Happy New Year! Rivermen, NYE Kids Countdown, New Year's Eve Salsa & Polar Plunge
Published: Wed, 12/31/25
Updated: Mon, 01/05/26
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| Rivermen take the Ice This Weekend |
| Friday is "Winter Classic" with free Rivermen calendars for the first 1500 fans plus a post-game jersey auction. Saturday is the Star Wars specialty jersey night with an auction of them after the game along with a $3.50 12 oz. draft beer special. 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, 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 Salsa at the Contemporary Art 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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| Polar Plunge 2026 is Thursday |
| Proceeds benefit local charities including Greater Peoria Honor Flight, the Ark & the Picket Fence Foundation. Bring a swimsuit and a towel and enjoy food and drinks. The best dressed group and best dressed individual will receive awards after the plunge. |
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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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