East Peoria will hold its annual Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, Nov. 19. The parade kicks off the annual holiday festival. (Photo courtesy of Festival of Lights Facebook)

NOV. 18-19

Candlelight Walk at Luthy Botanical Garden

Fri. & Sat., 6-9 p.m.

2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

Donations accepted

Enjoy a candlelit walk through the Poinsettia Show Fridays and Saturdays through Dec.  23. For more information, call (309) 686-3362.

NOV.  18-20

Crittenten Center Festival of Trees

Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

First Federated Church of Peoria’s Life Together Center, 3625 N. Sheridan Road

$6 adults; seniors and children $3

Over 80 fully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday decor items will be on display. Guests can bid on items which will be delivered to the home of the winning bidder. For more information, call (309) 674-0105.

Tea and Sympathy Performances

Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Cornstock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria

$13 adults; $9 students

The play explores what it means to be ‘manly’ and who is the best judge of masculine behavior. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

NOV.  19

Barn Dance at Shore Acres

Saturday, 7 p.m.

100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe

$5-$10; family maximum of $20

Live music provided by the string band “Too Old to be Controlled.” Callers are Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call (309) 274-5358.

Festival of Lights Parade

Saturday, 5:45 p.m.

East Peoria’s Washington Street

Free

Amazing structures created with thousands of LED lights. For more information, visit cityofeastpeoria.com/festival-of-lights/.

Ukelele Workshop

Sat., beginning at 10 a.m.

Kidder Music, 7728 N. Crestline Drive, Peoria

Free

Learn ukulele basics and get in on jam sessions in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. For more information, call (309) 692-4040.

NOV.  19-20

Civil War Winter Quarters

Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sommer Park, 6329 N. Koerner Road, Edwards

Free

Living historians in authentic uniforms will use period tools and construction methods to build shelters that will protect them in the coming winter. For more information, call (309) 682-1200.

NOV.  20

Turkey Trot

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Detweiller Park, 8327 N. Galena Road, Peoria

$16+

Peoria’s oldest running race, the 46th annual Turkey Trot, is a 4-mile run that goes on no matter what the weather. A 1/2-mile youth fun-run will be included. For more information, call (309) 681-2866.

Fall Orchestral Concert

Sunday, 2 and 4 p.m.

Metamora High School, 101 W. Madison St.

$10 adults; $5 children

The Central Illinois Youth Symphony Concert will consist of 2 concerts. The first one at 2 p.m. will include the Preparatory Orchestra, Concert Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble. The Youth Symphony will perform at 4 p.m. For more information, call (309) 370-6424.

NOV.  21

YA Book Club at Alpha Park Library

Monday, 7 p.m.

3527 Airport Road, Bartonville

Free

Adults who like young adult literature are welcome to come discuss the book “The Glittering Court” by Rachelle Mead. For more information, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

–Peoria County Chronicle —