Events

Stand up for Kiwanis 2024

Pekin Moose Lodge 916 2575 E Broadway Rd, Pekin, IL, United States

Tickets are ON SALE!! Enjoy an entertaining night full of laughs benefitting the Kiwanis Club of Pekin! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7. Cash bar and a limited menu available, 21+ show.

Drag n’ Paint: Shake Your Shamrocks

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

Join Drag N' Paint as we take over The Avanti's Dome Event Center for an evening of St. Patricks Day fun on Friday, March 15th! You do not want to miss this lucky night out! Included in your entry fee is a buffet filled with your Avanti's favorites! Avanti's will also have thier bar stocked with beer, wine, and cocktails […]

St. Patrick’s Day: Kitten Yoga!

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

Tazewell Animal Protective Society, Yoga 4 Life, & the Avanti's Event Center present this fun St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser. If you enjoy Yoga... or just LOVE kittens... then this is the fundraiser for you! Julie Rhoades from Yoga 4 Life will be leading you through Yoga poses while kittens give you encouragement... or you can just play with the kittens! […]

A Party to Die for at the Flanagan House: A Murder-Mystery Dinner

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

The year is 1937 and the Flanagan House is now occupied by Dr Frank & Mabel Morrill. Mrs. Morrill is known for her parties which were put on hold with prohibition, the Stock Market Crash, and the Great Depression. But the gloom and doom has lifted, and this historic home is turning 100 years old this year, so Mabel feels […]

Pekin Farmers Market – July 25

MARKET DETAILS: Dates: Thursdays, June 6 - August 29, September 12, October 10 Times: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Locations: Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL (moved inside if inclement weather) What: Entertainment, Food Trucks, and Vendors PUBLIC ATTENDANCE:  It's free to attend! Bring the family and enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts, and more […]

Rotten Egg Hunt

An Easter egg hunt FOR ADULTS! Held at Parkview Golf Course, you will be searching for easter eggs that contain prizes aimed at adults: Gift Certificates, drink chips, candy, and more. Get your friends together and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. Date: Friday, April 5th Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Parkview Golf Course Cost: $30/participant   REGISTER ONLINE USING […]

Swiss-German Springfest

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

Join us for a Swiss-German Springfest (Frühlingfest) in Pekin, Illinois on Sunday, April 14th from 12pm-8pm at the Avanti’s Event Center, 3401 Griffin Drive, Pekin, Illinois. Pekin has a rich German History and as part of the Pekin Bi-Centennial we would like you to join us for a day for German food music, drink and entertainment Admission is free. Entertainment […]

Sports Card n’ Collector’s Show

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

FREE ADMISSION! 40 tables of collectors treasures! Sports Cards, Pokemon, Pops, Magic the Gathering, Game Used Material, Autographed Memorabilia, Comics, Loaded Grab Bags, Legos, Star Wars, and much much more! DGA Grading will be there to accept submissions for discounted grading of your cards. Concessions will be open featuring the Avanti's Gondola and even adult beverages. FREE ADMISSION!

Birthday Party Mayhem: A Murder-Mystery Dinner Matinee

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

You are guests at Anne Ziety’s Surprise Birthday Party! Anne is not thrilled about drawing unwanted attention to her birthday, nor her age. A few family & friends orchestrated this surprise party obviously without her knowledge or consent and they hired the renowned “Party Goddess”, Martha Skrewit to ensure it would be a party to die for! Anne just wants […]

Peo-Taz ABATE 2nd Annual Bikers Bazaar

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

Family fun event! Professional photographer on hand to take your photo with your bike. The grand prize is a Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Bike merchandise, vendors and crafters. FOR MORE INFORMATION or to be a vendor please contact: email: kandesimpson@gmail.com text: (309) 857-5561

May Day Open Market

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

Vendor event show casing many local crafts people with special guest Chris McBrien psychic medium. Local music, food & drink, and so much more!

Lauren Daigle: The Kaleidoscope Tour

Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, United States

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy®, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner.  With over a billion streams and years of sold-out US and international tours to her name, Lauren Daigle continues to cement her status as a modern vocal powerhouse with a global, ever-growing fanbase.