To make transportation between our facilities easier, the Peoria Park District is launching a FREE Sunday Funday Shuttle that will run between 6 Peoria Park District locations and allow riders to get on and off free of charge.

The Sunday Funday Shuttle will run every Sunday from 10AM-4PM starting on July 11, 2021 and ending after September 26, 2021.

 View the FULL SCHEDULE and rules at www.peoriaparks.org/sundayfunday 

Route Stops for Sunday Funday Shuttle:
Proctor Recreation Center
Featuring: Baseball, Basketball Courts, Playground, Splashpad

 Logan Recreation Center
Featuring: Basketball Courts, Splashpad, Market 309 (for residents of 61605 between 12pm-3pm)

 RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
Featuring: Sand Volleyball, Rock Island Trail, Playground

 Glen Oak Park
Featuring: Peoria Zoo (open daily 10am-5pm, last admission at 4:30), Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum (open Th: 9 am – 12 pm, Fri-Sat: 9 am – 4 pm, Sun: 12 pm – 5 pm), Luthy Botanical Garden (open daily 10am-5pm, gates close at 4:30), Fishing, Tennis Courts

 Forest Park Nature Center
Featuring: Walking and Hiking Trails 

 Bradley Park
Featuring: Disc Golf, Walking and Hiking Trails, Playgrounds, Sand Volleyball, Tennis Court, Horseshoe Pit

*Unless stated otherwise, all features are open during park operational hours of dawn to dusk.

Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO on this relaxing three-day, two-night trip. Trip includes all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and live entertainment, such as singing, guitar, banjo, ragtime piano, storytelling, calliope playing, historical information, and wildlife sightings. Lodging is provided at various points along the river. A two-hour self-guided tour of the President Abraham Lincoln Museum is included with your ticket. Experience the slower pace of life with three peaceful days of cruising the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers!

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/3/Peoria-to-St-Louis-Excursion

Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO on this relaxing three-day, two-night trip. Trip includes all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and live entertainment, such as singing, guitar, banjo, ragtime piano, storytelling, calliope playing, historical information, and wildlife sightings. Lodging is provided at various points along the river. A two-hour self-guided tour of the President Abraham Lincoln Museum is included with your ticket. Experience the slower pace of life with three peaceful days of cruising the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers!

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/3/Peoria-to-St-Louis-Excursion

Peoria vs. South Bend

https://www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2021-08

Peoria vs. South Bend

https://www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2021-08

Peoria vs. South Bend

https://www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2021-08

Grab your friends and join us for THE BEST weekly trivia around! Each week we have 7 rounds of Trivia designed to challenge you and ensure it's your best night of the week.

Free to play and Prizes for the Top 2 Teams.

See you there!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/828488214772845?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

Peoria Irish Fest just announced several of the main acts for the 40th Peoria Irish Fest-Erin Feis!

Celebrate all things Irish! - Delicious food and drink. Outstanding music and dance. Celtic culture galore through Highland Games, exhibits, and interactive sessions.

Bring your family and friends and check it out for yourself - meet great people, make lasting memories and enjoy one of the best Irish festivals in the Midwest!

Scythian, Eileen Ivers, Boxing Banjo, The Gothard Sisters, Byrne Brothers, Bohola, and Adam & Jon are the first acts to be announced for the festival!

The event will take place on August 27th, 28th & 29th on the Peoria RiverFront in Peoria, Illinois. Discounted tickets start at just $9.00 for single-day tickets and $25 for 3 Day Passes. Tickets are on sale now!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/463360924864798?ref=newsfeed

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/5/Sightseeing-Cruise

 

 

Caleb Atwood is going to be in the Beer Garden this summer! You have had the chance to see him play with Matt Miller, but this time we are giving him his own spot! Come on down for great beer and amazing music!

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Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Dinner is not served, but concessions are available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions! 

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/7/Moonlight-Cruise

It's our First Anniversary! 

Miss Flo and Megan Couri have gathered a fabulous line up of Drag Performers for a night you won't forget! Joining us to celebrate are Taystee, Cream Kween, and Apollo Venom Summers. Our Anniversary Show will be held at Broadway Lounge. Come early and grab drinks and dinner from Broadway Lounge's yummy kitchen and bar. 

Megan will guide you and your friends to create your own work of art. Entry fee includes all paint supplies and a take home canvas. You don't want to miss this evening of glamorous fun! Grab your tickets while they last!

For tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-n-paint-anniversary-show-tickets-166369374277

Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s bi-monthly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a variety of great music, including R&B, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock and lots more. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while unwinding with your friends after a busy week. While the music fills the building, one can stroll through our three fine art galleries. Consult the calendar to learn what bands will be playing.  More info...

Peoria vs. South Bend

https://www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2021-08

Join us every Saturday morning for the RiverFront Market! Featuring a great selection of local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, coffee, flowers and more! Local art, crafts and live music each week. Located in the 200 Block of Water Street. Open every Saturday Morning, 8 am - Noon, May 22 - September 25, 2021

More info...

Tickets go on sale at 10am the morning of the cruise or you can buy online up to 9am the day of the cruise.
Boarding is at 10:30am. Cruise is 11am-12:30pm.
Concessions are available.
$20/adult
$18/seniors (55+)
$12/child (4-15)
Ages 3 and under always free!

For tickets: spiritofpeoria.com/tickets

Peoria Irish Fest just announced several of the main acts for the 40th Peoria Irish Fest-Erin Feis!

Celebrate all things Irish! - Delicious food and drink. Outstanding music and dance. Celtic culture galore through Highland Games, exhibits, and interactive sessions.

Bring your family and friends and check it out for yourself - meet great people, make lasting memories and enjoy one of the best Irish festivals in the Midwest!

Scythian, Eileen Ivers, Boxing Banjo, The Gothard Sisters, Byrne Brothers, Bohola, and Adam & Jon are the first acts to be announced for the festival!

The event will take place on August 27th, 28th & 29th on the Peoria RiverFront in Peoria, Illinois. Discounted tickets start at just $9.00 for single-day tickets and $25 for 3 Day Passes. Tickets are on sale now!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/463360924864798?ref=newsfeed

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/5/Sightseeing-Cruise

 

 

Bringing Beale Street to Water Street! The Smoker's Blues Band will be performing live. Smoked brisket, Pulled pork, Roasted corn grits, Macaroni & cheese and more.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/43/Blues-BBQ-Dinner

Peoria vs. South Bend

https://www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2021-08

FREE guided tours of Sculpture Walk Peoria are back! Take a stroll down Washington Street with our amazing tour guides every Saturday at 10:30AM. Tours leave from the lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Sign up for your FREE tour of Peoria's Best Public Art Display today!

FREE Tickets: https://artspartners.net/swp/tours/