2018 Christmas Walk Presented by
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor!
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Friday Nov. 30 at Village Hall All activities at Village Hall take place from 5 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1 Horse-drawn Wagon Rides |
Take an old-fashioned wagon ride with Belgian draft horses around Parkers Mill. Thank you, Old Second National Bank!
1 Touch a Truck | Get up close
with Neptune, a 9/11 fire truck that now serves Bike Bald Group, a community organization serving pediatric cancer patients.
2 Fireside Stories | Warm up
Tree-Lighting Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Oswego Village Hall | 100 Parkers Mill
Join Village President Gail Johnson and the Grinch for a traditional treelighting turned topsy turvy! See storytelling and live music from several Oswego junior high choirs and a presentation of gifts from Cindy Lou Who before we flip the switch on Oswego’s tree!
Thank you, Hennessy’s with stories told around the River View Ford! fireplace. Thank you, Metropolitan Industries, Clarke, Ferguson Waterworks and KR&G Excavating!
2 Ornaments and Hot Chocolate | Kids! Make a fun craft ornament and buy a hot chocolate for $1 to support the Oswego Senior Center.
2 Christmas Cards | Help Bike Bald Group send warm wishes to cancer patients this season!
Scouts’ North Pole Plaza 5-8 p.m.
Oswego Village Square | 100 Parkers Mill Make s’mores over an open fire pit, try a climbing wall, learn knots, make ornaments and holiday cards for the troops, do crafts, watch demos, win prizes including Girl Scout cookies, and buy crafts and baked goods to support Troop outings! Visit Scouts’ North Pole Plaza at Village Hall and learn how much fun it is to be a Scout! Participating Scouts include: Girl Scout Troops 1425 and 4221, Cub Scout Packs 316, 317, 331, 348 and 384, Boy Scout Troops 12, 31, 40, 48 and 63, and the Three Fires Council.
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Friday, Nov. 30 All activities take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street, unless otherwise noted. See map, pages 12-13. 3
Photos with Santa! | The Garden Faire, 5 S. Madison | Bring your camera and your wishlist! Must be in line by 7:45 p.m. to guarantee time with the Jolly Old Elf himself.
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Live Music | 5-7 p.m. | Warm up at the Oswego Public Library and listen to live holiday music, including folk musice from Dave Margolis (5-6 p.m.), the Oswego Presbyterian Bell Choir (6-6:30 p.m.) , and the Suzuki Strings of Fox River Academy of Music and Art (6:30-7 p.m.).
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Medication Drop-off | Destroy unwanted medication and learn about water quality from our sponsor, Fox Metro Water Reclamation District! Thank you, Fox Metro!
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Holiday Plinko | Win reindeer antlers, red noses, jingle bells and other holiday-themed prizes from Window Works.
It’s a Wonderful Life Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 | 5–9 pm
Stop by the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce during Christmas Walk and vote for your favorite communitythemed tree, warm up and watch children’s Christmas movies, make an ornament and catch up with friends. Try your luck in our 50/50 raffle, sip hot chocolate and enjoy other family-friendly activities with our Keller Williams — The Sartain Team neighbors. Drop off donations for the Kendall County Food Pantry, or consider a little holiday spirit by contributing to our wishing trees for Bike Bald and our Kendall County veteran families.
72 & 73 W. Van Buren, Oswego Details: (630) 554-3505 See what’s happening all year long at www.GoOswego.org!
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Holiday Putt-Putt | Practice your short game and get coupons from TopGolf! Holiday Boot Camp | Stop by Crunch Fitness for a $1 first month special and a free personal training session.
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Blitzen’s Bag Toss | Win cookies, chips, or a colorchanging cup from The Safe and Fair Food Company! Thank you, The Safe and Fair Food Company!
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A Christmas Story | Hear A Christmas Story and do a Christmas craft with Wheatland Salem Church.
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Illuminated Silent Parade
7:45 p.m. Main Street
Make way for a parade of Oswego Fire Protection District fire trucks lit up and decked out for the holidays! Wave to Christmas Tree Rex and Anna and Elsa, and help the Grinch learn what it means to save Christmas!
Hot Chocolate and Cookies | Get hot chocolate with a suggested donation to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Plus nosh on a cookie from Crosspointe Church! 6
Sledding Hill | Take a ride down the giant, inflatable sledding hill slide. Thank you, Frost Electric Co. and G.A. Blocker Grading!
