Memorial Day Celebration

Come to the RiverFront and help Peoria honor its Veterans.  This Memorial Day remembrance service will begin at 10:30am under the Gateway Building and will pay tribute to all of the men and women who have fought for America’s freedom.

Central Illinois Artists Organization First Fridays Artists’ Studio Tours

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Local artists open their studio doors to the public. View their work along with demonstrations of techniques. Refreshments will be offered. For maps, information and a list of participating artists/venues, go to www.ciaopeoria.com. Admission: free.

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Robin Crowe Band!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

For more information, call 676-5603

Start your summer out right by heading down to the RiverFront’s CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing for OPENING NIGHT featuring LoCash Cowboys! 

Gates Open at 7:30pm

Cost: Advanced tickets $10 @ www.etix.com, Co-op Record Stores, Shandi’s in Canton & the RiverFront Visitor’s Center

 

 

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and much more!  Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.

Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park (corner of Liberty and Water Streets).

Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

The Dave Mathews Tribute Band is back for another show that will have everyone saying, “Is that the Dave Matthew’s Band?” Without question, these guys are the best at recreating a DMB concert and hit every note effortlessly. Don’t miss the chance to jam to your fav Dave songs on Peoria’s RiverFront!

Cost: $7 per person – tickets available at the gate day of show