A spooky and funny family-friendly version of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be presented at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight (Thursday) through Saturday from 7 - 8:30 pm. Come in costume on Halloween and collect a special treat from phantoms. Produced by Nitsch Theatre Arts, tickets are $10 available at the door (with cash or check only), by calling 309-686-7000 or online at
www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Parking in the Museum garage is free. For more information, visit www.nitschtheatrearts.org
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Spider Hill runs on Friday (closed on Halloween night) at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe with gates open at 6 pm for ticket sales and attractions open from 7 -11 pm. Tickets are $10 each for house and trail and $15 for the paintball war wagon with discounts for all three attractions and for groups. For more information, visit www.threesisterspark.com
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The Annual
Chrysanthemum Show at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) continues from 10 am - 5 pm every day through November 8. The theme is "Hogwarts Garden of Botanical Wonders" featuring a showing of magical plants and Professor Sprout's corner. Admission is $2.50 for ages 13 and up and free for children 12 and under and Garden members. For more information, call 309-681-3506 or visit
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Hayrides and Hotdogs will take place at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards) tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy roasted hot dogs, chips, carrots, baked beans, marshmallows and drinks, a hayrack ride and mid-1800s Autumn play party activities which include
sack races and fortune telling. Children and adult costumes are strongly encouraged. Admission is $6 for ages 11 & up, $4 for ages 3 - 10 with a $25 maximum for families living in the same household. For more information, call 309-691-8423 or visit www.peoriaparks.org |
Zoo Brew & Wine
Too will take place tonight (Thursday) at the Peoria Zoo from 5:30 - 8 pm. Sample a wide variety of beer and fine wine as well as appetizers, live music and dessert as you explore Africa! after hours at Peoria Zoo. Admission is $55 per person and is for 21 & older only. Tickets are available online at www.peoriazoo.org |
Halloween on Ice
will take place at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 and $85 plus VIP meet and greet tickets are an additional $75 and and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com |
The Bradley University Theatre
Department continues its production of High Fidelity, The Musical at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. A smart, hilarious rock and roll musical about life, love, and change, the show is a rock musical based on the 2000 film. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for Bradley faculty & staff and senior citizens or $9 for students and are available at the Bradley Box Office, by calling
309-677-2650 or online at www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/theatre |
Gilbert Gottfried
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $25 except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show, which are $20. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
Peoria Historical
Society's Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Trolley Tour will wind along Grandview Drive on Friday beginning at 11 am leaving from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). And their Haunted Peoria Trolley Tour will take place on Saturday beginning at 1:30 pm leaving from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria). Cost for each tour is $15 and seniors 65+
ride the trolley free with proof of age and a regular ticket purchase. Pre-sale tickets are available by calling 309-688-5668. For more information, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org |
A Special
Halloween Live at the Five Spot will take place on Friday at the Contemporary Art Center featuring the Brazilioinaires from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. There will also be a costume contest with prizes. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org |
Mitch
Williams will perform at the New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront (located at 120 Southwest Water Street) on Friday and Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free to dining and bar customers. For more information, visit www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com |
Laser Fright Night
will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday starting at 6 pm featuring family friendly Halloween music. Tickets are $5 or free for Museum members and available at the door or in advance by calling 309-686-7000. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org |
Uncorked!
will take place at the Par-a-dice Casino Hotel on Friday beginning at 6 pm. A fundraiser for the Hult Center for Healthy Living, enjoy dancing and a wine and craft beer sampling plus hors d'oeuvres. Cost is $75 per person. For more information, call 309-692-6650 or visit www.hulthealthy.org |
A Halloween Party
Murder Mystery & Dinner will take place at East Port Banquet Center (located at 703 Mariners Way in East Peoria) on Friday & Saturday beginning at 6 pm for a cast mingle and dinner at 6:30 pm. Admission including dinner is $40 per person featuring entertainment by Die Laughing Entertainment. Halloween costumes are encouraged. It's not just a show...it's up to you to question the suspects, look for clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and find out who did it: just beware
because the killer is hiding somewhere in the room. Call 309-692-3990 for reservations.
