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.

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

An Exhibition to Remember!

There can be no doubt of the overwhelming importance of memory in our individual lives. We spend much of our waking lives remembering. Our ability to perform the simplest tasks relies on remembering what to do and how to do it. Our very sense of who we are rests largely in remembering where we've been, whom we've known, what we've done, and how we've felt. Memory, a major new exhibition at Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, opens to the public June 20, 2009. This traveling exhibition of over forty exhibits and demonstrations was created by the internationally acclaimed Exploratorium in San Francisco, and made possible by the National Science Foundation and the MetLife Foundation, and supported locally by Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, PSA Dewberry, and the Illinois Arts Council. The exhibition, Memory, is reflective of both personal experience and new breakthroughs in cognitive science. It explores these ideas and the equally important notion that memory is constantly changing and reshaping the way we understand our world. It reflects both personal experience and new breakthroughs in cognitive science.

In the exhibition, you can play Hoop Nightmares, a wacky basketball game that temporarily alters your body's memory of how to throw a ball. In Jukebox Memories, you can find out which top tunes of the past forty years stir your memories. Find out why your memory can hold on to thousands of facts, words, pictures, and even complicated arguments and explanations, yet stumble over a simple name or phone number. Learn why legal experts have gotten more skeptical about eyewitness testimony, and why many psychologists question "recovered" memories. By experiencing the powers and limitations of your own memory within the exhibition, your can begin to understand what memory is and how it works.

The USA Roller Sports 2009 Figure Skating National Championship will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Arena July 25 - August 9, 2009. Times are as follows:

Saturday, July 25: 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Monday, July 27: 6:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29: 6:30 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 30: 6:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Friday, July 31: 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 1: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 2: 6:15 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Monday, August 3: 6:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5: 6 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 6: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, August 7: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 8: 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 9: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office. Pricing information is coming soon. For a detailed schedule of each day's events, visit http://rollersports.teamusa.org/event/event/543. For more information, visit http://rollersports.usoc.org.

Corn Stock Theatre

Harvey
Directed by Sean Howell
July 31-August 8 at 7:30 at the Corn Stock Tent

A true classic of the American stage, Mary Chase's tale of Elwood P. Doud and his pooka friend, Harvey, continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for students 18 & under. Call 676-2196 to reserve your tickets.

Peoria Public Library- Lakeview Branch

Family entertainment with singer Babaloo! Children ages 5-12 and their caregivers. For information call 497-2200. FREE

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)

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

Free with Gallery admission.

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

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.

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

ONE HOUR OF A/C INDOOR PLAY.. COME SPEND AN HOUR PLAYING WITH YOUR CHILD 3 AND UNDER. MEET OTHER MOMS, GRANDMAS, AND CHILDREN TOO. WE PROVIDE A SAFE FUN ENVIROMENT WITH GYMNASTICS, MATS, EQUIPMENT AND TOYS ALL AGE APPROPRIATE TO HAVE A GREAT TIME. SO COME BURN OFF THAT ENERGY AND MEET NEW FRIENDS AT JUMP START GYMNASTICS. COST $5.00 ANY QUESTIONS CALL 692-5867

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

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

COME PLAY WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER AGES 3 AND UP. WE PROVIDE AN HOUR OF GYMNASTICS, OPEN PLAY, GAMES, AND MORE. MEET NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOY INDOOR FAMILY FUN IN OUR A/C FACILITY. WE WILL PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIROMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR PRESCHOOLER TO PLAY AND BURN OFF SOME ENERGY. COST IS $5.00 ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL JUMP START GYMNASTICS AT 692-5867

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

Peoria Players Theatre
4300 N. University, Peoria
309-688-4473

Bye Bye Birdie!
August 6th - 8th at 7:30 pm
and August 9th at 2:30 pm

$17 for Adults, $12 Students 18 & under
Tickets on sale Monday, July 13th

Tower Park in Peoria Heights

Click on link below for more info

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

August 7 7:00pm
August 8 6:30pm
August 9 2:00pm
August 10 7:00pm

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

Admission for kids 12 and under is free. In conjuction with the day's festivities, WPSP has once again been selected as one of nine regional Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest sites. Kids ages 5 to 15 are invited to wear their rottenest sneakers to WPSP. The winner and one parent will be flown to Montpelier, VT in March 2010, all expenses paid to compete at the National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest with winners from across the country.

