# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Bloomington, IL - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About As Christmas draws near in the Bloomington in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Bloomington waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Bloomington to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration! ## Christmas Events in Bloomington - **Event Name**: Elmo's Got the Moves - **Description**: Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves, the all-new Sesame Street Live experience coming to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on December 9th! Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends for a fun, interactive - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 82 - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/elmos-got-the-moves/200030090499429 - **Venue**: 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNmRjOWVhNjZjNzZkOGZjYWZiYjgyYTVhZGIzNGU0MjY0ZDgyOTkxOGZhZDg5OTJmMzJmYTA4NzFlZmY3ZDlkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzUyMjQwMw.avif - **Categories**: kids, performances, health-wellness, entertainment, art, yoga - **Event Name**: Yuletide Market 2026 - **Description**: Pictures with Krampus and/or Santa + Vendor Market! ** VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL SEPT 13 ** Yuletide Market, indoor event at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts! *60 Vendors *FREE admission *FREE photo ops with Krampus and/or Santa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 318 - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/yuletide-market-2026/200030547940854 - **Venue**: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMzg0OGYxYTY2NGQ4MzhhN2VhY2RiZTY2NTkyMTQ2NmI0ZWFhY2Q0ZjZhNzI5ZDY3OGZhZDkzMGM5MTljODAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZThkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI1MDUyNA.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, live-music, art, pictures-with-santa - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 33 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84MmNjNzZlMTU1NWFmMzFlNTBmNTIyZmIxZTZiODZlNjczZjJjYjI2OGMzODlmZWQ3MWFiNDAzZGFjNGE2NWMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Nzc1OTY1Ng.avif - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-wreath-workshops - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3877 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zNzc1NjEyNTI5MWEzMzgzNTgzMzM5ZTAxZGQ0NDI4YjljNzc3NjA1ZjI4ODhiMzA3YzU1NzA3ZTRmNmQ2NTEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczMDUxMDI.avif - **Categories**: christmas, holiday, shopping - **Event Name**: Family Holiday Ornaments - **Description**: Come on into the IOAA gallery and create some one-of-a-kind ornaments to keep or give as gifts. Ornaments will include colored wood-lets, beaded ornaments and a few surprises. All equipment and supplies will be provided. Each participant needs to register - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/family-holiday-ornaments/200030633307738 - **Venue**: 200 W Monroe St, Suite 102, Box 7, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hMzIxM2EyNGVmZDQ0N2NmNmRiZWJlMGE2ZTkzY2I3NDMyMTg0MTljMmFmNWNjMTliMGQyNWRkOGJkYTU2Y2ViLXJpbWctdzQ0Ny1oNDQ3LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MDg0MDk4.avif - **Categories**: Workshops - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi9haS1iYW5uZXJzL2FpX2Jhbm5lcl82YTc2MzA3ODZhMTk0LmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: holiday, business, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs - **Event Name**: Gifts for Mom and Dad - **Description**: Participants in this program will have the opportunity to complete and wrap at least four gifts appropriate for Mom &/or Dad. The adult dropping off the artist will be asked to assist with gift tags. Sorry, we will not tell what the projects are! All - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/gifts-for-mom-and-dad/200030633307437 - **Venue**: 200 W Monroe St, Suite 102, Box 7, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zM2IxM2Y5MmNiNTYyOGI4MWQxN2I4YjY5NmIyNGUzNTRiMDdiNTYyZDBlNzQ0YmYyN2FlMjQ1N2E0ZWIwZjIxLXJpbWctdzU1MC1oNTU3LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MDg0MDk3.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Art ## Trending Events in Bloomington - **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/20297bd0-a5d6-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc284818-gmir.jpg?v=1788247450 - **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/df979c60-4e63-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w1200-h514-dc5f3345-gmir.jpg?v=1778632628 - **Event Name**: Melissa Etheridge - **Venue**: Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1c87e0a0-a6be-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h477-dcf8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1788347090 - **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers Vs. North Texas Mean Green - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a32b1400-2e65-11f1-b4a4-e74a4bf63e65-rimg-w1200-h800-dca9aaa5-gmir.jpg?v=1775114949 - **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/05403030-7b32-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1200-h514-dc8d0605-gmir.jpg?v=1783559019 - **Event Name**: 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c8375130-a5b8-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h393-dc586838-gmir.jpg?v=1788234847 - **Event Name**: Howard University Bison at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/296f9580-a563-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc880808-gmir.jpg?v=1788198074 - **Event Name**: Iron Maiden - **Description**: Iron Maiden & Megadeth Venue: Mystic Lake Amphitheatre Shakopee, MN Date: 19 Sep, 2026 - 07:15 PM - **Venue**: Shakopee, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5a1f6172325974792a78443842aa5b7ffe5eea3e59f153b36b5da577a8a74705-rimg-w1024-h778-dc181838-gmir?v=1788361327 - **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e6d3c5f0-a67c-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc880808-gmir.jpg?v=1788319081 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Bloomington](https://allevents.in/bloomington/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Bloomington](https://allevents.in/bloomington/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in September in Bloomington](https://allevents.in/bloomington/christmas--september) - [Christmas Events in October in Bloomington](https://allevents.in/bloomington/christmas--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Bloomington? - **A:** Elmo's Got the Moves (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Yuletide Market 2026 (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts), NEW! Merry Grinchmas! (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States), Christmas Craft Fair (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 1605 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL), Family Holiday Ornaments (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 102, Box 7, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Bloomington? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Bloomington? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Bloomington include 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Bloomington? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Bloomington include Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe, Bloomington Parks & Recreation. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Bloomington? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Bloomington. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Events in Normal](https://allevents.in/normal-il) - [Events in Hudson](https://allevents.in/hudson-il) - [Events in Downs](https://allevents.in/downs-il) - [Events in Heyworth](https://allevents.in/heyworth) - [Events in Le Roy](https://allevents.in/le-roy-il) - [Events in Ellsworth](https://allevents.in/ellsworth-il) - [Events in Mc Lean](https://allevents.in/mc-lean-il) - [Events in Lexington](https://allevents.in/lexington-il)