Merry Christmas! Rivermen, NYE Kids Countdown & New Year's Eve Salsa
Published: Wed, 12/24/25
Updated: Sat, 12/27/25
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| Rivermen are on the Ice This Weekend |
| Friday is a $15 select lower bowl ticket special (through the Rivermen office or by calling 676-1040 only) plus $3.50 domestic draft beers. On Saturday is the "celebration of Zamboni" with specialty jerseys auctioned after the game. And Sunday is Family Fun Day with $8 upper bowl tickets for all kids 12 and under plus a pre-game kids fest with inflatables, face painting, balloon artists and a post-game skate with the team. |
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| New Year's Eve Kids Countdown at the Civic Center |
| Featuring kids activities including Superhero & Princess photo opportunities, balloon twisting, face painting, hair tinsel & henna tattoos, inflatables, Peoria Playhouse Imagination Playground, GameOn, caricature drawings, rock painting with First Ascent, Safari Joe, Flynn School of Irish Dance, Communication Junction, The Penguin Project, magician Joel Shoemaker, and Coach Bre Cottage’s cheerleading group, capped off in the Sonar Tide Courtyard & Patio with a ball drop. |
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| New Year's Eve Kids Countdown at the Civic Center |
| Welcome in the New Year with a complementary dance lesson, party favors and a champagne toast. There will be a dance lesson before the open dancing which will consist of mostly Salsa music along with Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin styled pop and R&B also. |
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| Looking for Holiday Events in the Peoria Area for 2025? |
| Our article lists Christmas and other holiday performances and events in the area for this year. Featuring your annual favorites, you'll also find some new ideas to get your family into the holiday spirit. |
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| Hadestown Coming to the Peoria Civic Center Theatre January 6 & 7 |
| Check out our article about the Hadestown performances in January that are a part of the Broadway in Peoria series. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the New Orleans French Quarter, the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice incorporates a haunting blend of blues, jazz, Dixieland, and folk. The show has won 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, four Drama Desk Awards, plus a Grammy Award. |
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| Les Misérables Returns to the Peoria Civic Center February 10 - 15, 2026 |
| The story takes place during the French revolution and weaves themes of redemption, unrequited love, courage, and hope, resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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