Eureka Methodist Church and Eureka Greater Kiwanis will host a blood drive on Aug. 25.

AUG.  23

Congerville Family Night
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
New City Building
Free

The Men’s Acapella Group will perform. For more information, call 309-354-4228.

AUG.  24

Museum After Dark: Mythic Creatures
Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$36

Immerse yourselves in dragons, unicorns and mermaids and enjoy two free drinks, light snacks and hands-on activities and demos in the lobby. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

AUG. 24-26

Peoria Irish Fest
Fri. 4-11:30 p.m.;
Sat. noon-11:30 p.m.;
Sun. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Peoria RiverFront
$10; active military weekend pass $5

Event showcases Irish heritage through song, food, dance and drink. For more information, visit peoriairishfest.com.

AUG.  24-SEPT. 1

Corn Stock Presents “Camelot”
7:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$22, students through high school $17

Local actors will bring to life the Court of King Arthur. For more information, call 309-676-2196.

AUG. 25

Blood Drive
Eureka Methodist Church
Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
208 N. Callender St.
Free

The Eureka Greater Kiwanis Club and Eureka Methodist Church are partnering for this blood drive. All presenting donors will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. To make an appointment, call 309-467-4750.

Midwest Food Bank Dinner & Auction
Saturday, 4:30-9 p.m.
700 Erie Ave., Morton
$50

“Sharing the Blessings” Dinner & Auction will include a gourmet meal and a tour of the Morton facility. For more information, call 309-291-0900.

30th Annual Duck Race
Saturday, noon-2 p.m.
EastSide Center, 1 Eastside Drive, East Peoria
$5 for each duck; free to observe

The Center for Prevention and Abuse will benefit from the event that features 30,000 ducks racing down the big slide at the EastSide Center. For more information, visit centerforpreventionofabuse.org.

Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, opens at 9 a.m.
Parking lot next to the IGA
Free

Locals offer their wares and bargains. For more information, call 309-258-1515.

Senior Net Open House Class Registration
Saturday, opens at 9 a.m.;
Registration begins at 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church, 411 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
Free

The fall open house will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall, followed by registration for classes that begin September 10. Senior Net provides computer classes for those 50 and older. For more information, visit peoriaareaseniornet.org.

AUG. 25-26

Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Life Together Center, 3625 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
$7; 2-day pass $10

One of the Midwest’s premier quilt shows. For more information, visit gemsoftheprairie.com.

Old Fashioned Tractor Show & Swap Meet
Sat. & Sun., begins with breakfast at 8 a.m.
Butler Haynes Park, 9424 S. Mapleton Road, Mapleton
Free, donations appreciated

Event includes a parade, kids’ lawn tractor pull, kids’ potato dig, stationary engine show, antique tractor pull, 50/50 raffle, and flea market. For more information, call 309-745-9102.

AUG. 28

Main Street Merchants’ Summer Stroll
Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.
Downtown Eureka
Free

Visit Lucky Hunter Jewelry, Mika’s, SJK Studio, Givitz Nails, Flower Basket, Objects and the Et Cetera Shop for specials. For more information, call 309-633-7834.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Aug. 22 – Aug. 28–