Peoria County Events

by Chronicle Media
The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Oct. 14. (Photo courtesy of Prairie Wind Ensemble)

The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Oct. 14. (Photo courtesy of Prairie Wind Ensemble)

OCT.  13

 

Bradley Basketball Spaghetti Dinner

Thursday, 6 p.m.

ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road

$18 adults; $8 children (4-14)

Fun-filled evening with Bradley’s coaches and team members. For more information, call (309) 676-7611 or the ticket office at (309) 677-2625.

 

Hogwarts Garden of Botanical Wonders

Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

Free; donations appreciated

The annual chrysanthemum show will present a Harry Potter theme Monday through Friday. For more information, call (309) 681-3506.

 

Introduction to Windows 10

Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$24

Learn to use the new desktop and the capabilities of Windows 10. Bring your upgraded or new Windows 10 laptop equipped with a mouse. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

OCT. 13-16

 

Caterpillar Chorus Presents Disney’s Little Mermaid

Thur.-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.

Eastlight Theatre, 1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria

$11

Eastlight Theatre is located in the auditorium of East Peoria High School. For more information, call (309) 699-7469.

 

OCT.  14

 

Uncorked!

Friday, 6-11 p.m.

Par-a-dice Hotel Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria

$75

Fundraiser for the Hult Center for Healthy Living will include dancing, sampling the finest local wines, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call (309) 692-6650.

 

Prairie Wind Ensemble

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, East Peoria

$10; $8 students and seniors

In-Residence at ICC sponsors the concert. For more information, visit prairiewindensemble.com.

 

Prairieland Country Opry Show

Friday, 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 Walnut St., Washington

$10

Features country music by award-winning musicians and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, visit facebook.com/Prairieland.

 

OCT.  14-15

 

Haunted Infirmary

Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

4500 Enterprise Drive, Bartonville

$15 (ages 14 and older)

Limestone JFL and Insane Women Productions host the event at the Bartonville Insane Asylum. Event repeats every weekend in October. For more information, call (309) 241-3113.

 

Spider Hill

Friday & Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe

$10

Features the Massacre Mansion and Trail of Terror. Zombie Invasion Paintball is $15 per person. Repeats every weekend in October. For more information, visit threesisterspark.com.

 

OCT.  15

 

Bugs ‘n Bats at the Garden

Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

$20

Learn about cool but creepy animals and insects that help out in the garden. For more information, call (309) 686-3362.

 

Antique Fire Engine on Display

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway

Free

The Fire Buffs Club of Central Illinois and the Wheels of Time Museum combine to exhibit the engine. Information about its reconstruction and working history will be held inside the library. For more information, visit peoriapubliclibrary.org/north.

 

Chili Cook Off & Bags Tournament

Saturday, noon-6 p.m.

Navy Marine Club, 1310 E. Seiberling, Peoria Heights

Free admission

Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing will host the event. Sample and vote for your favorite chili by making a contribution to the Center which does home repairs for veterans. For more information, email info@ivfullercenter.org.

 

Life, Boomers & Seniors Expo

Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center

Free

Features vendors with samples and demonstrations. For more information, visit peoriaciviccenter.com.

 

Mozart Featured at Heartland Festival Orchestra Concert

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road., Washington

$35 adults; $8 students and children

Enjoy the extraordinary talents of HFO’s virtuosi in one of the most beautiful double concertos ever written. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

Paws for Independence Event

Saturday, 8-11 a.m.

Junction City Shopping Center, 5901 N. Prospect Road

$35

Pet-friendly activities and a Halloween themed pet costume contest plus a 5K race will raise money for Paws Giving Independence which provides service dogs free of charge to adults and children. For more information, call (309) 839-2754.

 

OCT. 15-NOV. 5

 

Beginning Sewing Class

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon

Jones Sewing, 3410 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

$76

Experienced seamstress Sue Buchanan will teach the beginner how to sew. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

OCT.  16

 

Pride of Peoria Barbershop Chorus

Sunday, 2 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, East Peoria

$12

For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

 

Wheels of Time Fall Festival

Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

1710 W. Woodside Drive, Dunlap

$7 adults; $3.50 ages 3-11

Included in the event are antique fire trucks, AMT demonstrations, blacksmithing demonstrations and music by Dave Berchtold. For more information, visit wheelsotime.org.

 

OCT.  17

 

Introduction to Windows 10 – Desktop version

Monday, 10 a.m.-noon

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$24

Use the computer lab’s computers to learn about Windows 10. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

OCT.  19

 

Tour Historic Galena

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Departs from Hickory Hall, ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$80

Explore historic Galena including U.S. Grant’s home, a private tour of the historic district and a tour through the countryside identifying old mine sites, the Mississippi River, and the unglaciated character of the terrain. Time for shopping in Galena’s Main St. will be included. Meals may be purchased at local restaurants. Considerable walking is involved. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

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