Christmas in the Village

Magical holiday experience in Peoria, Illinois featuring the largest live Christmas tree in the area, Santa, local vendors, festive food & drinks, and tons of holiday cheer!

Explore the Village

Hover over our Village huts and activities on the interactive map below to plan your visit to Christmas in the Village! If you’re on a mobile phone, explore the Village in landscape mode for best results.

2025 Map
Tickets The Vine Coffeehouse & Bakery The Nutcracker Shop - Peoria Ballet Voila! Macarons The Missing Zither CxT Roasting Company GP Miller Floral Industry Brewing Co. LeBakery Riverview Road Apiary & Blackbeard Canning Company Flour & Fibers Flickering Willow Candle Company Carriage Rides - Grey Thunder Percherons Tickets Alpacas of Indian Point Hills Mini Highland Cows Tree Farm Top That Tipsy Sol Mobile Bar Brick & Ember Pizza The Station Food Truck Clink Mobile Bar Ramblin' Rounds Russell's Cycling & Fitness Indie Gift House The Sugar Crumb Chick-fil-A East Peoria Four30 Scones Photos with Santa Schmidgall Market Crepe Stream Swanee's Soft Pretzels Tin Roof Smokehouse Jane's Sweet Addictions My Dog's Bakery Field & Flora Tallow CxT Roasting Company Christmas in the Village Pop-Up Shop Camels Love + Lavender Bear's Bites Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Green View Co. So Chic Boutique Santa's Sleigh Tickets Village Tree Museum Exhibits Santa's Workshop Dome Planetarium

Tickets

Purchase same-day tickets here, or skip the line by using the Fast Pass lane if you’ve already bought your tickets online. Quick, easy, and ready to get you into the Village!

The Vine Coffeehouse & Bakery

Fresh baked goods and treats from a local favorite café and bakery.

The Nutcracker Shop – Peoria Ballet

Nutcracker-themed gifts, ornaments, and ballet-inspired keepsakes from Peoria Ballet.

Voila! Macarons

Authentic French macarons in a variety of festive flavors.

The Missing Zither

Craft cocktails featuring creative, seasonal flavors from this Peoria favorite bar.

CxT Roasting Company

Warm up with fresh-brewed coffee, hot cocoa & masterful drink creations from CXT!

GP Miller Floral

Seasonal floral arrangements, stems, and holiday pieces for decorating or gifting.

Industry Brewing Co.

Locally brewed craft beer, including seasonal and signature selections.

LeBakery

Fresh pastries, breads, cookies, and baked goods from a beloved local bakery.

Riverview Road Apiary & Blackbeard Canning Company

Local honey, beeswax goods, jams, and small-batch canned items perfect for gifting.

Flour & Fibers

The original sourdough lady of Knox County, Illinois who happens to also have a knitting & fiber arts addiction!

Flickering Willow Candle Company

Hand-poured candles and home fragrance in cozy, seasonal scents.

Carriage Rides – Grey Thunder Percherons

Horse-drawn carriage rides through the Village during posted hours.

Tickets

Purchase same-day tickets here, or skip the line by using the Fast Pass lane if you’ve already bought your tickets online. Quick, easy, and ready to get you into the Village!

Alpacas of Indian Point Hills

Say hello to these friendly alpacas and shop their adorable stuffed animals, cozy accessories, and more. A perfect stop for holiday gifting and a great photo op!

Mini Highland Cows

Adorable mini Highland cows ready for the coziest holiday photo ops.

Tree Farm

Explore the Every Student Initiative decorated trees. By you coming to the Village, you are supporting students in our entire area—thank you for investing in our youth!

Top That

Gourmet mac & cheese and loaded baked potatoes — warm, hearty comfort food.

Tipsy Sol Mobile Bar

Airstream-style mobile bar serving bright, sunny, and seasonal holiday cocktails.

Brick & Ember Pizza

Wood-fired pizza made fresh on site, great for sharing with family and friends.

The Station Food Truck

Classic American food truck fare — burgers, sandwiches, and more.

Clink Mobile Bar

Craft cocktails and festive drinks served from a stylish mobile bar.

Ramblin’ Rounds

Mini donuts made hot and fresh with fun toppings.

Russell’s Cycling & Fitness

Bikes, gear, and holiday gift ideas for active families from a trusted local shop.

