Peoria-Area Christmas & Holiday Guide 2025
Lights, markets, and plenty of Santa time around Greater Peoria.
🎄 Major Holiday Events
Christmas in the Village – Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria’s biggest two-day holiday celebration featuring the city's largest live Christmas tree, vendors, food trucks, hot chocolate, live music, carolers, and more.
East Peoria Festival of Lights – Parade & Winter Wonderland
The famous Parade of Lights kicks off the season, followed by FOLEPI’s Winter Wonderland — a drive-through display with millions of lights and giant animated scenes.
Kris Kringle Market – Peoria Heights
European-style outdoor market with holiday huts, food, entertainment, Santa, and local vendors.
📸 Photos with Santa
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie – Santa Photos
A classic Santa experience with a holiday village, craft events, and special pet-photo times.
Hoerr Nursery – Pics with St. Nick (Kids & Pets)
A relaxed greenhouse setting perfect for family and pet photos. Guests may take their own photos.
Northwoods Mall – Santa’s Workshop
Indoor Santa photos with a classic workshop backdrop — a convenient option for winter weather.
More Santa Sightings
Santa appears at markets, Wildlife Prairie Park, tree lightings, and more throughout December.
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