Forest Park Nature Center annual Christmas sale will be all day Friday, Dec. 15. (Photo courtesy of Trailhead Nature Store)

DEC.  14

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington
$38-$73

Stage production of soaring acrobatics and illusions. For more information, call (309) 434-2679.

DEC.  14-16

The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
Thursday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Broadway Lounge, MAXAM Bldg., 316 SW Water St., Peoria
$36-$40

Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents an irreverent and heartwarming comedy. When none of the acts show up for a variety show, three members of the staff are pressed into service. Repeats on December 23. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

DEC.  15

Trailhead Nature Store’s Annual Christmas Sale
Friday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free

On Dec. 15 only all visitors will receive 10% off all purchases. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

DEC.  15-16

Howlin’ on Water Dueling Pianos
Friday & Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Broadway Lounge, MAXAM Bldg., 316 SW Water St., Peoria
$40

Dinner theater featuring two pianists outdoing each other. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

DEC.  16

Star Wars Day
Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Adults $11; youth $9

All-day Star Wars fun with themed crafts, a costume contest with prizes, and a Star Wars mythology lecture. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Skate with Santa
Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Owens Center, 1019 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
$4-$5

Santa loves the chilly air inside the Owens Center. Come see him and skate with family and friends. For more information, call (309) 686-3366.

Scouting is the Limit
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$20; chaperones $5.50

Using the latest visualization technology in the dome planetarium, Cub Scouts will explore the past, present and future of space exploration. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Kids’ Shop Away for the Holiday
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free

Bring the kids to the Nature Center to do their shopping. Items are priced at $1 and up. Parents, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while staff helps little ones select and wrap for their loved ones. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Laser Light Nights
Saturday, 6 and 7 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$5 one show; $8 for both shows

Listen to the music of Pink Floyd while a multicolored laser light show is featured on the dome. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Indoor Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington
Free

Producer-only market offering a wide array of products. Free parking across the street at the Butler lot. For more information, call (309) 434-2295.

DEC.  15-17

Peoria Civic Chorale: An American Family Christmas
Fri. & Sat., 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington
$20; $8 students

The Peoria Civic Chorale presents classic carols and holiday favorites. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

Christmas Around the World
Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, 2218 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria
$7-$8

Come see how Christmas is celebrated by Christians of various ethnic backgrounds in Central Illinois. Enjoy family-friendly activities and learn how the holiday is celebrated across cultures from Mexican Posadas to German Christmas trees. For more information, call (309) 323-6900.

Artist Lecture Series: Emergence
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
Free

Artists Andrea Ferrigno and Mark Holmes will speak about their inspirations and what opportunities led them to where they are today. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Dec. 13 – Dec. 17–