Kris Kringle Market
Visitors can wander through a cozy village of holiday huts filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and local vendor goods. Guests can write a letter to Santa via the North Pole Express mailbox, hang a ribbon on the Tree of Good Wishes, and explore community-decorated trees at the Festival of Trees. Photos can be taken in front of the Christmas tree or with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Admission is FREE. Letters to Santa, the Tree of Good Wishes, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are FREE. A ticket is required for the Christmas Shuttle and can be purchased at the Chamber's booth.
Hours
November 27: market 3:00-7:00pm; tree lighting 6:00pm. November 28-29: market 12:00-4:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Peoria Heights
Food & Drink
Local vendors offer seasonal treats.
Parking
Free parking is available at Tower Park and behind Joe’s Italian, and street parking is also available. Pay attention to signs indicating where not to park.
Pets
Dogs are allowed on leashes; only bring pets that get along well with others.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come on opening day to watch Santa and Mrs. Claus light the Tower Park Christmas tree.
- Have the kids write a letter for the North Pole Express mailbox, because Santa answers every letter placed in the box.
- Stop at the Chamber's booth to buy a Christmas Shuttle ticket for a ride to the Grand View lights or the Prospect Road shops.
- Visit on more than one day if you're gift shopping, because the vendor lineup changes from day to day.
- Use the photo spot in front of the Christmas tree if you want a picture for your holiday cards.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day: Santa and Mrs. Claus light the Tower Park Christmas tree
- Christmas Shuttle to the lights on Grand View and the shops on Prospect Road, with a separate ticket from the Chamber's booth
Links & Contact
Run by Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
There's free parking at Tower Park and behind Joe's Italian, plus street parking. Watch the signs for no-parking areas.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash, and only if your dog gets along well with others. Santa and Mrs. Claus will even pose with furry friends.
Are photos with Santa free?
Yes. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are free, and so are Letters to Santa and the Tree of Good Wishes.
Are the same vendors there every day?
No. Some vendors come every day and some only for one or two, so each day's lineup is a little different.
Are there public restrooms?
Yes, inside Village Hall.
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