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The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees in Bloomington
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The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees

Thursday, November 20, 2025
📍 The Interstate Center
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
(2.8 mi from Bloomington)

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💰 Budget: $$
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Central Illinois' premier holiday extravaganza returns with a reimagined Festival of Trees! Discover a dazzling display of Christmas trees, festive wreaths, and gingerbread creations. Enjoy unique events like the adult-only Gala, Avanti's Family Night with dinner and entertainment, and a vibrant Holiday Vendor Market. Santa Claus will be on-site, and children can enjoy take-home craft bags.

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⭐ Best For: Families, holiday shoppers, foodies
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Christmas Events Near Bloomington

East Peoria Christmas Events

East Peoria Festival of Lights in East Peoria
East Peoria
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East Peoria Festival of Lights (East Peoria)

📍 East Peoria
Nov 29, 2024
(33.2 mi from Bloomington)
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East Peoria Parade of Lights in East Peoria
East Peoria
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East Peoria Parade of Lights (East Peoria)

📍 East Peoria
Nov 23, 2024
(33.2 mi from Bloomington)
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Peoria Christmas Events

Peoria's 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade in Peoria
Peoria
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Peoria's 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade (Peoria)

📍 Downtown Peoria
Nov 28, 2025
(35.0 mi from Bloomington)
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Christmas in the Village in Peoria
Peoria
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Christmas in the Village (Peoria)

📍 Peoria Riverfront Museum on the Sun Plaza
Dec 5, 2025
(34.4 mi from Bloomington)
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Pekin Christmas Events

Pekin Winter Wonderland Festival in Pekin
Pekin
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Pekin Winter Wonderland Festival (Pekin)

📍 Mineral Springs Park
(33.7 mi from Bloomington)
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Christmas on Court in Pekin
Pekin
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Christmas on Court (Pekin)

📍 Downtown Pekin
Dec 5, 2025
(32.4 mi from Bloomington)
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North Peoria Christmas Events

Kris Kringle Market in Peoria Heights
Peoria Heights
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Kris Kringle Market (Peoria Heights)

📍 Tower Park
Nov 28, 2025
(35.5 mi from Bloomington)
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Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt in Chillicothe
Chillicothe
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Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt (Chillicothe)

📍 City Park
Nov 22, 2024
(39.6 mi from Bloomington)
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Decatur Christmas Events

Christmas Card Lane in Decatur
Decatur
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Christmas Card Lane (Decatur)

📍 Preston Jackson Park
Nov 18, 2024
(44.4 mi from Bloomington)
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Allerton Holiday GLOW in Monticello
Monticello
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Allerton Holiday GLOW (Monticello)

📍 Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Dec 5, 2025
(37.9 mi from Bloomington)
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Champaign Christmas Events

Champaign Center Parade of Lights in Champaign
Champaign
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Champaign Center Parade of Lights (Champaign)

📍 Downtown Champaign
(47.2 mi from Bloomington)
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Winter Nights at Prairie Farm in Champaign
Champaign
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Winter Nights at Prairie Farm (Champaign)

📍 Prairie Farm
Nov 29, 2024
(46.0 mi from Bloomington)
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Urbana Christmas Events

Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: Season of Glory in Urbana
Urbana
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Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: Season of Glory (Urbana)

📍 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 11, 2024
(48.2 mi from Bloomington)
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Holiday Maker Market in Urbana
Urbana
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Holiday Maker Market (Urbana)

📍 Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab
Nov 30, 2024
(48.4 mi from Bloomington)
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Springfield Christmas Events

Old Capitol Holiday Walks in Springfield
Springfield
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Old Capitol Holiday Walks (Springfield)

📍 Downtown Springfield
(58.5 mi from Bloomington)
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