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Christmas Events in Peoria IL

Christmas Events in Peoria IL

November 11, 2026 Lifestyle
Broadway in Peoria Presents Six

Broadway in Peoria Presents Six

October 7, 2026 Lifestyle, Nightlife
Haunted Houses in Peoria

Haunted Houses in Peoria

September 24, 2026 Kids & Family, Nightlife
Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

September 9, 2026 Nightlife
Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

August 20, 2026 Lifestyle, Nightlife
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Tanner’s Orchard – A Complete Guide to Central Illinois’ Favorite Fall Destination

August 6, 2026 Attractions, Kids & Family
Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

July 23, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

June 22, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Red White & Boom 2026

Red White & Boom 2026

June 3, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Nightlife
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November

Bloomington Bison vs. Wheeling Nailerssun15nov4:00 pm

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Wheeling Nailers at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 4 pm.  Tickets start at $28.30 and

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Wheeling Nailers at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 4 pm.  Tickets start at $28.30 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

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November 15, 2026 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Bloomington Arena

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Bloomington Bison

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Westminster Presbyterian Church1420 West Moss Avenue, Peoria, Illinois, 61606, United States

Westminster Presbyterian Church - Guido Sanchez-Portugezsun15nov4:00 pm

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Guitarist Guido Sanchez-Portugez will perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. Peoria) beginning at 4 pm.  Originally from Costa Rica, Dr. Protugezis currently the clinical assistant professor

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Guitarist Guido Sanchez-Portugez will perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. Peoria) beginning at 4 pm.  Originally from Costa Rica, Dr. Protugezis currently the clinical assistant professor of Guitar and Theory at the University of Illinois where he also directs the Latin American Ensemble and has performed and recorded internationally including 5 CDs with the Guitar Orchestra of Costa Rica and collaborations with Grammy-winning artists such as Sylvia McNair.  Admission is free.  For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/westminsterpeoria/

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November 15, 2026 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Westminster Presbyterian Church

1420 West Moss Avenue, Peoria, Illinois, 61606, United States

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Westminster Presbyterian Church

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Christmas Around the Worldsun15nov11:30 am

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Christmas Around the World will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Rd. in Goodfield) with doors opening at 11:30 am.  The show opens on

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Christmas Around the World will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Rd. in Goodfield) with doors opening at 11:30 am.  The show opens on November 14 and runs through New Year's Eve with seating beginning at 5:15 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Tickets are $40 for the show plus a $10 minimum purchase of food & beverage with payment due at intermission.  Reservations are required and may be done at https://www.thebarniii.com
The most questionably qualified travel agents are on a mission to find the true spirit of Christmas — and let’s just say, their GPS is festive at best.   Filled with music, mishaps, and a passport’s worth of laughs, this original Barn & Beyond holiday musical comedy reminds us that no matter how far you wander, the heart of Christmas is always waiting back home.

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November 15, 2026 11:30 am(GMT-06:00)

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Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015...
The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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Shore Acres Park Clubhouse100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe

Chillicothe Players - The Best Christmas Pageant Eversun15nov1:30 pm

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Chillicothe Players will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe) beginning at 1:30 pm.  Tickets are $20 and are available at

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Chillicothe Players will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe) beginning at 1:30 pm.  Tickets are $20 and are available at https://app.arts-people.com

Time

November 15, 2026 1:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Shore Acres Park Clubhouse

100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe

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Chillicothe Players

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - Hello Dollysun15nov2:00 pm

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Hello Dolly will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2 pm.   Tickets go on sale on November 2

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Hello Dolly will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2 pm.   Tickets go on sale on November 2 and will be $25 for adults, $20 for patrons 20 and younger and are available at the Peoria Players box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

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Hello Dolly is a farcical, romantic comedy set at the turn of the 20th century, following Dolly Gallagher Levi, a brash, resourceful matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a wife for the miserly “half‑a‑millionaire” Horace Vandergelder.  The show has become one of the most enduring musical theater hits, with four Broadway revivals and international success and became one of the most iconic Broadway shows of the latter half of the 1960s, and running for 2,844 performances, was the longest-running musical in Broadway history at that time.

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November 15, 2026 2:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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Peoria Players Theatre

​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces...
​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces 5 musicals and one non-musical each season plus presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with props) at Halloween plus a Christmas special musical revue.  Their summer youth show allows high school-aged students to perform a musical each year. To learn more about Peoria Player's current or upcoming season, visit their website at http://www.peoriaplayers.org

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