{"id":24315,"date":"2025-12-03T18:37:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=24315"},"modified":"2025-12-03T18:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:50:02","slug":"downtown-effingham-hometown-christmas-3","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/calendar\/24315-downtown-effingham-hometown-christmas-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-tribe_events pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Kick off the holiday season with your family and friends at Downtown Effingham\u2019s <strong>Hometown Christmas<\/strong> on Saturday, December 6!\u00a0 \u00a0Start your own holiday traditions, as this magical evening is the perfect way to celebrate together.<\/p>\n<p>Climb aboard for a whimsical tractor train ride and make memories visiting Santa.\u00a0 Snap photos with your favorite Christmas and Disney characters and creating festive crafts in Santa\u2019s Workshop.\u00a0 As you stroll through the holiday magic, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, enjoy the sweet crunch of kettle corn, and soak in the sparkle and joy of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Bring the whole family downtown and make memories you\u2019ll treasure for years to come!<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Food &amp; Beverage | 3:00-6:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><\/b><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmacklinmeadowkettlecorn&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uA4JkzaL4udYK8mAm9iGP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fmacklinmeadowkettlecorn%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw3uA4JkzaL4udYK8mAm9iGP&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1B1Ll9rY4Qry8G2Aaep4Zl\"><u>Macklin Kettle Corn<\/u><\/a><\/em>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjoesippers&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0w_JhS6JAYGlUvWYEShOG3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fjoesippers%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw0w_JhS6JAYGlUvWYEShOG3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EDA5zRzHL8YlrU7KIZN4N\"><u>Joe Sippers Cafe<\/u><\/a><\/em> Beverage Cart <em>(costs associated with these vendors)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Entertainment | 3:00-5:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><b>Santa\u2019s Workshop<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<em>(heated tent in the City parking lot)<br \/>\n\u2022<\/em>Bulb Planting \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.illinois.edu%2Fmg&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QOVkp_kOIKnR-vsFWwTOS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fextension.illinois.edu%252Fmg%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw0QOVkp_kOIKnR-vsFWwTOS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3yAZ44_Ymleuska7uGmecq\"><u>University of Illinois Master Gardeners<\/u><\/a><\/em><br \/>\n\u2022Christmas Activity \u2013<em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cefseoc.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PVwDPb-ZbXwmUsQBDGt8W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cefseoc.org%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw2PVwDPb-ZbXwmUsQBDGt8W&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0U8ZQp8jZIsg7dI_o4SMMQ\"><u>C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<\/em>\u2022Christmas Coloring Pages &amp; Pet Treats \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Feffinghamanimalrescue.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11kaPbArmSQj3Ukd02cfsT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Feffinghamanimalrescue.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw11kaPbArmSQj3Ukd02cfsT&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1BrN1XyRMbc88tyODlBU4T\"><u><em>Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)<\/em><\/u><\/a><em><br \/>\n<\/em>\u2022Christmas Craft \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100085613654597&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-Vy99aYmxf0AiHhKneO2x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fprofile.php%253Fid%253D100085613654597%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw2-Vy99aYmxf0AiHhKneO2x&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nAEEtyv5tM4TQOYjx-Go7\"><u><em>Effingham County Case Managers<\/em><\/u><\/a><br \/>\n\u2022Christmas Ornament \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaritasfamilysolutions.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw30-n3Vj2WICl5fRkIqV6le\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcaritasfamilysolutions.org%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw30-n3Vj2WICl5fRkIqV6le&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UZ3sK1MrpxERrw77auHBS\"><u>Caritas Family Solutions<\/u><\/a><\/em><br \/>\n\u2022Cookie Decorating \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kirbyfoods.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Xej233UvH5Q8hDTdMaEOM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.kirbyfoods.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw2Xej233UvH5Q8hDTdMaEOM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ggxOHEnfEM9ERPQ8utpEQ\"><u>Kirby Foods-Effingham<\/u><\/a><\/em><br \/>\n\u2022Reindeer Food \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Froyalschoolofcosmetology.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0K7CxyN0E3npkfTpp6Vf0Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Froyalschoolofcosmetology.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw0K7CxyN0E3npkfTpp6Vf0Y&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qx_jf9DLxMZ4E-hr5wr-W\"><u>The Royal School of Cosmetology<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Additional Activities<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2022Pickles the Mini-Horse<br \/>\n\u2022Bubble Party from 3:00-5:00 pm<br \/>\n\u2022Tractor Train Rides \u2013\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bahrns.