Eureka will celebrate Fourth of July with a parade and later fireworks at Eureka Lake Park.

JUNE 29

It’s Thyme for Herbs

Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

$3

Jenna Smith will share ideas and tips on using a variety of fresh herbs. A food demonstration with tastings will be provided. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

St. Jude Fundraiser at Barrack’s Cater Inn

Thursday, 5-7:30 p.m.

1224 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Peoria

$12; $6 for ages 6-16

Event will feature a silent auction, door prizes and a dinner buffet with salad, several types of pasta, pizza and ice cream. For more information, call (309) 692-3990.

JUNE 30

Quilt Display at the Library

Friday, noon-6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Quilts from community members will be on display at the library. Event will be held July 3 and 5 also. To learn how to participate in the event, call (309) 467-2922.

Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Friday, 8-10 p.m.

Cultural Center, Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

$12-$49

A magical, musical, and imaginative interpretation of the Shakespeare favorite. For more information, call (309) 829-6333.

JULY 1

Shakespeare’s Cymbeline Performed

Saturday, 8-11 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

$12-$49

Fairy tale romance adapted by Chris Coleman. Repeated on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (309) 438-2535.

7West Dance Band Performs at Mackinaw Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5 cover charge; $5 more for seating on the terrace

Introducing Central Illinois’ freshest dance band, 7West that will perform a broad range of styles from rock to country. Bring your own food, but drinks must be purchased. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

JULY 3

JammSammich Performs at Peoria Riverfront

Monday, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing

$7

Listen to tunes from 4 decades, including Motown, disco, funk, hip-hop, retro 80s, Buffett and rock. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/JammSammich/info.

JULY 4

Eureka July 4th Parade and Fireworks

Tuesday, parade at 10; fireworks at dusk

Downtown Eureka and Eureka Lake Park

Free

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and line the parade route to enjoy the floats, fire trucks and vintage cars…and collect lots of candy. The fireworks will begin sometime after 9 p.m. at the lake. Free parking under the water tower. For more information, call (309) 467-2113.

Red, White and Boom!

Tuesday, 4-10:15 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront

Free

Event includes hours of games, music, activities for kids, and the area’s largest fireworks display. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. VIP tickets are available. For more information, visit redwhiteandboom.us.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events–