Event Type : Holiday event

The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 100 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City and live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets range from $10 – $50 and are available at the box office or online at https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

There will be a book signing in the lobby before each show with children’s book author, Keith Brockett from New York City just for Peoria Ballet’s Nutcracker performance weekend, this is your exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Brockett who will be in a Nutcracker costume, signing his book, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas”.  Also in the lobby before each show will be the Youth Music Illinois – Suzuki School of Music students playing a variety of music.

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree will be presented by the Metamora Thesbian Society at Metamora Fields Golf Club (located at 801 Progress St. in Metamora) Thursday through Saturday beginning at 6 pm and on Sunday beginning at 1 pm.   Featuring a showcase of Christmas television specials, movies, and music from the 50s and 60s, tickets are $40 and include a buffet meal and the show and are available by calling 309-367-4000 or online at www.metamorathespiansociety.org

The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 100 Peoria Ballet students, joined by professional guest artists from New York City and live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets range from $10 – $50 and are available at the box office or online at https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

There will be a book signing in the lobby before each show with children’s book author, Keith Brockett from New York City just for Peoria Ballet’s Nutcracker performance weekend, this is your exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Brockett who will be in a Nutcracker costume, signing his book, “The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas”.  Also in the lobby before each show will be the Youth Music Illinois – Suzuki School of Music students playing a variety of music.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present An American Family Christmas at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. The repertoire will include reimagined versions of favorite Christmas songs like “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “O Come All Ye Faithful” and new favorites like an African themed “Noel,” an a capella version of “O Magnum Mysterium,” and a men’s choral version of “Blue Christmas.”  Featuring soprano and Peoria native Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, a winner of PACC’s Young Artist competition nightly and a Jr. High Festival Chorus performance on Friday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make appearances. Tickets are $8 for students, $20 for adults and $18 for groups of 10 or more and are available at 309-693-6725, online at  www.peoriacivicchorale.org or at the door.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present An American Family Christmas at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. The repertoire will include reimagined versions of favorite Christmas songs like “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “O Come All Ye Faithful” and new favorites like an African themed “Noel,” an a capella version of “O Magnum Mysterium,” and a men’s choral version of “Blue Christmas.”  Featuring soprano and Peoria native Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, a winner of PACC’s Young Artist competition nightly and a Jr. High Festival Chorus performance on Friday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make appearances. Tickets are $8 for students, $20 for adults and $18 for groups of 10 or more and are available at 309-693-6725, online at  www.peoriacivicchorale.org or at the door.

The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present An American Family Christmas at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. The repertoire will include reimagined versions of favorite Christmas songs like “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “O Come All Ye Faithful” and new favorites like an African themed “Noel,” an a capella version of “O Magnum Mysterium,” and a men’s choral version of “Blue Christmas.”  Featuring soprano and Peoria native Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, a winner of PACC’s Young Artist competition nightly and a Jr. High Festival Chorus performance on Friday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make appearances. Tickets are $8 for students, $20 for adults and $18 for groups of 10 or more and are available at 309-693-6725, online at  www.peoriacivicchorale.org or at the door.

An Enchanted Christmas will be presented by A Royal Remembrance at the Peoria Women’s Club (located at 301 NE Madison Ave. in Peoria) beginning at 3 pm.   Join the Grouch, Royal Family and some local friends for an afternoon of music, dancing and fun.  After the show, take the stage for a family karaoke and dance party.  Photo and autograph opportunities will be available and light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15 for ages 3 and up (2 and under are free) and are available online at https://www.aroyalremembrance.com

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 24 through January 1 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 2. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.