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DJ | Put in your special requests with Aurora Pro DJs! We recommend ‘I Want a Hippotamus for Christmas.’
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Holiday Choir | 5:30 p.m. | The Murphy Junior High Holiday Choir will perform holiday favorites!
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Reindeer Games Laser Tag | Village Green Park | HARK! The Periled Lasers Zing! Oswegoland Park District hosts $5 Solo Laser Tag Battles behind the post office. Be prepared to show school ID as players need to be in junior high or high school to participate.
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Holiday Improv | 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. | Little White School Museum | Deck the Halls with fa la la’s and ha ha ha’s. Based on suggestions, the talented performers of the Limelight Theatre Company will create silly holiday scenes on the spot.
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Holiday Games | Play reindeer buckets and other games to win candy and prizes from the Village of Oswego.
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Santa Rugby | Toss a ruby ball through Santa’s mouth to win a prize from Chief’s Rugby Club!
10 Reindeer Crafts | Make a reindeer with parade sponsor, MetroNet!
Thank you, MetroNet!
10 Pinecone Bird Feeder | Make a bird feeder and enter a raffle from
the Hilltop Gardeners Garden Club for a beautiful winter evergreen arrangement.
10 Twelve Days of Yoga | Strike a pose! Do one of our 12 asanas and be
entered to win a free yoga class from Yoga with Katie!
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Friday, Nov. 30 10 Christmas Wonder | Pull a Christmas piece from the game for a chance
to win candy and discounts on LuLaRoe clothing. Plus enter to win a free pair of leggings.
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Gingerbread Cookies | Use sweet Christmas candy from The Peach Ring to decorate your own gingerbread cookie!
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Snowman Slam | Knock down a pyramid of snowman cups with snowballs for a chance to win a candy prize from Locked In Photography.
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Digital Christmasgrams! | Pass through the Candy Cane Forest and the Sea of Swirly- Twirly Gum Drops to Locked In Photography! An interactive fully designed photo booth set with our most favorite festive Elf!! Three photos for $8.
11 Cards for Troops | Hudson Design House, 76 Main | Warm up and warm
a serviceman or servicewoman’s heart by making a card to those in uniform.
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Open House | Country Financial, 6 E. Washington | Warm up with appetizers, giveaways from Nothing Bundt Cakes and holiday cheer, plus a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card from Country Financial!
13 Nativity Displays | 5:30-8 p.m. | Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 W.
Washington | See a collection of nativity sets in the 120-year-old sanctuary with live seasonal music provided by Fox River Academy of Music and Art.
14 Marshmallow Roasting | American Legion, 19 W. Washington | Roast
marshmallows and drink hot chocolate at the outdoor fire pit.
15 Dog Eggnog Lattes | Bentley’s Pet Stuff, 100 Main | Get a free eggnog
for your doggo and find personalized dog cartoon ornaments!
16 Lego Building | Make and take a LEGO figure for $5, plus shop the
latest gifts for the building-block enthusiast in your life from Joe’s Brick Depot.
16 Face-painting and VIP Pups | Meet the canine heroes of VIP Service
Dogs, get your face painted, and buy fleece blankets, dog toys, treats and more for your special pup.
See what’s happening all year long at www.GoOswego.org!
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Friday, Nov. 30 16 Nutcracker Ballet | Come see live dancers and hear music from The
Nutcracker Ballet with Allegro Ballet of Oswego. Free 15 min. ballet lessons with Allegro Ballet Co. members, plus enter a drawing for 4 free tickets to our professional production of The Nutcracker on Dec. 15!
17 Photo Booth | Take fun, festive photos with friends and family and
learn about St. Paul Lutheran Church & School’s STEM-integrated curriculum and worship opportunities.
17 Face Painting | Glitter and gems face art, glitter braids and color braid
extensions and, if weather allows, face painting. Fee applies.
17 Snow in the Bucket | Toss a ‘snowball’ in the bucket to win candy and
prizes, including free krav maga and fitness classes from 3 Squared Self Defense.
18 Toyland Train Rides | Main Street, with stops at Jefferson and Van Buren
| Hop aboard the Toyland Train for a ride up and down Main Street. Parents: The train ride is one-way only. Pick up your little ones at the opposite end of the street, or ride with them. Thank you, Two Men and a Truck and Imperial Service Systems!
