# Holiday Events & Parties Near Bloomington, IL 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Explore best of Holiday 2026 Events & Parties near Bloomington, Illinois , Discover best of Holiday events, markets & Bazaars near Bloomington, Illinois. Find information & tickets of upcoming Holiday events happening in Bloomington, Illinois.
- **Category**: Holiday
- **Display Name**: Holiday events
- **Type**: other

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Discover the best Holiday events in Bloomington! From festive Christmas markets to New Year's Eve fireworks displays & Holiday Bazaar, we have something for everyone. Explore the Bloomington's winter attractions and make lasting memories with friends and family. With so much to do in Bloomington, you'll never have a dull moment this holiday season.

## Holiday Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees 2026
  - **Description**: The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees   
--November 19-21, 2026
--Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
--Learn More & Get Tickets beginning October 1: FestOfTrees.org (Tickets also available at door Friday & Saturday)

Kick off the holiday season at Cen
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/the-baby-folds-festival-of-trees-2026/200030622455003
  - **Venue**: Interstate Center
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  - **Categories**: festivals, holiday, nonprofit, kids, workshops, art, fine-arts, christmas, breakfast-with-santa, bingo
- **Event Name**: 9th Annual Jingle Jamboree Craft/Vendor Show
  - **Description**: 9th Annual Jingle Jamboree Craft/Vendor Show!!! We are excited to be returning to the Holiday Inn in Bloomington!!

50+ Vendors under one roof with free admission and free parking!! See all the unique talent in one location.

Mamma D's Food Truck will be
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/9th-annual-jingle-jamboree-craft-vendor-show/200030334409403
  - **Venue**: 3202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704-5426, United States
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, holiday
- **Event Name**: WildLights!
  - **Description**: Need help getting into the holiday spirit?

Join us for an evening walk through the Zoo, all decked out with lights and decorations for the Holiday. There will be fun activities for the kids (kids at heart too!) and a craft.

Enjoy some hot chocolate at o
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 – Sat Dec 12 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/wildlights/200030704128550
  - **Venue**: 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
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  - **Categories**: kids, holiday
- **Event Name**: NEW! Merry Grinchmas!
  - **Description**: NEW! Merry Grinchmas!
Ages 3-12 with an Adult

Celebrate the holiday season with a little Grinchy fun! Families will enjoy festive games, holiday crafts, candy cane activities, hot cocoa bar, and a special visit from Santa and the Grinch!

Wear your favor
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/new-merry-grinchmas/200030584473122
  - **Venue**: 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States
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  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-wreath-workshops
- **Event Name**: WildLights! Sensory-Friendly Night
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening walk through the Zoo as it is all decked out for the Holidays. This event is an opportunity to enjoy the Zoo and all the lights in a quiet setting.

Enjoy some hot chocolate and an opportunity to purchase a $3 kit to make a s’more!
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/wildlights-sensory-friendly-night/200030704129254
  - **Venue**: 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: Christmas Craft Fair
  - **Description**: ✨🎄 Mane Society Christmas Craft Fair 🎄✨

Join us for a magical day filled with holiday cheer at our Christmas Craft Fair! This festive event brings together a variety of local vendors, small businesses, and artisans offering unique, handcrafted gifts perf
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/christmas-craft-fair/200030090500833
  - **Venue**: 1605 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL
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  - **Categories**: christmas, holiday, shopping
- **Event Name**: Breakfast with Santa
  - **Description**: All Ages Welcome!

Enjoy a continental breakfast with the Zoo, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take memorable photos with them.

Guests will also have the opportunity to experience an animal encounter and enjoy an early morning stroll through the Zoo befor
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/breakfast-with-santa/200030687461040
  - **Venue**: Miller Park Pavillion Bloomington IL
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  - **Categories**: breakfast-with-santa, holiday, christmas
- **Event Name**: Holiday Hang Out Craft & Vendor Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Get ready to unleash your holiday spirit at the Holiday Hang Out Craft & Vendor Fair! This vibrant celebration is the perfect place to experience the joy of the season while supporting local artisans and entrepreneurs. Join us
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/holiday-hang-out-craft-and-vendor-fair/80001390500337
  - **Venue**: John F Kennedy High
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  - **Categories**: holiday, business, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Holiday Hang Out Express
  - **Description**: Get ready for the ultimate celebration of the season! ✨ Join us for the Holiday Hang Out Express, where joy and laughter come together for an unforgettable experience!Mark your calendars for November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. We’ll be
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/holiday-hang-out-express/80002673661487
  - **Venue**: Jefferson High
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- **Event Name**: Holiday Gnome Macrame Class- Dec 3rd, 5pm-7pm @ Le Marchand De Vin
  - **Description**: Make a Macrame Gnome with VanessaAbout this EventCome celebrate the holidays with a fun winter craft! Create an adorable macrame Gnome and drink amazing wine with Vanessa!
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/holiday-gnome-macrame-class-dec-3rd-5pm-7pm-le-marchand-de-vin/100001999112333805
  - **Venue**: Le Marchand De Vin
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  - **Price**: USD 30
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops

## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini at Indiana Hoosiers Mens Basketball (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
🏠 Address: 1001 E. 17th, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5221🌟 Journey into wonder at Illinois Fighting Illini at Indiana Hoosiers Mens Basketball (Date TBD), where e
  - **Venue**: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
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- **Event Name**: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Indiana Hoosiers Womens Volleyball at Wilkinson Hall
  - **Venue**: Wilkinson Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Beach Boys
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Grossinger Motors Arena
🏠 Address: 101 South Madison St., Bloomington, IL 61701
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 40.4782, -88.9961✨ Experience the magic of The Beach Boys, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ Th
  - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Hoosiers Outrun Cancer
  - **Description**: Join us Saturday, October 3 for the oldest and largest 5K event in Indiana, starting and finishing on the North side of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall!

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer is a community celebration of all the amazing people (we all know someone) who have
  - **Venue**: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
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- **Event Name**: Jay Pharoah at Rick Bronsons House of Comedy - MN
  - **Venue**: Rick Bronsons House of Comedy - MN
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- **Event Name**: Sugar Creek Arts Festival
  - **Description**: The 43rd Annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival will take place in Uptown Normal on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm.

The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a nationally recognized, juried arts event, showcas
  - **Venue**: 601 N East St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
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- **Event Name**: Waitress at Indiana University Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Indiana University Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees 2026 (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 05:30 pm at Interstate Center), 9th Annual Jingle Jamboree Craft/Vendor Show (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:00 am at 3202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704-5426, United States), WildLights! (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), NEW! Merry Grinchmas! (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States), WildLights! Sensory-Friendly Night (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701).
- **Q**: How can I find Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Holiday events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Holiday events in Bloomington include Interstate Center, 3202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704-5426, United States, 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Prices for Holiday events in Bloomington range from USD 30 to USD 30. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Holiday events in Bloomington include The Baby Fold, Events by Harp, Miller Park Zoo.
- **Q**: Are there any online Holiday events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Holiday events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Holiday events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Follow the Holiday category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Holiday events are listed in Bloomington.

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