McLean County Events

by Chronicle Media
Runners of all ages will be out for the 38th Annual Turkey Trot at Miller Park in Bloomington Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Events)

Runners of all ages will be out for the 38th Annual Turkey Trot at Miller Park in Bloomington Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Events)

NOV. 24

 

38th Annual Turkey Trot

Thursday, 8-11 a.m.

Miller Park Pavilion, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington

Free

Race includes various distances for different ages. Includes prize drawings and refreshments provided by The Chateau. For more information, call (309) 434-2260.

 

NOV.  25

 

Fun Frosty Friday

Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 112 N. 6th St., Springfield

Free

Walk through life-size Candy Land, crafts, games, photo opportunities, Hot Cocoa Bar and a visit by Santa Claus. For more information, call (217) 558-8844.

 

129th Annual Santa Claus Parade

Friday, 10:15 a.m.

Downtown Peoria

Free

Floats, bands, costumed groups, horses and Santa himself. For more information, visit peoriaevents.com.

 

NOV.   26

 

Registration Begins for Ornament Workshop

Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Upcycled ornaments will be made Dec.  8 from 6-8 p.m., but registration must be made early. The projects are an upcycled cardboard snowflake ornament, music-wrapped ornament, and a paper bead wreath and stained glass globe. For more information or to register, call (309) 452-1757.

 

NOV.  29

 

Decorate for the Holidays with Fresh Greens

Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cafe, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Instructors from the University of Illinois Extension will teach how to make wreaths and other decorations from fresh greens. Register at normalpl.org/register.

 

Finding Jobs Online

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Learn where to go to find jobs online. Taught by Dawn Gries, ICC Career Services Associate. Register by calling (309) 697-3822, ext. 13

 

NOV. 29 – DEC. 1

 

Greater Peoria Farm Show

Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Halls, 201 SW Jefferson St.

Free

Illinois’ largest indoor farm show with over 150,000 square feet of agricultural exhibits where you can view all the latest in agriculture with over 350 companies representing over 1000 product lines and services.  For more information, visit http://greaterpeoriafarmshow.com.

 

DEC. 1

Mannheim Steamroller in concert

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Holiday musical event at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington.  For more information, visit http://eventful.com/bloomington_il/events/mannheim-steamroller-christmas.

 

DEC. 2

 

Once Upon a Holiday

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.

Annual event with the Wither’s Park Tree Lighting, along with caroling and a visit with Santa on Friday, followed by and Christmas at the Courthouse.

 

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