Santa Claus Parade

November 29, 2024 | Downtown Peoria

Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is pleased to announce the theme of the 137th Annual Santa Claus Parade is “Hometown Holidays”. The parade, scheduled to step off at 9:15 a.m. on November 29, 2024 (time is subject to change), is the longest running holiday parade in the country. The parade features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus.

Costumes and floats depicting the parade theme “Hometown Holidays” will compete for awards presented for the Best Novelty Unit, Best Overall Unit, Best New Entry, Best Commercial Float Entry, Best Non-Profit Float Entry, and Best Religious Float Entry.

For more info: https://peoriaevents.com/events/santa-claus-parade

Buy from local artists at our annual Crimson Door Holiday Sale!

Friday, November 22nd, our Event will feature tables set up in our classroom space with each artist's work for sale. The opening event is come and go from 5-8 p.m.

The sale doesn't end after that- we will have all the work up in the store location and continuing the sale from 10-4:30 Monday - Friday and 10-3pm on Saturday until December 19th.

All proceeds of the sales go back to the artists.

For more info: https://www.peoriaartguild.org/calendar-of-events/2024/11/23/crimson-door-holiday-sale-the-shoppes-at-grand-prairie

Please join us for Small Business “Weekend” coming soon! We’ve been busy rearranging the living room for you plus making and finding new artifacts for you to discover. We really look forward to sharing the Bergner’s Talking Christmas Tree with everyone again this year! Can’t wait to see you and your families! 

Open Friday November 29th 11-5
Open Saturday November 30th 10-5
Open Sunday December 1st 12-4

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2044820115979582/2044820119312915?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

11th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
November 1 - December 20 ~ Gallery 3R

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Viewing Hours
Art exhibits may be viewed for no admission during business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00) and prior to the start of and during some evening events.

promotional image: artwork by local artists

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/978862397341390/978862454008051

 It’s our biggest tasting of the year! 

Brace yourselves, because our 33rd Annual Holiday Tasting is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the fun to a whole new level! 

 Save these dates and get ready to sip, sample, and stock up on HUGE DEALS! 

 Saturday, 11/23 – Bigger Than Black Friday Tasting: 12pm - 3pm

 Friday, 11/29 – Black Friday Tasting: 12pm - 3pm

Kicking off with 11/23, we’re serving up the Bigger Than Black Friday Tasting—everything you love about Black Friday but with special pre-Thanksgiving deals!  Get your Thanksgiving feast ready with all the goodies, and yes, crazy-good prices included!

Then, on 11/29, it’s the real deal: the Grand 32nd Annual Holiday Tasting! 

Over 30 vendors, dozens of tables, hundreds of samples, and all the holiday spirit you can handle!

As always, it's a FREE event! 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/8370827469696513

Bring family and friends to the Warehouse District for this renewed Peoria tradition! 

November 29, 3-6pm

*Centered around a tree-lighting celebration sponsored by Kellehers, explore the district while enjoying various local entertainment hosted by some of your favorite downtown businesses
*Free Christmas prizes, refreshments, and activities provided
*Stick around afterwards to get dinner at one of the district's great restaurants
*This event supports the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Peoria and is made possible by Discover Peoria. Stay tuned for more details! 

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1209333830305136?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%5D%7D