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Week of August 8, 2021

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Sunday Funday Shuttle - free shuttle loop of Peoria Parks
Sunday Funday Shuttle - free shuttle loop of Peoria Parks

To make transportation between our facilities easier, the Peoria Park District is launching a FREE Sunday Funday Shuttle that will run between 6 Peoria Park District locations and allow riders to get on and off free of charge.

The Sunday Funday Shuttle will run every Sunday from 10AM-4PM starting on July 11, 2021 and ending after September 26, 2021.

 View the FULL SCHEDULE and rules at www.peoriaparks.org/sundayfunday 

Route Stops for Sunday Funday Shuttle:
Proctor Recreation Center
Featuring: Baseball, Basketball Courts, Playground, Splashpad

 Logan Recreation Center
Featuring: Basketball Courts, Splashpad, Market 309 (for residents of 61605 between 12pm-3pm)

 RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
Featuring: Sand Volleyball, Rock Island Trail, Playground

 Glen Oak Park
Featuring: Peoria Zoo (open daily 10am-5pm, last admission at 4:30), Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum (open Th: 9 am – 12 pm, Fri-Sat: 9 am – 4 pm, Sun: 12 pm – 5 pm), Luthy Botanical Garden (open daily 10am-5pm, gates close at 4:30), Fishing, Tennis Courts

 Forest Park Nature Center
Featuring: Walking and Hiking Trails 

 Bradley Park
Featuring: Disc Golf, Walking and Hiking Trails, Playgrounds, Sand Volleyball, Tennis Court, Horseshoe Pit

*Unless stated otherwise, all features are open during park operational hours of dawn to dusk.



Sundae Cruise
Sundae Cruise

These incredible cruises feature some of the best talent the country has to offer and compliments it with wonderful ice cream and scenery.

Build your own sundae featuring live music!

https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/31/Sundae-Cruise



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/5/Sightseeing-Cruise



CEFCU Jazz Series feat. the Nikki Malley Quintet
CEFCU Jazz Series feat. the Nikki Malley Quintet

Head down to the Peoria RiverFront and enjoy a night of FREE jazz at the CEFCU Center Stage! The Jazz Series is presented by CEFCU in partnership with the Peoria Park District and Central Illinois Jazz Society.

The Jazz Series is free to attend. 

Beverages will be for sale at the Landing Bar.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1020150955399960/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Dixieland Lunch Cruise
Dixieland Lunch Cruise

Take the afternoon off for a Dixieland lunch cruise! The ever popular band Chuck & The C-Notes will be aboard to entertain.

$45 for adults
$22 for children 4-15
Ages 3 and under free

Boarding at Noon
Lunch, cruise, entertainment 12:30-2:30pm

Tickets: spiritofpeoria.com/tickets/oh/1/56/Dixieland-Lunch-Cruise



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing Cruise

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/5/Sightseeing-Cruise



Matt Miller: Live from the Beer Garden
Matt Miller: Live from the Beer Garden

We are excited to welcome Matt Miller back to the Beer Garden for the Summer of 2021! He always brings an energy with him that will kick off your weekend right.

https://www.facebook.com/events/787414255239521/



Contemporary Art Center Live at The Five Spot
Contemporary Art Center Live at The Five Spot

Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s bi-monthly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a variety of great music, including R&B, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock and lots more. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while unwinding with your friends after a busy week. While the music fills the building, one can stroll through our three fine art galleries. Consult the calendar to learn what bands will be playing.  More info...



Moonlight Cruise
Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Dinner is not served, but concessions are available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions! 

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/7/Moonlight-Cruise



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria RiverFront Market
Peoria RiverFront Market

Join us every Saturday morning for the RiverFront Market! Featuring a great selection of local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, coffee, flowers and more! Local art, crafts and live music each week. Located in the 200 Block of Water Street. Open every Saturday Morning, 8 am - Noon, May 22 - September 25, 2021

More info...



WTVP Parking Lot Sale
WTVP Parking Lot Sale

Find the deal of a lifetime at the first-ever WTVP Parking Lot Sale, August 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 101 State Street in Peoria. 

For one day only, the public is invited to browse through donated items of all kinds, large and small, that have accumulated over the years. Included will be memorabilia, collectibles, antiques, props, art, PBS items, sculpture, furniture and much more, all at bargain prices. It’s our version of a rummage sale, with items and prices you won’t find anywhere else.

All proceeds from the WTVP Parking Lot Sale help fund programming on your public television station. 

Mark your calendar, stop by and take home a treasure. Send questions to mail@wtvp.org or call 309.677.4747.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/633151924246134/?ref=newsfeed



Early Sightseeing Cruise
Early Sightseeing Cruise

Tickets go on sale at 10am the morning of the cruise or you can buy online up to 9am the day of the cruise.
Boarding is at 10:30am. Cruise is 11am-12:30pm.
Concessions are available.
$20/adult
$18/seniors (55+)
$12/child (4-15)
Ages 3 and under always free!

For tickets: spiritofpeoria.com/tickets



Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing Cruise

 

Departure time: 2pm These cruises are1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available.

For more info: https://spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/5/Sightseeing-Cruise



Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

Who done it? And why? This interactive cruise is more than a shot in the dark. The cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds!

There will be a "one time through" buffet with prime rib, a chicken dish, potato, hot vegetable, salad, roll, and dessert. You can go through again if there's extra after all others have gone through the line. Cash bar available.

Tickets are $55/adult and $27 for ages 4-15. Ages 3 and under free, but must have a ticket for boarding
Full tables of 6 or 8 receive $5 off per person. Assigned seating! Please contact us if you are looking to join friends and paying separately.

Boarding--6pm
Dinner--6:30pm
Cruise--7-9pm

For tickets: spiritofpeoria.com/cruise-details/oh/12/Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Cruise



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Jamey Johnson at the Peoria Riverfront
Jamey Johnson at the Peoria Riverfront

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment Present...
Jamey Johnson
Saturday, August 14 at the Peoria Riverfront Festival Park
Show at 7pm // All Ages
Tickets on sale Friday, June 6th at 10am CT at JayTV.com

About Jamey Johnson:
Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs.

For tickets: www.etix.com/ticket/p/4876731/jamey-johnson-peoria-riverfront-festival-park



Sculpture Walk 2021
Sculpture Walk 2021

FREE guided tours of Sculpture Walk Peoria are back! Take a stroll down Washington Street with our amazing tour guides every Saturday at 10:30AM. Tours leave from the lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Sign up for your FREE tour of Peoria's Best Public Art Display today!

FREE Tickets: https://artspartners.net/swp/tours/