Events

Experience the tradition – bring your family and friends on this most unique volksmarch in the metro-east Illinois area as you walk among over one million miniature lights illuminating trees, figures, and displays that depict the true Christmas story. The Shrine campus will have all their activities available to walkers. Activities include the Christmas Tree Display, Camel, Donkey & Pony Rides, Petting zoo (Camel rides $6), Carriage Rides ($65 for 6 people & $100 for 10 people), Kettle corn & refreshments for purchase.

Way of Lights Walk Brochure 2019

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.
5K walk normally takes about 1 hour.
10K walk normally takes about 2 hours

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a  group swim/water walk. Note time change. Registration 1:30 PM and start swim/water walk at 2:00 PM. Non YMCA members will pay an additional $5 to the YMCA.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k #OptOutside group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.
5K walk normally takes about 1 hour.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM and start walking at 10:00 AM.
5K walk normally takes about 1 hour.
10K walk normally takes about 2 hours