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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Elvis Has Left the Buildingsun18oct11:30 am

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Elvis Has Left the Building will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Rd. in Goodfield) with doors opening at 11:30 am.  Opening on October

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Elvis Has Left the Building will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Rd. in Goodfield) with doors opening at 11:30 am.  Opening on October 2 and running through November 1 with seating beginning at 5:15 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Reservations are required and may be done at https://www.thebarniii.com
It’s December 20, 1970. When Elvis disappears without a trace just days before a major televised appearance that could make or break his career, Colonel Tom Parker must scramble to keep the press at bay, his sanity in check, and most importantly - the illusion that everything is fine.  Packed with lightning-fast dialogue, outrageous schemes, and a not-so-subtle nod to the rock ’n’ roll hysteria of the 1970s, this show is a crowd-pleasing comedy that’ll have audiences laughing from Graceland to Goodfield.

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October 18, 2026 11:30 am(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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Wildlife Scary Parksun18oct2:00 pm7:00 pm

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The Annual Wildlife Scary Park will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, from 2

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The Annual Wildlife Scary Park will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, from 2 - 9 pm on Saturday and from 2 - 7 pm on Sunday. Enjoy unlimited carnival rides, special performers, fun outdoor games, photo ops, hayrack shuttle, custom balloons, food vendors, and more including the headless horseman from 6 - 9 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and from 5- 8 pm on Sundays. Admission is $20 for members or $30 to include laser tag games* or $23 for the public (ages 3 & up) or $33 to include laser tag games* or free for ages 2 & under and are available online only (no sales at the gate) at www.wildlifeprairiepark.org
Laser tag games are Friday & Saturday from 4  - 8 pm or Sunday from 4 - 7 pm for 30 minutes. All participants must be at least 7 years old.

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October 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Wildlife Prairie Park

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - Draculasun18oct2:00 pm

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Dracula will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2 pm.   Tickets go on sale on September 28 and

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Dracula will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2 pm.   Tickets go on sale on September 28 and will be $20 for adults, $15 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

Read our article about Peoria Players Theatre 2026-27 Season.

The most iconic vampire story of all time comes to Peoria Players’ stage. Steven Dietz’s adaptation of the timeless classic seduces with elegance and suspense, turning the legendary vampire tale into a high-octane theatrical ride.

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October 18, 2026 2:00 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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Corn Stock Theatre CenterUpper Bradley Park in Peoria

Corn Stock Theatre - Glengarry Glen Rosssun18oct2:30 pm

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Glengarry Glen Ross will be presented as part of the Studio Lab Series at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 2:30

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Glengarry Glen Ross will be presented as part of the Studio Lab Series at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 2:30 pm.  Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for kids 12 and under and go on sale September 25 at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

A scorching portrait of ambition, desperation, and the high-stakes world of real estate, Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize, winning drama that crackles with tension. In a cutthroat Chicago sales office, four agents will do anything to close a deal: lying, scheming, and betraying one another as the pressure mounts. With Mamet’s razor-sharp dialogue and relentless pace, this explosive play lays bare the cost of survival in a world driven by competition and greed. Gritty, gripping, and darkly compelling, Glengarry Glen Ross is a masterclass in dramatic intensity. Content Warning: Contains strong language, adult themes, and depictions of unethical and manipulative behavior.

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October 18, 2026 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Corn Stock Theatre Center

Upper Bradley Park in Peoria

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Corn Stock Theatre

Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter...
Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter season shows as well as Corn Stock for Kids productions in their Theatre Center also located in Bradley Park.

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Aura Haunted Housesun18oct6:00 pm9:00 pm

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The Aura Haunted House (located in the Old Peoria State Hospital at 4500 Enterprise Drive in Bartonville) will be open Sundays from 6 - 9 pm.  Originally the Illinois Asylum

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The Aura Haunted House (located in the Old Peoria State Hospital at 4500 Enterprise Drive in Bartonville) will be open Sundays from 6 - 9 pm.  Originally the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane operated by the State of Illinois from 1902 until 1973, during the years of operation, the Pollak Hospital saw hundred of patients pass away from tuberculosis. According to stories and eyewitness accounts, including paranormal investigations, some of the people who passed on, remained behind at the Pollak to walk the hallways.  Tickets are $38.50 for general admission or $53.50 for a speed pass and are available in advance at https://aurahauntedhouse.com
A Now Pass is available only on site for $68.50.  Combo tickets for the Aura Haunted House and the Vibe Haunted House (located at  601 Veterans Lane in Creve Coeur) are available also in advance for $58.50 (general admission) or $88.50 (speed pass).
 

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October 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Aura Haunted House

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Aura Haunted House

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