Peoria County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The Peoria Municipal Band Concert will be performing at two different venues this week. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Municipal Band)

JULY 20

 

Dunkirk Premiere

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$10.50 adult; $8.50 child

Thrilling movie details the removal of 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers who were destined to be captured by the Nazi’s. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JULY 20-22

 

Heart of Illinois Fair

Thur., & Fri., 4 p.m.-midnight; Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight

Expo Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria

$10; $5 children 6-12

Attractions include a carnival, live entertainment, a bags tournament, tractor pulls, and a demolition derby. Free for military personnel with ID. For more information, visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

 

JULY 21

 

Woodchip Bioreactor Field Day

Friday, begins at 10 a.m.

Windish farm, call (309) 686-7070 for directions.

Free

The Peoria County Soil and Water District and Peoria County Farm Bureau are sponsoring a Bioreactor Field Day with an onsite demonstration followed by a BBQ Pork Sandwich meal served by Raber’s. The denitrifying bioreactor may help reduce excessive nitrate concentrations in water from tile drainage leaving crop fields. Call (309) 671-7040 Ext. 3 for reservations.

 

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Friday, 6 p.m.

Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6605 N. Smith Rd., Edwards

$50

A portion of the ticket price goes to Keegan’s Krew to fight bullying. For reservations, visit kickapoocreekwinery.com.

 

Peoria Municipal Band Concert

Friday, 7 p.m.

Shoppes at Grand Prairie, 5201 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria

Free

Directed by Conductor David Vroman. For more information, call (309) 681-2854.

 

JULY 22

 

Lincoln & the Civil War Tour

Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$15

Bus tour guests hear about Lincoln’s visits to Peoria, visit Springdale Cemetery, and hear the story of one of the Whiskey Barons. Sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society. For more information, call (309) 674-1921.

 

3D Printing: Make Your Own Fidget Spinner

Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$33

Students will design and print their own fidget spinner using the 3D printing equipment. Workshop is intended for students in grades 8-12. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Bubblegum Jack Reunion at the Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5 cover; reserved deck seating $5 extra

Enjoy the fun and music of Bubblegum Jack. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

JULY 22-23

 

Super Hero Weekend at the Zoo

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

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Rd.

$9.50 adults; Child 2-12 $6.50

Grab your capes, masks and spider webs and head to the Zoo for games, crafts and activities for the whole family. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

 

JULY 23

 

Peoria Municipal Band Concert

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria

Free

A little musical history of the Salvation Army this evening with guest emcee Chris Kennedy. For more information, call (309) 681-2854.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events–