School of Rock, Howl-Zoo-Ween, Chinquapin Festival, Spider Hill, Haunted Infirmary, Pekin Haunt & Bark in the Park
Published: Thu, 10/06/16
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Hayrides and Hotdogs
will take place tonight (Thursday) at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards) 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 
The Central Illinois
Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Grown-Up will be presented by the Eureka
Theatre Department at Pritchard Theatre (located on the Eureka College campus) tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are "pay what you decide" and proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club. For more information or reservations, call 309-467-636 or email 
Whisper & Shout
will take place at the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature the Lizzi Neal Band
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information on
any of these events, call 309-674-6877 or visit 
Kristen Toomey will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd in Peoria) at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) for $10 and on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:15 pm for $15.
Doug Stanhope will perform also at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd in Peoria) on Sunday at 8 pm for $30. For more information on either show, visit 
Peoria Historical Society's
"Naughty to Nice Tour" leaves from the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday beginning at 11 am. Tracing triumphs through time from the 1920's to the present, the tour highlights stories of the city's gangster era, including driving by the site of Peoria's most notorious crime scene, the Bernie Shelton murder. Learn what did and didn't play in Peoria.
On the Haunted Peoria Tour, you'll discover the stories behind the ghostly appearances that have startled and puzzled Peorians through the years including the Lady in White, the Legend of Nee-Nee-Wah, the Curse of Old Lady Gray and more. Running every Friday and Saturday in
October beginning at 11 am and also every Saturday at 1:30 pm also from the Riverfront Museum, tickets for all tours are $12.50 and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
The 48-Hour
Filmmakers Fest will take place on Friday beginning at 5 pm through the Peoria Riverfront Museum where the theme, a line of dialogue and an object that must be included in each submission will be emailed to all who have registered to participate. The Festival is a competition that gives aspiring filmmakers of all ages the chance to create a 3-5-minute movie in just 48 hours including writing, editing and sound design. There is no cost to participate and the winner will receive $500 plus
2 free passes to any and all movies at the Giant Screen Theater for one year. For more information, call 309-863-3020 and registration forms are available at 
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
Howl-Zoo-Ween will take
place at Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria) on Friday & Saturday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm with a Trick-or-Treat trail through Africa, magic shows and a costume contest at 7 pm each night. Tickets are $6 and are available in advance of the event. For more information, visit 
Celebrate Recovery
will take place at Imago Dei Church (located at 2221 N. Gale in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm with dinner, followed by the large group meeting at 6:30 pm, then small groups at 7:30 pm. A 12 step recovery program for life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups, admission is free. For more information, call 309-863-5127.
Mitch Williams will
perform table-side magic at the New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant (located at 120 Southwest Water St. on the Peoria riverfront) on Friday & Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm and is free for customers. For more information, visit 
Date Night For A Cure
will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (located at 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, dinner, speakers, the Ultimate Couple Game Show, music and a cash bar, proceeds will benefit the Junior Diabetes Foundation. Tickets are $50 and are available online at 
The Chinquapin Music and
Storytelling Festival will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) 6 pm on Friday and 7 pm on Saturday. The two day event includes music, arts, food, dance, storytelling, vendors, and more. For more information, visit 
Wine & Cheese Under the
Stars will take place at the Dome Planetarium at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday from 7 - 9 pm featuring wines from Willett's Winery. Relax under a full-dome spectacular night sky and hear the latest news from space and take a real-time Uniview tour across the Universe with an astronomy expert as your guide. Guests will receive up to three glasses of wine or sparkling juice, and a variety of cheese & crackers for $30 for members or $33 for the public. For tickets and more
information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Spider Hill will take
place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe every Friday & Saturday in October with gates opening at 6 pm for ticket sales, attractions are open from at 7 -11 pm. The Massacre Mansion and Trail of Terror attraction tickets are $10 per person per attraction. The Zombie Invasion Paintball attraction is $15 per person or wristbands including all 3 attractions are available for $25. For more information, visit 
The Haunted Infirmary
will take place at the Bartonville Insane Asylum (located at 4500 Enterprise Dr. in Bartonville) and is open every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7 pm - 1 am. Tickets are $15 and are available at the gate until Midnight or online until capacity has been reached. Recommended for ages 14 & up. Brought to you by Limestone JFL and Insane Women Productions, for tickets or more information, call 309-241-3113 or visit 
Pekin Haunt will take
place at the Pekin Paintball Park (located at 14444 Towerline Drive in Pekin) from 7 - 10 pm every Friday & Saturday in October with tickets on sale beginning at 6 pm. 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 $10 for the corn maze, $20 for a battlewagon ride, $10 for a 2nd battlewagon ride or $25 for the battlewagon ride, 200 paintballs & the corn maze.
