Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 24 – Oct. 31

Morton Chamber of Commerce sponsors Trick or Treat on Main Street on Oct. 26. (Photo courtesy of Morton Chamber)

OCT. 25

Blessings for Angie Quarter Auction
Thur., doors open at 5 p.m.
Avanti’s Dome, 3401 Griffin, Pekin
$3 (includes one bidding paddle)

Angie Green, a school library media specialist, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Quarter Auction operated by philanthropist Susan Bressner will donate all proceeds to Angie and her family. For more information, call 309-360-4555.

Et Cetera’s Christmas Shop
Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
125 S. Main St., Eureka
Free admission

Be one of the first to shop at the amazing Et Cetera Christmas Shop. The lower level shop will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, call 309-467-4211.

Tweens and Teens Invited Learn Monster Makeup
Thur. 5 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free

Michaela will give monster makeup tricks and tips on how to turn into a zombie with realistic wounds and scars. For more information, call 309-444-2241.

Tremont Movie Night
Thur. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Tremont Library, 215 S. Sampson St.
Free

Youths aged 12-18 will watch the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”  Snacks, drinks and audience participation will be included. For more information, call 309-925-5432.

OCT. 26

Tremont Halloween Parade
Fri. 6:15 p.m.
From Camden’s Chiropractic to the Grade School
Free

The Lion’s Club is sponsoring the parade and the party that follows at the grade school which will include a costume contest and food. For more information, call 309-925-5711.

Trick or Treat Main Street
Fri. 4-6 p.m.
Downtown Morton
Free

The Morton Chamber of Commerce and McDonald’s invite kids to trick or treat downtown. For more information, call 309-263-2491.

Easton Corbin with Musical Guest Joe Stamm Band
Fri. 7:30 p.m.
Washington 5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road
$40

The Joe Stamm Band will open at 7:30; Easton Corbin’s country music will begin at 9. For more information, call 309-444-8222.

Travis Tritt
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$40-$60

Grammy award winning country music favorite visits Bloomington. For more information, call 309-434-2777.

OCT. 27

Star Wars Day
Washington High School
Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
115 Bondurant St.

Come hear a live podcast recording with ‘Coffee with Kenobi,’ a story time, a book sale, and a costume contest.  For more information, call 309-444-2241.

Steps of Joy at Five Points
Sat. 6 p.m.
360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington

Hundreds of local children will dance to change lives. Proceeds will benefit Neighborhood House. For more information, call 309-444-8222.

OCT.  27-28

Antique Show Interstate Center
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington
$6; children 12 and under free

The 102nd Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association Show and Sale. Parking is free. For more information, visit centralilantiquedealers.org.

OCT. 28

NTA’s Halloween Dance-A-Thon
Sunday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Pritchard Theatre, College Av., Eureka
Free to watch

Students of the Nitsch Theatre Arts are fund-raising for their trip to perform on a cruise ship next year. Every student will be seeking donors to contribute for every minute they dance. For more information, visit nitschtheatrearts.org.

OCT. 29

Credit Score, Credit Report: Meh! What’s the Difference?
Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

This workshop focuses on understanding the difference between a credit score and a credit report. It also examines some of the key components that lenders consider, and it focuses on the benefits, challenges, and misconceptions about credit. To register, call 309-467-2922.

OCT. 30

Scary Movie
Tue. 6 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free

Teens will watch “A Quiet Place” while enjoying Halloween candy and other snacks. Costumes encouraged. For more information, call 309-444-2241.

Adulting 101: Hanging Pictures on Your Walls
Tue. 6-7 p.m.
Community Room, Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Teens and young adults aged 16-25 will learn how to ‘Hang Stuff on Your Walls.’ Instructions will include frame size, placement, and plenty of practice. For more information, call 309-347-7111.

OCT. 31

Halloween Facepainting
Wed. 3:30-5 p.m.
Sunnyland Branch, Washington District Library, 16 Sunnyland Plaza
Free

Come to the library to get your face painted to match your costume. Be in line by 4:30. Intended for ages 3 and older. For more information, call 309-745-3023.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 24 – Oct. 31–