Macaroni KID Peoria IL

12/22/2025

Happy Winter Break ❄️
Need plans? Camps? Fun ideas?
Our Winter Break Guide has everything in one place—winter break camps, family-friendly activities, events, and more! Link in comments 👇

12/19/2025

✨🎄 10 Things to Do This Weekend: Holiday Edition! 🎄✨

Looking for ways to make the most of the weekend? I’ve rounded up 10 festive, family-friendly holiday events happening around Peoria to help you soak up all the seasonal fun! From Santa sightings to crafts, shows, and celebrations — there’s something for everyone.

👉 Find all the details for these events (and even MORE holiday fun!) on the website. The full event calendar is packed and updated so you don’t miss a thing!

❤️ And truly — I’m so thankful for each and every business and organization that works so hard to put together these amazing family-friendly events for our community. We are so lucky!

12/19/2025

🎅💦 Make a splash with Santa! 💦🎅

Aqua-Tots families (and future families!) — you’re in for a treat this weekend at Aqua-Tots Swim School Peoria!They’re hosting a fin-tastic event: Underwater Photos with Santa! 🎄🤿
(Or out of the water if you prefer!)

📍 Where: Aqua-Tots Swim School Peoria
⏰ When: 11:00–12:30
✅ No registration needed — just show up!

While you wait, kids can enjoy crafts and treats, then snap a truly unforgettable holiday photo. This is such a unique and fun opportunity, and the kids are going to LOVE it!

✨ Don’t forget swim attire! ✨

12/18/2025

It's Christmas in Peoria! Let's shop local and spread community cheer!
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12/18/2025

🎄 Christmas is just one week away—but don’t panic! There’s still plenty of time to finish your shopping and shop local right here in Peoria. 🎁

Flip through the photos to discover 12 unique, Peoria-local places to shop this season. Want even more gift ideas and details on how to shop these amazing small businesses? 👉 Read the full Local Gift Guide (link in comments)!

And don’t forget—show some love by giving each business a like and a follow. Let’s spread that local community cheer! ❤️

12/18/2025

The perfect last-minute gift? Sign them up for the Pampered Chef Kids Club. Every other month, they’ll get kid-friendly recipes, a high-quality kitchen tool, and fun goodies—so kids build confidence and families get instant bonding time.

Skills learned. Memories made. Treats eaten.

Give a gift that feels (and tastes!) good. Learn more at https://bit.ly/43MPMtA

12/18/2025

🚨 LAST DAY TO ENTER! 🚨

Friends, today is your final chance to enter our BIG giveaway 🤍 Matt Sheehan TV — and Greater Peoria Family YMCA

We’re giving ONE lucky family a 1-YEAR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP to the YMCA, and honestly… this could not be more perfect with the New Year right around the corner 🎉💪

✨ New year
✨ New routines
✨ Giving the gift of wellness, movement, and family time

👉 Make sure you follow all the rules to enter before the giveaway closes tonight!

🎁 BONUS (because we love a win-win):
Everyone is a winner! Just fill out this quick form, and you’ll receive a FREE YMCA day pass so you can check out everything the YMCA has to offer — pools, fitness classes, family programs, and more!

🔗 Enter + grab your free day pass here: https://forms.gle/KJ7Qi4J1fFTY6m6G8

Good luck, friends — and here’s to a healthy, happy start to the New Year!

❄️ GIVEAWAY CLOSED ❄️

🎉 Exciting news: Matt Sheehan TV and Macaroni KID Peoria are teaming up with the Greater Peoria YMCA to bring one lucky winner a very special holiday gift! 🎄✨

We’re giving away a ONE-YEAR Family Membership to the Greater Peoria YMCA plus a fun YMCA swag bag — the perfect way to kick off wellness, family time, and good vibes heading into the new year! 🙌💙

Giveaway runs: December 8–19!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow Matt Sheehan TV, Macaroni KID Peoria IL, and Greater Peoria Family YMCA
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = one entry!)

🎁 And the best part? EVERYONE is a winner.
If you hop over to the Macaroni KID Peoria website, you can fill out a super quick form and receive a FREE one-day pass to the YMCA to try a class or check out the facility. No strings attached — just some holiday cheer!

Let’s spread the joy, get moving, and support amazing local organizations this season. Good luck!ri

12/17/2025

We have another one down with strep. What gives? Why is it so spaced out between each infected person? Is anyone else experiencing this?

12/17/2025

Congratulations to the winners of days 10, 11, and 12 of the Christmas Giveaways!
Day 10 Winner: Kelly Cometa! Congratulations, you won $25 off Belle’s extended birthday package from Tale as Old as Time Character Appearances
Day 11 Winner: Joanna Norton! Congrats! You won A FREE Parents' Night Out! At Code Ninjas
Day 12 Winner: Gail Milstead! Congratulations! You won a $25 gift card to So Chic Boutique

Thank you so much to all the local businesses and to my readers for making these giveaways happen!

12/16/2025

Congratulations to the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways winners of days 7, 8, and 9. I will be picking winners for the remaining days later today. Congratulations to:

Day 7 Winner: Heather Gratzke! You won the wonderful gift basket from Aqua-Tots Swim School Peoria
Day 8 Winner: Bethany Demery! You won the Kid’s Club Dough Much Fun Box from Julie’s Kitchen Julie's Kitchen Adventures
Day 9 Winner: Lesly Ramirez! You won a lovely gift basket PLUS train tickets and guest passes from Wildlife Prairie Park

Congrats to everyone! Thank you for being awesome Mac KID readers and supporting small businesses this year!

12/15/2025

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! 🎄
On the TWELFTH Day of Christmas, Macaroni KID gave to me… A $25 Gift Card from So Chic Boutique 🛍️✨
We’re keeping the fun rolling with another festive giveaway!
How to Enter:
1️⃣ Complete the entry form ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/Mac12DaysChristmas
✨ That’s the only requirement!
But if you want to help spread the holiday cheer (and support local!), we’d love if you:
— Follow Macaroni KID Peoria & So Chic Boutique
— Like this post
— Tag a friend
— Share the post for an extra boost of Christmas magic 🎄💛
(Totally optional but so appreciated!)
Winner selected at 8 PM CST! ⏰ We’ll email the winner and share on social. As always, we’ll never ask for private info—no scams here.

Looking for the perfect unique gift—or a little treat for yourself? ✨
So Chic Boutique has adorable kids’ items, festive flair, and fun gifts you won’t find anywhere else. With this $25 gift card, you can pick exactly what you love and support a local, family-owned boutique at the same time!

It’s the perfect way to shop local and find something special this season.

Stay tuned — 12 days, 12 gifts, 12 winners! 🎉

12/15/2025

Looking for unique kid's gift ideas? Here’s one that checks every parent’s boxes: The Kids Club.

Every other month, kids get fun recipes, a high-quality tool, and a pantry goodie that helps them build confidence and learn real kitchen and STEM skills.

Less clutter, more educational “I made this!” moments.

Learn more + sign up at: https://bit.ly/43MPMtA

What’s YOUR best non-toy gift win?