Irish Fest & Fish Fry, Bella Ball, Wine & Cheese Under the Stars, St. Pat's Parade & Bright Star
Published: Thu, 03/12/26
Updated: Fri, 03/13/26
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| Irish Fest and Fish Fry at Holy Family School on Friday |
| Featuring live music, Irish Dancing, & a fish fry, admission is free. All proceeds go towards the Maggie Bertram Foundation fine arts education grants. |
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| Bella Ball Benefitting TAPS is Saturday |
| Featuring live music from Matt Eckberg and The Brian Carroll Trio, adoptable pets at the Whitney Veterinary Hospital Kisses & Cuddles Booth, four local food trucks: Grill Em All, Gramma Nana's Kitchen, and The Wolves Den Pizzeria, plus a raffle & silent auction. This is a fundraiser for the TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter. |
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| Wine & Cheese Under the Stars at the Dome Planetarium on Saturday |
| Each guest will receive an individual Bella's Charcuterie box featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts & more plus up to three servings of wine or other drinks. Planetarium Director Renae Kerrigan will share updates from the Artemis II, the ten day mission sending astronauts around the Moon, farther from Earth than humans have traveled before, and back again. |
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| The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is Tuesday |
| Watch the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monroe Street between Bryan and Main, or on Main Street between Monroe and Adams beginning at 11 am. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Our latest Entertainment Report features Bright Star at Peoria Players theatre running through Sunday. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star is set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, spanning two time periods: the 1920s and the 1940s. The musical tells the story of Alice Murphy, a literary editor, and her journey of self-discovery and healing after a tragic loss. |
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| Looking for Peoria Area Easter Events This Year? |
| Check out our latest article featuring a listing of the various Easter events happening this year including several Easter Egg Hunts and other fun events for the family. |
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| Beetlejuice the Musical at the Peoria Civic Center May 5th - 7th |
| Whether you’re a lifelong Tim Burton fan or someone eager to experience live theater that breaks the rules, Beetlejuice the Musical doesn’t just mimic the film - it expands on it, delivering sharp dialogue, dazzling visual effects, and innovative staging that brings the netherworld to life right in front of your eyes. |
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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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