Peoria County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10

Springdale Cemetery Tours in Peoria will be held on Oct. 6-7.

OCT.  4

Bradley Men’s Basketball Spaghetti Supper
Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m.
ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria
$18; youth $8

The Voice of the Braves, Dave Snell, will lead a short program at 7 p.m. featuring fourth-year men’s basketball head coach Brian Wardle, third-year women’s basketball head coach Andrea Gorski and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Spaghetti dinner from Avantis and all beverages included. For tickets, call 309-677-2625.

Hayrides & Hotdogs in Sommer Park
Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
6329 N. Koerner Road, Peoria
Ages 11+ $6; 3-10 $4

The Peoria Park District provides an old-fashioned good time with roasting hot dogs and taking a hayrack ride. Vegetarian and pork-free options available. For more information, call 309-682-1200.

OCT. 4-13

‘The Lion King’
Thur.-Fri. 7:30 p.m.;
Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 & 6:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson
$48-$99

Based on the 1994 creation of Elton John and others, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. For tickets, call 800-745-3000.

OCT.   4-7

Figure Skating Championships
Thurs.-Sun, all day
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
Single day pass $15

The 2019 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships will determine the top four skaters in each skill level who will advance to the national contest in November. For more information, visit uglregionals.com.

OCT.  5

Chillicothe’s Spider Hill Opens
Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Three Sisters Park
$10 per attraction; wristband $25

The pre-eminent terror experience will open and Friday night and continue each Friday & Saturday until Halloween. Event attractions include Massacre Mansion, Trail of Terror, and Zombie invasion paintball. For more information, visit threesisterspark.com.

‘Pekin Haunt’ Opens
Fri. 7-10 p.m.
Pekin Paintball Park, 14444 Towerline Drive
Prices for attractions vary

Every Friday and Saturday through October the Pekin Haunt will offer attractions such as zombies, a haunted house and a corn maze. For more information, call 309-346-7000.

OCT.   5-6

Peoria Players Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
Fri. & Sat. 7:30; Sun. 2 p.m.
$15; youths $10

The play will be performed through Oct. 14. For more information, visit peoriaplayers.org.

Bartonville’s Haunted Infirmary
Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
4500 Enterprise Dr.
$15

Opening night of the former Bartonville State Hospital as the site of the scary Halloween event that occurs Friday and Saturday nights until Halloween. For more information, visit hauntedinfirmary.org.

OCT.  6

Dance Musical ‘Tale of The Anklets’
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$30; $15 for age 12 and under

Tale of The Anklets features 120 local and national dancers in a variety of Indian dance styles. The show is presented by the Caterpillar Asian Indian Community (CAIC) and Mythili Dance Academy (MDA). The Center for Prevention of Abuse will benefit. For more information, call 309-272-2904.

Springdale Cemetery Tours
Sat.-Sun noon-2 p.m.
3014 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
$10; children $5

Step back in time and learn the stories of some of the prominent Peorians who are buried in the cemetery. For more information, call 309-696-0956.

Harvesting Hope Gala
Saturday, 6 p.m.
Embassy Suites, 100 Conference
Center Drive, East Peoria
$100

A cocktail reception that will benefit the Pediatric Resource Center which has helped needy children with health issues for the past 25 years. For more information, call 309-624-9595.

Why Lebanon Matters
Saturday, 5:30
Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria
$50

The Peoria Area World Affairs Council and the Itoo Society present a conversation with noted Lebanese leaders that explores Lebanon’s renewed economy, strong democracy and its role in the world. Lebanese food and music will grace the event. For more information, visit pawac.org/upcoming-events.

Challenge Peoria Fall Banquet
Saturday, 6 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Ballroom, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$40

Teen Challenge Peoria’s annual fall banquet is themed ‘Celebrating 60 Years of Miracles’ and the keynote speaker will be Nicky Cruz. For more information or tickets, call 309-673-3716.

What’s An IRAD?
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave.
Free

Local historians and genealogists will hear from Bill Cook about the resources available from IRAD, Illinois Regional Archives Depository. For more information, call 309-274-2719.

OCT.  6-7

Spoon River Drive
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Towns in Fulton County

Vendors on the roads and byways and in the towns of Fulton County will offer unique seasonal items. For more information, visit spoonriverdrive.org.

OCT.  7

5-Points Presents ‘Chanticleer’
Sunday, 7 p.m.
360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington
Free, but reservations required

Twelve male vocalists from San Francisco offer original interpretations of vocal numbers in all genres. To reserve your place, visit fivepointswashington.org.

OCT. 10

Adult Basic Literacy Workshop Volunteer Training
Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-noon
Peoria North Branch Library, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Free

The Regional Office of Education is offering an adult Basic Literacy/English as a Second Language Volunteer Training Workshop that will enable participants to tutor adults in raising their literacy levels. The workshop will continue on Oct. 22 and 24. All materials are free. For more information or to register, call 309-497-2100.

 

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10–