Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling
North end of Pavilion Drive Pekin, ILDebuting at the longstanding Pekin Marigold Festival, with four FREE shows throughout the weekend, come out to see professional wrestling in Pekin’s premier event of the year!
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Pekin Farmers Market – September 12
Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United StatesMARKET 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 […]
Who Let the Dogs Out? A “Murder”-Mystery Dinner
Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States(We will be accepting donated items for TAPS at the door. Food, treats, toys, puppy pads, litter, blankets, towels, laundry detergent, etc... for a list of wish items visit www.TAPSShelter.org) It’s that time of year – the much-anticipated Animal Rescue Fundraiser! It’s always so much fun to get animal lovers, supporters, and volunteers together and this event should prove to be […]
Downtown Concert Series – Mixtape Mayhem & Stone Cold Cowboys
Downtown Pekin on Court Street 342 Court St., Pekin, IL, United StatesJoin us again at the Downtown Concert Series in Pekin, IL for yet another night of incredible live music, craft, food, and beverage vendors. This time around we’ll be met with Mixtape Mayhem, Central Illinois’ most rockin’ female-fronted party band! And if one great band wasn’t enough, we’ll also be joined by Stone Cold Cowboys, the only band in Central […]
World Premiere – The Honorable Mister Marigold Play Reading
F.M. Peterson Theater at Pekin Commuity High School 320 Stadium Drive, Pekin, IL, United StatesJoin us for the world premiere of "The Honorable Mister Marigold," a play commissioned by the Dirksen Center that focuses on the final days of Pekin native Everett McKinley Dirksen and an interview that considers faith, equality and the future. The play reading stars Pekin Community High School distinguished alumnus Larry Kenney and Art Inc. co-founder Nikki Romain, and is […]
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Pekin Farmers Market – October 10
Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United StatesMARKET 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 […]
Downtown & Derby St. Pekin Trick or Treat
It's almost spooky season: mark your calendars for the Downtown & Derby St. Pekin Trick or Treat! On Saturday, October 19th the downtown business community will be hosting a walk about event from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Then come over to Derby St., the business community there will be hosting a walk about event from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm […]
“Pekin’s Pavers” Cemetery Walk
Lakeside Mausoleum 1917 N 8th St,, Pekin, IL, United StatesJoin us as we explore Pekin’s Movers, Shakers, Builders, and Merry Makers! This interactive tour will help us learn more about the folks who paved the way for the generations who follow in their footsteps. We’ll begin with a look at the history of the nearly 100-year old mausoleum, then step inside to hear some of the tales of Pekin’s […]
Christmas Extravaganza
Stop at each business to get a card punched within two days. The Grand Prize Winner wins $400 in gift certificates! $25 from each store. Participating Businesses: Olivia's Playhouse, LLC | 341 Court St. Curvy Chic | 1100 Derby St. Bear's Bites Boutique | 282 Derby St. Maddie Mae's | 522 Court St. Touch of Glass | 410 Court St. […]
Pekin Winter Wonderland Festival
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesPekin Winter Wonderland began in 1987 with a group of persons with wonderful ideas for promoting the Christmas Spirit within our community. 2024 Theme: "Christmas Vacation" All event funding comes from generous corporate and individual sponsorships, donations, and sales of Pekin Winter Wonderland products. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged. After all, what makes us successful is our volunteers!
Christmas on Court
The quintessential Christmas experience returns to Downtown Pekin on Friday, December 6th! Join us from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. along lower Court Street as we celebrate the season with Santa, live music, vendors and more!
Santa Visits Downtown Pekin
Visit Santa in Downtown Pekin! You will find him in the Santa House located on the Tazewell County Courthouse Lawn.