Join us on Sunday afternoons for Family Climb Time, when local families can experience indoor rock climbing alongside one of our experienced youth instructors!

Cost: Free for Members | $15 per climber (includes rental gear) | Free for adult spectators

Adults can spectate for free but are expected to stay and supervise kids under 14 at all times during Family Climb Time.

All new climbers and supervising adults will receive a thorough facility orientation and learn the basics of safety before climbing.

Please register online or by calling us at 309-966-0831. Advanced reservation is encouraged.

We look forward to climbing with you!

To book or for more info: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/4998/booking/550528

 

Booking Requirements

This class requires a Annual All Access Family Membership, Annual All Access Student Membership, Annual All Access Membership, Annual Peoria Family Add On Membership, Annual Peoria Family Membership, Annual Peoria Membership, Annual Peoria Student Membership, Daytime Membership DO NOT SELL, Founder Membership, Industry Membership, Monthly All Access Child Add On Membership, Monthly All Access Family Membership, Monthly All Access Membership, Monthly All Access Student Membership, Monthly Peoria Child Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Membership, Monthly Peoria Membership, Monthly Peoria Student Membership, One Month All Access Membership, One Month Peoria Membership, Rise Membership A, Rise Membership B, Rise Membership C, Staff Add-on Membership, Staff Membership, Annual All Access Family Add On Membership or $15 Family Climb Time

Max # of Participants: 45

Old meets new at the Bar at Black Band with River City DJs. Their eclectic mix of music is the perfect soundtrack for sipping hand-crafted cocktails and enjoying our carefully curated food menu (including our smash burger, which has made its comeback).

Mondays
6 - 9 pm

For more info: https://www.thebaratblackband.com/events

Learn how to make a Traditional Old Fashioned from our Master Mixologist, Billy Gilomen. You will not only discover what goes into a perfectly crafted Old Fashioned, you will also find out the best technique and tools for this classic bourbon cocktail. After a night of crafting cocktails, take home a special goodie bag to continue practicing your craft.
(6PM-645PM cocktail hour) ** class starts promptly at 7PM **

For more info & to buy tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/526222/old-fashioned-cocktail-class-level-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawH2GBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbpHaiBglIjYTLJv_MDLaZyFRE5xO38NLVZPyNNOx7N2uWgQhhCAFu0ABw_aem_nbjstxeU3wNcgyRseL3D-A

Live at the Five Spot: The NikBeats
January 24, 2025 ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets in Advance Online: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (until 5pm day of event).
Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers
(Tickets for walk-ins will be available until max capacity is reached)

Water and pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar. Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

About the Band:
In 1964, the British invaded America. And they forever changed the world. This is the music of the NikBeats, an American response to the British beat. With a set list that includes timeless tunes by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Dave Clark Five and the Who, The NikBeats recapture everything that was great about the era of music. Songs that defined a generation. The NikBeats are Don Mabus, Matt Warren, Jimmy Willis and Jon Hill. NikBeats cover: The Beatles, The Animals, Bad Finger, The Byrds, The Dave Clark Five, The Doors, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, George Jones, Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, The Kinks, Lovin’ Spoonful, The Mamas and the Papas and lots more!

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-the-nikbeats-1-24-2025

WARM A CHILD’S HEART AT OUR 26TH ANNUAL FROSTY 5K.

FamilyCore is excited to announce the 26th Annual Frosty 5K and Dog Walk is set to take place on January 25, 2025. 

This event began as a coat drive for children and has evolved into one of FamilyCore’s main fundraising events.

 

PACKET PICKUP – JANUARY 24

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Packet pickup at RC Outfitters

RACE DAY SCHEDULE – JANUARY 25

8:00-8:50 a.m. Race Day Registration and packet pickup at RC Outfitters

9:00 a.m. Race begins on the Riverfront in front of RC Outfitters on the walking path. Race begins in front of The Gateway Building.

9:05 a.m. Walkers/dog walkers start right after the runners on the walking path.

To register: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/72390/frosty-5k

Learn the basics of setting up a pottery wheel to throw, the proper tools needed, how to prepare the clay through a process called "wedging," centering, throwing on the wheel and how to clean up.

We give a demonstration of how to throw a pot. Next, we let you try by yourself for a short period of time. Then we give assistance, as needed, to create your own piece which can literally exist forever (unless it is heated to 2500 Fahrenheit:). You get to choose the glaze color of your piece.

Materials and firing is covered in the cost for one piece (approximate maximum size-up to 6" tall x 6" width x 6" length).
Everyone keeps one piece. Prices start at $25 for basic forms. 

Additional pieces of equivalent size are $5 (covers material and firing costs). These are paid for after the pottery session, if you create more than 1 piece you wish to keep.

Specialty Items are also available for additional cost. These require additional time, material, and firing.

Pieces are kept at the studio for finish work, glazing and two kiln firings, and are picked up at a later date. When finished, everything is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.

Ages 5+
No experience necessary
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

To register, please fill out and return this form: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class

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Enjoy a tour and tasting with a BLACK BAND team member in our restored historic space in Peoria’s Warehouse District.

As you explore the distilling process from grain to glass, you will learn about mash bills, still technology, distillate selection, barrel aging and more. Please bring your photo ID and plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins.

For more info & to register: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/483954?date=2024-07-27&size=1&time=20%3A00