Thanksgiving Market, Tracht'n Stein, Festival of Trees, 2nd City, Breakfast with Santa & Rivermen
Published: Thu, 11/20/25
Updated: Fri, 11/21/25
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| The Thanksgiving Riverfront Market is Saturday at the Riverplex |
| Featuring fall produce, baked goods, cheese, popcorn, honey and local arts & crafts just in time for your family's Thanksgiving feast. |
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| German American Society's Tracht'n Stein Fest is Sunday |
| Featuring bratwurst, Heidelburgers, sauerkraut, and chips served from noon to 6 pm, there will be a cash bar with German beer, select domestics on draft plus wine and mixed drinks available. Rathskeller Brummers, Al’s Pals, and Terry Bredenberg will provide live entertainment throughout the day. |
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| The Festival of Trees is 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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| The Second City Holiday Show at the ICC Performing Arts Center is November 29 |
| Roasting everything from classic holiday movies to festive family gatherings in this fast-paced, interactive show, expect seasonal songs, sharp sketches, and a healthy dose of improv, all wrapped up in a hilariously irreverent package. It’s rated R, so leave the kids at home. |
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| Breakfast with Santa at Three Sisters Park on Saturday, November 29 |
| Featuring breakfast including pancakes, sausage, fruit, and a drink, plus a professional picture with a digital download, tickets also include entry to the holiday craft & vendor show. |
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| Rivermen Take on Quad Cities on Friday |
| Friday is Stick it to Cancer Night and also Scouts of America Night at Carver Arena. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Rivermen cap plus there will be a post-game jersey auction. |
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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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| 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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