Explore Waterloo

10/26/2026

The annual Waterloo Christmas Walk is rapidly approaching and we're making one final ask for sponsors for the event.
This beloved holiday tradition is brought to our community by Explore Waterloo, a 501(c)(6) organization made of local merchants, nonprofits and museums. We're a completely volunteer-run organization, committed to creating events and experiences that generate tourism, promote commerce and support our small town charm.
We need support to continue making events like Witches Night Out and Christmas Walk as fun and memorable as possible. Your sponsorship helps pay for things like carriage rides, flyers, Santa visits and more.
We are incredibly grateful to the City of Waterloo, IL - Government for helping us with the Santa Cottage this year, and for everything they have done and continue to do to support our organization and our community.
If you are interested in supporting Christmas Walk, please email [email protected].

10/20/2026

Time to draw our Witches Night Out raffle winners!
Congratulations to Stephanie Huller, Olivia Johnson and Lauren Fahey!
If you know these ladies please tag them or share this post!

10/16/2026

Congratulations to our costume contest winners and thank you to our judges and our emcee!

10/16/2026

A few more witches and some of the winners of our costume contest. Shout out to our sponsors - The Brooke Mitchell Real Estate Team Keller Williams Pinnacle, All Type Tree Service, Hopskeller Brewing Company, The Clothes Line Boutique, City of Waterloo, IL - Government, Chantilly Corner and The Plush Peony!
And thanks to Vintage W**e Bar for hosting!

10/16/2026

The witches were creepy, gorgeous and adorable at the costume contest!

10/16/2026

Eyes open witches! It’s almost time for the costume contest! The contest starts at 8:30 pm at Vintage W**e Bar!

10/15/2026

Attention Witches! There will be a little witches category at the costume contest tonight! Tell the others!

10/15/2026

Witches, make Burnt Silk one of your stops this Thursday! 🧙🏻‍♀️✨ We’ll be here from 4–9 with a little sip, a little snack, and plenty to shop!

🍎 Caramel apple cocktails
🧀 Charcuterie by Christina Saenz
🍪 Chip & Chop Shop pop-up
👻 Drawing for a jumbo Halloween squishy
💋 Drawing for a Summer Fridays, EADEM & rhode lip bundle—one of each!

Grab your girls, make your rounds, and stop in to see us! 🖤

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

🧹Witches Night Out TONIGHT 4-9!!

🔥If you’re looking for a quick bite, here’s our Hot n Ready Menu. Our regular menu is still available, as well as our Thursday Specials:
•$7 Twist My Arm Cocktail
•$5 Donut Holes

🎶Live music by Derek Rutter & Chris Rader 6:30-9:30

🧙🏼‍♀️Costume judging HERE at 8:30!