Santa Claus is comin’ to town!! We’ve made a list of Santa appearances before he heads back to the North Pole. Check out these locations and events for photo ops with Saint Nick.
Note: Many free and candid Santa photo ops are usually BYOC (Bring Your Own Camera). We’ll keep updating this list for Santa photo opportunities as submitted, but check out our Calendar of Events for the full listing of holiday experiences in the Greater Peoria Area.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
My Dog’s Bakery {Peoria} // November 23, 2024 @ 10 - 2 pm, Dog Photos!
TAiLS of a Bookworm {Pekin} // November 17, 2024 @ 11am - 3pm. Kids, critters + Adults welcome.
Nikolausmarkt {Chillicothe} // November 23, 2024 @ 4 pm
Bass Pro Shops {East Peoria} // Now - December 24, 2023, Mon-Fri @ 5 - 7:45pm, Sat @ 10am-8pm, Sun @ 10am - 4:45pm
Hoerr Nursery {Peoria} // November 29, 30 + December 7, 2024 @ 11am - 2pm. Kids + pets.
Northwoods Mall {Peoria} // November 27 - December 24, 2024, Mon-Sat @ 11am - 7pm, Sun @ 12pm-6pm
Snowman Reindeer Farm {Canton} // November 1 - December 24, 2024, Reservations Only
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie {Peoria} // November 22 - December 24, 2024, Every Weekend @ 12pm-5pm
EVENTS WITH SANTA APPEARANCES
Niklousmarket {Chillicothe} // City Park Stage, November 23, 2024 @ 4pm
137th Santa Claus Parade {Peoria} // Downtown Peoria, November 29, 2024 @ 9:15am
Hometown Holidays Christmas Parade {Morton} // November 30, 2024 @ 5:30pm
Tree Lighting + Holiday Stroll {Princeville} // Steven’s Square, December 1, 2024 @ 4:30-6:30pm
Hometown Christmas {Metamora} // December 5, 2024 @ 6-8pm
Christmas on Court {Pekin} // December 6, 2024 @ 4-8pm
Kris Kringle Market {Peoria Heights} // Tower Park, December 6, 2024 @ 4 - 8pm + December 7, 2024 @ 11am - 3pm
Christmas in the Village {Peoria} // Peoria Riverfront Museum, December 6, 2024 @ 4-8pm + December 7, 2024 @ 2am-8pm
Christmas Walk {Elmwood} // December 7, 2024 @ 4-7pm
Hometown Christmas {Tremont} // December 7, 2024 @ 4-7pm
Santa's Wildlife Express {Hanna City} // December 13-15, 2024; Times vary, tickets required.
Santa in the Greenhouse {Dunlap} // Green View Companies, December 14, 2024 @ 10am - Noon
Grinchmas Party {Chillicothe} // December 20, 2024 @ 6pm
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Breakfast with Santa + Mrs. Claus {Speer} // Tanner’s Orchard, November 16, 2024 @ 8:00am, Reservations only
Breakfast With Santa {Chillicothe} // December 7, 2024 @ 9am
Breakfast with Santa + Holiday Craft Show {Chillicothe} // November 30, 2024 @ 8am
Breakfast with Santa {Hana City} // Wildlife Prairie Park, Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 10-12pm. ( purchase tickets in advance)
Polar Express Breakfast with Santa {Peoria} // Peoria Riverfront Museum, December 9, 2023 @ 9am-Noon, Reservations Only
Sensory Friendly Santa Experience {Peoria} // HISRA, December 9, 2023 @ 9am - Noon
Breakfast with Santa + Mrs. Claus {Pekin} // Avanti’s Event Center, December 21, 2024 @ 7:30-11:30am, Reservations Only
Brunch with Santa {Peoria} // Peoria Zoo, December 14, 2024 @ 10am-Noon or 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Reservations Only
Ivy Club Brunch with Santa {Peoria Heights} // Ivy Club, December 17th, 2023 @ 9:00am - 1:00pm
