Spend a festive day - or two - enjoying shopping, dining, holiday events and activities. Ride the free trolley throughout downtown from Rotary Botanical Gardens to the Rock County Historical Society and then to the new Woodman's Sports & Convention Center on Fridays and Saturdays, December 6 - 20. Hop on and off at stops at Main St & Court St, Milwaukee St & Main St, Milwaukee St & Jackson St, and at the Woodman's Sports & Convention Center at Uptown Janesville, then take the trolley to the Holiday Tree Show at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum and the Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens (opening at 4:30 PM). Explore the variety of uniquely local shops to find the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself, with many downtown retailers open until 7 PM on trolley dates. Janesville's diverse culinary scene ranges from cozy cafés to seasonal specials, with unique local flavors. End your day at one of our cozy hotels or bed and breakfasts, including in the heart of downtown, then do it all again the next day. Be sure to check out the shopping and dining throughout all of Janesville as well! There will be coupons, brochures, giveaways, and prizes each night on the trolley. 

Looping holiday stops from 4 PM to 8 PM in this order:
Rock County Historical Society
W Milwaukee St & S Jackson St
E Milwaukee St & S Main St
S Main St & E Court St
Rotary Botanical Gardens
Woodman's Center

During Janesville's Jolly Jingle, there will be a separate trolley on Friday, December 5 (4 - 9 PM) and Saturday, December 6 (Noon - 4 PM). See the Jolly Jingle website for the route and stops.


Cost:  Free trolley
Location: Downtown & Woodman's Sports & Convention Center - - Janesville, WI 53545
Categorized as: Holiday & Seasonal, Sales
Phone: (608) 757-3171
Pet/Dog Friendly: Yes
Date(s):  12/12/25-12/13/25 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, 12/19/25-12/20/25 4:00 PM-8:00 PM