The holidays are here, and that means it's time to gather your favorite girlfriends for some much-needed festive fun! Forget the hustle and bustle for a night and treat yourselves to an evening of crafting, creativity, or cocktails across the Central Illinois landscape. Here are some fantastic Holiday Girls' Night Out ideas right here in the Greater Peoria Region.
Get Crafty & Creative: Hands-On Holiday Fun Across the Illinois River
There’s nothing quite like a DIY night, especially when it results in a beautiful holiday piece to deck your halls or a unique gift! Many local establishments offer fun workshops perfect for a GNO, spanning multiple municipalities in the region:
- Wreath and Floral Workshops: Turn simple greenery into stunning decorations. Check out incredible local options like the below—a great way to learn a new skill!
- Blossom Acres (Metamora)
- Cinnamon Tree Farm (Brimfield)
- GP Miller Floral (Peoria)
- Hoerr Nursery (Peoria)
- ICC (Illinois Central College) (East Peoria)
- Kira's Flowers (East Peoria)
- The Floratory (Peoria Heights)
- The Greenhouse Flower Shoppe (Pekin)
- The Picket Fence Foundation (Chillicothe)
- Winking Titmouse Farm (Dunlap)
- Pick Your Holiday Project at Crafted DIY: Want a wide variety of crafts? Craft'd DIY, an anchor of the warehouse district, is a perfect spot for a group. You and your friends can choose from a huge menu of projects—all while sipping and socializing.
- Paint Your Own Christmas Pottery Decor at Fired Up: Head to Fired Up where you can paint a piece while catching up. It's located in the heart of Peoria Heights.
- Create Your Custom Holiday Scent at Generations Candle Company: Also located in Peoria Heights, Generations Candle Company offers a unique, cozy memory by designing your own custom-scented candles. It's a highly visited destination point for local shoppers.
Sip & Savor the Season: Pop-Up Bar Crawl in the Downtown Peoria Area And More
Sometimes, the best girls' night involves just enjoying a great drink and atmosphere. During the holiday season, several Peoria bars transform into festive wonderlands with specialty themes and cocktails.
- The Holiday Pop-Up Bar Experience: Keep an eye out for popular spots that host temporary holiday transformations! Local favorites like Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery, Thyme Kitchen + Craft Beer, Nightjar and Matilda’s Cocktail Lounge—all strategically positioned within the central business district of Peoria—have been known to feature incredible holiday pop-up bars. You can also head over to Peoria Heights to check out their Grinch pop-up bar at Oliver's In The Heights, East Peoria for The Putt Club's Holiday decor or the heart of Peoria at City Heat. These locations provide both a holly and jolly experience and are the perfect backdrop for snapping photos and making festive memories!
Plan Your Perfect Night in the Peoria Region
No matter what community or geographic point you choose, remember to book in advance, especially for popular workshops during peak holiday weekends! A little planning ensures your GNO is seamless and stress-free.
Get your calendars out, send the invites, and make this holiday season sparkle with quality time spent with your favorite ladies across the 309 area code!
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