Holiday Kickoff Weekend
November 14 - November 16
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Let the holiday magic (and shopping) begin!
Embrace the holiday spirit and follow the winding brick paths in the colorfully illuminated Village to find the best in apparel, accessories, home goods, furniture, fine art and handcrafted items, books, toys and games, and plenty of gifts and collectibles from our 60+ specialty shops and boutiques. While Peddler’s Village is a top shopping destination all year long, the magic is amplified during the holidays, when a million multi-hued lights transform the Village into a winter wonderland. Take time to enjoy a meal in one of our eight restaurants, or, if you’re too busy finding gifts for everyone on your list, simply stroll the picturesque Village with a warm beverage. Check out the winners of the Gingerbread Competition & Display at our Visitor & Event Center. Smell the sweet scents of gingerbread while you marvel at over 100 incr-edible creations!
Peddler’s Village lights up with a million colorful lights on Friday, November 14 at our Grand Illumination Celebration! Join us from 4:30-9 p.m. and enjoy appearances by Santa, live performances, and outdoor food & drinks. The lights switch on at 6:15 p.m. sharp. The holiday light display will be up until January 19!
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the Village, including carolers, strolling performers, and other holiday surprises. Santa is available for photos at Giggleberry Fair. As always, admission and parking are free.
IMPORTANT NOTE about the Grand Illumination Celebration on Friday evening:
Visitors who wish to experience the Grand Illumination Ceremony should plan to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m.
This is a very popular event and parking can reach full capacity, so please plan to arrive as early as possible. We would advise against bringing dogs to this event as the pathways become congested.
2025 Extended Shopping Hours
Friday, November 14: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 15: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 16: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
November 17-26: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
November 28 – December 30: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Live Entertainment
Saturday, November 15
5pm – 7pm, Strolling
Galena Brass Band
3pm – 7pm, Strolling
Fortune’s Follies Dickens Show
4pm– 6pm, Gazebo
Martin & Kelly
Sunday, November 16
5pm – 7pm, Strolling
Galena Brass Band
1pm – 4pm, Strolling
Spiced Punch
3pm – 7pm, Strolling
Fortune’s Follies Dickens Show
1pm – 3pm, Gazebo
Martin & Kelly
Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our sponsors
Tag us (@peddlersvillage) in your photos on Instagram and Facebook! Happy strolling, dining, and shopping!
Peddler’s Village regularly photographs events held on its property and periodically publishes these photographs on its website and social media channels. Media outlets might also take photographs and/or videos that will be broadcast publicly. It is possible the published photos or videos could include you and/or family members. Attendance at our events implies permission for us and other entities to include you in any photographs shared on any public platforms, digital or otherwise. If you object to appearing in any photographs, please email info@peddlersvillage.com before you attend an event. Thank you.