Indie Gift House

Feel-good gifts, plants, blankets, and self-care items from a women-owned small business.

The Sugar Crumb

Hand-decorated royal-icing cookies perfect for hosting and gifting!

Chick-fil-A East Peoria

Chick-fil-A favorites and holiday-ready bites from the East Peoria location.

Four30 Scones

Sweet and savory scones, plus warm holiday drinks to enjoy as you walk the Village.

Photos with Santa

Free professional photos with Santa under the Village tree, included with your ticket.

Schmidgall Market

Locally-made gift-ready items!

Crepe Stream

Sweet and savory crepes made to order from their mobile kitchen.

Swanee’s Soft Pretzels

Fresh, soft pretzels perfect for snacking while you explore the Village.

Tin Roof Smokehouse

Smoked meats and BBQ favorites served hot from the truck.

Jane’s Sweet Addictions

Warm roasted nuts, fudge, candy, and other sweet holiday treats.

My Dog’s Bakery

Homemade dog treats, cookies, and holiday goodies for pets.

Field & Flora Tallow

Handmade tallow-based skincare products, soaps, and balms.

CxT Roasting Company

Warm up with fresh-brewed coffee, hot cocoa & masterful drink creations from CXT!

Christmas in the Village Pop-Up Shop

Official Christmas in the Village merchandise, apparel, and limited-edition 2025 swag, powered by Lost Art.

Camels

Meet our Village camels — a crowd favorite and perfect holiday photo opportunity.

Love + Lavender

Children’s boutique clothing and gifts with high-quality pieces for babies and kids.

Bear’s Bites

All-natural dog treats and goodies for your favorite pups.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Handmade chocolates, caramel apples, fudge, and classic Rocky Mountain sweets.

Green View Co.

Holiday wreaths, fresh-cut greens, porch pots, and festive décor for your home.

So Chic Boutique

A beautifully curated selection of gifts, accessories, and holiday bestsellers.

Santa’s Sleigh

Great photo op!

Tickets

Purchase same-day tickets here, or skip the line by using the Fast Pass lane if you’ve already bought your tickets online. Quick, easy, and ready to get you into the Village!

Village Tree

The LARGEST live Christmas tree in the Greater Peoria area!

Museum Exhibits

Access to all open museum exhibitions, including:

Joyful Resistance

Amethyst Gallery of Minerals

Duryea: America’s First Car Company

Center for American Decoys

Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story

Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission

Friends of Folk

Deep Dive: Into the Permanent Collection

Object Spotlight Tours throughout the day (15 minutes each!)

Solitude (1:00 pm)

Friends of Folk (2:00 pm)

Bronzeville (3:00 pm)

Joyful Resistance (4:00 pm)

Duryea (5:00 pm)

Amethyst Hall of Minerals (6:00 pm)

Santa’s Workshop

Dome Planetarium

Holiday Laser Magic 2025 in the Dome Planetarium

2025 Vendors

Barrack’s Bar*
Brick & Ember Pizza
Chick-fil-A East Peoria
Clink Mobile Bar
Crepe Stream
CxT Roasting Company
Four30 Scones
Jane’s Sweet Addictions
LeBakery
Missing Zither
Ramblin’ Rounds
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Schmidgall Market
Swanee’s Soft Pretzels
The Cuterie Cart*
The Station Food Truck
The Sugar Crumb
Tin Roof Smokehouse
Tipsy Sol Mobile Bar
Top That
Triple Dipple’s*
Voila! Macarons

* Part of Santa’s Workshop (located in the Museum’s Auditorium)

Alpacas of Indian Point Hills
Aqua-Tots*
Bear’s Bites
Blackbeard Canning Company
Camels
Carriage Rides
Christmas in the Village Pop-Up (Powered by Lost Art)
Dan Wilde Creative*
Dive-In Arcade*
Field & Flora Tallow
Flickering Willow Candle Company
Flour & Fibers
GP Miller Floral
Green View Co.
Indie Gift House
Library Table*
Love + Lavender
Mini Highland Cows
Mrs. Claus Storytime (Peoria Public Library Collab.)*
My Dog’s Bakery
Photos with Santa
Riverview Road Apiary
Russell’s Cycling + Fitness
So Chic Boutique
The Nutcracker Shop — Peoria Ballet
The Zoo Lady*