Galesburg Christmas 2025

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Galesburg welcomes winter 2025 with festive celebrations around recognizable sites and the downtown square, where lights and music fill cold evenings. Look for festive events, holiday performances, seasonal attractions, tree lightings, and cozy markets showcasing local artisans and treats.

Find the best Galesburg Christmas happenings this year!

Last updated: 10/14/2025 by ChristmasLocal.com editorial team

Galesburg Christmas Events

Galesburg Christmas Markets and Shopping

Julmarknad Christmas Market in Bishop Hill

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Julmarknad Christmas Market (Bishop Hill, IL)

Friday, November 29, 2024

📍 Bishop Hill

103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419

(21.9 mi from Galesburg)

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Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Bishop Hill's Julmarknad, a charming Christmas Market. Discover traditional Swedish holiday decorations, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and encounter beloved Swedish folk characters like Tomten and the Julbock. Enjoy freshly baked cookies, a special cookie walk, and a delightful chocolate walk. Children can also visit with Santa Claus.

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Christmas Events Near Galesburg

Moline Christmas Events

Lighting on the Commons in Moline

Moline

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Lighting on the Commons (Moline)

📍 John Deere Commons

Nov 22, 2025

(39.4 mi from Galesburg)

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Mercado on Fifth Holiday Market in Moline

Moline

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Mercado on Fifth Holiday Market (Moline)

📍 Mercado on Fifth

May 23, 2025

(39.3 mi from Galesburg)

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Rock Island Christmas Events

Winter Lights at Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island

Rock Island

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Winter Lights at Quad City Botanical Center (Rock Island)

📍 Quad City Botanical Center

Nov 21, 2024

(40.0 mi from Galesburg)

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Christmas at Augustana in Rock Island

Rock Island

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Christmas at Augustana (Rock Island)

📍 Centennial Hall

Dec 7, 2024

(39.6 mi from Galesburg)

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Bettendorf Christmas Events

Christmas in The Village in Davenport

Davenport

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Christmas in The Village (Davenport)

📍 Village of East Davenport

Dec 5, 2025

(41.2 mi from Galesburg)

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Davenport Christmas Events

Rock Island Holiday Balloon Parade in Davenport

Davenport

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Rock Island Holiday Balloon Parade (Davenport)

📍 Downtown Davenport

Nov 22, 2025

(41.1 mi from Galesburg)

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Festival of Trees in Davenport

Davenport

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Festival of Trees (Davenport)

📍 RiverCenter

Nov 22, 2025

(41.0 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(43.9 mi from Galesburg)

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Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt in Chillicothe

Chillicothe

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Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt (Chillicothe)

📍 City Park

Nov 22, 2024

(46.3 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(44.0 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(44.6 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(45.7 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(45.7 mi from Galesburg)

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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

(47.2 mi from Galesburg)

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Christmas on Court in Pekin

Pekin

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Christmas on Court (Pekin)

📍 Downtown Pekin

Dec 5, 2025

(48.7 mi from Galesburg)

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Muscatine Christmas Events

Downtown Muscatine Holiday Open House in Muscatine

Muscatine

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Downtown Muscatine Holiday Open House (Muscatine)

📍 Downtown Muscatine

Nov 10, 2024

(48.0 mi from Galesburg)

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Pearl City Jingle and Mingle in Muscatine

Muscatine

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Pearl City Jingle and Mingle (Muscatine)

📍 Downtown Muscatine

Dec 6, 2024

(48.4 mi from Galesburg)

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