Shoppes at Grand Prairie

A.C.E. brings Kids Day to the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Be sure to mark the date Saturday, August 8th (rain date 8/9), so you can join us for some fun on the Prairie. There will be a dunk tank, Water Mister, Crash from the Peoria Zoo, interactive inflatables, face painting, balloon fun, Methodist Well Mobile, Pony rides, Segway and bicycles built for 4, CAT #31 Nascar Chevy Smoky, free give-a-ways, child ID services and more. For more information check out www.PeoriaKidsDay.com.

In support of Crittenton Centers

12-7pm
Location: Hickory Grove Park
Contact: Italian - American Society of Peoria.
Phone: (309) 688-1164
Admission: Adults $2, Kids 11 and under fre

This annual celebration brings a small piece of Italy to central Illinois. Includes live music and dance, Italian food, children's games. A family event.
Directions: Proceed North on Route 40 to Hickory Grove Rd. Turn right, keep right at fork, park on left.

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

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

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!

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

August 11 7:00pm
August 12 7:00pm
August 13 7:00pm
August 14 6:30pm

Peoria Public Library- Lakeview Branch

08/12/09 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Teddy Bear Wellness Clinic – Lakeview Branch
Dr. Claire Crone, noted Teddiologist, visits Lakeview to provide a wellness examination for the upcoming school year and tips to keep your teddy and other domestic adherents in tip-top shape. Also, stories and refreshments! For children of all ages and their teddies/cuddly friends. Call 497-2200 for information. FREE

Illinois State Fair
Springfield, IL

Click link below for more info

Peoria Riverfront

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2009. The first day of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and more! Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more.

5:00-11:00pm
Cost to be determined.

Times: Saturday- 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday- 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Three Sisters Park- 17189 N. State Route 29- Chillicothe, IL
Contact: Three Sisters Park
Phone: (309) 274-8837
Admission: FREE

Activities include: Tractor Parade, Flea Market and Crafters, Saw Mill Demo, Threshing Demo, Artisan Displays, Historic House and Barn Tours, Kids Education Area, Folk Art Classes, Petting Zoo, Pedal Tractor Pulls, Bake Sale in the Farm House, Plowing Bee, Antique Tractor Pulls

Peoria Zoo

Zoo KIDS

Calling all kids ages 5-8, come explore the animal world at the Zoo! Learn about the world around you through up-close animal encounters, games and more!

For Ages: 5-8
(Parents are welcome but not required)

Peoria Zoo Members: $5

Non-Members: $9

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

Free with Gallery admission.

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

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

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

Zoo TOTS

Introduce your child to the world of animals! Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

For Ages: 2-4 (parents must attend)

Peoria Zoo Members: $5

Non-Members: $9

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

Aug 20 7:00pm
Aug 21 7:00pm
Aug 22 6:30pm
Aug 23 2:00pm

Thurs 3-10pm; Fri Noon-Midnight; Sat 6am-Midnight
Location: Eureka, Illinois
Phone: (309) 467-2113
Admission: Free
Join the celebration and enjoy the carnival, mainstage entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, kids events, games and fireworks. Click below for more info.

Lacon, IL Routes 17 & 26

Thursday, Aug. 20th

Mo Show Amusements Thurs-Sat North Broad St
Window Displays Downtown Merchants
6 - 6:15pm Jr. King and Queen
Lakeview Museum Children's Exhibits
6:15: - 7:15 pm 2x2 Barber Shop Quartet
7:15 - 8:00pm Heartland Cloggers
Friday, Aug. 21st

10am - 8pm Art and Photography Show First National Bank
Lakeview Museum Children's Exhibits
4pm - 8pm Petting Zoo Courthouse Lawn
6 - 6:30pm Jazzerecise
6:30 Opening Ceremony - Announcing Jr. King and Queen; Baby Contest Winners
7:00pm Lacon Idol
9:00pm - 1:00 am Beer Tent; American Legion: Lawn Band: Borderline
Saturday, Aug 22nd

