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Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

March 10, 2026 Kids & Family
Broadway in Peoria – Mrs. Doubtfire

Broadway in Peoria – Mrs. Doubtfire

February 19, 2026 Nightlife
Valentine’s Day Events in Peoria

Valentine’s Day Events in Peoria

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Monster Trucks Peoria IL

January 22, 2026 Attractions, Kids & Family
Family Things To Do In Peoria IL This Winter

Family Things To Do In Peoria IL This Winter

January 8, 2026 Lifestyle
Theater Peoria IL – Les Misérables at the Peoria Civic Center

Theater Peoria IL – Les Misérables at the Peoria Civic Center

December 18, 2025 Nightlife
Broadway in Peoria: Hadestown

Broadway in Peoria: Hadestown

December 3, 2025 Lifestyle, Nightlife
Christmas Events in Peoria Illinois for 2025

Christmas Events in Peoria Illinois for 2025

November 12, 2025 Kids & Family, Nightlife
Broadway in Peoria: Book of Mormon

Broadway in Peoria: Book of Mormon

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center Theater - Mrs. Doubtfirewed11mar7:30 pm

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Mrs. Doubtfire, part of the Broadway in Peoria series, will be presented in the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $57 and

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Mrs. Doubtfire, part of the Broadway in Peoria series, will be presented in the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $57 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

 

Time

March 11, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Civic Center Theater

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Civic Center

The Peoria Civic Center is made up of Carver Arena, a 2,000 seat Theater, multiple Exhibit Halls plus a ballroom and meeting rooms.  Sports teams...
The Peoria Civic Center is made up of Carver Arena, a 2,000 seat Theater, multiple Exhibit Halls plus a ballroom and meeting rooms.  Sports teams who call the Civic Center home include the  Bradley University Braves men's basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen Hockey team.  The Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet also perform in the theater.   And the American Theatre Guild hosts Broadway touring companies through their series in the theatre.
The facility opened in 1982 and thousands of events have taken place here over the last 40 years.  The Exhibit Hall D was added in 2007, bringing the overall exhibit space totaling over 100,000 square feet.  The Great Hall, the box office and the Peoria Rivermen office was part of that remodel as well.

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Peoria Riverfront MuseumDowntown Peoria

Fine Arts Society - Beyond Heightsthu12mar10:00 am11:00 am

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The Fine Arts Society will host Beyond Heights: Skyscrapers and the Human Experience which will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria)

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The Fine Arts Society will host Beyond Heights: Skyscrapers and the Human Experience which will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria) beginning at 10 am.  Featuring Chyna Bounds will illuminate the complex impact of skyscrapers on the human experience through prints, photographs, and design objects by artists including Walker Evans, Paul T. Frankl, and Louis Lozowick. Bounds is Assistant Curator, American Decorative Arts and Design, at MAM.  Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for students or free for Fine Arts Society members and are available at the door.  For more information, visit fineartssocieyofpeoria.net In the early 20th century, skyscrapers transformed New York City and became symbols of American innovation and modernity. Beyond physically altering the urban landscape, these iconic structures changed perceptions of space, isolation, and control. 

Time

March 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Riverfront Museum

Downtown Peoria

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Fine Arts Society of Peoria

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Shore Acres Park Clubhouse100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe

Chillicothe Players - Baskervillethu12mar7:00 pm

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Chillicothe Players will present Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery will take place at Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe) at 7 pm.  Tickets are $20 and are

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Chillicothe Players will present Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery will take place at Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe) at 7 pm.  Tickets are $20 and are available at http://chillicotheplayers.org

Time

March 12, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Shore Acres Park Clubhouse

100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe

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Chillicothe Players

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - Bright Starthu12mar7:30 pm

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Bright Star will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 7:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on February 23,

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Bright Star will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 7:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on February 23, 2026 and will be $25 for adults, $20 for patrons 20 and younger and are available at the Peoria Players box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

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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March 12, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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Peoria Players Theatre

​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces...
​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces 5 musicals and one non-musical each season plus presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with props) at Halloween plus a Christmas special musical revue.  Their summer youth show allows high school-aged students to perform a musical each year. To learn more about Peoria Player's current or upcoming season, visit their website at http://www.peoriaplayers.org

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center Theater - An Evening with Totothu12mar7:30 pm

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An Evening with Toto will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $63 and are available at

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An Evening with Toto will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $63 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

 

Time

March 12, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Theater

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Other Events

Organizer

Peoria Civic Center

The Peoria Civic Center is made up of Carver Arena, a 2,000 seat Theater, multiple Exhibit Halls plus a ballroom and meeting rooms.  Sports teams...
The Peoria Civic Center is made up of Carver Arena, a 2,000 seat Theater, multiple Exhibit Halls plus a ballroom and meeting rooms.  Sports teams who call the Civic Center home include the  Bradley University Braves men's basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen Hockey team.  The Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet also perform in the theater.   And the American Theatre Guild hosts Broadway touring companies through their series in the theatre.
The facility opened in 1982 and thousands of events have taken place here over the last 40 years.  The Exhibit Hall D was added in 2007, bringing the overall exhibit space totaling over 100,000 square feet.  The Great Hall, the box office and the Peoria Rivermen office was part of that remodel as well.

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