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Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

September 9, 2026 Nightlife
Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

August 20, 2026 Lifestyle, Nightlife
Tanner’s Orchard – A Complete Guide to Central Illinois’ Favorite Fall Destination

Tanner’s Orchard – A Complete Guide to Central Illinois’ Favorite Fall Destination

August 6, 2026 Attractions, Kids & Family
Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

July 23, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

June 22, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
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
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2026 Morton Pumpkin Festivalwed16sepAll Dayfri18

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The 2026 Morton Pumpkin Festival will take place Wednesday through Saturday featuring various food items for sale made with pumpkin, live entertainment, a parade on Saturday, a carnival, the Pumpkin

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The 2026 Morton Pumpkin Festival will take place Wednesday through Saturday featuring various food items for sale made with pumpkin, live entertainment, a parade on Saturday, a carnival, the Pumpkin classic run/walk, an arts and crafts market and more.  Admission is free. For full details, visit https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org

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September 16, 2026 - September 18, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)

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Morton Illinois

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Morton Chamber of Commerce

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Country Club of Peoria4700 N Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights

Center for Youth and Family Solutions - Wine Downfri18sep6:00 pm10:00 pm

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The Center for Youth and Family Solutions will host it's 5th Annual Wine Down Fundraiser at the Country Club of Peoria (located at 4700 N Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights)

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The Center for Youth and Family Solutions will host it's 5th Annual Wine Down Fundraiser at the Country Club of Peoria (located at 4700 N Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights) beginning at 6 pm.  Featuring a curated wine tasting experience, chef-prepared foods plus silent and live auctions, tickets are $125 per person and are available at https://my.onecause.com

Time

September 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Country Club of Peoria

4700 N Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - Come From Awayfri18sep2:30 pm

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Come From Away will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on August

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Come From Away will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on August 31 and will be $25 for adults, $20 for patrons 20 and younger and are available at the Peoria Players box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

Read our article about Peoria Players Theatre 2026-27 Season.

Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring a culturally relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
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Time

September 18, 2026 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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Peoria Players Theatre

​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces...
​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces 5 musicals and one non-musical each season plus presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with props) at Halloween plus a Christmas special musical revue.  Their summer youth show allows high school-aged students to perform a musical each year. To learn more about Peoria Player's current or upcoming season, visit their website at http://www.peoriaplayers.org

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Peoria Oktoberfestfri18sep5:00 pm11:00 pm

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The Peoria Oktoberfest will take place on the Peoria Riverfront (located at 200 NW Water St in Peoria) from 5 - 11 pm on Friday, 12 - 11 pm on

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The Peoria Oktoberfest will take place on the Peoria Riverfront (located at 200 NW Water St in Peoria) from 5 - 11 pm on Friday, 12 - 11 pm on Saturday and 11 am- 5 pm on Sunday. Featuring German heritage and culture through food, drink, live music and dance, admission is $10 in advance for Friday & Saturday admission and $6 on Sunday in advance or $16 in advance for a weekend pass.  Kids 12 & under are free. For advanced tickets, visit https://www.etix.com

Time

September 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria RiverFront

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German American Central Society

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Wildfire Concert - Dan Hubbardfri18sep6:00 pm

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Wildlife Prairie Park will present a Wildfire Concert featuring Dan Hubbard at the park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) beginning at 6 pm.  Bring your lawn

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Wildlife Prairie Park will present a Wildfire Concert featuring Dan Hubbard at the park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) beginning at 6 pm.  Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the music along with a special Keeper Chat with a Wildlife Prairie Park Animal Ambassador during intermission.  The animal trails and Prairie Zephyr Train will also be open until 8 pm.  Concert admission is $5 for Park members and $10 for the public.  For more information, visit www.wildlifeprairiepark.org
All day train tickets are $7 per person. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed on Park premises.
 

Time

September 18, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Wildlife Prairie Park

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Wildlife Prairie Park

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