Rock of Ages, Amy Grant, Haunted Houses, Rivermen & Peoria Riverfront Museum Grand Opening
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"The
Nightmare Before Christmas" Chrysanthemum Show continues daily at Luthy
Botanical Garden. Hours are 10 am - 5 pm on Tuesdays - Saturdays and from Noon - 5 pm on
Sundays through November 4th. Cost is $2.50 for adults (ages 13 and up) or free
for children aged 12 and under and Garden Members.
Enjoy
a Girls Night Out from 5 - 7 pm tonight (Thursday)at Wines 'N More (located at 151 South Main Street in Morton) featuring a
free wine tasting plus vendors will be displaying their unique merchandise.
There will also be free massages, facials and a wellness coach. Admission is
free. For more information, call 309-291-0899. Extended hours and special
discounts will be offered by Eli's Coffee, LuLu's, Pumpkin Patch and Leaves N
Beans also located in downtown Morton.
The
OSF Saint Francis Centers for Breast Health will host the Breast Cancer
Survivor Celebration at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria beginning at 5:30
pm tonight (Thursday) featuring author Lillie Shockney.
Breast cancer survivors and their support persons are encouraged to attend. A
light dinner will be served. Cost is $10: reservations are requested and
may be made by calling 309-683-5324 or 309-683-5328.
Dream
Center Peoria will host "A Night to Honor History Makers" in celebration
of Jim Maloof's 93rd birthday beginning at 6 pm tonight
(Thursday) at their facility (located at 
Hayrides
and Hotdogs will take place tonight (Thursday) at Sommer Park
from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy food and drinks plus a Hayrack ride and mid-1800s Autumn
Play Party activities. Children and
adults costumes are strongly encouraged. Cost is $6 for ages 11+, $4 for ages
3-10 with a $25 maximum per family.
Move
Over Mrs. Markham continues tonight (Thursday) at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield
and runs through November 11. On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at
6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm and on Sundays, doors & the buffet open at
noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm. Prices are $32 for Thursdays, $34 for Fridays
and Sunday brunch and $36 for Saturdays. For more information, call 309-965-2545 or
go to 
Bradley
University will hold its fall Robison Lecture, featuring Time magazine columnist
and author Joe Klein tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm in the
Michel Student Center Ballroom. Klein will present the lecture "Politics Lost:
Searching for Sanity in an Era of Political Consultants, Talk Radio, Cable News,
and the Blogosphere." Admission is free and open to the public.
Rock
of Ages returns to the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7:30 pm tonight
(Thursday). Tickets are $39, $49 and $59 and are now on sale at the Peoria Civic
Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, 
Roy
Wood, Jr. will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm Friday
& Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $16 or $15 with cash except for
tonight's 8 pm and the Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm shows which are $13 or $12 with
cash. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit
TheCentral Illinois Green Expo will take place on Friday the ICC North
Campus (located at 5407 North University Street in Peoria) from 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Guests will learn about energy efficiency and sustainability practices while
enjoying locally grown food and exploring exhibitor booths on a variety of
"green" topics. Admission is free, but registration is required. For more
information, visit 
ADownton Abbey Season 2 Marathon will be held from 10:30 am - Noon on
Friday at the North Branch of the Peoria Public Library (located at 3001 W Grand
Pkwy. in Peoria) Every Friday an episode from Season 2 will be presented from
this program that explores the impact of WWI on the people of Great Britain.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information,
visit 
The
Peoria Historical Society Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War Tour Trolley Tour takes place on Friday
beginning at 10:30 am leaving from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water
Street in Peoria). Also, the Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery Trolley
Tour will take place on Saturday from 10:30 am - Noon leaving from Harp &
Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). 
And
don't miss the Haunted Peoria Tour which takes place from 1 - 2:30 pm on
Saturday leaving from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in
Peoria). The cost for each tour is $11 or free for seniors 65 and older with
proof of age plus a regular ticket purchase. To reserve tickets, call
309-673-6000.
The
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church will host their annual Ethnic Food Fest &
Bake Sale at the church (located at 1812 N. Prospect Road in Peoria) from 11
am - 8 pm on Friday & Saturday. Dinners that will be available include roasted
lamb, Athenian chicken, spanakopita (spinach pie) and gyro. Appetizer plates and
gyros sandwiches plus Greek & Lebanese pastries and desserts will also be
available. For more information, call 309-682-5824.
Wildlife
Scary Park will take place Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5 - 9 pm each
night. From 5 - 7 pm each night is for Merry-Not-So-Scary which is designated
for younger visitors that do not want to be scared. Then from 7 - 9 pm things
are get scary with a spooky train ride through the Haunted Forest,
trick-or-treating door to door, the troll bridge, refreshments, photo
opportunities (bring a camera), carnival rides, movies, hay rack rides and more.
Admission is $7 for members and $8 for non-members. For more information, call
309-676-0998 or visit
The Contemporary Art Center presents
Live at the Five Spotfeaturing Full Flavor beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday. Admission
is $7 for
members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for
student & senior non-members.
Salsa
at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30
pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available.
Admission is $3 for members or $6 for non-members.
The
Peoria Zoo will host Howl-Zoo-Ween from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday and
Saturday featuring a trick or treat trail through Africa, magic shows, a costume
contest at 7 pm and more. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for non-members.
