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2nd Ave. Holiday Market - Deck the Downtowns

Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Rock Island — train rides, reindeer, Santa, shopping and all things merry!

Sunday, December 7, 2025

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1700-1800 2nd Ave. and Schwiebert Riverfront Park

  • Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Walk at 1 p.m. at Schwibert Riverfront Park - register in advance
  • Shopping at Arts Alley vendor stalls featuring:
    • Flaherty's Irish Candy
    • Fleet Feet
  • Live reindeer exhibit in Arts Alley 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Train rides for all ages on 2nd Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Trees, wreaths and other festive decor for sale from Timber Lane Tree Farm on the Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.
  • Photos with Santa (1:30 to 4 p.m.) and food & drink specials at El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar
  • Free hot cocoa provided by the Holiday Inn at The Iconic Event & Reception Venue, plus other beverages available for purchase
  • Brick and Motor Boutique will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering complimentary hot cocoa and snacks as well as free gifts with any in-store purchase
  • Blue Collar Bagels pop-up 
  • Holiday tunes by vinyl-based DJ collective Just Let Go

Thanks to 2nd Ave. Holiday Market Sponsor Valley Construction; Deck the Downtowns Presenting Sponsor GreenState Credit UnionPrint Sponsor Stecker Graphics; and Supporting Sponsor Rock Island Rotary

Discover all the holiday fun for Deck the Downtowns in Downtown Rock Island.