PENINSULA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Christmas in Peninsula 2019
Christmas in Peninsula is a step back in time with many wonderful entertainers, food items, special events, animals, outstanding gift items and so much more! Please join us for the events listed below.
Thursday, December 5, CANDLELIGHT WALK from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Roam the shops and restaurants in Peninsula, letting lighted luminary show you the way. In addition to the many traditional offerings, there will be two pop-up shops:
BluEye Dog in the old bank building and the Freight Building Market Place. The Crooked Kettle Popcorn Shop will be offering their goodies, and beside the choirs from Woodridge and Kent Roosevelt, a brass ensemble from Woodridge will be wandering the Village. Join us at 6:00PM for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Bronson Green. Local residents are encouraged to bring an ornament to adorn the tree and wear an UGLY holiday sweater. For those that prefer to stay inside, the Peninsula Library will be showing the classic Christmas movie "The Bishop`s Wife" at 6:00PM.
Saturday, December 7, is REINDEER DAY. Bring your children to see the live and educational reindeer display on the Bronson Church Green. While there, visit the church where there will be a special exhibit by the International Gingerbread Society. A wonderful opportunity to do Christmas shopping will be available at the Boston Township Hall from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. This bazaar is FREE and will feature handmade, repurposed, and vintage items from over 60 vendors as well as baked goods and warm beverages. Live lambs from the Spicy Lamb Farm will be at Yellow Creek Trading Company. Letters to Santa can be written and mailed at the Peninsula Library as well as mailed at the Trail Mix Peninsula store. For those who love to sing, The Methodist Church will feature Holiday sing-a-longs at 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. A merry cast of musicians, elves, and the toy soldier will be there to help with the festivities. As you again visit the many shops with their holiday treats, be sure and stop by the Log Cabin Gallery to view their "Heart and Soul" exhibit.
Saturday, December 14, SANTA AND FRIENDS. This is a day filled with holiday fun and photo opportunities. Santa will be at Trail Mix from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, Olaf from "Frozen" at the Peninsula Library from 10:00AM to 11:00AM, Mrs. Claus at the GAR Hall from noon to 2:00PM, Grinch at Yellow Creek Trading Company from 1-3, Frosty the Snowman at Log Cabin Gallery from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. River Light Gallery will also feature poets Renay Sanders and Barbara Sabol who will be signing their books from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
Since the information above is just an overview of the many offerings, please join us each day to experience unique holiday treasures!