Lighting On The Commons

Lighting On The Commons Lighting on the Commons is a free community event celebrating the holiday season in Moline, Illinois

12/10/2025

🎄We’re still feeling the magic from Lighting on the Commons. ✨
What a night! The crowd, the music, the lights, the whole thing came together just right.

Watch the video and see the night come back to life.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable kickoff to the holiday season.

🎄A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year’s Lighting on the Commons, and to our amazing community partners...
11/25/2025

🎄A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year’s Lighting on the Commons, and to our amazing community partners who helped MAKE IT HAPPEN!🎄

John Deere | Vibrant Arena | Metro IL Quad Cities | City of Moline Government | MidAmerican Energy | Moline Centre | Renew Moline, Inc.

What a magical night it was! 🎄✨ From Santa 🎅 and horse and carriage rides to cookies and cocoa 🍪, our community came together to make this year’s event unforgettable.

We captured so many special moments and can’t wait to share them with you! Check out the full photo album 📸 to see all the smiles, fun, and festive spirit from the evening.

Thank you again for helping make the night so special.

✨It’s finally here! ✨Lighting on the Commons is TODAY and downtown is ready for a full afternoon and evening filled with...
11/22/2025

✨It’s finally here! ✨

Lighting on the Commons is TODAY and downtown is ready for a full afternoon and evening filled with lights, music and holiday cheer. The decorations are up, the crews have been busy and the excitement is building. 🎄

3:30pm to 6:00pm
🎅 Meet Santa
🎨 Children’s activities
🐴 Horse-drawn carriage rides
🎶 Live music
🍪 Free cookies and hot cocoa

6:00pm
🎆 Official lighting ceremony and fireworks
Bundle up, bring your family and friends and get downtown early.

See you tonight at 2025 Lighting on the Commons!



📷: City of Moline Government

Know Before You Go 🎄 Lighting on the Commons! 🎄Heading downtown for Lighting on the Commons on November 22 from 3:30–6 P...
11/21/2025

Know Before You Go 🎄 Lighting on the Commons! 🎄

Heading downtown for Lighting on the Commons on November 22 from 3:30–6 PM? We’ve got you covered! Check out our handy downtown parking map to find the best spots near all the festivities.

Enjoy plenty of free lots, street parking, and easy access to the event. The Holiday Event Parking Here signs will help guide you once you arrive.

Plan ahead, park smart, and get ready for a magical evening in downtown Moline!

Smith Family Farms is rolling into Lighting on the Commons this Saturday, from 3:30-6pm, and they’re bringing the fun wi...
11/20/2025

Smith Family Farms is rolling into Lighting on the Commons this Saturday, from 3:30-6pm, and they’re bringing the fun with them. Grab a ride, spend time with family and friends, and kick off the season together. Come out and make some memories!

✨Know before you go to The Lighting on the Commons✨Saturday, November 22 from 3:30 to 6 pmThe map below will help you fi...
11/18/2025

✨Know before you go to The Lighting on the Commons✨

Saturday, November 22 from 3:30 to 6 pm

The map below will help you find all the highlights of the night. Santa 🎅, cookies 🍪, crafts ✂️, and plenty of festive fun are waiting. Take a moment to look things over so you can make the most of your visit. We’ll see you downtown for a bright and festive evening.

✨🎄 The Countdown Is On for Lighting on the Commons! 🎄✨Get ready for one of the most magical nights of the season as we l...
11/17/2025

✨🎄 The Countdown Is On for Lighting on the Commons! 🎄✨

Get ready for one of the most magical nights of the season as we light up the Commons with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and festive fun for the whole family.

🎅 Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves can’t wait to see everyone!
🎆 Fireworks to light up the sky
🎨 Kids crafts
🍪 Cookies & cocoa to keep everyone warm and smiling

Bring your family, your friends, and all the holiday spirit as we kick off the season in downtown Moline! Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 3:30-6:00 pm🎄✨

Those elves just can’t help themselves! ✨ They’re full of giggles getting ready for Lighting on the Commons. And they ca...
11/12/2025

Those elves just can’t help themselves! ✨ They’re full of giggles getting ready for Lighting on the Commons. And they can’t wait to spread that cheer in downtown Moline!

Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the whole crew Saturday, November 22 from 3:30–6:00 p.m., and don’t miss the lighting ceremony and fireworks at 6:00 p.m. 🎆

🎅✨ Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves are hard at work getting ready for Lighting on the Commons! 🎄They’re tuning up the s...
11/08/2025

🎅✨ Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves are hard at work getting ready for Lighting on the Commons! 🎄

They’re tuning up the sleigh, packing their holiday cheer, and can’t wait to see everyone in downtown Moline on Saturday, November 22 from 3:30–6:00 p.m. for an evening filled with holiday magic and family fun!

Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, a children’s craft area, and more. Then stick around for the official lighting ceremony and fireworks at 6:00 p.m. 🎆

🎄✨ Downtown Moline is starting to shine! ✨🎄Holiday lights are going up around the downtown area and the spirit of the se...
11/05/2025

🎄✨ Downtown Moline is starting to shine! ✨🎄

Holiday lights are going up around the downtown area and the spirit of the season is in the air. The countdown is on for Lighting on the Commons, when the lights officially come to life and kick off the holidays in downtown Moline!

Take a walk through the area, feel the excitement building, and get ready for one of the most festive nights of the year.

After a busy weekend, all is quiet again at John Deere Pavilion. Thank you to all who attended Lighting On The Commons ...
11/26/2024

After a busy weekend, all is quiet again at John Deere Pavilion. Thank you to all who attended Lighting On The Commons on Saturday!

11/22/2024

Visit the MetroLINK holiday themed bus during Lighting On The Commons - it will be parked on the east side of 15th Street!

(Video from the 2024 Holiday Hop event)

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1400 River Drive
Moline, IL
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