Disney on Ice: Frozen, Comedy Jam, New Year's Countdown, Dueling Pianos, Ring-a-Ding-Ding New Year & Polar Plunge
Published: Thu, 12/27/18
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The
Nature Art Show and Sale continues at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) through New Year's Eve from 9 am to 5 pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday and from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday. Featuring a diversity of media and unique artwork all created by local artists, items available include original nature-related photographs, paintings, woodcarvings, handmade jewelry and more. Admission is free. For more information, click 
Folepi's Winter
Wonderland continues through New Year's Eve at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights' signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 - 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 - 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small bus (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size
buses. For more information, visit 
A
Kwanzaa Display will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) through Sunday. Featuring African plants throughout the Holiday Poinsettia Show, learn the significance of Mishumaa Saba and Zawadi. Garden hours are 10 am - 5 pm daily. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Ed & Judy Howard on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. 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 
Disney On Ice
will present Frozen at the Peoria Civic Center for 6 shows: Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm & 5 pm. Ticket prices are $18, $23, $28, $38, $48, $68 and $78 including an opening night special price of $15 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at 
The
Naughty & Nice Comedy Show will take place at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
Enjoy live
music with Three and Half Men at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Deray Davis' Annual
Funny & Famous Comedy Jam will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday beginning at 8:30 pm. Ticket prices range between $39- $106 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at 
An Ice Carving
Competition will be held on the Sonar Tide Patio at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Admission is free and the ice sculptures will be displayed through New Year's Eve (unless they melt. For more information, visit 
Chillicothe
Players will present a Year End Extravaganza at Pearce Community Center (located at 610 W Cedar St. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 6 - 11 pm. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, desserts, a cash bar, Broadway music performed by local celebrities plus a DJ spinning tunes for dancing, tickets are $30 per person or $50 for couples and are available by calling call 309-360-5377 or online at 
Rusty Pickup's Annual
Australian New Year's Eve Barn Dance will be held at the Hudson Township Hall (located at 107 W Walnut St. in Hudson) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring original Rusty Pickup String Band, beginners may learn the dances at 6:45 pm and no partner is needed. A trivia contest will test your knowledge of the land down under. Suggested donation is $7 for adults with a $20 family maximum. Participants are asked to bring snacks. For more information, call 309-868-7163 or
309-274-2228.
Greg Behrendt
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 7 pm and New Year's Eve at 8 pm and 11 pm. Tickets are $15 for the Saturday & Sunday shows and $20 for the New Year's Eve shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
A New
Year's Eve Countdown will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on New Year's Eve (Monday) featuring skating from 3 pm - midnight, a children's ball drop at 7 pm, a 6 foot diameter ball drop at midnight, live music from Joe Stamm Band beginning at 9:45 pm, concessions available from 3 - 6:30 pm and noisemakers and hats will be provided. Admission to the event is free. For more information, visit 
The Howlin' on Water
Dueling Pianos New Year's Eve Bash will take place at the MAXAM Building (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Monday beginning at 7 pm. Admission for the two entree dinner buffet, a champagne toast at midnight, open bar and show is $86 per person. For information or reservations, call 309-494-9100 or visit 
Ring-a-Ding-Ding New
Year will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University inPeoria) on Monday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for all ages and are available beginning December 3rd at the box office or by calling 309-688-4473. For more information, visit 
The 18th Annual Get Lit
New Year's Eve Fun Run will take place at Folepi's Winter Wonderland (on Par Three Lane off Springfield Road in East Peoria) on Monday beginning at 11:50 pm. A post event pizza party buffet will take place at Avanti's Ristorante in East Peoria. Entry fees are $6 per person for the run only or $15 per person for the run and the pizza party. For more information, call 309-253-2420 or visit 
The 2019 Polar
Plunge will take place at The East Peoria Boat Club (located at 707 Collins Lane in East Peoria) on Tuesday (New Year's Day) beginning with registration at 10 am and the plunge at 1 pm. Fee to participate is $20 or $5 for those not plunging. There will be heated tents to change in as well as food and beverages. Bring your swimsuit and a towel. Proceeds benefit local charities. To register or for more information call 309-635-0605 or visit 