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Mineral Springs Park1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554

2025 Pekin Marigold Festivalthu10sepAll Day

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The 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival will take place at Mineral Springs Park (located at 1701 Court St in Pekin) on Thursday from 5:30 - 9:30 pm, on Friday from 5

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The 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival will take place at Mineral Springs Park (located at 1701 Court St in Pekin) on Thursday from 5:30 - 9:30 pm, on Friday from 5 - 11 pm, on Saturday from 9 am - 11 pm and on Sunday from 8 am - 5 pm. Featuring a carnival, Art in the Park, Taste of Pekin, a Festive Food Court, a parade on Saturday, a cardboard boat race, a Lagoon Glow on Saturday night, a Sunday morning breakfast and community worship service, live entertainment throughout the event plus kids activities and more, admission is free. New this year is the Roots & Boots Dragon Jam on Friday at the Avanti's Event Center Fields from 5 - 11 pm and a Rodeo Show at the Livestock Review Building next to the Parkside Athletic Club) on Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets for these events along with more information are available at www.pekinchamber.com

Time

September 10, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00)

Location

Mineral Springs Park

1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554

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Pekin Chamber of Commerce

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center Theater - Jefferson Starshipthu10sep8:00 pm

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Jefferson Starship will present their Runaway Again Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 8 pm. Tickets start at $64.35 and are available at

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Jefferson Starship will present their Runaway Again Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 8 pm. Tickets start at $64.35 and are available at https://ticketmaster.com

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September 10, 2026 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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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 Museum - 25th Anniversary Remembrance of 9/11fri11sep10:00 am

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host a 25th Anniversary Remembrance of the 9/11 terrorists attacks on the Sun Plaza beginning at 10 am. Honorary chair Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host a 25th Anniversary Remembrance of the 9/11 terrorists attacks on the Sun Plaza beginning at 10 am. Honorary chair Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger will lead the event, along with the museum board, donors, and members, first responders, area students, families, community leaders, veterans, and public officials. Joining officials in the ceremony are Julia and John Chan, parents of Charles “Chip” Chan, the only Peorian who died in the attacks on 9/11. The ceremony is In conjunction with upcoming exhibition "We Remember: Stories from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum which runs through April 11, 2027. Admission to the ceremony is free and tickets for the exhibit are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $16 for kids aged 3 - 17 are available at https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

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

Location

Peoria Riverfront Museum Sun Plaza

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Peoria Riverfront Museum

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Five Points Washington360 Wilmor Rd in Washington

Five Points Washington - Honor Our Heroes Tailgatefri11sep5:00 pm

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Honor Our Heroes Tailgate will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N Wilmor Dr. in Washington) beginning at 5 pm. Featuring a Washington High School pre and

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Honor Our Heroes Tailgate will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N Wilmor Dr. in Washington) beginning at 5 pm. Featuring a Washington High School pre and post game concert with Decade of Decadence. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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September 11, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Five Points Washington

360 Wilmor Rd in Washington

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Five Points Washington

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ICC Performing Arts Center1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

Heartland Festival Orchestra - Mozart & Bruchfri11sep7:30 pm6:00 pm

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Heartland Festival Orchestra will present Mozart & Bruch at Crossroads Global Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50 for adults and

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Heartland Festival Orchestra will present Mozart & Bruch at Crossroads Global Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for students and are available at https://heartlandfestivalorchestra1.thundertix.com

Mozart's sparkling Marriage of Figaro Overture and majestic "Linz" Symphony frame Bruch's beloved Violin Concerto, performed by Concertmaster Ji Myung Kim. An evening of elegance, lyricism, and virtuoso brilliance opens the season.

Time

September 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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ICC Performing Arts Center

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

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Heartland Festival Orchestra

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