Come out for not too scary Halloween fun at the Witches Walk
Saturday at Fondulac Farm Park in East Peoria. (Photo courtesy of Witches Walk Facebook)

OCT.  19

45th Anniversary Alpha Park Library Open House
Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
Free

There will be treats, APL history memorabilia and a chance to win prizes. For more information, call (309) 697-3822.

Basic Home Book Repair
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Morton Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Bring a book that could use some TLC and get advice on how to make repairs at home. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

OCT. 19-29

‘Little Women’ Performed at BU
Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts, 1423 St. James St., Peoria
$18 adults; $12 seniors; $5 students

Louisa May Alcott’s classic comes to life in a musical version. For more information, call (309) 677-2650.

OCT.  20

Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria
Friday, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
100 NE Water St., Peoria
$23 adults; $21 seniors; $14 kids 4-15

Live entertainment and a cash bar enliven the cruise on the Illinois River. For more information, call (309) 637-8000.

OCT.  21

DAX Fest
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Washington Park, Washington
Free admission

Event features characters such as Moana, Woody and Jessie, Ghostbusters, as well as barrel rides and performances by Julie K and Nitch Theatre. For more information, visit daxlocke.org.

Witches Walk
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Fondulac Farm Park, 305 Neumann Dr., East Peoria
$2.50 for ages 1-15; $3 for ages 6 and older

“Not So Scary” annual illuminated Witches Walk offers young people a Halloween treat. For more information, call (309) 699-3923.

Recycling/Paper Shredding Event in Pekin
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
St. Joseph Catholic School, 300 S. 6th St.
$5

Participants can bring any amount of paper to have securely shredded and disposed, courtesy of Iron Mountain Paper Shredding. (No cardboard please). For more information, call (309) 347-7194.

Pink the Plaza 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.
Memorial Plaza in Downtown Morton
$25

Fundraiser for breast cancer through the Totes for Ta-Tas group. For more information, visit totesforta-tas.com.

Harvest Time for Genealogists Workshop
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society, 719 N. 11th St., Pekin
$30

Lin Strong will speak on acquiring genealogical information about the Ostfriesen region of Germany. For more information or to register, call (309) 477-3044.

Family Movies at the Library
Saturday, 4 and 7 p.m.
Five-Points, 460 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington
$3

Come in your Halloween costume to enjoy the movies. “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at 4 p.m.; Ghost Busters will be shown at 7. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

Teen Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, 3-4 p.m.
Community Room, Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Register to decorate pumpkins with paint, glitter and crafty materials. Register by calling (309) 347-7111.

Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Peoria Players Theatre lobby, 4300 N. University St.
Free admission

Find clothing and accessories from all eras. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free; donations appreciated

Bring your digital camera or phone and head to the trails for a nature-themed hunt. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

OCT.  21-22

Monster Jam at the Civic Center
Sat., 1 and 7 p.m.; Sun., noon-1 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Arena, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$15-$95

Monster Jam trucks perform stunts including two-wheel skills challenge and donuts. For more information, call (800) 745-3000.

OCT.  21-25

F.o.W.L. Fall Book Sale
Sat. – Wednesday noon, during regular library hours
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd.
Free

The Friends of Washington Library will host their annual fall book sale. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

OCT.  23

Master Gardeners Meet
Monday, 6 p.m.
U of I Extension, 1505 Valle Vista Blvd., Pekin
Free

Susan McCabe and her group will report on their city monarch program. For more information, call (309) 347-6614.

Midday Movie at the Library
Monday, 11 a.m.
Sunnyland Branch Library, Sunnyland Plaza
Free

Come enjoy the recently released film Churchill (PG). Free popcorn. For more information, call (309) 745-3023.

OCT.  23-24

Auditions for Corn Stock Play
Monday & Tuesday, 6 p.m.
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria

Aspiring actors can audition for a role in “Leaving Iowa.” For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

OCT.  24

11th Annual China Town Hall
Tuesday, 5:45-8 p.m.
Arbor Hall Room 111, Illinois Central College, 5407 N. University St., Peoria
Free

The goal is to engage in a conversation on China and the complex U.S.-China relationship. Chinese tea will be served. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

Building Your Investor I.Q.
Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free

Fran McKay offers a refresher class that will discuss the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation, and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals. For more information, call (309) 693-2798.

The Beach Boys
Tuesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center, ISU
$39.50-$84.50

The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. For more information, call (309) 438-5444.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 19 – Oct. 24–