Sights & Sounds in Downtown Sterling

Sights & Sounds in Downtown Sterling

Date & Time

Fri, Dec 05, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Downtown Sterling, IL

318 1st Avenue, Sterling, Illinois, 61081

Description

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Sterling’s Sights & Sounds Christmas Walk returns Dec. 5 with a Candyland theme, tree lighting, festive fun, and visits with Santa.

Downtown Sterling transforms into a holiday wonderland for the annual Sights & Sounds Christmas Walk. This year’s theme is Candyland, and you’re invited to play along in a life-sized game of festive fun. As you pop into downtown shops and businesses, collect colorful game pieces—complete your set and you could win some sweet prizes!

The evening kicks off with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Library Plaza at 5:30 PM, followed by Santa’s Workshop, where families can enjoy holiday games, activities, and visits with Santa himself from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Bundle up, bring the family, and let the season’s sparkle guide you through this holiday tradition in the heart of downtown Sterling.

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Last updated: September 11, 2025

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