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Beginning on Thursday, November 8th, the following roads within in our parks will be closed for the winter season:  Detweiller Park’s south road, Glen Oak Park’s lower loop, Bradley Park’s access road to the upper dog park as well as a few smaller roads throughout the park.  Please contact the Parks Division at 682-6684 if you have any questions.  Thank you.

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Environmental Calendar for November 2018
Environmental Calendar for November 2018
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm
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Check out all of the November Environmental Events!
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48th Annual Turkey Trot @ Detweiller Park | Peoria | Illinois | United States
48th Annual Turkey Trot @ Detweiller Park | Peoria | Illinois | United States
48th Annual Turkey Trot Detweiller Park
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
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Join us rain, shine or snow for Peoria’s oldest running race, a 4-mile run through Detweiller Park.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  The top two finishers in each division receive a trophy and a turkey, compliments[...]
Dec
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Breakfast with Santa @ Franciscan Recreation Complex | West Peoria | Illinois | United States
Breakfast with Santa @ Franciscan Recreation Complex | West Peoria | Illinois | United States
Breakfast with Santa Franciscan Recreation Complex
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
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Santa is taking a break from his busy schedule for breakfast at FRC!  Enjoy photos with Santa, games and fun for all!  This event is sponsored by the West Peoria Residents’ Association and co-sponsored by[...]
Dec
1
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Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
10:00 am
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Come be one of Santa’s helpers!  Each “elf” can pick out 3 hand-crafted gifts to construct, wrap and take home.
Dec
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Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
2:00 pm
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Come be one of Santa’s helpers!  Each “elf” can pick out 3 hand-crafted gifts to construct, wrap and take home.
Dec
2
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Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Santa's Woodland Workshop @ Camp Wokanda | Chillicothe | Illinois | United States
Dec 2 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
12:30 pm
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Come be one of Santa’s helpers!  Each “elf” can pick out 3 hand-crafted gifts to construct, wrap and take home.
Dec
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A Christmas Garden Party @ Luthy Botanical Garden | Peoria | Illinois | United States
A Christmas Garden Party @ Luthy Botanical Garden | Peoria | Illinois | United States
A Christmas Garden Party Luthy Botanical Garden
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
4:00 pm
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Start a new family tradition and enjoy poinsettias, music, the Hall of Christmas Trees, door prizes and more!
Dec
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Holiday Shop & Stroll @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
Holiday Shop & Stroll @ Forest Park Nature Center | Peoria Heights | Illinois | United States
Holiday Shop & Stroll Forest Park Nature Center
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
6:00 pm
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Stroll a forest path lit with luminaries.  Enjoy seasonal entertainment, the Nature Art Show and shopping in the Trailhead Nature Store.
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