christmas albums out of his 25 albums, toured internationally with his own bands, and has been lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band for three decades. Tickets still available.   [more details]

Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine - Sun Dec 18 5:00 pm

After the Vine

Free. Rick will be singing favorites from Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and many more - even original songs! Come warm up with warm music and a glass or bottle of wine with your friends or loved one.  [more details]

50 North Senior Activity Event - Tue Dec 20 1:00 pm

Rockton Community Centre

50 North is hosting their holiday get together on Tuesday, December 20, from 1-3 pm.  We will be playing Mystery Bingo and enjoying appetizers and cookies.  Please bring a friend and come join the holiday festivities!   [more details]

Village of Roscoe Board Meeting - Tue Dec 20 6:30 pm

Village of Roscoe

The semi-monthly meeting of the Village of Roscoe Board of Trustees. After the regular board meeting, the members transform into the Committee of the Whole as they brainstorm future plans and ideas. Citizens are invited to give public comments. You can attend in person, or join virtually. [more details]

Rockton Village Board of Trustees - Tue Dec 20 7:00 pm

Village of Rockton Municipal Center

The Village of Rockton Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited. [more details]

Mobile Blood Drive - McDonald's Parking Lot - Thu Dec 22 9:30 am

McDonald's Parking Lot

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. All donors will receive two free combo meal tickets from Bucciferro Family McDonald's and will be automatically entered in a drawing for a special holiday gift. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can reserve a time slot at the Rock River Valley Blood Center website. [more details]

Market by Moonlight - Fri Dec 23 5:00 pm

Downtown Rockton

5:00-10:00 p.m. So you have just a few gifts left to grab? Maybe you just need to get out of the house for a night of fun!? Whichever the case, you'll love the fun evening we have planned for you in downtown Rockton! Shops will be open late, our bars & restaurants will be serving your favorite drinks/foods, and more holiday fun throughout!  [more details]

Voilà! You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.