Cinderella, Mamma Mia, Pumpkin Festival, Taste of Peoria Heights, Antar-Yatra & Worldwide Day of Play
Published: Thu, 09/12/19
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Published: Thu, 09/12/19
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The
Morton Pumpkin Festival will take place on the Jefferson School Grounds in downtown tonight (Thursday), at 11 am on Friday and at 6:30 am on Saturday and Sunday. Featuring a carnival, live music, the Miss Morton & Pumpkin Princess pageants, a parade on Saturday, the Pumpkin Idol competition, a craft fair, pumpkin specialties such as pumpkin chili, baked beans, pasta salad, pumpkin ice cream, shakes, cheesecake, cookies and of course, pumpkin pie, admission is free. For full
schedule and details, visit 
Taste of the Heights will take place on Prospect Road between the from Duryea Ave. to Marietta Ave in Peoria Heights tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 9:30 pm. Featuring gourmet food samples from Peoria Heights restaurants along with beer, wine, soda, and water available to purchase at beverage stations on each block, admission is $2. For more information, visit 
Jessica Michelle Singleton will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $10 - $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
The Peoria Speedway (located at 3520 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) will host its 5th Annual Fall Classic
beginning at 4:30 pm on Friday and at 4 pm on Saturday, Featuring live music and a bags tournament on Friday, a Pit pass is $20 for adults for Friday and $50 for two days and $15 for Friday and $25 for two days for kids. Grandstand tickets are $5 for Friday and $25 for Saturday. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot with John Miller and the Romaniacs will take place at the Contemporary Art Center 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 
AIM for Seva will
present Antar-Yatra at the Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring folk dances and martial arts and 3 dance forms of the Coromandel Coast, admission for the donor appreciation fundraising event is free with registration at 
Enjoy live
music with Greg Williams at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Enjoy
Peoria's evening skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar, tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 and infants are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The
Canton Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit 
The
RiverFront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
The Annual
Illinois River Sweep will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 8 am - Noon. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. For more information and to register, call 309-686-3360 or visit 
A Behind the
Scenes Tour will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 - 10 am. Featuring animal encounters, fun facts and exclusive sights, cost is $26 to register and is available at 
The Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through September. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit 
Crafts On The River will take place at Shore Acres Park (located at 100 Park Blvd in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Featuring local crafters, vendors and picnic, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
Worldwide Day of Play will take place at Glen Oak Park on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy a walk around Bert & Ernie, obstacle course, touch a truck, a children's resource fair, face painting, carnival games, Barnyard Discoveries plus get discounted admission of $3 to the Peoria Zoo and free admission to the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum. For more information, visit 
Zoo La
La will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment along with the zookeepers with Zoo animals, tickets are $75 per person and include appetizers and beverages including signature drinks as well as a multi-course dinner. VIP tickets are also available for $100. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 309-681-3500 or visit 
The
YMCA Summer Soiree Fundraiser will take place at the Greater Peoria YMCA (located at 7000 North Fleming Lane in Peoria) on Saturday from 6-10 pm. Featuring live entertainment, light refreshments, golfing and drinks, tickets are $75 per person and $600 per table and are available at 
The Unhandsome Devils will perform at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates
will be available for sale. For more information, visit 
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 - $23 and are available at 
Best To The West: Taste of West Peoria will take place at the West Peoria Fire Department (located at 406 N Waverly Ave in West Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring food from restaurants located in West Peoria, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Derel Monteith Trio will perform at the Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 N Prospect Rd in Peoria Heights) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring the CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms opening, admission is $10 for public, $6 for members and free for students. For tickets, visit .jpeg)
A Deep Space Planetarium Concert will take place at the Peoria RiverFront museum (located at 222 NW Water St) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring musician Kristen Ford paired with immersive visuals, admission is $10 for members and $15 for the public. For more information, visit