Santa Sightings in the Greater Peoria Area

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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

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