Tazewell County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Jurassic Quest is coming this weekend to the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Civic Center)

MARCH 23

 

Teen Pizza Taste Test

Thursday, 4-7 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Pizzas from several different local businesses will be ready for teen to taste and rate. The event will also feature Disney’s “Moana.” For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

3D Printing Workshop for Adults

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

The 2-part program guides you the process to a finished product. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

 

 

MARCH 24

 

Give a Pig a Party at the Library

Friday, 2-3 p.m.

Children’s Dept., Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Youth aged 4-11 can come to the library for a fun-filled time of crafts and activities based on the book by Laura Numeroff. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 1291.

 

MARCH 24-25

 

The Irish and How They Got That Way

Dinner buffet begins at 6:30 p.m.

Broadway Lounge, MAXAM Building, 316 SW Washington, Peoria

$40

Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents Frank McCourt’s comedy that tells in story and song how the Irish survived in America. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

 

MARCH 24-26

 

Disney on Ice

Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1 and 5 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

$20-$140

Disney On Ice will present Dare to Dream which features a medley of princess stories. For more information, call (309) 673-3200.

 

Jurassic Quest

Fri. 4 p.m.; Sad. 9 a.m-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

$20

The show features realistic, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Kids can interact, learn and even ride a few. For more information, visit www.jurassicquest.com/peoria.html

 

MARCH 25

 

Family Bingo Fun

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Family-friendly fun at the Main Library featuring terrific prizes for kids. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Canvas & Donuts

Saturday, 10-11 a.m.

Mansion on Walnut, 420 Walnut St., Pekin

$22 per child

Children aged 5-10 can spatter paint their initial on a canvas at the Pekin Academy of Fine Arts. Pre-register by visiting www.pekinacademyoffinearts.com.

 

Central Illinois Antique Dealers’ Show & Sale

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

Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

$6

Sixty professional dealers from across the Midwest will bring their best antiques and collectibles. For more information, call (217) 469-2256.

 

New Farming Exhibit Opens at Museum

Saturday, 11 a.m.

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington

Free

The Museum’s permanent exhibit, Challenges, Choices & Change: Farming in the Great Corn Belt, will open to the public on Saturday. The new exhibit features artifacts, images, video, digital interactives, and other hands-on activities, connecting visitors to McLean County’s rich farming and agricultural history. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

 

“Once” Presented at the Civic Center Theatre

Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.

201 SW Jefferson, Peoria

$37-$82

“Once” is a winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

 

MARCH 26

 

Prince and Princess Story Hour

Sunday, 2-3 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Youth aged 4-8 will enjoy a story hour, crafts and activities based on fairy tales. Costumes are welcome. For more information, call (123) 699-3917, ext. 1291.

 

Marchoberfest

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria

$12; youth 7-12 $6; under 6 free

Special buffet of German type means and assorted ethnic sides. For more information, call (309) 691-7484.

 

MARCH 27

 

GEMS Girls’ Science Club at the Library

Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Girls in grades 4-7 can come celebrate Women’s History Month. To register, call (309) 263-2200.

 

MARCH 28

 

Learn the Basics of Cartooning

Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Cori Harkness will teach cartooning to youths in grades 6-8. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 1291.

 

MARCH 29

 

Corn Stock Children’s Theatre Presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria

Adults $9, children 12 and under $7

The play is based on a novel by Charles Dickens. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

 

Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N Prospect Road

$24 (includes zoo admission)

The hour-long tour takes you into areas the public doesn’t normally get to see. For more information, call (309) 681-3559.