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April – May 2018 Apr – May 2018
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NOW HIRING-Camp Counselors and Lifeguards
NOW HIRING-Camp Counselors and Lifeguards
Apr 16 @ 3:30 pm – May 21 @ 4:30 pm
3:30 pm
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Thank you for your interest in applying for a Peoria Park District Camp Counselor or Lifeguard position.  Please complete the form below:
Apr
28
Sat
River Spirit Flute Circle @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
River Spirit Flute Circle @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
River Spirit Flute Circle Forest Park Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
Tickets
Listen to Native American flute music or try your hand at playing this beautiful wooden instrument. All levels are welcome and the circle is open to the public. No previous experience is necessary.
Apr
29
Sun
Party for the Planet @ Peoria Zoo | Peoria | Illinois | United States
Party for the Planet @ Peoria Zoo | Peoria | Illinois | United States
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am
Tickets
From recycling to butterfly gardens, explore what simple ways you can help make the planet a better place.  We will have animal encounters, games, and earth-friendly treats for the animals throughout the day. Regular Zoo[...]
May
5
Sat
stem-osaurus rex day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum | Peoria | Illinois | United States
stem-osaurus rex day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum | Peoria | Illinois | United States
stem-osaurus rex day Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
May 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
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Dig into a day of science and dinosaurs at the Peoria PlayHouse! Become a PlayHouse Paleontologist, see real fossils, and engage in other awesome STEM activities!
May
6
Sun
WINGFEST @ Peoria RiverFront | Peoria | Illinois | United States
WINGFEST @ Peoria RiverFront | Peoria | Illinois | United States
WINGFEST Peoria RiverFront
May 6 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
11:00 am
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Advanced Media Partners and Peoria Park District present: The 3rd Annual Peoria WingFest for anyone who loves wings, beer and music!  Live music by Three and a Half Men.   Proceeds benefit EP!C To check out more:[...]
May
10
Thu
E.L.I.T.E. Graduation Ceremony @ Riverside Community Church | Peoria | Illinois | United States
E.L.I.T.E. Graduation Ceremony @ Riverside Community Church | Peoria | Illinois | United States
E.L.I.T.E. Graduation Ceremony Riverside Community Church
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Help us celebrate with our junior high school, high school and Re-Entry E.L.I.T.E program graduates, their families and friends!  These individuals have put forth “maximum effort” toward attaining the necessary skills that will allow them[...]
May
10
Thu
Zootini @ Peoria Zoo | Peoria | Illinois | United States
Zootini @ Peoria Zoo | Peoria | Illinois | United States
Zootini Peoria Zoo
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
A variety of martinis (shaken, not stirred) are served by local mixologists at an after-hours event in Africa! Taste our signature martinis and walk the boardwalk with friends for a wonderful spring evening event. Tastings,[...]
May
12
Sat
Songs from the Woods Concert Series featuring Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
Songs from the Woods Concert Series featuring Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
May 12 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Tickets
Award-winning singer songwriter Wil Maring and virtuoso guitarist/fiddler Robert Bowlin combine their talents, smoothly blending elements from several roots music genres to create an original acoustic music all their own–oldtime and bluegrass, jazz and blues,[...]
April – May 2018 Apr – May 2018
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We contribute to a healthy and vibrant Peoria community by responsibly using our District resources to offer high quality parks and recreation experiences to those who live, work and play in our District. We will be responsible stewards of all District resources. We will focus on services that make the greatest impact. We will create a culture that values and supports each other, those we serve and our community.​