25+ Holiday Events in Central Illinois
The Holiday season is upon us and The Knell Group thought it would be NICE (not naughty) to share a list of several area events. Central Illinois offers a wide variety of events throughout the season for young and old. Mark your calendars now!
1. FOLEPI’s Winter Wonderland
November 23 – December 31
2. PNC Winterfest Outdoor Skating
November 24, January 14
3. FOLEPI's Enachanted Forest, Levee District East Peoria
November 25 – December 31
4. Dozer Holiday Display, CAT Visitor Center
November 29- December 31
5. Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Eastlight Theatre
December 1-10
6. Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro, East Peoria
December 3-24
7. Festival of Lights Holiday River Cruises
December 6-9 and 13-15
8. Stocking Stuffer Store at Northwoods Mall and The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
December 7-10 and 14-16
9. A Christmas Festival Presented by Peoria POPS Orchestra at Five Points Washington
December 8
10. Zion Out Loud: Christmas Carol Singalong at Zion Coffee
December 8
11. Holiday Shop & Stroll, Forest Park Nature Center
December 8 and 15
12. Kristkindlmarkt
December 9-10
13. The Nutcracker at the Peoria Civic Center
December 9-10 - Purchase tickets in advance
14. Santa's Wildlife Express at Wildlife Prairie Park
December 8-10 - Register in advance
15. A Garden Christmas Party at Luthy Botanical Garden
December 8, 9, 15 and 16
December 9
December 9
18. Breakfast with Santa, Wildlife Prairie Park
December 10
19. Eight Nights of Crafts at Peoria Public Libraries
December 12-19
20. The Nutcraker at Illinois Central College, Central IL Ballet
December 15-17
21. An American Family Christmas at Five Points Washington
December 15-17
22. Breakfast with Santa, Kickapoo Creek Winery
December 16
23. Skate with Santa, Owens Center
December 16
24. Winter Dreams, Peoria Symphony Orchestra
December 16
25. Home for the Holidays, Peoria Players Theatre
December 16-17
26. Celebrate Peoria: Christmas Around the World, Peoria Playhouse
December 17
27. Holiday Boredom Busters at Peoria Riverfront Museum
December 25-30
28. NYE Countdown presented by Better Built at PNC Winterfest/Peoria Civic Center
December 31
29. Get Lit Fun Run
December 31