# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Pekin

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Pekin 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

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Pekin 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 Pekin waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Pekin to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: 🎅🏻Santa Claus is Coming to Olivia’s Playhouse🎄🛷
  - **Description**: 🎅🏻 He’s making a list and checking it twice… gonna find out who’s naughty or nice!!!🎄✨
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/santa-claus-is-coming-to-olivias-playhouse/200030693882930
  - **Venue**: Olivia’s Playhouse, 715 N. 11th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
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- **Event Name**: Relay For Life Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
  - **Description**: Join us for some Holiday Shopping!
With every $10 purchase with each vendor you will receive a raffle ticket into our basket drawings!
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Avanti's, Pekin, Il
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  - **Categories**: holiday, art, fine-arts, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Helping Hands Fundraiser
  - **Description**: This event is open to the public.  🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at the Helping Hands Fundraiser. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉

Every registration to this event will bring us clo
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/helping-hands-fundraiser/200030679902449
  - **Venue**: 2605 Broadway St., 61554
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## Trending Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: 2nd Friday Comedy Series: Mandee McKelvey!
  - **Description**: Named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillest... and we are bringing her to Pekin, IL!About this EventHeadliner:  Mandee McKelvey!Mandee McKelve
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Pekin Farmers Market
  - **Description**: MARKET DETAILS: 
Dates: Every Thursday, June 4 - August 27, & October 15.
Times: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Locations: Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL (moved inside if inclement weather)
What: Entertainment, Food Tru
  - **Venue**: 551 S. 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: 🎃👻🍭 Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Pekin!!! 🍫🧡🖤🧡
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 Get your costumes ready and your candy bags open!!! 🍭🍫🎃

Join us again this year for a delightfully silly and not-too-spooky Trick-or-Treat adventure in the heart of Downtown Pekin!!! 🍭🍫🎃👻

📅 When: Saturday, October 17
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Wher
  - **Venue**: 341 Court Street, Pekin, IL
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- **Event Name**: Patrick-n-Swayze play for TAPS!
  - **Description**: Party with us after our 22nd annual Wine and Dine fundraiser event. Patrick-n-Swayze will play from 8-11pm at the Pekin Country Club. A $20 donation at the door is required for entry. (If you purchase a wine and dine ticket, you do not have to pay to see
  - **Venue**: Pekin Country Club
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- **Event Name**: Sunset-Mashies Pub’s Annual Golf Cart Trunk or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃 **SUNSET HILLS GOLF CART TRUNK-OR-TREAT** 🎃

Join **Sunset Hills Golf Course & Mashie’s Pub** for one of our favorite annual community traditions!

📅 **Saturday, October 24**
⏰ **4:00–6:00 PM**
📍 **Sunset Hills Golf Course**

Our Sunset Hills member
  - **Venue**: 1620 Summit Dr, Pekin, IL
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- **Event Name**: First Sunday Market
  - **Description**: Our "First Sunday Market" will run from May through October, kicking off on May 3rd.

Vendors, Crafts, Flea Market, possibly Farmers Market as well.

Select Food Trucks

Bar for beverages including adult beverages (can we say Mimosas or Bloodies?)

Music
  - **Venue**: 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: Volley for the Cure  2026 @ Pekin High School (w/ Metamora HS)
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for one of the biggest events held at Pekin High School.... the Volley for the Cure. 

To become a sponsor be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
  - **Venue**: Pekin Community High School
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- **Event Name**: Blood Moon Bingo! Miss Flo's Drag Edition!
  - **Description**: Bingo, Music, Costumes, Halloween, Drag, Fun, & Prizes!About this EventBlood Moon Bingo! Miss Flo's Drag Edition!Saturday October 17th, 2026
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
- **Event Name**: TRUNK OR TREAT
  - **Description**: The Cincinnati Fire Protection District would like to invite you to our 3rd annual TRUNK OR TREAT. We will have a Bonfire and Food/Drinks for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Firefighter Association. We ask that you like us on Facebook and watch for upd
  - **Venue**: 14065 Chester L Road, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Pekin?
  - **A:** 🎅🏻Santa Claus is Coming to Olivia’s Playhouse🎄🛷 (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at Olivia’s Playhouse, 715 N. 11th Street, Pekin, IL 61554), Relay For Life Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Avanti's, Pekin, Il), Helping Hands Fundraiser (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at 2605 Broadway St., 61554).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Pekin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Pekin 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 Pekin?
  - **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 Pekin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Pekin include Olivia’s Playhouse, 715 N. 11th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Avanti's, Pekin, Il, 2605 Broadway St., 61554.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Pekin include Olivia's Playhouse, LLC, Pekin Moose Lodge 916 Helping Hands.
- **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 Pekin?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Pekin.

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