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TSbUb5tgwpa0gJ1s3oTob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bahrns.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw0TSbUb5tgwpa0gJ1s3oTob&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23OVZVSnttz5XYJH9VUsyE\"><u>Bahrns Equipment, Inc.<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100054451662011&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZWCEzk0Y5QbWkLMcuIiu5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fprofile.php%253Fid%253D100054451662011%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw2ZWCEzk0Y5QbWkLMcuIiu5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09l4BlmKvWpV6yeyLcpOgE\"><u>Roepke Overhead Door<\/u><\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.y-yard.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34KuqqOcNtE0e1PxViaaUr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.y-yard.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw34KuqqOcNtE0e1PxViaaUr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mRkv3RMlvAodZNuhsf3RW\"><u>Y-Yard<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Story-time with Mrs. Claus &#8211; in the American Family Insurance building on Washington Avenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><b>Special Guests<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u20222025 Miss and Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen \u2013 <em>Krista Phillips &amp; Leah Ring<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022Holiday &amp; Winter Characters \u2013\u00a0<em>Effingham High School Drama Club<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Lighted Christmas Parade | 5:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style \u2014 join us as the streets come alive with lights, laughter, and holiday magic!\u00a0 See below to sign up!<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Santa House | 5:45-8:00pm<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The big man in red is heading to his house \u2014 making his list, checking it twice, and arriving in style!\u00a0 Santa\u2019s elves at the\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Feffinghamlibrary.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ZDhAztVYneYkChhiDegO7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Feffinghamlibrary.org%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw1ZDhAztVYneYkChhiDegO7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dqJO3bnQs_eP3btZSEst4\"><u>Effingham Public Library<\/u><\/a><\/em> are hard at work to make sure every child \u2014 young or old, naughty or nice \u2014 receives a personalized letter from Jolly Old St. Nick himself.\u00a0 This festive tradition is proudly sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftaylorlaw.net%2Fstaff%2Ftracy-a-willenborg%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MWiNRuMqsZ92isSdeJOTX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftaylorlaw.net%252Fstaff%252Ftracy-a-willenborg%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw3MWiNRuMqsZ92isSdeJOTX&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mQsiKCgZS6hjI-s4fD8n7\"><u><em>Tracy Willenborg<\/em><\/u><\/a>, helping spread holiday cheer throughout our community. \u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Feffinghamcountychamber.com%2Fsanta-letter-2025%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763334120000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29z-fS8kgzo7FFp65t4j5h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Feffinghamcountychamber.com%252Fsanta-letter-2025%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1763334120000000%26usg%3DAOvVaw29z-fS8kgzo7FFp65t4j5h&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763052071678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fLlVRnC2VEFwMufav-jB_\"><u>Request your letter here<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by Friday, December 5.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Live Music @ the Old Courthouse<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><b>6:15pm | <\/b><\/strong>FACE Christmas Concert<br \/>\n<strong><b>6:45pm | <\/b><\/strong>FACE Community Orchestra<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Lighted Parade:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Get ready to be dazzled by a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights.\u00a0 Watch as beautifully decorated floats, festive vehicles, and singing elves illuminate the streets, spreading warmth and joy to all.\u00a0 Bring your friends and family to experience this beloved holiday tradition.\u00a0 \u00a0<em>Parade begins at 5:00pm, s<\/em><em>tarting at Baseball Card Connection, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre, and ending at 3rd St. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><b>Participants include:<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">City of Effingham<br \/>\nCity of Effingham Caledonia Fire Truck<br \/>\nCity of Effingham Fire Department<br \/>\nDan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota<br \/>\nDanceLife Center<br \/>\nDieterich Bank<br \/>\nFatso\u2019s Famous Pizza<br \/>\nFirst National Bank of Waterloo<br \/>\nKrista Phillips | 2025 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen<br \/>\nLakeland Rehabilitation &amp; Health Care Center<br \/>\nLeah Ring | 2025 Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen<br \/>\nPlant Some Kindness<br \/>\nRumpke Waste &amp; Recycling<br \/>\nRuss Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC<br \/>\nSouth Central FS<br \/>\nThe Heart Theatre<br \/>\nW.S. Broom &amp; Co. 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