Saturday Nov 28, 2026
Food & Beverage | 3-5p _________________________________________________________________ Entertainment | 3-5p Additional Activities Special Guests _________________________________________________________________ Lighted Christmas Parade | 5p _________________________________________________________________ Santa House | 5:45-8p Downtown Effingham We are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style, so get ready to be dazzled by 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 this beloved holiday tradition. Parade starts at Baseball Card Connection, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre, and ending at 3rd St. Sign up today | $20 per entry | register by Tuesday, November 24. _________________________________________________________________ Become a Sponsor:
Nicole Morrison Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas! Whether you’re welcoming loved ones home for the holidays or creating traditions of your own, this special evening is the perfect way to celebrate together. Visit Santa, snap photos with favorite Christmas and Disney characters, and get creative with festive crafts in Santa’s Workshop. As you make your way through downtown, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, grab some kettle corn and enjoy the lights, activities and holiday atmosphere throughout the evening. Bring the whole family downtown and make Hometown Christmas part of your holiday tradition!
Date and Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Macklin Kettle Corn
Joe Sippers Cafe
(costs associated with these vendors)
Santa's Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)
•Bulb Planting - University of Illinois Master Gardeners
•Christmas Coloring Pages & Pet Treats - Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)
•Christmas Craft - Effingham County Case Managers
•Christmas Ornaments - Caritas Family Solutions
•Cookie Decorating - Kirby Foods-Effingham
•Punch a Cup - Lakeland Rehab & Health Center
•Reindeer Food - The Royal School of Cosmetology
•Bubbles - Wild Foam Adventures
•Story time with Mrs. Claus
•Holiday & Winter Characters – Effingham High School Drama Club
Location
Fees/Admission
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