This year, give the gift that lasts longer than the wrapping paper: an experience! The Greater Peoria area is brimming with local activities, classes, and memberships that make for thoughtful, fun, and unique Christmas presents.
We've compiled the ultimate guide to local events, passes, and hands-on gifts, categorized by who you're shopping for. Shop local and give the gift of fun!
Gifts for All Ages & Families
These gifts offer fun for the entire family, spanning recreation, arts, and exploration.
Creative Classes & Studio Time
- Art at the Bodega (Washington)
- Fired Up (Peoria Heights)
- Peek In Pottery (Pekin)
- The Clay Den (Washington)
- Wheel Art Pottery Studios (Peoria)
- Crafted DIY Studio (Peoria)
- Generations Candle Co. (Peoria Heights)
- Peoria Art Guild (Peoria)
Sports & Recreation
- Escape Room (Peoria)
- Golf Lessons (Peoria)
- Peoria Park District Golf Membership (Peoria)
- Morton Roller Rink (Morton)
- Owen’s Center - Ice Skating or Hockey Lessons (Peoria)
- Sinclair Dance Studio Lessons (Peoria)
- Swim lessons (Peoria)
- The Putt Club Gift Card (East Peoria)
- Uncle Buck’s (East Peoria)
- Kartville (Peoria)
Memberships & Passes
- Peoria Park District - Peoria Zoo, Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum, Forest Park Nature Center and Luthy Botanical Garden (Peoria)
- Peoria Riverfront Museum (Peoria)
- Riverplex Recreation Center (Peoria)
- Wheels O’ Time (Dunlap)
Entertainment & Shows
- Corn Stock Theatre Season Tickets (Peoria)
- Peoria Players Theatre Season Tickets (Peoria)
- Tickets to a Peoria Civic Center Event (Peoria)
- River Kitty Cafe (Peoria)
Pool Passes (The Gift of Summer!)
- Big Creek Park Pool (Canton)
- Dragonland Water Park (Pekin)
- Five Points Washington (Washington)
- Gwynn Family Aquatic Center (Peoria)
- Henry Public Pool (Henry)
- Limestone Township Pool (Bartonville)
- Morton Public Swimming Pool (Morton)
- Proctor Recreation Center (Peoria)
- Roanoke Park Swimming Pool (Roanoke)
- Shore Acres Pool (Chillicothe)
- South Pointe Park City Pool (El Paso)
- The Pool Park (Toluca)
- Tremont Community Pool (Tremont)
- Washington Park Pool (Washington)
Gifts Just for Kids
These gifts are perfect for the little ones who love to explore, learn, and play!
- Arcade Credits at Dive in Arcade (Peoria)
- Chuck E Cheese Gift Card (Peoria)
- Communication Junction Class (Peoria)
- Elevate Trampoline Park and Laser Tag (Peoria)
- Fon Du Lac Farm Park Pass (East Peoria)
- Kids and Play Peoria (Peoria)
- Main Street Play Cafe (Morton)
- Purple Bubble Bar (Peoria)
- Wildlife Prairie Park (Hanna City)
- Tanners Orchard (Speer)
Gifts for Adults & Date Night
Perfect for the coffee connoisseur, the foodie, or anyone who deserves a little pampering.
Culinary Classes & Drinks
- BLACK BAND Distillery Tour (Peoria)
- Coffee Brew Classes (Peoria)
- Coffee Subscription (Peoria)
- Cooking Classes:
- Lori’s Kitchen Store (Washington)
- Untamed Chef (Peoria)
- Mixology Classes:
- NightJar (Peoria)
- The 33 Room (Peoria Heights)
Wellness & Pampering
- Memberships:
- AerFire 309 (Washington)
- First Ascent Climbing & Fitness (Peoria)
- Jacaranda (Peoria)
- Soulside Healing Arts (Peoria)
- The Yoga Projekt (Peoria Heights)
- Self Care Day (Gift Certificates):
- Corpo Bello Salon (Peoria)
- Head Spa with Ally Kate (Peoria)
- Salon 5th Avenue (Peoria)
- Senara Health and Medical Spa (Peoria)
- Well Kneaded Massage Therapy (Peoria)
Subscriptions & Services
- Flower Subscriptions:
- Blossom Acres (Metamora)
- Kira’s Flowers (East Peoria)
- The Floratory (Peoria Heights)
- Wilson Services Seasonal Lawn Care/landscaping (East Peoria)
This holiday season, give a gift that supports our local economy and creates lasting memories. Happy shopping!
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