2nd Ave Holiday Market in Downtown Rock Island

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 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
  • Train rides for all ages on 2nd Ave. 
  • Trees, wreaths and other festive decor for sale from Timber Lane Tree Farm on the Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.
  • Photos with Santa at El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar
  • Hot cocoa and other beverages at The Iconic Event & Reception Venue
  • 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 Union; Print Sponsor Stecker Graphics; and Supporting Sponsor Rock Island Rotary

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

Event Location:
Downtown Rock Island
1700-1800 2nd Ave. and Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Rock Island, Illinois
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Category: Family-Friendly, Festivals & Events, Free, Seasonal
Admission Fee: FREE

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