Peoria Riverfront Museum holds a spring break camp the week of April 2-6. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Riverfront Museum)

MARCH 29

Winter Jam 2018
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Arena, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$15 donation at the door

Christian music’s largest tour featuring Skillet, Kari Jobe, Building 429, John Crist, KB, NewSong, Jordan Feliz, Hollyn, Dan Bremnes, Mallary Hope, Westover and Nick Hall. For more information, call 309- 673-8900.

Peorians Who Changed the World: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Included will be Comedian Richard Pryor, Bishop Fulton Sheen, Feminist icon Betty Friedan, Susan G. Komen Foundation founder Nancy Brinker, Senator Everett Dirksen and Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian. For more information, call 309- 686-7000.

MARCH 31

Easter Egg Hunt at the Lincoln Branch Library
Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m.
1312 W. Lincoln
Free

Bags will be provided for holding eggs found by children through middle school age. For more information, call 309- 497-2600.

Bicentennial Speakeasy: Whiskey Tutorial & Tasting
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$33

Join Hugh Higgins, Whiskey Aficionado and owner of Hearth restaurant, for a tutorial on whiskey and tasting. Must be 21+ to attend. For more information or tickets, call 309- 686-7000.

Film Noir Festival at the Library
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe St.
Free

The move ‘The Big Steal (1949)’ will be shown. For more information, call 309- 497-2000.

American Passion Play
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$25

The American Passion Play, unlike other passion plays, dramatizes Jesus’ entire ministry, rather than just the events from the Passion Week onward. For more information, call 309- 829-3903.

APRIL 2

Emergency Preparedness Training for Kids
Monday, 2-4 p.m.
North Branch, Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Blvd.
Free

In the ‘Pillowcase Project’ kids will learn how they can prepare for and stay safe when a disaster becomes an emergency. The event will also be held at the Lincoln Branch on April 3 and McClure Branch on April 4 at the same times. To register, call 309- 497-2150.

Cookbook Club at Alpha Park Library
Monday, 7-8 p.m.
3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
Free

Cooks share Easter recipes and take home new ideas and recipes. Register by calling 309-697-3822, ext. 13.

APRIL 2-6

Spring Break Camp
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$250

Each day will feature a new and exciting adventure for youths aged 5-14. For more information, call 309- 686-7000.

APRIL 3

Teacher Tuesday: Minecraft, Illinois Computing Educators
Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Fondulac Library, 400 Richland St., E. Peoria

Teacher Tuesdays is a networking event designed to foster peer-to-peer support for learning while building a learning community around STEAM Education. It is sponsored by the U of I Extension. For more information, call 309- 685-3140.

APRIL 4

37th Annual Congressional Art Show Opens
Wednesday, 3-5 p.m.
Gallery, Peoria Public Library
Free

Congressman Darin LaHood will announce the winners of the competition. The first-place winner will have his/her work exhibited in the U.S. Capitol for one year. For more information, call 309- 497-2000.

Messy Morning at the Museum
Wednesday, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Classroom 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$35

Young people aged 2-5 will experiment with various creative media. For more information, call 309- 686-7000.

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

Bring your lunch and enjoy the calm beauty of the starry skies with a background of soothing music. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

J. M. Hunter Cartoon Workshop
Wednesday, 5-8 p.m.
North Branch, Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Youth aged 8 and older are invited to learn fun cartooning and drawing basics. To register or for more information, call 309-497-2150.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events March 28 – April 4–