For more information, call 309-346-7000 or visit 
An Evening with the Gaither
Vocal Band will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $29, $39 and $75 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
Enjoy Peoria's
evening skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday with boarding beginning at 7:30 pm and the cruise running from 8 - 10 pm. Featuring live entertainment, a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens and $14 for kids aged 4 - 12 (2 & under is free) for the regular cruise and are available on the dock - no reservations are required. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The Annual Spoon River Drive
will take place from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday & Sunday in the towns of London Mills, Farmington, Avon, Ellisville, Mount Pisgah Park, Fairview, Canton, Cuba, Smithfield, Bernadotte. Lewistown, Ipava, Duncan Mills, the Waterford area and Astoria in central Illinois. Local businesses as well as vendors will be offering their wares along the scenic drive. For more information, visit 
The UNDY 5K
for Colon Cancer Run/Walk will begin at the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront (located at 200 Northeast Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Registration for the 5K adults (ages 14 and up) is $35 in advance or $40 the day of the race, 5K youth (ages 6-13) $30 or $35 on race day. There is also a 1 mile fun run for all ages for $30 in advance or $35 on race day or free for children 5 and under. For more information or to register, visit 
A Dala Horse Painting
Workshop will take place at the Dairy Building (located at 410 N Erickson St. in Bishop Hill) on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Using a traditional Swedish pattern, participants will paint a Dala horse. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations are limited. To register, call 309-927-3899. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria
2016 will host free guided tours of the 15 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton on Saturday beginning at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby at 10 am and Noon. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday & Sunday with boarding beginning at 1:30 pm and the cruise running from 2 - 3:15 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15, and free for ages 3 & under and are available at the dock or online at 
International Moon
Night will take place at the Northmoor Observatory (located at 5805 N Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, weather permitting. There will be a Moon Storytime and a chance to look through the big telescope. Peoria Astronomical Society members will be on hand to discuss what can be seen in the night sky. Flashlights are recommended For more information, call 309-497-2143.
Jason DeShaw will
perform his Serenity In The Storm concert at the ICC Performing Arts Auditorium (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Sharing his story of living with bipolar disorder and the struggles he went though during his road to recovery, the show will benefit NAMI Tri-County as they celebrate their 35th anniversary of helping people who are dealing with behavioral health issues. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. There will also be a meet &
greet reception after the show. For more information, visit 
Eliot Sumner will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 - $10 and the event is for all ages. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Humane Society's
20th Annual Bark in the Park will take place on the Peoria Riverfront and Festival Park on Sunday from 11:30 am - 3 pm. Featuring raffles, a canine carnival, professional photos with your dog, pawprint painting, a kids activity center and a dog talent show, advanced registration is $25 for 16 years and older and under 16 is free with an adult or $30 at the gate. To register online, visit 
Drop-in Drawing will
take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Folk Art Gallery on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome to check out a kit from the front desk at no charge, or bring your own sketchbook, pencils only please. All ages are invited, however ages 16 and under require an adult in attendance. Admission is free to members and with general admission, which is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or $9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. For
more information call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The 5th Annual
Fall Festival will take place at the Wheels O' Time Museum (located at 1710 W Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) on Sunday from Noon - 4 pm featuring antique fire trucks, AMT demonstrations, blacksmith demonstrations, music by Dave Berchtold, and more. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for ages 3-11. For more information, visit 
The Pride of Peoria Barbershop
Chorus will perform in the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring a "Roger Remembers Royce" tribute to Peoria comedian Royce Elliott, tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 