Aug 2 – The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) will hold a free seminar for the public on property assessment and the appeal process from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at 7307 Willowlake Court. To register call 688-8591.
Aug 2 – The next First Tuesdays – held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Simply Inspired Events at 820 Adams St.The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois invites area women to a monthly networking opportunity for Peoria-area women.Become part of a national movement towards Women’s Philanthropy. Appetizers & beverages will be served & door prizes awarded. Donations accepted.
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – This weekly W.O.W. (Walk On Wednesdays) runs from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Junction City Shopping Center. Call 309-740-0808. Free Admission.
August 4, 11, & 18 – Writers interested in self-publishing may benefit from a few upcoming lessons from a local self-publishing author. “Making Self-Publishing Work for You with Norm Kelly” is a three-part workshop intended to teach aspiring authors how to self-publish their works. The workshop will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the East Room of the Peoria Public Library North Branch.
Aug 4 – 6 – 4 H Show – U of I, Peoria County Extension at Exposition Gardens!
Aug 5 – CIAO First Friday Open Studio Night from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Murray Center for the Arts, The Mill, and 5 other Peoria locations! Admission: FREE. Central Illinois Artists Organization is proud to be hosting a First Fridays Studio Tour on the first Friday of each month from April through November. For maps and more information, visit http://www.ciaopeoria.com/
Aug 5 – 6 Peoria Heights’ Mayor’s Music Festival – Call Pat Drake at 309-691-1500.
Aug 5, 12, 19 – Party on the Prairie from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. @ Wildlife Prairie State Park. Admission: $7. Band from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Food & Cash Bar available. Bring a lawn chair.
Aug 6 – Carnival for Easter Seals – from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Kmart Parking lot in Washington, IL. Call 309-256-1777. Proceeds go to Easter Seals.
Aug 10 – Taste of Peoria – 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. downtown Peoria. Call 681-0696. Nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants are expected to offer a variety of food samples. There will be live entertainment on two stages. PACE will provide a free Aaron’s Limousine Service shuttle bus throughout downtown Peoria from 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Aug 12 – 13 – Dan Fogelberg Celebration Weekend – at the Hotel Pere Marquette. Go to: danfogelberg.com for more info.
Aug 12 – 14 – 44th Season of the Mid America Antique Show & Sale – @ Exposition Gardens Youth Building. Parking is FREE, Good food available, Dorr Prizes. 50 exhibitors from 11 states. Call 847-272-0710 for more info.
Aug 12 – 13 – RIVER CITY SOUL FEST – from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. at Festival Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 309-689-3019.
Aug 12 – Movies Under the Stars at Metro Centre from 7:15 – 10:20 p.m. FREE outdoor movie series (near Alexander Travel)!* Family films shown on gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Gourmet popcorn and soft drinks ** for $1 each benefits local charities.Bring your lawn chairs & blankets & arrive early for the best seats. (Weather permitting; **While supplies last.)
Aug 13 – CIAO Art Show Opening Reception – from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) will present works by its member artists in the Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery on Lower Level One. A reception will be held in the gallery of the Main Library. Open to the public. Light refreshments tol be served.
Aug 14 – India Fest – from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Riverfront. Non-stop entertainment, delicious food from all parts of India, shopping bonanzas, and hotly contested cricket – everything representative of Indian tradition and culture will be on display.
Aug 14 – 82nd annual Italian American Society Summer Festa picnic from noon – 7:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove Park. Italian cuisine, beverages, gift booth, musical entertainment, childrens’ activities, & contests. $3 admission/adults, free for children 12 and under.www.ItalianAmericanSociety.com.
Aug 18 – Pack the Place Third Thursday Lunch @ Apples Bakery. Buy one lunch entrée and get one free. Call 693-3522. Visit http://www.packtheplace.org/ to download and print your coupon and http://www.applesbakery.com/ to check out the menu!
Aug 18 – Taylor Martin Auction – at Exposition Gardens Carnival Lot Exhibit Building.
Aug. 20 – FREE Concert And Kids Carnival – Presented By Peoria Heights Congregational Church @ Tower Park – Peoria Heights Illinois. The Carnival hours are: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 .pm. on Church Lawn. The concert will be at 5:00 pm – Tower Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions available. FREE admission. Call 309-685-7649 for more info.
Aug 20 – Budweiser Grand Nationals from 10:00 a.m. – midnight at the Festival Park This is Illinois’ largest motorcycle festival. Celebrate the running of the Grand National TT Motorcycle Races. The day includes loads of activities, including a motorcycle parade, antique & custom bike shows, great vendors, stunt shows, live music, great food and plenty of ice cold Budweiser. For further details and ticket information, please visit www.jaytv.com/grandnationals.
Aug 20 – Rhythm in the Rainforest – at Luthy Botanical Gardens. Call 686-3362.
Aug 20 – River City Diesel Truck Pull – at Exposition Gardens.
Aug 26 – Zoo After Dark from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Peoria Glen Oak Zoo. Admission:$20 per person. This special tour includes info about night houses, nocturnal animals, and even meet some animals up close! Bring your family or bring a whole group, registration is required. Call 686-3365.
Aug 27 – Behind the Scenes Tour from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Peoria Glen Oak Zoo. Admission is $20 per person. This hour long tour will take you into areas the public doesn’t normally get to see, you can learn more about the animals and how we care for them. Call 686-3365. Registration required.
Aug 27 – Peace Brothers Motorcycle Club Rodeo & Dance – at Expo Gardens Arena & Opera House.
Aug 27 – “Native Americans Speak” will be held at Shore Acres Park in Chillicothe, IL 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presented by the Four Directions Healing Foundation: a Native American charitable and educational organization made up of American Indian people from different states and different tribes. FREE admission.For more info go to www.4directionshealingfoundation.org or call 309.635.1107.
Aug 28 – Giant Flea Market – Exposition Gardens Youth Building
Aug 29 – Center for Prevention of Abuse DUCK RACE – 3:00 p.m. @ Peoria RiverFront by Retro American Tap – Adopt a Duck… End Abuse! Thousands of adorable rubber duckies will be “adopted” by friends of The Center for Prevention of Abuse and dropped in the water on the Peoria Riverfront. For information on adopting a duck and news on the event, visit http://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/
Aug 26 – Artists on the Boardwalk – recurring monthly on the last Friday from: 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Junction City Shopping Center. Free Admission. Call 309-693-6180.
Aug 26 – 28 – 15th annual Erin Feis – Family fun featuring food, games, music & dance. Festival Park. Admission is adults $7 before 5:00 p.m./$9 after 5:00 p.m./ Weekend Pass is $15, under 12 is free (must be accompanied by an adult. For more info, go to: http://www.erinfeispeoria.com/.