7:30 Flag Raising Ceremony: Courthouse
7:30 5k Run Courthouse
9am - 5pm Craft Show Courthouse Lawn
Lakeview Museum Children's Exhibits
10am Kiddie Parade
10-am - 8pm Art and Photography Show
10am- 8pm Historical Society
10:30am Kiddie Water Fights 5th St.
11:30am Kiddie Tractor Pull 5th St.
11:30 am Chalk Drawing Contest 5th St.
12:00 - 12:45 Quarter Notes on Stage
1pm - 3:30pm Karaoke on stage
2:00pm Big Parade

Dames at Sea

A musical directed by Mike Reams
$17/adult, $12/student

Chock full of Broadway nostalgia, this valentine to the tap-dancing musicals of the 1930's is a treat for all ages. "You'll leave the theatre tapping your toes and humming a tune."

Peoria Riverfront

Jay Goldberg Events presents the 2009 Budweiser Grand Nationals Rally on Peoria’s RiverFront. Be a Part of Illinois’ largest motorcycle festival as we celebrate the running of the Grand National TT Motorcycle Races. All of Central Illinois welcomes the thousands that hop on their motorcycles and celebrate the Budweiser Grand Nationals Weekend. There is two days of motorcycle activities beginning on Saturday August 22nd with a motorcycle parade for charity ending on the Peoria RiverFront where you find lots of activites from bike shows to concerts...Great Food, too! Performing live in concert...LITTLE RIVER BAND with special guests, ALMOST BROTHERS BAND and more. For further info, visit www.jaytv.com/grandnationals.

Cost: $10 if you ride in the parade and/or enter the gate before 6pm; $15 after 6pm

Peoria Zoo

Regular zoo admission
11:00am-3:00pm

From quills to claws, we'll explore the amazing ways animals defend themselves. Don't miss animal talks every half hour as well as martial arts demos starting at 12:00p,

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

Aug 24 6:30pm
Aug 25 6:30pm
Aug 26 6:30pm
Aug 27 6:30pm

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

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

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 Riverfront

8/28 4:00-11:00pm
8/29 12:00-11:00pm
8/30 10:00-6:00pm

The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis for its 12th anniversary Join us for this 3-day event that showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Don’t miss the talented Irish bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendor marketplace, and much more throughout Festival Park! Entertainment will be announced soon. For further event information, check out www.erinfeispeoria.com.

Cost: $7 adults & $3 kids 12 and under

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998.

Movies Under the Stars at Wildlife Prairie State Park: The Wizard of Oz.

Well almost under the stars- you'll actually be viewing the movies under the park's famous tepee shelter. .

$12.00 per carload
Gates open: 7:15pm
Show time 8:00pm.

Ice cream, popcorn, smores, and drinks will be available for purchase.

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

The Central Illinois Herpetological Society presents the 18th annual Reptile and Amphibian Fair at Lakeview Museum, 1125 West Lake Street in Peoria, from 10-5 Saturday and noon-5 Sunday. Admission is just $3 per person. For more information, call the CIHS Hotline at 682-6208.

Peoria Riverfront
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Fun begins at 12 noon
Ducks Race at 3 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront in front of Old Chicago
120 SW Water Street
Your contribution of $5 can change a life. The Center is the only agency funded by the State of Illinois to provide comprehensive intervention and prevention services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
This year’s top prizes are a $5,000 shopping spree at Sherman’s where you can choose appliances, furniture, HDTVs, home theaters or mattresses and a Rainbow Carnival Castle Playset with free installation in the tri-county area. Other prizes include a $1,000 Savings Bond from South Side Bank and others

Sommer Park

Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century! Activities may include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, heirloom vegetable gardening, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides, and livestock care. A wonderful opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn history..

1 pm to 4 pm
$2/person.

The following Sundays:
April 26, May 31, June 28,
July 26, Aug 30, Sept 27,
Oct 25

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