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Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas

December 7, 2024 By From The Editors

PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.

Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/07/2024
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Location
Downtown Effingham

Categories

  • Parade
  • Santa
  • Winter Holiday Season


Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas 2024

Join in celebrating cherished Christmas traditions and creating unforgettable family memories at the Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas, presented by McHugh Hospitality Group!

Enjoy enchanting horse-drawn carriage rides, whimsical tractor train rides, meet adorable live reindeer, and be entertained by beloved Christmas and Disney characters.

Sip on warm and delightful hot drinks, savor kettle corn, and have a blast at Santa’s workshop filled with festive fun!

Event Times:

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  – Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas Shopping*
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch with Santa @ Joe’s Pizza*
  • 3 – 5 p.m. | Santa’s Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)
    • Bulb Planting by the University of Illinois Master Gardeners
    • Christmas Activity by C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.
    • Christmas Coloring by Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)
    • Christmas Craft by Effingham County Case Managers
    • Cookie Decorating by Kirby Foods Effingham
    • Reindeer Food by The Royal School of Cosmetology
  • 3 – 5 p.m. | Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
  • 3 – 5 p.m. | LIVE Reindeer by Dahkne Family Farms
  • 3 – 5 p.m. | Tractor Train Rides by Bahrns Equipment, Inc., Roepke Overhead Door & Y-Yard
  • 3 – 6 p.m. | Macklin Kettle Corn* & Joe Sippers Cafe* Beverage Cart
  • 5 p.m. | Lighted Christmas Parade (starting at Beanstalk Boutique, heading down Jefferson Ave & ending at Santa’s House)
  • 5:45 – 8 p.m. | Santa Arrives at his house!
  • 6:15 p.m. | FACE Christmas Concert @ Old Courthouse

Lighted Parade
Get ready to be dazzled! Come out for the spectacular Lighted Christmas Parade, a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights. Watch as beautifully decorated floats, festive vehicles, and singing elves illuminate the streets, spreading warmth and joy to all. Bring your friends and family to experience the enchantment of this delightful holiday tradition.

Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.

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