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May

Great American Cleanup 2026sat02may8:00 am12:00 pm

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The Great American Cleanup 2026 will take place all day throughout Peoria from 8 am - Noon. Peoria’s Community Development Department will provide dumpsters to 20 Peoria neighborhoods.  For more

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The Great American Cleanup 2026 will take place all day throughout Peoria from 8 am - Noon. Peoria’s Community Development Department will provide dumpsters to 20 Peoria neighborhoods.  For more information including the specific neighborhoods, visit https://www.peoriagov.org

Time

May 2, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria, Illinois

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Peoria Community Development Department & Keep Peoria Beautiful

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Parks On Tap - Luthy Botanical Gardensat02may11:00 am2:00 pm

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The Parks On Tap Traveling Taphouse will open its 2026 season at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 5100 N Willard Rd. in Peoria Heights ) from 11 am - 2

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The Parks On Tap Traveling Taphouse will open its 2026 season at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 5100 N Willard Rd. in Peoria Heights ) from 11 am - 2 pm.  Featuring food trucks (Grill Em All and Tacos & Thai), live entertainment, beer plus soft drinks, admission is free. The Luthy Spring Plant Sale will be taking place as well.  Proceeds will go towards the Peoria Park District Legacy Fund which supports the long-term preservation of Peoria's parks, green spaces, trails, and natural areas.  For more information, visit http://peoriaparksontap.org

Time

May 2, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Luthy Botanical Garden

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Peoria Park District

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Peoria State Hospital Museum4400 Industry Dr.

Peoria State Hospital - Museum Bazaarsat02may11:00 am5:00 pm

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The Peoria State Hospital Museum Bazaar will take place at the Hospital (located at 4400 Industry Dr. in Bartonville) from 11 am - 5 pm.  Shop local artists, crafters, and

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The Peoria State Hospital Museum Bazaar will take place at the Hospital (located at 4400 Industry Dr. in Bartonville) from 11 am - 5 pm.  Shop local artists, crafters, and refurbished/upcycled vendor booths, enjoy a treat from local popular food trucks plus go on a historical cemetery tour led by a tour guide from the Peoria State Hospital Museum.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

Time

May 2, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria State Hospital Museum

4400 Industry Dr.

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Organizer

IWP Studio/Doom Industries

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Murray Place100 Walnut Street

Peoria Historical Society - Hidden Peoriasat02may11:00 am5:00 pm

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The Peoria Historical Society will host Hidden Peoria beginning at Murray Place (located 100 Walnut Street in Peoria) on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm each day. 

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The Peoria Historical Society will host Hidden Peoria beginning at Murray Place (located 100 Walnut Street in Peoria) on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm each day.  This is a new citywide event offering exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of more than a dozen downtown Peoria buildings with significant architectural, cultural, and historical value. Attendees will travel to and visit locations at their own pace; some tours are guided, but most are self-guided.  Tickets are $30 per person and are available by calling 309-674-1921, at the door or online at https://309tix.com  
Buildings open to the public include: Converse Marketing, Distillery Labs, 416 Main, GAR Hall, Janssen Law Center, The Mill, Murray Building, Peoria City Hall (no ticket required; this building is free of charge to all), Pop-A-Shot, Creve Coeur Club, Sacred Heart Church, Sealtest Building, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. Please note that Distillery Labs, Peoria City Hall, and UICOMP will be open Saturday only.

Time

May 2, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Murray Place

100 Walnut Street

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Organizer

Peoria Historical Society

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Peoria Riverfront MuseumDowntown Peoria

Peoria Riverfront Museum - Free Admission Daysat02may12:00 pm5:00 pm

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum along with the Peoria Public School District, will host Multicultural Day with free admission for all from Noon - 5 pm.  Sponsored by the Art Bridges

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum along with the Peoria Public School District, will host Multicultural Day with free admission for all from Noon - 5 pm.  Sponsored by the Art Bridges Foundation, visitors will have access to all galleries, plus enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, guided tours, live performances and more.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Activities 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Photo Scavenger Hunt | 50 Points Explore the Peoria Riverfront Museum through the lens of your camera! Get your points at the Ticket Desk!
  • WORK your brain with a Global Greetings Matching Game | Lobby | 50 Points Peoria Public Library will be on hand to help you work through the flags and the greetings of our neighbors. We will also have prizes and treats to share!
Tours - Tours start outside of the designated gallery.
  • Exquisite Creatures | 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. | 100 Points Join one of the gallery guides for a spotlight tour of Exquisite Creatures .
Dome Planetarium Each Dome Planetarium show is worth 10 Points.      
  • 11:30 a.m. - One World, One Sky with Big Bird and Elmo Learn about the Sun, Moon, North Star, and Big Dipper with Big Bird and Elmo from Sesame Street.        
  • 1 p.m. - Spark: The Universe in Us! Explore our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light-years away—and billions of years in the past. (recorded show, 30 min)    
  • 2 p.m. - The Sky Tonight Hop through constellations, learn cool star names, and discover where the moon and planets will be in the sky tonight in this live presentation. (live show, 30 min)        
  • 3 p.m. – America in Space See USA's "birthday star", the most famous American astronomer and telescope, the Moon landings and more in this live show celebrating USA's 250th "birthday." (live show, 30 min)          
  • 4 p.m. - Dawn of the Space Age A history of the space age beginning with the launch of Sputnik in 1957. (recorded show, 40 min)
 

Time

May 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Downtown Peoria

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Peoria Riverfront Museum

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