Ages 1 & up require paid admission. For more information, call 309-686-3365 or visit
The
Fondulac Farm Park Witches Walk (located at 305 Neumann Drive in East
Peoria) will take place from 6 - 8 pm on Friday & Saturday. Admission is
$2.50 for children through 15 years old and $3 per adult (16 years & older). For
more information, call 309-694-2195 or visit
Spider
Hill continues at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe on Friday & Saturday with gates opening at 6 pm for ticket sales and scares beginning at 7
pm. Tickets are sold until 11 pm. Tickets are $8 per person per attraction.
Wristbands for unlimited scares are $20 each. Group parties welcome and group
rates available. For more information, visit
The
Haunted Infirmary at the Bartonville Insane Asylum (located on Enterprise
Drive in Bartonville) will be open from 7 pm -
Midnight on Friday and from 6 pm - Midnight on Saturday.
Tickets are $20 each an are available in advance online at
The
Dungeon of Darkness (located at 3531 Court St. in Pekin) will be open from 7
pm - Midnight on Friday & Saturday. Admission is $10 per person
and children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information,
email 
Spook
Hollow & MC Manor (located at 613 Lasalle Blvd in Marquette Heights), hosted by the Marquette Heights Men's Club, will be open
from 7 - 11 pm on Friday and Saturday featuring the MC Manor and Spook Hollow
Trail. Admission is $20. For $10 per person, a Speed Pass is also available
which lets you skip the lines at M.C. Manor, Spook Hollow Trail and all
attractions within Spook Hollow Trail. For more information, visit
The
Bradley Braves Volleyball Team will take on Illinois State at 7 pm on Friday and
Indiana State at 4 pm on Saturday at the Renaissance Coliseum (located at 1601 W.
Main Street in Peoria). Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $3 for K-12, and $14
for a family 4-pack (2 adults and 2 youth).
For more
information, visit 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford IceHogs at the Peoria Civic Center
Arena Friday beginning at 7 pm. Individual game tickets range in price from $13
- $28 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling
676-1040 or online at
PARC's2nd Annual Boo Run will take place on Saturday beginning at 8 am at the
Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peoria. This Halloween-themed event features a
Competitive 5K Run & Roll, a One-Mile Fitness Walk, and a Kids' Fun Run, Walk
& Roll. Fees are $25 for the 5K run, $10 for the Kids Fun Run, Walk & Roll, $60
for a Family Team of 4 and $25 for the One Mile Fitness Walk. Registration is
available online at 
32nd
Annual Spin-In - It's All About Lace, the annual convention of the Bishop
Hill Fiber Guild, will take place at the East Peoria Events Center (located at
4200 East Washington Street in East Peoria) on Saturday
from 9 am - 4 pm. The event will feature sheep shearing, workshops to explore
new techniques, vendors of both supplies and finished one-of-a kind items, and
expert instruction on spinning and weaving. Those who wish to spend the day
spinning or knitting can enjoy the day in the Guild Circle. Cost is $15 at the
door. Children are welcome but must pay full entry fee and be supervised by an
adult at all times. For more information, visit
Beta
Sigma Phi will host a Craft Show on Saturday from 9 pm - 3 pm at Galva
High School (located at 1020 North Center Avenue in Galva). Admission is $2. Please, no pets or strollers. For more
information, email 
The
Auxiliary of IAFF 1498 (EPFD) will host a Vendor Show from 9 am - 2 pm
on Saturday at the East Peoria Festival Building (located at 201 West Washington
Street East Peoria). Vendors that will be on display
include Thirty One, Scentsy, My Cutesies Hair bows, JustJen82, Baby Diaper Cakes
by Jennifer Orton, Park Lane, Hardrocks by Sara, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Essential
Whimsy, Usborne Books, Pampered Chef, Ewe Nique Yarns and Tupperware. There will
also be a bake sale. Admission is free. Visit
The
Spirit of Peoria will host a Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise with boarding at
10:30 am and cruise from 11 am - 1 pm on Saturday & Sunday. The cruise features
a hot lunch buffet, live entertainment plus the best view of Illinois' fall
colors. Tickets are $39 for adults and $19.50 for kids ages 4 - 12 and
reservations may be made by calling 309-637-8000 or online at
Punkin
Chuckin' will take place at 16339 Springfield Road in Pekin on Saturday
beginning at Noon. Parking is $5, but the Chuckin excitement is free. There will
be food, Punkin Chuckin shirts, hats and memorabilia, fall decorations and games
for the children. Bring lawn chairs as seating is scarce. For more information,
call 309-266-5135
The
St. Anthony's Italian Buffet Dinner will be held on Saturday from 3:30 -
7:30 pm in the Parish Hall (located at 
The Peoria Push - Monster Smash will take place at the Peoria Civic Center
Exhibit Hall with doors opening at 5 pm and bout starting at 6 pm. Celebrate
Halloween - derby style - come in your most monstrous Halloween costume to
participate in the costume contest. Tickets are $10 in advance available online
at 
The
The
Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band will perform beginning at 6 pm with
the Bradley Jazz Ensemble also performing at 7:15 pm in the Starting Gate
Banquet Room (located in Landmark Recreation Center at 3225 N. Dries Lane in
Peoria). Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and students are free.
For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit