Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria
309-686-3382

Polage is an art form invented by Austine Wood-Comarow more than 40 years ago. This colorful artwork is made with absolutely no pigment of any kind. Just as a prism breaks white light into a brilliant rainbow, Austine's materials - cellulose and polarizing filter - create her palette of pure light colors. Polage is painting with light, but the method of making these works of art is more like sculpture.

JUMP START GYMNASTICS offers preschool camps starting June 22nd. they run for four weeks from 9Am to 11:30am. There is a different theme each week, so come play on the beach, or live through a fairytale, or cartoon character..Come one week or all four...FOR INFO Call 692-5867

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

Wildlife Prairie State Park
3826 Taylor Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
309-676-0998

Gather up the 2 - 4 year old in your life and bring them to the Park for a curriculum designed especially for them! This hands-on, learning program revolves around a main topic and incorporates story-time, crafts, a hike and refreshments.

* Please choose only one session per month.
* Cost for each session is $6.00 per child plus applicable General Admission, $5.00 for Park Members.
* Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, please call (309) 676-0998 ext. 6758

All sessions are 10 -11:30am

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

General admission rates apply.

On the first Sunday of every month, multiple local artisans will be demonstrating and selling their crafts in the Park.

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Leather craft displays and demonstrations. Kids can learn this fun and interesting Art by making their own bookmarker. Guild members will happily answer questions. Leather Crafters will also have their "Beautiful Creations" for sale.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The north chapter is specifically for moms who live north of 150 and north of 24. Email momsclubofpeoria_north@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The south chapter is specifically for moms who live south of 150 and south of 24. Email peoriamomsclub@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Paws to Read
for ages 8+
Chillicothe Library
494-8171

Read your favorite stories to an adoring dog friend. Children will be partnered with therapy dogs to read just for fun!

Sponsored by Peoria Humane Society

Peoria Humane Society Education Center
2600 NE Perry Ave
494-8171

Join your child for these FREE animal storytimes. We'll have snacks and fun with animal friends. Please call ahead to register as space is limited.

June 23 & 25 Feline Friends
June 30 & July2 Colorful Kitties
July 7 & 9 Cool Cats
July 14 & 16 Cat Capers

Peoria Humane Society Education Center
2600 NE Perry Ave
494-8171

Join your child for these FREE animal storytimes. We'll have snacks and fun with animal friends. Please call ahead to register as space is limited.

June 23 & 25 Feline Friends
June 30 & July2 Colorful Kitties
July 7 & 9 Cool Cats
July 14 & 16 Cat Capers

Peoria Humane Society Education Center
2600 NE Perry Ave
494-8171

Join your child for these FREE animal storytimes. We'll have snacks and fun with animal friends. Please call ahead to register as space is limited.

June 23 & 25 Feline Friends
June 30 & July2 Colorful Kitties
July 7 & 9 Cool Cats
July 14 & 16 Cat Capers

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365

FREE admission for all DADs accompanied by a paying child.
Learn about DADs in the animal kingdom and make enrichment treats for the Zoo's animal dads.

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365

Come face to face with a giraffe, take in the massive bulk of a white rhino or the colorful face (and rump!) of a Mandrill.

Upon entering the Zambezi River Village in Peoria Zoo’s new Africa exhibit
Zoo visitors will experience a unique simulation of African grasslands. As the visitor overlooks our interpretation of the Zambezi River they will view six different species whose barriers are invisible to the public. The new Africa! exhibit is home to many new species: Giraffe, White Rhino, Grevy’s Zebra, Thomson's gazelle, Gerenuk, Lion, Red river hogs, Colobus monkeys, Mandrills, Aldabra Tortoise and African Crested Porcupines.

Lakeview Pool
1017 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3377

Gwynn Family Aquatic Center
809 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-2891

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Free

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Free

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Sommer Park

Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow
06/13/09 12:00PM - 8:00PM
The annual Pow Wow honors the Woodland Indian tribes once inhabiting the Illinois River Valley in the land they called Pimiteoui and welcomes the return of their descendants and all Native American peoples to this area rich in early French and Indian history.

This weekend-long event is an educational and cultural experience for people of all ages interested in Native American culture, arts, crafts and traditional lifeways skills. For more information, visit www.peoriapowwow.org.

Saturday, 6/13 • Noon-8:00 pm
Sunday, 6/14 • 10:30 am-2:30 pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

June 2 7:00pm
June 3 7:00pm
June 4 7:00pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

June 14 2:00pm
June 15 7:00pm
June 16 7:00pm
June 17 7:00pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

Imagine whirling, twirling, imagining, creating, storytelling, and singing! No where is learing this much fun!

Kindermusik is a music and motion program that will impact you and your child in profound ways! Take home books, instruments, and cd's will allow you to take your learning wherever you want to go!

Contact Marie Dicke at 676-4609 or email kindermusik@trinitypeoria.com to inquire about a free class and about our 5 week summer camps.

Willow Knolls 14 Theater
4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria
309-689-8463

$1 All Seats
10 Weeks, 10 Movies
Mon-Fri 10:30am
June 15-August 21

6/15-6/19 Caroline
6/22-6/26 Paul Blart Mall Cop
6/29-7/3 Flushed Away
7/6-7/10 Jumanji
7/13-7/17 Daddy Day Care
7/20-7/24 Over the Hedge
7/27-7/31 Shrek the Third
8/3- 8/7 Surf's Up
8/10-8/14 Bee Movie
8/17-8/21 The Spiderwick Chronicles

Willow Knolls 14 Theater
4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria
309-689-8463

$1 All Seats
10 Weeks, 10 Movies
Mon-Fri 10:30am
June 15-August 21

6/15-6/19 Caroline
6/22-6/26 Paul Blart Mall Cop
6/29-7/3 Flushed Away
7/6-7/10 Jumanji
7/13-7/17 Daddy Day Care
7/20-7/24 Over the Hedge
7/27-7/31 Shrek the Third
8/3- 8/7 Surf's Up
8/10-8/14 Bee Movie
8/17-8/21 The Spiderwick Chronicles

Willow Knolls 14 Theater
4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria
309-689-8463

$1 All Seats
10 Weeks, 10 Movies
Mon-Fri 10:30am
June 15-August 21

6/15-6/19 Caroline
6/22-6/26 Paul Blart Mall Cop
6/29-7/3 Flushed Away
7/6-7/10 Jumanji
7/13-7/17 Daddy Day Care
7/20-7/24 Over the Hedge
7/27-7/31 Shrek the Third
8/3- 8/7 Surf's Up
8/10-8/14 Bee Movie
8/17-8/21 The Spiderwick Chronicles

Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre

Sunday, June 7
5:30-9:00 pm
FREE admission

Don't miss the official kick off to summer - full of fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music all evening, great food, and fun kids activities at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre.

Wildlife Prairie State Park

Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learning and meeting new friends! By becoming a Junior Explorer, you can do it all!

Held on the 1st Saturday of every month (except July) from 1-3 pm.

$7 nonmembers plus applicable admission / $6 members

(parents may choose to stay with the child, applicable admission rates apply)

Proctor Recreation Center
309 S. DuSable, Peoria
309-673-9183

06/08/09 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Start the summer off with this kick-off celebration. Join us and take the pledge to show and promise that you will be involved in positive activities, and promote the message of staying safe and having fun. Hear local celebrities, learn knowledge from your peers and enjoy refreshments. FREE

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights
686-3360

Drop by this summer with the young ones and enjoy a rhyme or two.

There’s nothing like a good story to remind us that the simple things are often the best! They’re sure to be delighted!

Age: Best for 4-7 year olds
Fee: Donations appreciated

10:30-11:15 am
6/10, 6/24, 7/8,7/22, 8/5

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights
686-3360

Drop by this summer with the young ones and enjoy a rhyme or two.

There’s nothing like a good story to remind us that the simple things are often the best! They’re sure to be delighted!

Age: Best for 4-7 year olds
Fee: Donations appreciated

10:30-11:15 am
6/10, 6/24, 7/8,7/22, 8/5

Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre
films begin at dusk
25¢ per person

The entire family can enjoy full-length, family films Monday evenings, June 15-August 3. Popcorn, candy, soda, nachos, and other treats are available at our affordably-priced concession stand. Many thanks to the local businesses that will sponsor the following family-friendly movies this season:

June 15 Kung Fu Panda
June 22 Spiderwick Chronicles
June 29 Tale of Despereaux
July 6 Igor
July 13 Hotel for Dogs
July 20 Muppet Movie
July 27 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Aug. 3 Cats and Dogs

Glen Oak Amphitheatre
films begin at dusk
25¢ per person

The entire family can enjoy full-length, family films Monday evenings, June 15-August 3. Popcorn, candy, soda, nachos, and other treats are available at our affordably-priced concession stand. Many thanks to the local businesses that will sponsor the following family-friendly movies this season:

June 15 Kung Fu Panda
June 22 Spiderwick Chronicles
June 29 Tale of Despereaux
July 6 Igor
July 13 Hotel for Dogs
July 20 Muppet Movie
July 27 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Aug. 3 Cats and Dogs

Glen Oak Amphitheatre
films begin at dusk
25¢ per person

The entire family can enjoy full-length, family films Monday evenings, June 15-August 3. Popcorn, candy, soda, nachos, and other treats are available at our affordably-priced concession stand. Many thanks to the local businesses that will sponsor the following family-friendly movies this season:

June 15 Kung Fu Panda
June 22 Spiderwick Chronicles
June 29 Tale of Despereaux
July 6 Igor
July 13 Hotel for Dogs
July 20 Muppet Movie
July 27 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Aug. 3 Cats and Dogs

Peoria County Emergency Expo
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
June 17, 4:00-7:00pm

Free and Open to the Public

Check these out!
Ambulance
ATV's
K-9 Unit
Fire Trucks
Life Flight Helicopter
Dive Boat
Mounted Patrol
Fire Safety House
And Much More!

Rain Date June 18
Call 672-6918 for more info.

Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is proud to present the 2009 Steamboat Festival. This annual event features fun for the whole family with food, games, carnival rides, music, and much more.

The Peoria Bach Festival 2009 will feature another week of magnificent and beautiful music. Now in its seventh season, this year's festival will venture into some new realms by exploring "Jazz With Bach" with jazz pianist Ed Kaizer and friends (Bach at Noon Concert on Monday, June 1 at 12:05 p.m.) and the exploring the music of Bach's colleague and friend Georg Philipp Telemann (Chamber Concert on Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m.).

The presence of exceptional rail facilities has greatly influenced Galesburg's development as a commercial and industrial center in Western Illinois. Galesburg salutes the railroad's contribution during the annual Galesburg Railroad Days celebration that is held every fourth weekend of June. Whether you're a railroad enthusiast or looking for events for the entire family, you will find it at Galesburg Railroad Days.

"Little Britches" Brunch
Mt. Hawley Country Club
7724 N. Knoxville Ave, Peoria

Wednesday, June 17
9:30am-11:00am

$14 including Free Nursery

Featuring: Wee Wares Style Show
Come see the cutest style show in town with gently used clothing for boys and girls from Wee Wares Consignment in Peoria

Speaker: Laura Borja
Laura is a busy mom of 6 and an OB Nurse Assistant. She will talk about what matters on the inside.

Reservations Essential * Cancellations Necessary
Email: peoriacwc2002@yahoo.com

Sponsored by the Peoria Christian Women's Club

Rave Motion Pictures
5311 W American Prairie Drive, Peoria
309-282-7300

Free Family Film
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for 8 weeks
- Free Admission
- G or PG rated
- Seating is on first come basis

June 9-10 Kung Fu Panda
June 16-17 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
June 23-24 Surf's Up
June 30- July 31 The Tale of Despereaux
July 7-8 Horton Hears a Who
July 14-15 Space Chimps
July 21-22 Igor
July 28-29 Shrek the Third

Rave Motion Pictures
5311 W American Prairie Drive, Peoria
309-282-7300

Free Family Film
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for 8 weeks
- Free Admission
- G or PG rated
- Seating is on first come basis

June 9-10 Kung Fu Panda
June 16-17 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
June 23-24 Surf's Up
June 30- July 31 The Tale of Despereaux
July 7-8 Horton Hears a Who
July 14-15 Space Chimps
July 21-22 Igor
July 28-29 Shrek the Third

Rave Motion Pictures
5311 W American Prairie Drive, Peoria
309-282-7300

Free Family Film
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for 8 weeks
- Free Admission
- G or PG rated
- Seating is on first come basis

June 9-10 Kung Fu Panda
June 16-17 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
June 23-24 Surf's Up
June 30- July 31 The Tale of Despereaux
July 7-8 Horton Hears a Who
July 14-15 Space Chimps
July 21-22 Igor
July 28-29 Shrek the Third

Rave Motion Pictures
5311 W American Prairie Drive, Peoria
309-282-7300

Free Family Film
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for 8 weeks
- Free Admission
- G or PG rated
- Seating is on first come basis

June 9-10 Kung Fu Panda
June 16-17 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
June 23-24 Surf's Up
June 30- July 31 The Tale of Despereaux
July 7-8 Horton Hears a Who
July 14-15 Space Chimps
July 21-22 Igor
July 28-29 Shrek the Third

Click link below for more info.

The Peoria Art Guild will host the Art Fair at Junction City on June 6-7, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Junction City Shopping Center. Now in its 4th year, the Junction City Art Fair showcases the talents of local artists residing within 100 miles of Peoria and expects to attract over 10,000 visitors

Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Traveling Titanic Treasures From the Deep
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2009
You're invited to visit the traveling mobile exhibit of Titantic: Treasures from the Deep'. Some of the items in the mobile museum are a part of the larger exhibit, "Titantic: The Artifact Exhibition," which is set up for months at a time in museums around the world.

