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Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2025

Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2025

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Peoria Oktoberfest 2025

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October

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

ICC Performing Arts - Little Shop of Horrorswed21oct7:30 pm

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Little Shop of Horrors will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center  (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  The award-winning musical comedy featuring

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Little Shop of Horrors will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center  (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) beginning at 7:30 pm.  The award-winning musical comedy featuring music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman will feature the plant used in the St. Louis Muni production.  Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults and are available at https://www.tix.com
This cult classic follows Seymour, a struggling florist shop employee whose discovery of a mysterious plant promises fame and fortune. But as the plant’s appetite grows, so do the consequences. Featuring favorites such as Skid Row (Downtown), Somewhere That’s Green, and Suddenly, Seymour, this production combines comedy, horror, romance, and rock-and-roll into an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Time

October 21, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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ICC Performing Arts Center

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

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Illinois Central College

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Caterpillar Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center5801 N Smith Rd.

Peoria Area World Affairs Council - Global Top Chefthu22oct5:30 pm9:00 pm

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The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host their Global Top Chef Competition at the Caterpillar Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center (located at 5801 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) beginning

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The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host their Global Top Chef Competition at the Caterpillar Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center (located at 5801 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) beginning at 5:30 pm.  This event is a one-of-a-kind local competition celebrating the connections within our global community. Local chefs will compete to create an unforgettable meal featuring cuisine inspired by Peoria’s sister cities in Germany, Ireland, China, and Lebanon.  Tickets are $125 and include special cocktails and mocktails and are available at https://peoria-area-world-affairs-council.square.site

Time

October 22, 2026 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Caterpillar Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center

5801 N Smith Rd.

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Civic Center Theater - Matt Mathewsthu22oct7:00 pm

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Matt Mathews will perform his Not What I Ordered World Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Theater with 2 shows:  the first at 7 pm and the second

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Matt Mathews will perform his Not What I Ordered World Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Theater with 2 shows:  the first at 7 pm and the second one at 10:15 pm.   Tickets start at $50.85 and are available at https://ticketmaster.com

Time

October 22, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

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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Sommer Park6329 N Koerner Rd., Edwards

Hayrides and Hotdogsthu22oct5:00 pm7:00 pm

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Hayrides and Hotdogs will take place at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards) from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy roasted hot dogs, chips, carrots, baked beans,

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Hayrides and Hotdogs will take place at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards) from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy roasted hot dogs, chips, carrots, baked beans, chips, drinks, games and a hayride.  A hot dog meal is $8 or a 2 hot dog meal is $10 and includes chips, a drink, and a s’mores kit.  For more information, call 309-691-8423 or visit www.peoriaparks.org

Time

October 22, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Sommer Park

6329 N Koerner Rd., Edwards

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Peoria Park District

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Elvis Has Left the Buildingthu22oct5:15 pm

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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 5:15 pm.  Opening

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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 5:15 pm.  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.

Time

October 22, 2026 5:15 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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