The Boone County Conservation District invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at our annual Holiday Walk event, a family-friendly tradition that connects our past to the future! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Spencer Conservation Area at 1121 N. Appleton Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008.

Visitors are invited to step back in time and enjoy listening to live music in the one-room schoolhouse, witness a demonstration from a blacksmith at the forge, get creative with crafts, sing along with carolers, and of course try our holiday treats! Don’t forget to take a peek at the two historic cabins built right here in Boone County to see how pioneer families would have prepared for the holidays. Treats for sale include kettle-popped popcorn, warm spiced apples, roasted nuts, ponché navideño (spiced fruit punch), buñuelos (cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips), and hot chocolate.

This is a cash only event, so plan accordingly to be able to enjoy these tasty treats! Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of an old-fashioned holiday celebration. Register to attend the event at: https://www.bccdil.org/explore/winter-holiday-walk/