19 Community Art Project | Fox River Academy of Music and Art, 26 W. Van
Buren | Warm up indoors and create art together with this free, all-ages art project with Fox River Academy of Music and Art, which also offers quiet rooms for nursing and children with sensory needs, and bathrooms.
20 Faux Ice Rink | Oswego Chiropractic, 73 W. Van Buren | Lace up provided
“skates” and glide along the faux ice. Thank you, Oswego Chiropractic!
21 Tree-Decorating Contest | Oswego Chamber of Commerce, 73 W. Van
Buren | Vote for your favorite tree at the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce. Warm up with children’s activities, a movie and 50/50 raffle, drop off donations for the Kendall County Food Pantry, and participate in a giving tree. Plus bathrooms, nursing and changing areas and food.
22 Dance Lessons | Dance with Flair, 168 S. Adams | Join Dance with
Flair for a mini dance lesson and learn the ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ dance, plus enter a raffle! Then check out their Sunday holiday showcase performance at 3 p.m. at Thompson Junior High.
Friday Evening Activities | 9 ALLEGRO PERFORMING ARTS 1211 FARMINGTON LAKES DR OSWEGO, IL 630.818.6608 WWW.ALLEGRO-PERFORMINGARTS.COM
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Located next to the beautiful Oswego Prairie Path and Children of America!! Our highly qualified staff, injury-free environment and pre-professional performing opportunities are what make Allegro Performing Arts different. Voted “One Of The Best”in Kendall County! Enrollment always open for 2 ⅕ yrs and up!! PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET PROGRAM ALLEGRO BALLET OF OSWEGO PRESCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM GFORCE HIP HOP DANCE TEAM APA DANCE ENSEMBLE ALLEGRO YOUTH MUSIC ALLEGRO YOUTH THEATER
THE LITTLEST DANCERS AT APA ENJOY FUN EDUCATIONAL CLASSES THAT DISCOVER STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, CREATIVITY AND FRIENDSHIPS. STARTING AT AGE 2 ⅕ FAMILIES CAN LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD OF DANCE TOGETHER. Allegro Ballet Company offers walkon parts starting at age 4 for our Nutcracker and Spring Productions. ENROLLMENT OPEN YEAR-ROUND FREE REGISTRATION FOR NEW OSWEGO FAMILIES PROUD MINDBODY ONLINE BUSINESS
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Friday, Nov. 30 23 Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bar | Warm up inside and sample gourmet
hot chocolate, including allergy-free cocoa from The Sartain Team served by the Oswego Outlaws 11U softball team.
24 Santa Ring Toss | Win kid’s prizes tossing rings on Santa’s hat, or spin
the prize wheel for discounts for adults from White Blossom Soaps.
24 Penguin Sledding | Send your penguin down the slide for a chance to
win a prize from Danielle Holman at Fox Valley Real Estate.
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Ice Sculpture Carving | Watch as the experts from Chicago Ice Works carve two holiday-themed ice sculptures throughout the evening. Thank you, Ancel Glink!
25 Inflatable Obstacle Course | Bounce around and try to make it
through the inflatable obstacles. Thank you, Bouncetown!
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Food Tastings | Sample mac and cheese and other tasty treats from Longhorn Steakhouse! Thank you, Longhorn Steakhouse!
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Friday, Nov. 30 27 Meet a Reindeer! | A Pinch of Happiness, 74 W. Washington | Santa has
been out checking his naughty and nice list, but before returning to the North Pole Mrs. Claus and some of his favorite reindeer will be stopping in at A Pinch of Happiness Spice Shop to share the magic of the season.
28 Ornaments | 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | The Marmalade Tree, 79 Main | Get a free
ornament with $25 purchase.
29 Letters To Santa | Come and write a letter to Santa and put it in our
special mailbox that will be sent straight to the North Pole, plus find Christmas novelties benefitting the Oswego Junior Women’s Club!
29 Marshmallow Toss and Holiday Bags | Games for children and adults.
Win toys and gift cards from Premiere Tint Pros.
29 Candy Cane Giveaway | Kids! Pull a candy cane and win the attached
prize from Altitude Trampoline Park.
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Friday, Nov. 30 29 Felt Gingerbread Men | Decorate a fun felt gingerbread man with
Tammy Joy Miniature Gardening.
