Choose Your Favorite Distance!

From a Boston-qualifying marathon to a downtown flat and fast 5k, there is a race distance for everyone! All races start in downtown Peoria and finish on the beautiful Peoria Riverfront with a post-race party and festival of activities for all to enjoy!

Start in downtown Peoria and run through historic neighborhoods, lined with trees, brick roads, and finish on the Peoria Riverfront.

**There is a no refund and no transfer policy for this event**

For more info and to register: https://whiskeydaddle.com

Join us every Wednesday night for a free family-friendly fun run! All levels welcome, including walkers. Be sure to bring your lights and reflective gear. Run a few miles, and meet us back at RCO for water, other beverages and camaraderie!

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Celebrating their 21st year, RiverLife gospel music lunch cruises combine quality family-oriented entertainment with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. RiverLife cruises are sponsored by Hands of Love Ministry and hosted by The Kramers.  Lunch starts at 12:30pm

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

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 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 ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Meet at RC Outfitters on Saturday morning for a free fun run/walk! All levels are welcome, and our events are family-friendly!

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Join us along the beautiful Peoria Riverfront as we "Run, Walk or Fly" in our best HEROES costumes!
Saturday, October 19th - 8:00am - Festival Park


Everyone is invited to participate in the 5K. Immediately following the 5K, the younger heroes will take part in the Kids Fun Run!

Raffles, Costume Contest, Kids Activities & Adult Beverages
NOTE: Costumes not required, but are encouraged

To register: https://raceroster.com/events/2019/24797/heroes-unite-for-united-way?fbclid=IwAR0SzhHeRT_Ju7vDZDtMKO0_-Sq4rhoX4ia40HDALfUxR_jW2yqrxF1imEc

Join First Ascent for a Halloween-themed day of fun for the entire family. There will be games, crafts, and candy climbs. Costumes are encouraged, but please plan to wear pants under dresses or skirts.

Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Cost is $15 for all climbers (price includes gear rental). Spectators attend for free.

Fill out a waiver for everyone online before your visit at www.firstascentclimbing.com/peoria/waiver.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/591276481409010/

Come join our docent led tours every Saturday through October. Tours leave at 10:00am and Noon, from the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby. Our expert docents will bring to life the stories behind the sculpture and artists featured on this year's walk.

Tours are FREE and no RSVP is needed; just show up ready to walk, learn and have fun.

Tour lengths are estimates and depend on how many people and how many questions there are.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2476630969034548/

Come join our docent led tours every Saturday through October. Tours leave at 10:00am and Noon, from the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby. Our expert docents will bring to life the stories behind the sculpture and artists featured on this year's walk.

Tours are FREE and no RSVP is needed; just show up ready to walk, learn and have fun.

Tour lengths are estimates and depend on how many people and how many questions there are.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2476630969034548/

Are you a “leaf peeper?” Do you know one? Sit back while the Spirit of Peoria cruises between river valley bluffs brimming with fall color. Our 2 hour cruise features a hot lunch buffet, live entertainment and the best view of Illinois’ fall color.

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Take a step towards zero waste and healthier living with DIY laundry detergent! We will be providing all the ingredients from local sources when possible and walking you through the step by step process to create your own detergent. Ingredients include: hot water, soda ash, baking soda, and castille soap.

Please bring a 2 gallon container to take your detergent home with you. (Zero waste hot tip: check thrift stores for 2 gallon jugs with spiggots for easy dispensing)

Registration Required by Oct 18th at noon:  www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/soulside?k_class=159472&k_class_tab=13287

Take a step towards zero waste and healthier living with DIY laundry detergent! We will be providing all the ingredients from local sources when possible and walking you through the step by step process to create your own detergent. Ingredients include: hot water, soda ash, baking soda, and castille soap.

Please bring a 2 gallon container to take your detergent home with you. (Zero waste hot tip: check thrift stores for 2 gallon jugs with spiggots for easy dispensing)

Registration Required by Oct 18th at noon:  www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/soulside?k_class=159472&k_class_tab=13287