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Pekin Haunt
will take place at the Pekin Paintball Park (located at 14444 Towerline Drive in Pekin) from 7 - 10 pm on Friday & Saturday (barring heavy rain and storms). Featuring paintball guns, zombies, a haunted house and a corn maze, participants can ride on a two-story battlewagon through undead and zombie-infested territory. Tickets are $15 for the haunted corn maze, $20 for a battlewagon ride including 200 paintballs and $10 for a 2nd battlewagon ride with another 200 paintballs. For more
information, call 309-346-7000 or visit www.pekinhaunt.com |
The Haunted Infirmary
at Bartonville Insane Asylum (located at the Pollak Hospital at 4500 Enterprise Drive in Bartonville) will take place on Friday & Saturday from 7 pm - Midnight. Cost is $15 per person and tickets are available at the gate (cash only) or online at www.thehauntedinfirmary.org |
Little Big
Town will perform at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $45 and $35 and are available at the US Cellular box office, at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-345-7000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com |
CA Style Fitness Studio
(located at 4450 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) will host a Halloween Costume Party & Open House on Friday from 7 - 10 pm. Costumes are welcome at this adult only party. You will enjoy appetizers, drinks, music and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.castylefitnessstudio.com |
Enjoy
Peoria's evening skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria featuring live entertainment on Friday with boarding beginning at 7:30 pm and the cruise running from 8 - 10 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $14 for kids aged 4- 12 (3 & under is free). For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.SpiritofPeoria.com
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Sculpture Walk
Peoria will lead free guided tours of the 15 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between Oak and Liberty on Saturday. The tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum beginning at 10 am and Noon. For more information about Sculpture Walk Peoria, visit www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org |
A
Halloween Costume Contest and Parade will take place on Saturday at Leaves and Beans (located at 4800 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) beginning at 11 am. All ages are welcome and prizes for best costume. Register online at www.peoriaheightschamber.com Refreshments and games will be available at the after party at Heights Flowers plus trick or treating and sidewalk sales will be available at Heights
businesses. |
Barktoberfest for Foster Pet Outreach will take place on Saturday at Tender Care Animal Hospital (located at 9809 State Route 91 in Peoria) from 12 - 3 pm. There will be spooky fun for family and pets and games for the whole family. Show off your pet's talent and costume plus enjoy hot dogs, walking tacos, s'mores and more. A $5 donation will be collected and all proceeds directly benefit the animals rescued by Foster Pet Outreach. |
A Spooktacular
Science Show will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theater on Saturday beginning at 1 pm when the PRM Planetarium Curator hosts family friendly Halloween experiments. Children and adults will learn what happens when pumpkins ooze, potions bubble and ghosts grow. Admission is $10 per family. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org |
Straight No Chaser
will perform on Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $32.50, $39.50, and $49.50 and and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com |
A Zombie Cruise will take
place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday with boarding at 7:30 pm and the cruise from 8 - 10 pm. Dress up as your favorite zombie or Halloween character for a hauntingly good time on the Illinois River. An hors d'oeuvre buffet is included. Tickets are $26 per person and are available by calling 309-637-8000 or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com |
A Sports Auction and Card Show
will take place from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday at the Peoria RiverPlex. Admission is $1 for adults & free for kids aged 12 & under. There will be a silent auction, a raffle drawing and sports card vendors available to buy, sell or trade their sports cards and collectibles. The live auction will begin at 2 pm and includes autographed sports memorabilia and season tickets. For information call 309-681-2868. |
The 88th Annual Itoo Supper
will be held on Sunday at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm. The menu includes Lebanese cabbage rolls, chicken and rice, kebba, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, fried chicken, salad and pita bread. The cost for adults is $15 and children under twelve years of age are $8. Beverages, desserts and Lebanese delicacies will also be available. The freshly prepared food is served family style at your table, or carry outs are
available. Tickets are available by calling 309-676-9725 or at the door. |
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