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Nikolausmarkt Volunteers Needed
The Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt Team is seeking volunteers on November 21st and 22nd for our second annual German holiday festival, the Nikolausmarkt, at City Park in Chillicothe, IL. We have many events scheduled for those dates, including our Christmas Parade, 5K race, Carriage Rides, and Artisan vendors selling their wares.
Friday, November 21st from 4 pm-8 pm
Market Vendors, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Carolers
Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am-7 pm
Market Vendors, Christmas Parade, Santa Visits, Stage Performances, Carriage Rides, and a 5K Race
Some of the volunteer needs would be runners, taking supplies to vendors in the park, watching the vendor booth while the vendor takes a break, extra hands at setup helping decorate chalets and tents, helping direct people at the Horse Carriage Ride, parking attendants to direct traffic, and more.
Please reach out to Dee Buckingham if interested in helping out, and more detailed instructions will be sent to you as we get closer to the event.
Peoria Christian High School Drama Production of A Christmas Carol
Peoria Christian High School Drama presents: A Christmas Carol - A New Musical.
Come see this theater-in-a-round format production! With live orchestration by the Peoria Pops Orchestra and the talented PCS students, this musical theater adaptation is faithful to Charles Dickens’ novella. This Christmas classic will bring joy and the Christmas spirit to the entire audience!
November 20, 21, and 22, 2025, at Peoria Christian High School.
By your tickets here.
Little Galilee’s Christmas at Camp
Little Galilee would like to invite you to a meaningful Christmas experience for the whole family at Little Galilee Christian Camp on Saturday, December 6. This event is free, but please register so that they can plan accordingly for food. Register here!
FREE Movie at the Library:
A Street Cat Named Bob & A Christmas Gift From Bob
The Chillicothe Public Library invites you to join them for a free family-friendly event. Donations are accepted and appreciated. Popcorn will be provided, and outside snacks/sack lunches are welcome. On Mon., Dec 15 @ 12 pm “A Street Cat Named Bob” (2016, NR, 1h 42m). “A Gift from Bob” (2020, TV-PG, 1h 32m).
Chillicothe Public Library is showing these two films back-to-back. Come for one, or stay for both! Christmas-themed and family-friendly movies that deal with social issues.
Little Galilee Christian Camp
Bus Trips
Little Galilee will be hosting four bus trips leaving from Little Galilee in 2026! These trips will be fun and will also serve as a fundraiser for helping Little Galilee to build their next building, Gentleness, debt-free!
Nashville Show Trip: Monday, April 13- Friday, April 17
Washington D.C., Our Nation’s Capital: Thursday, July 9- Tuesday, July 14
Niagara Falls: Monday, Sep 21- Saturday, Sep 26
Branson Show Extravaganza: Monday, Nov 2- Friday, Nov 6
Anyone interested in a trip to Niagara Falls or Washington DC can email Cathy Reisner. For people interested in going to Nashville or Branson can email Ken Rutledge.
Little Galilee Christian Camp
Upcoming Events
Save the dates for the upcoming 2025-2026 events at Little Galilee Christian Camp. For more information and registration for events, check out their website.
Date Change: Senior Saints Day will take place on October 3.