Items on exhibit include everything from a gold and diamond stick pin of a first class passenger to cuff links, hair brushes, fountain pens and currency.

Historic downtown Elmwood
Elmwood is located between Galesburg and Peoria on Illinois Route 78.

Elmwood has been hosting a Strawberry Festival on the first Saturday in June for over twenty years. It is a wonderful event filled with great strawberry treats, musical entertainment, children's activities, and crafts. It is held in Elmwood's downtown central park. The great Strawberry Treats, I have enjoyed, include strawberry pizza, strawberry shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop, strawberry jam

Peoria Riverfront

The Universal Rhythm Assembly will present an array of music with a worldly vibe & be a showcase of special interest groups involving everything from the ecosystem we live in to the issues that shape our world.

Bishop Hill, IL

Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and Jamming. Main Stage Concerts begin at 11 a.m.

4 p.m.—Decorating Maypole & Procession to School

4 p.m. at Colony School.

Music and Fun Family Activities, Maypole, Swedish Music and Dancing, Refreshments.

7 p.m.—Barn Dance

Luthy Botanical Garden
2218 North Prospect Road- Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-3362
FREE

What a wonderful art fair with 50 local artists, great music, and food. Also a childrens' garden with free crafts to make, the Luthy Botanical Garden is gorgeous.

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Kids, ask your parents to let you stay up late for this one night! Children and their parents will experience the magic of thousands of luminescent messengers blinking over the prairie. They will look at fireflies up close, learn some interesting lightning bug facts (did you know that lightning bugs are not really bugs?) and even do some "sparking" themselves. Who knows, we may even see or hear some other nighttime animals like bats or owls. There will be two identical programs this year–choose either date. Age: All

6/19 or 6/26
9-10pm

$1/person; $5 max/family

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Kids, ask your parents to let you stay up late for this one night! Children and their parents will experience the magic of thousands of luminescent messengers blinking over the prairie. They will look at fireflies up close, learn some interesting lightning bug facts (did you know that lightning bugs are not really bugs?) and even do some "sparking" themselves. Who knows, we may even see or hear some other nighttime animals like bats or owls. There will be two identical programs this year–choose either date. Age: All

6/19 or 6/26

$1/person; $5 max/family

Logan Recreation Center
1414 S. Livingston
309-676-8179

Saturday, 6/20 • 4:00-7:00 pm

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday in 14 states in our country. Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. Bring the family out and celebrate this historic event. Enjoy speakers, games, music, food and fun!

May 31 and June 28
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grade
$10
Pettengill-Morron House
1212 W. Moss Avenue
Learn tea etiquette, do a craft, go on an American Doll Scavenger Hunt, and receive a special surprise!

Peoria Public Library and Junction City are bringing your children a special story time at Junction City at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of June, July and August. The story times, which last about 45 minutes, are at the Butcher Block. Children will receive a light snack and hear wonderful stories to spark the imagination from Peoria Public Library Children’s Librarians. Parents can take a few minutes to wander the boardwalk and enjoy some free time. We will see you June 9th & 23rd, July 14th & 28th, and August 11th and August 25th. See you at Junction City!

Peoria Public Library and Junction City are bringing your children a special story time at Junction City at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of June, July and August. The story times, which last about 45 minutes, are at the Butcher Block. Children will receive a light snack and hear wonderful stories to spark the imagination from Peoria Public Library Children’s Librarians. Parents can take a few minutes to wander the boardwalk and enjoy some free time. We will see you June 9th & 23rd, July 14th & 28th, and August 11th and August 25th. See you at Junction City!

JUNGLE JAMBOREE: one hour of open play with adult. We will play games, circle time activities, run, jump and have all sorts of indoor a/c fun. Ages 3 and under cost $5.00...Any questions, contact JUMP START GYMNASTICS 692-5867 ITS CHUCK E CHEESE WITH OUT THE TOKENS>>>>>

Preschool Playdate is an one hour of indoor a/c fun. You and your preschooler will jump, play games, have obstacle courses, and many indoor gymnastic activities to explore. We meet once a month for some super fun and time to share with your child 3-5 years of age. Cost is $5.00 for one hour. Any questions, contact JUMP START GYMNASTICS AT 692-5867.

Does you or your child need a break? Come have some gymnastic fun. We will provide stations, games and gymnastic skills for each level and age. Ages 6 and over can attend a supervised open gym even if they have never had a gymnastics class. Cost is $10.00 registration is required, please call JUMP START GYMNASTICS at 692-5867 for more info.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

An Exhibition to Remember!