Peoria Area's Best, Sip & Stroll, First Friday, Peoria Oktoberfest & Footloose

Published: Thu, 09/05/24

Updated: Thu, 09/05/24

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The Peoria Art Guild September Sip & Stroll is Tuesday
 
Featuring three fall-themed drinks from Black Band Distillery, a private tour of Sculpture Walk Peoria plus a goodie bag, attendees must be 21 years or older.
 
 
 
 
First Friday is Friday Night
 
The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at the Peoria Art Guild and the Contemporary Art Center where you can visit the artist studios where many artists create, display and sell their work. 
 
 
 
 
Peoria Oktoberfest is September 20 - 22 on the Peoria Riverfront
 
Featuring German heritage and culture through food, drink, live music and dance, Oktoberfest is hosted by the German American Society of Peoria and the Peoria Park District.
 
 
 
 
Footloose at Peoria Players Entertainment Report
 
Our newest Entertainment Report video features Footloose which opens Friday at Peoria Players.   The hit musical features favorite songs including Almost Paradise, Hear It for the Boy, Holding Out for a Hero and of course, the title song, Footloose.
 
 
 
 
Fairs & Festivals This Summer
 
Featuring a listing of the fairs and festivals happening in the Peoria area this summer and fall, check out our article to help plan your family's schedule.
 
 
 
 
Peoria Riverfront Events for Summer of 2024
 
The Peoria Park District's schedule of events on the Riverfront for the summer are now in full swing. Check out our article with a listing of concerts, festivals and other events hosted by the Peoria Park District over the next few months.
 
 
 

 
The World's Most Beautiful Drive - Grandview Drive
 
President Theodore Roosevelt referred Grandview Drive as the World's Most Beautiful Drive while visiting Peoria in 1910. It's rich history is iconic to the Peoria area. Learn more about it in our article.
 
 
 
 
A Guide to Peoria Museums
 
Exploring Peoria's museums is an excellent way to spend a day. Educational and entertaining, Peoria offers something for everyone when it comes to arts, history, science, and technology.  Check out our article about the museums in the Peoria area.
 
 
 
 
Peoria Area Theatre:  From Vaudeville to Modern Area Community Theatres
 
You probably know that the well-known reference to "Will it Play in Peoria?" refers to Peoria's important role in the Vaudeville circuit in the early 1900s, but what was the impact of that era on the local theatre scene in Peoria today?
 
 
 
 
 

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