Slither on down to the Nature Center and hang out with Curry the Corn Snake! You will get to enjoy some "snakey" snacks while learning more about snakes in IL. Please register for this program. June 7 3:00-4:30pm Forest Park Nature Center $5 for non-members, members are free
This summer, don't just end the week... Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm… Read Full Post
Revel in Red is a premier high-energy rock act based in Central Illinois, built by a collective of seasoned musicians with decades of shared history on regional and national stages. Drawing from a deep catalog of classic and modern rock, Revel in Red crafts performances that span generations. Their sets seamlessly blend iconic anthems from Journey, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen, and Boston with modern crowd favorites from artists like Bruno Mars, P!nk, Ed Sheeran, Lady… Read Full Post
There's more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the PlayHouse porch, a special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the… Read Full Post
Parks on Tap - Saturday stop at Bicycle Safety Town, Pedal Palooza! Special Addition: Rec 'n Roll - Peoria’s mobile recreation experience Parks on Tap meets Pedal Palooza for a fun-filled daytime event at Bicycle Safety Town. Enjoy the Traveling Taphouse, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities in a high-energy, interactive setting. Community comes together to bring you resources including a helmet giveaway for the kids! Bring the whole family, explore the interactive streets… Read Full Post
Learn about the enchanting nocturnal insects that brighten our summer nights! Our naturalist will lead you on a low-impact hike as lightning bugs illuminate the woods and prairie of Forest Park.
Join us at Peoria Zoo for National Pollinator Week, a celebration dedicated to the tiny heroes that keep our ecosystems thriving! From bees and butterflies to birds and bats, pollinators play a vital role in our environment. Throughout the week, enjoy special activities and interactive stations designed to engage visitors of all ages. Discover how pollinators impact our daily lives, learn simple ways to help protect them, and explore the important connections between plants, animals,… Read Full Post
This summer, don't just end the week... Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm… Read Full Post
Celebrate freedom, unity, and Peoria’s rich Black history at Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration. This free community event invites attendees to experience a powerful evening of live entertainment, cultural experiences, food, family activities, creative activations, youth engagement, and opportunities for reflection and remembrance along Peoria’s RiverFront. Jubilee Day takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Eckwood Park and the RiverFront Village Green Space. Guests are encouraged to attend the full celebration and experience… Read Full Post
Free Fallin has been performing the music of Tom Petty internationally for almost two decades, evolving into a complete and spectacular live music production. This band, with its highly skilled members, delivers a professional and entertaining experience for any Tom Petty fan. Their show features all the hits and includes instruments and clothes that re-create the authentic experience of a Tom Petty concert. Join us on the Peoria Riverfront Landing at the CEFCU Center Stage… Read Full Post
Learn about the enchanting nocturnal insects that brighten our summer nights! Our naturalist will lead you on a low-impact hike as lightning bugs illuminate the woods and prairie of Forest Park.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a sweet treat at Peoria Zoo! Join us on Sunday, June 21 for Fathers & Floats, a special day to honor all the amazing dads out there. Cool off with a delicious root beer float in the Lodge and enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the Zoo. Bonus treat: Fathers receive FREE admission with a paid child admission as well as a free root beer float in the Lodge! Bring the whole family… Read Full Post
