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Red White & Boom 2026

Red White & Boom 2026

June 3, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Nightlife
Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

May 28, 2026 Attractions, Lifestyle
Tremont Turkey Festival

Tremont Turkey Festival

May 20, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Peoria Concerts – The Peoria Bach Festival 2026

Peoria Concerts – The Peoria Bach Festival 2026

May 14, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Peoria Illinois Attractions

Peoria Illinois Attractions

May 7, 2026 Kids & Family, Nightlife
Concerts Peoria Illinois

Concerts Peoria Illinois

May 6, 2026 Nightlife
Peoria Civic Center Events – A Taste of Ireland

Peoria Civic Center Events – A Taste of Ireland

May 3, 2026 Nightlife
Summer Camps Peoria IL 2026

Summer Camps Peoria IL 2026

April 16, 2026 Kids & Family
Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

March 10, 2026 Kids & Family
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June

Saint Sharbel Church2920 w Scenic dr. Peoria IL 61615

St. Sharbel Rummage Salefri12jun9:00 am7:00 pm

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The St. Sharbel Rummage Sale will be held at the Saint Sharbel Parish Hall (located at 2920 W. Scenic Dr. in Peoria) from 9 am - 7 pm.  For more

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The St. Sharbel Rummage Sale will be held at the Saint Sharbel Parish Hall (located at 2920 W. Scenic Dr. in Peoria) from 9 am - 7 pm.  For more information, visit https://www.stsharbelchurch.org

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June 12, 2026 9:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Saint Sharbel Church

2920 w Scenic dr. Peoria IL 61615

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Tremont Turkey Festival 2026fri12jun11:00 am10:00 pm

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The 2026 Tremont Turkey Festival will take place Thursday through Sunday in downtown Tremont. This is the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee for the Festival.  Hours are 4- 10 pm on

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The 2026 Tremont Turkey Festival will take place Thursday through Sunday in downtown Tremont. This is the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee for the Festival.  Hours are 4- 10 pm on Thursday, from 11 am - 10 pm on Friday, 6:30 am - 10 pm on Saturday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Sunday. The event features kids activities, a pancake & sausage breakfast (Saturday), a 5k race (Saturday), an antique tractor pull (Saturday), bed races (Saturday), a craft show, a community church service (Sunday), car show (Sunday) and parade (Sunday) plus a carnival, live entertainment, food featuring (of course) turkey as well as strawberry treats throughout the festival. For more information, visit www.turkeyfestival.com

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June 12, 2026 11:00 am - 10:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Downtown Tremont

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Peoria Riverfront Museum - An Evening with Benjamin Franklinfri12jun6:00 pm8:30 pm

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host Museum Conversations: An Evening with Benjamin Franklin beginning at 6 pm.  You'll learn about America's early days through the eyes of Benjamin Franklin; a

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host Museum Conversations: An Evening with Benjamin Franklin beginning at 6 pm.  You'll learn about America's early days through the eyes of Benjamin Franklin; a scientist, inventor, statesman and political philosopher as portrayed by Mitchell Kramer, an accomplished actor and historian.  Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, $15 with a $5 discount on all tickets for Museum members and are available at https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org    

Time

June 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Riverfront Museum Sun Plaza

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Peoria Riverfront Museum

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Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium222 SW Washington St in Peoria

Riverfront Museum - Laser Light Nightfri12jun6:00 pm

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Laser Light Night will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria).  Featuring That 80’s Laser Show at 6 pm, That

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Laser Light Night will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria).  Featuring That 80’s Laser Show at 6 pm, That 90’s Laser Show at 7:15 pm and Laser Prince at 8:30 pm, admission for members is $7 and $10 for the public.  For more information and online tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org    

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June 12, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium

222 SW Washington St in Peoria

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Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Live at the Five Spot - John Miller & the Romaniacsfri12jun6:30 pm8:30 pm

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Live at the Five Spot featuring John Miller & the Romaniacs will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30

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Live at the Five Spot featuring John Miller & the Romaniacs will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm.  Advanced online admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members until 5 pm the day of event or at the door cost is $12 for members or $16 for non-members if capacity hasn't been reached with advance online sales. You may bring your own food and drinks.   For advanced tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com
The Romaniacs’ repertoire includes classic Django tunes, modern Gypsy jazz and romantic French musettes. The fare includes some light humorous vocals, a la Freddie Taylor. The band swings hard and creates lots of fun for the listeners as well as the performers. Gypsy Jazz is happy romantic music with universal appeal. The Romaniacs’ performance guarantees good times and good feelings. The Romaniacs are John Miller on guitar, Joe Parks on guitar, Andy Crawford on bass guitar and Larry Harms on clarinet.
 

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June 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment...
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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