Pekin Winter Wonderland began in 1987 with a group of persons with wonderful ideas for promoting the Christmas Spirit within our community. All event funding comes from generous corporate and individual sponsorships, donations, and sales of Pekin Winter Wonderland products. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged. After all, what makes us successful is our volunteers!
Take a break from the Thanksgiving leftovers and help us raise money for TAILS with a Chili Supper! About TAILS (Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises money for Animal Shelters and Pets in needs (help offset emergency vet bills, pet food during hard times, etc..). They also run TAILS of a Bookworm.. a […]
The quintessential Christmas experience returns to Downtown Pekin on Friday, December 1st! Join us from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. along lower Court Street as we celebrate the season with Santa, live music, vendors and more!
Friends in Harmony "Memories of Christmas!" will take place Friday, December 1 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December at 2:00 pm at the Pekin Community High School. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 346-1896 or contact a member to purchase tickets.
FREE ADMISSION! 40 tables of collectors treasures! Sports Cards, Pokemon, Pops, Magic the Gathering, Game Used Material, Autographed Memorabilia, Comics, Loaded Grab Bags, Legos, Star Wars, and much much more! DGA Grading will be there to accept submissions for discounted grading of your cards. Concessions will be open featuring the Avanti's Gondola and even adult beverages.
Friends in Harmony "Memories of Christmas!" will take place Friday, December 1 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December at 2:00 pm at the Pekin Community High School. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 346-1896 or contact a member to purchase tickets.
Santa is coming to Steger’s! Join us for free pictures with Santa.
Join Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus for breakfast! After breakfast (roughly 30 minutes after start time) will have the opportunity to have your picture taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Elf on Duty will take the photo. Will then be emailed to the email used to register for tickets) Breakfast will consist of: Eggs, Pancakes, and Sausage. Water, Milk, Tea, […]
It’s that time of year – the much-anticipated Ugly Sweater Holiday Party at Golden Acres Retirement Community. The senior residents look forward to this special event every year. So, get that old sweater out of the closet, adorn it with holiday spirit and wear it with style. This promises to be a party to die for…. literally for at least […]
Tazewell Animal Protective Society, Yoga 4 Life, & the Avanti's Event Center present this fun holiday fundraiser. If you enjoy Yoga... or just LOVE puppies... then this is the fundraiser for you! Julie Rhoades from Yoga 4 Life will be leading you through Yoga poses while puppies give you encouragement... or you can just pet the puppies. When: Sunday December […]
Take a break from making dinner (or shopping) and enjoy a Traditional German Christmas Dinner... dine in or carry out! Date: Wednesday December 20th, 2023 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Price: Only $19.95 (before taxes/fees) Tickets only available in advance. No tickets available at the door. Menu: Sauerbraten (German roasted meat), Choucroute Garnei (bratwurst & sauerkraut), Rotkohl (red cabbage), Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat […]
Illinois' Premier High School Basketball Tournament featuring 16 of the state's top basketball programs. December 26th-28th 2023
