SEPT. 27

Does My Vote Really Matter?
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave.
Free

Dr. Brad McMillan of Bradley University’s Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service will help shed light into the obscure corners of our participatory democracy. For more information, call 309-274-3000.

SEPT. 28

Be Anything! Cocktails & Careers
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Trailside Event Center, 4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
$55

The event includes a cocktail party with Be Anything! experiences for adults plus drinks and hors d’oeuvres which are provided by Cracked Pepper catering. For more information, call 309-323-6900.

SEPT. 28-30

Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
Fri. 6-10 p.m.;
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront
Fri. $10; $5-$7 for the weekend

Exhibit features 130 juried fine artists from around the country, kids’ activities, a mobile pottery studio, food, beer & wine. For more information, visit peoriaartguild.org.

Jurassic Quest
Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$20-$36

See over 100 life-sized dinosaurs. For more information, visit jurassicquest.com/peoria.

Cornstock Kids Present ‘Good News!’
Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
$16; $12 for kids 12 and under

Musical set in the Roaring Twenties. For more information, visit cornstocktheatre.com.

ICC Theatre Presents ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.
Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria
$8; students & seniors $6

Play set in 1963 about a man who has two employers, one a gangster and one an upper-class twit. For more information, visit icc.edu/arts.

SEPT.  29

Magic Spectacular
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Exposition Gardens Opera House, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria
$10

The Peoria Magicians Assembly has brought together national and international acts. Family friendly and suitable for all ages. For more information, visit peoriamagicians.com.

Year of Beer Program
Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave.
Free

Lance Shaner of Omega Yeast will discuss the microorganisms responsible for fermenting beer. Intended for ages 21 and older. For more information or to register, call 309-274-3000.

Running with the Dogs
Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.
Junction City Shopping Center, 4901 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
$30

Peoria’s only 5k race where you can participate with your dog. There will also be a 3k walk. All money raised benefits Paws Giving Independence, an all-volunteer organization that rescues shelter dogs, trains them to be service dogs & then places them as service dogs free to the recipients. For more information and to register, visit https://givingindependence.org

Mark Linder Walk for the Mind
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Peoria RiverPlex, 600 NE Water St.
$20; $10 for kids; free for survivors of brain cancer

The walk will raise money for brain tumor research. For more information, visit facebook.com/marklinderwalkforthemind.

Fall French Market at Glen Oak
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Luthy Botanical Garden, Glen Oak Park, 2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Free

Market includes antiques, art, plants and herbs, vintage finds, food and music. For more information, call 309-686-3362.

Free Round of Disc Golf
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Alpha Park Pavilions, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville
Free

Bring your own discs and play 9 holes of disc golf free, compliments of Alpha Park Library. The Library has discs that can be checked out. For more information, call 309-697-3822.

SEPT. 29-30

National Alpaca Farm Days
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Houchin Family Alpacas, 16708 E400 North Road, Heyworth
Free

Come meet the alpacas and learn about the luxury fiber they produce and why the alpaca business is perfect for environmentally conscious people. There will be demonstrations and the opportunity to purchase items made of alpaca fabric. For more information, call 309-275-0853.

SEPT. 30

Godsmack & Shinedown Perform at the Civic Center
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Arena, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$39.50-$79.50.

Hard rock band in concert. For tickets, call 800-745-3000.

OCT.  1

Ronald McDonald House Quarter Auction
Monday, doors open at 5
Parish Hall, Eureka Christian Church, 302 S. Main St., Eureka
$3

Ronald McDonald House will be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the October Eureka Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters and bid on the great items offered by donors and vendors. For more information, call 309-360-4555.

OCT. 1-15

Costume Drop-Off
Monday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, 2218 N. Prospect Road
Free

Drop off your old costumes and get a voucher for a new one that you can pick out on Oct. 20. For more information, call 309-323-6900.

OCT. 2

Situational Awareness, a Life Skill
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
Peoria Public Library
Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln
Free

Learn how to improve your awareness to events and people around you. For more information, call 309-672-6918.

OCT. 3

Relax Under the Stars
Wednesday, noon-1 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Take a break in the middle of the day to sit back, relax, and enjoy the star show. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Sept. 26 – Oct. 3–