Into the Woods, Peoria German's Kristkindlmarkt & Crittenton Center's Festival of Trees
Published: Thu, 11/13/25
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| Into the Woods Continues This Weekend at Hartmann Center at Bradley University |
| The beloved American classic from the the legendary Stephen Sondheim follows with characters you know and love from Grimms’ Fairy Tales as they venture “into the woods” where predicaments, perils, and life lessons abound. Performances run Thursday through Sunday. |
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| German American Society's Kristkindlmarkt is Saturday & Sunday at Expo Gardens |
| Featuring over 35 area vendors offering a variety of arts and crafts plus food including bratwurst, schnitzel, German potato salad, sauerkraut, glühwein, hot chocolate, hot cider, Bavarian pretzels, and German beer, there will also be live entertainment plus the Kristkindl and Santa Claus will make an appearance. |
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| The Festival of Trees is Next Thursday Through Saturday |
| The Annual Crittenton Centers fundraiser features a Jingle & Mingle Cocktail Party on Thursday, a Paint Night on Friday, Brunch & Bubbly on Saturday morning and family day on Saturday afternoon. During the event, you can bid on over 80 designer pre-decorated trees and wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday decor items. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Our latest Entertainment Report features the 2025 Santa Claus Parade which will take place in downtown Peoria on Friday, November 28th. The longest continuous running holiday parade in the country features features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, along with Santa Claus who appears at the end of the parade. |
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| Looking for Holiday Events in the Peoria Area for 2025? |
| Our newest article lists Christmas and other holiday performances and events in the area for this year. Featuring your annual favorites, you'll also find some new ideas to get your family into the holiday spirit. |
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| Don’t Let a Small Mortgage Mistake Cost You Thousands |
| In this article, learn about what every homebuyer in Peoria needs to know. Choosing the right path in the home loan process often starts by understanding the vital role Peoria IL mortgage lenders play beyond simple rate-shopping. |
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| The Book of Mormon at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre December 2 & 3 |
| Check out our new article about the Book of Mormon's upcoming performances in December. The nine-time Tony Award® winning sensation hailed as “the best musical of this century” by The New York Times touring company’s performances are part of the Broadway in Peoria series. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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