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Summer Camps Peoria IL 2026

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April 16, 2026 Kids & Family
Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

Easter Events in Peoria IL 2026

March 10, 2026 Kids & Family
Peoria Theater – Beetlejuice

Peoria Theater – Beetlejuice

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Broadway in Peoria – Mrs. Doubtfire

Broadway in Peoria – Mrs. Doubtfire

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Theater Peoria IL – Les Misérables at the Peoria Civic Center

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Membership Swap Weekend 2026fri24aprAll Day

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Multiple Peoria-area attractions will hold Membership Swap weekend Friday through Sunday.  If you are a member of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, or the Peoria Playhouse,

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Multiple Peoria-area attractions will hold Membership Swap weekend Friday through Sunday.  If you are a member of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, or the Peoria Playhouse, you can enjoy a weekend of free admission to all of these Peoria-area attractions when you present your membership card and photo ID. Charges may apply for additional experiences.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org  

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April 24, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00)

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Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2026fri24apr11:00 am1:00 pm

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The 2026 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held in the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar

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The 2026 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held in the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar Visitor's Center (or inside the facilities if the weather in inclement) from 11 am - 1 pm weekdays April 21 through May 14. Celebrating the talents of over 12,000 students from 136 schools from pre-K -12th grade from seven Central Illinois counties who will perform, exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the fine and applied arts. All student visual art will be displayed inside the main lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum daily.  For more information and a schedule, visit https://www.springcelebration.org  

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April 24, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

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Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration

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Peoria Civic Center Arena201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center - Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Topfri24apr7:00 pm

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Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top will perform their Dos Amigos Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7 pm. Tickets start at $76.60 and are available at

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Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top will perform their Dos Amigos Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7 pm. Tickets start at $76.60 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

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April 24, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Arena

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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Artistic Community Theatre - Steel Magnoliasfri24apr7:30 pm

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Steel Magnolias at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm.   Tickets are $20,  $25 for "Munchie Seats" which include

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Steel Magnolias at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm.   Tickets are $20,  $25 for "Munchie Seats" which include a drink & a snack or $30 got "Treat Seats" which includes a meat & cheese plate and are available by calling 309-220-8096 or online in advance at https://www.onthestage.tickets
Steel Magnolias tells the heartfelt and hilarious story of six remarkable Southern women who gather regularly at Truvy’s salon to share life’s joys, heartbreaks, laughter, and everything in between. Through witty banter, touching moments, and unshakable friendship, these women prove that true strength often comes wrapped in warmth, humor, and a little bit of sass.

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April 24, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - My Big Barn III Weddingfri24apr5:30 pm

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10 with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Part of the new supper club series, there will be a pre-set menu including appetizers, salad, entree, sides and dessert which is included with the ticket price. There will be special extras on Mother's Day weekend. Tickets for the show are $95 or $125 on Mother's Day Weekend (May 8 - 10).  Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

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April 24, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015...
The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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