30 Meet Olaf! | Forever After Finds, 67 S. Main | Come meet everyone’s
favorite frozen snowman, Olaf, and greet him with a warm hug at Forever After Finds! Pictures welcome!
31 Polar Express | See a Polar Express train display and robot
demonstrations from Navigate Robotics Turbo Charged 14615.
31 Movies and popcorn | Join the Lions Club for holiday movies and
freshly popped popcorn!
31 Magical Reindeer Food | Make magical reindeer food with the Kiwanis
Club. Please do not feed magical reindeer food to non-magical reindeer.
31 Oswego Brewing Co. | Penguin
launch! Launch a penguin for a chance to win prizes and candy from Oswego Brewing Co.
32 Fashion Show | 6-8 p.m. | The
Prom Shoppe | See The Prom Shoppe’s Annual Christmas Walk Fashion Show. Watch live models dancing to music in The Prom Shoppe and Bella-Gia’s windows.
33 Allied First Bank | Say thank you
to our Christmas Walk presenting sponsors! Thank you, Allied First Bank!
34 Ugly Sweater Design Contest |
Design the most festive holiday sweater for a chance to win prizes including a free massage or a kid’s prize basket from Growing Wellness.
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Toasty Cheese | Grilled cheese of all kinds and variety of sides
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Grumpy Gaucho Food Truck | Tasty Argentinian empenadas
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Fay’s Finest Foods | Kabobs, barbecue pork chop sandwiches and more
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Oswego Inn | 54 Main Street | Special Christmas Walk menu
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The Happy Lobster Food Truck | Lobster sandwiches and lobster mac and cheese balls
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Church of the Good Shepherd | 4:30-8 p.m. | 5 W. Washington St. | Famous homemade chili, pie and more in their lower level hall
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Oswego American Legion | 4:30-7:30 p.m. |19 W. Washington | Marshmallow roasting, fish fry and chicken buffet with sides!
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My Funnel Truck | Funnel cakes of many flavors, deep-fried peppermint Twinkies and more
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Umbrella Azul | Authentic Peruvian empenadas and skewers
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Genoa Italian Concessions | Italian sausage, burgers, nachos, sandwiches, shrimp and more
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Frosted Fig | Breads, cookies, biscotti and cake
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Kathy’s Cake Shop | Cake pops, turnovers, fudge and macaroons
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Cupcakes for Courage | Cupcakes benefiting cancer research
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Oswego Brewing Co. | 61 S. Main | Cookie beer
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Hahn’s Bakery | Fresh donuts made in front of your eyes
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Village Grind Coffee & Tea | 519 Main Street | Oswego’s own hot cocoa, coffee and treats
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Snowball Toss | Play snowball toss or bags for win candy and prizes from All Around Garage Door.
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Sip your cocoa | Enjoy outdoor seating from The Village Grind.
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Poke-a-Tree | Poke an opening and reveal your prize for a chance to win candy or $20 in free Mary Kay products.
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Robot Demonstrations | Watch robots in action and pick up baked good for sale benefitting Oswego Robotics!
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Advent Calendar Game | Win prizes, treats, coupons and free workshops from Board & Brush Oswego, and shop vintage holiday signs for your home.
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Character Skittles | Get Skittles with character-inspiring messages from Character Counts!
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Prize wheel | Spin the prize wheel for a chance to win prize and other free gifts from Physicians Immediate Care.
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Picture Game | Match two holiday pictures to win a prize, for girls and boys of all ages, from Paparazzi.
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Candy Canes! | Candy canes for kids and $5 gift cards for adults from Brothers Country Supply.
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Holiday Karaoke | Sing along with holiday karaoke for kids, plus Pin The Nose on Frosty with our sponsor, Two Men and a Truck! Thank you, Two Men and a Truck! Barbershop Caroling | Watching for Lamplighters strolling Main Street! Meet Christmas Tree Rex | Take your picture with Oswego’s favorite holiday dinosaur. He and his friends will be strolling around all evening! Thank you, MetroNet!
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Saturday, Dec. 1 It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play | 2 p.m. | Little White School Museum | Watch stunning sound effects come alive in this 1940s radio drama that tells the story of George Bailey and his life in Bedford Falls. Tickets available at limelighttheatrecompany.org. A Christmas Carol Radio Play | 7 p.m. | Little White School Museum | An original radio play based on the Dickens classic. Tickets available at limelighttheatrecompany.org.
