Looking for Holiday Events in the Peoria Area? Here’s a summary of the most popular events locally to help celebrate the holidays!
FOLEPI’s Winter WonderlandOpens on Thanksgiving evening and running through January 2nd. Find full details about the event at www.folepi.org
The 134th Annual Peoria Santa Claus Parade– the longest-running parade in the US – will take place on Friday, November 26 in downtown Peoria. Find more information about the parade at https://explorepeoria.com/events/santa-claus-parade-2021
Shawn Degenhart and the Gospelfest Singers will present their 2021 Christmas concert, Christmas Classics, at Five Points Washington on Saturday. Find more information about the concert at https://explorepeoria.com/events/gospelfest-christmas-classics
A Christmas Carol: The Musical will be presented at the newly renovated Scottish Rite Theatre December 2 – 5. For performance times and tickets, click HERE
Howlin’ on Water Dueling Pianos Holiday Partieswill take place at the Broadway Lounge for 3 weekends beginning December 3rd. Find more information and order tickets HERE
Christmas at the Fields, an original holiday revue, will be presented by the Metamora Thesbian Society at Metamora Fields Golf Club December 3 – 5 including a buffet meal. For more details, visit https://explorepeoria.com/events/christmas-at-the-fields
FOLEPI’s Shop & Stroll will take place in the Historic Four Corners District in East Peoria on Saturday, December 4th. Find full details about all the East Peoria Festival of Lights events at www.folepi.org
The Peoria Historical Society Annual Holiday Home Tour will take place on December 4th & 5th featuring the two home museums and a virtual tour of several other Peoria homes decorated for the holidays. Find hours and ticket information at https://explorepeoria.com/events/holiday-home-tour-2021
The 38th Annual Stocking Stuffer Store will take place at Northwoods Mall running December 9 – 19. All proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. For full hours and other details, visit https://explorepeoria.com/events/stocking-stuffer-store-2021
Christmas at the Movies will be presented by the Scottish Rite Theatre on December 9 and 10. Featuring Shawn Degenhart and the Scottish Rite Pops Orchestra playing Christmas music from the movies as well as traditional holiday favorites, find tickets HERE
Lunch with Santa & his Super Hero helpers will take place at the Broadway Lounge on Saturday, December 11 with 4 time slots: at 11 am, 11:30a, Noon, or 12:30 pm. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
The Peoria Area German Society will present Kristkindlmarktwhich will take place at Expo Gardens on Saturday, December 11. Featuring over 40 vendors with offering a variety of holiday arts and crafts, baked goods and imported items from Germany and Austria. Find full details at https://explorepeoria.com/events/kristkindlmarkt-of-peoria
Lessons and Carols will performed at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 11 at 6 pm and on Sunday, December 12 at 11:15 am. For more information, visit https://fumcpeoria.org
The Annual Peoria Sing-It-Yourself Messiah will take place as a Hum-It-Along at First Federated Church on Sunday, December 12 beginning at 2:30 pm. The audience may not sing, but may hum along due to COVID restrictions. For more information or to reserve seats, call 309-685-5258 or visit www.ffcpeoria.com
The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform their Holiday Pops Concert concert at Five Points Washington on Sunday, December 12 beginning at 4 pm. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
From Peoria to Lebanonis a partnership between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Scottish Rite Theatre and the Itoo (Aytou) Society consisting of an art exhibition at the Museum along with the concert to benefit Beruit, funding much-needed medical relief and supplies through the American Lebanese University. An Art Auction will run December 15 – 22 featuring donated pieces from Lebanese artists. World-Class pianist Dr. Tony Karamwill perform at the Scottish Rite Theatre on Sunday, December 19 beginning at 2:30 pm. For more information about the month-long benefit, click HERE
A New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday, December 31st from 5 – 7 pm. Featuring a prime rib buffet with all the trimmings and live big band dance music by Chuck & the C-Notes, for tickets, visit http://www.spiritofpeoria.com
Peoria Players Theatre will present Rock Around the Clock on New Year’s Eve beginning at 7:30 pm. A a 50s & 60s musical revue, the $25 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres at intermission and are available now by calling 309-688-4473 or at https://peoriaplayers.org
An All-Vaccinated New Year’s Eve Salsa event will take place at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria beginning at 8:30 pm with a complete with a dance lesson, party favors and a champagne toast. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
The Get Lit New Year’s Eve Fun Run will take place at Folepi’s Winter Wonderland on New Year’s Eve beginning at 9 pm. For more information, call 309-694-1740 or visit www.cityofeastpeoria.com
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Party with Todd Kelly’s Water Street Stompers at the Broadway Lounge on New Year’s Eve beginning at 9 pm. For more information, visit https://square.link
The Howlin’ on Water Dueling Pianos New Year’s Eve Bashwill happen at the MAXAM Event Center in downtown Peoria featuring a dinner buffet, an extended version of the popular Dueling Pianos show and drinks (draft beer, wine, premium mixed drinks, soft drinks – no shots). For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
Make sure to to check our Events Calendar frequently for holiday events in the Peoria Area as they are added!
