MAY 25

 

Museum Lecture: The Kottemann Collection

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby, 222 SW Washington St.

Free

John Heintzman will share his recollections and insights on the collection assembled by George and Norma Kottemann. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

MAY 25-28

 

Encore 2017

Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Hartmann Center Theatre, Bradley University, 1423 W. St. James St., Peoria

$15

Proceeds will benefit chronic kidney disease patients throughout Central Illinois. For more information, call (309) 677-4966.

 

MAY 26-28

 

Summer Camp Music Festival

Noon-4 a.m.

Three Sister Park, 17201 N. State Rt. 29, Chillicothe

3-Day Passes $239.50

Over 100 bands perform over the three-day event which attracts 20,000 people. For more information, visit http://summercampfestival.com.

 

MAY 26

 

Louie Louie Parade

Friday, 4:15 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront

Free with paid admission to the Museum

Hosted by the Illinois Striders, the event will begin with a kazoo parade and live music at 4:15. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents.

 

Moonlight Cruise on the Illinois River

Friday, 7 p.m.

Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront

$23; seniors $21; youth 4-15 $14.

Enjoy the Peoria skyline and live entertainment. For more information, call (309) 637-8000 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com.

 

MAY 27

 

Bug Life

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$10

Register to attend the Junior Naturalist event to investigate bugs. Register by calling (309) 676-0998, ext. 312.

 

CIB presents Beauty and the Beast

Saturday, 2 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, East Peoria

$18-$25; students $10.

Central Illinois Ballet will present “Beauty and the Beast.” For more information, call (309) 620-3164 or visit CIBallet.com.

 

Crittenton Center Benefit Run

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Donovan Park, 5805 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria

$10 and $25

The No Child Wet Behind 5K and One Mile Fun Run will provide funds for diapers for the Crittenton Center patrons. For more information, visit heartlanddoulas.com/nochildwetbeind/.

 

Zoofest

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road

$9.50 adults; $6.50 children 3-12

Youth can enjoy bouncy rides, games, and animal encounters. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

 

RiverFront Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

200 Block of Water St., Peoria

Free

Event features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, local art and live music. For more information, visit visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market.

 

Art-spiration: Mosaics

Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Free with regular paid admission

Stop by the lobby for a free family-friendly workshop that encourages teamwork, investigation and imagination. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

MAY 27-28

 

Music and International Wine and Craft Beer Festival

Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt. 9,

$10; youths 13-20 $5

Over 55 wines and 55 craft beers will be offered for tasting and purchase. Entertainment provided by “The Stevil Dan Band,” “Greg Williams,” “Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard,” and “Alex and XO’s.” For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

MAY 27-29

 

Heart of Illinois Dog Show Cluster

Saturday-Monday, all day

Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

Unknown admission fee

Show features over 100 different breeds of dogs. There will be a special presentation from the Irish Kennel Club, Dublin, Ireland. For more information, visit www.cornbeltkennelclub.org.

 

MAY 29

 

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, 10:00 a.m.

Marshall Plaza, Peoria Riverfront

Free

The event will pay tribute to all the men and women who have fought for America’s freedom. For more information, visit facebook.com/riverfrontevents.

 

Bartonville Memorial Day Celebration

Monday, 11 a.m.

Parade begins at the Grade School and ends at the monument on McKinley St.

Free

Event includes American Legion posts, Boy Scouts and local dignitaries.

 

Peoria County Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, 1 p.m.

War Memorial Plaza at the Peoria County Courthouse

Free