Breakfast with Santa
beneftting Oswego 308 classrooms
8:30-11:30 a.m. Oswego High School
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Oswego and Oswego Foundation for Educational Excellence. Pancakes, pictures with Santa, games and crafts. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.oswegofounda tion.org. Limited tickets may be available at the door for $1 more. Visit oswegofoundation.org for more information!
Crafting Party Drawing | Forever After Finds, 67 S. Main | Bring in a new or gently used book for charity and get an entry into our Children’s Winter Wonderland drawing to win a free crafting party for four.
Cookie Walk
It’s a Wonderful Life!
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Main Street It’s a Wonderful Life and downtown Oswego is decked out like Bedford Falls! Purchase a Cookie Walk tin and visit participating downtown businesses on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fill your holiday tin with one freshly baked cookie from each shop. Cookie Walk tins are available for $10 at Floral Expressions, Hudson Design House and Kimberly Ann Home Decor. Cookie Walk tins often sell out, so get yours early! At 4 p.m., join everyone at Bedford Falls City Hall (Oswego Cyclery) to celebrate the final scene with cash and nonperishable donations for those in need.
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Sunday, Dec. 2 Olaf’s Story Time | 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. | Forever After Finds, 67 S. Main | Join us for Olaf’s Night Before Christmas story time, a snack and a craft. Space is limited to ensure a personal experience, so registration is required. $10 per child. Get details at Forever After Finds. 7th Annual Holiday Showcase | 3 p.m. | Main Stage, Thompson Junior High, 440 Boulder Hill Pass | Music and dance performances laced with holiday cheer from Fox River Academy and Dance with Flair. Free and open to the public!
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Parking, Shuttles and Useful Information www.GoOswego.org P Parking | Parking near Christmas Walk festivities is limited. Consider
taking the shuttle from Oswego High School. Limited parking is available at Village Hall, the Oswego Public Library, and Harrison Street.
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Street near Jackson, and at Village Hall.
Shuttle to the Christmas Walk | Oswego High School to Main and Van Buren | Hop on board our holiday trolley at Oswego High School to ride down to Main Street. Trolleys run on a continuous loop. Last pickup is at 9:20 p.m. Thank you, Alarm Detection Systems! N
Nursing Station | Fox River Academy, 26 W. Van Buren | 5-8:30 p.m. | A room will be available for new moms to nurse and feed their babies. Warming Stations | Denotes an indoor activity or vendor with space to linger and warm up.
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Quiet Space | Fox River Academy, 26 W. Van Buren | Families of children with special needs can find a quiet space free of sensory stimulation, and take a break before joining back in on the festivities.
Feedback
Tell us what you enjoyed about Christmas Walk and what you want to see next year! Email Community Engagement Coordinator Jenette Sturges at jsturges@oswegoil.org or call 630-551-2392.
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Public Restrooms | Indoor restrooms for public use are open at Village Hall, the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce, Fox River Academy and the Oswego Public Library. Portable toilets are also available at Main and Jackson Streets. Thank you, Lakeshore Recycling Systems! Information Booth and First Aid | Main and Jackson Streets | Questions answered, First Aid, and a missing child reunification point. This event includes a Designated Public Forum, located on Jackson Street.
A sincere thank-you This year’s Christmas Walk has been brought to you with fewer tax dollars thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors. You’ll see them all listed on the back page. When our sponsors give to support Oswego events, they don’t give back for just one day. Proceeds from certain events, like Wine on the Fox, go back to providing community amenities like the new holiday lights see enlivening Main Street. In exchange for their contributions that help make beloved events like this happen, the Village helps promote our sponsors, many of which are small, family-owned businesses located right here in Oswego. We hope you’ll spread the holiday cheer by keeping your shopping dollars local this holiday season. Inte re ste d in showca sing your b us i n es s to t he communit y in 2019 ? We h ave sp onsorhip op p or t unit ie s avai l ab l e a t Christ ma s Walk and all year l on g. Con t ac t Communit y Engage me nt Co ord i n a tor J ul i e Hof f man a t jhof f man@ os weg oi l. org for a 2019 S p onsorhip G uide.
Thank you to our sponsors!