Events

Cycle Through Pekin History

Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United States

See history up close as you enjoy a bike trip across town with tour guide, Gary Gillis. We will start with a short presentation on the beginnings of the Pekin Park District. From there your bike will take you to the Dirksen Statue, the old Historic Train Depot, and the riverfront visiting the site of the steamboat “Columbia Disaster” and […]

Free

Pavilion Porch Party – Backstreet Band!

Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

A family-friendly event that involves live music, food trucks, and a bar that serves beer and wine! Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a perfect day overlooking the iconic scenery of Mineral Springs Park! This event is Free (plus $2 for an optional adult beverage bracelet).

Free

Community Picnic Celebrating Volunteers

400 block of court street

Free food for registered Volunteers, as well as a collectible button. Live entertainment, music, dance, food, drinks, fun and games!

Juneteenth- A Freedom Celebration

Pocket Park - 400 Block Court

Juneteenth - A Freedom Celebration honoring Nance Legins-Costley and William Henry Costley, the first enslaved people emancipated by Abraham Lincoln.

Concert Series- Stone Cold Cowboys

Stone Cold Cowboys are playing in downtown Pekin! Come by and listen to some live music, food, drinks, and dancing. RAIN OR SHINE!

Pekin Park Concert Band (Sundays: June 25 – August 6)

Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

Bring your own lawn chair to the 96th summer season for the Pekin Park Concert Band every Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Mineral Springs Park near the Pavilion by the Lagoon. The concert season begins June 25 with the last night taking place on August 6.

Free

Community Days

peoria riverfront museum 222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL, United States

Mark your calendars! "Community Days" have come to the Peoria Riverfront Museum! All summer long, we are inviting the many communities of Central Illinois to visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum, where they will get special discounts on ticket prices, museum store and concessions purchases, and tickets to the Giant Screen Theater's educational daytime movies! "Community Days" will begin with Pekin, […]

Honor America Celebration

Pekin Memorial Stadium

Come and celebrate with us with some fireworks and fun!

Shades of HUNKS… Perfect Girls’ Night Out

Ladies, listen up! The Perfect Girls' Night Out® is just around the corner. It's time to throw on those dancing shoes, grab your girls, and hit up the #1 Bachelorette Destination on tour!

Pavilion Porch Party – Brothers and Friends Band!

Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

A family-friendly event that involves live music, food trucks, and a bar that serves beer and wine! Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a perfect day overlooking the iconic scenery of Mineral Springs Park! This event is Free (plus $2 for an optional adult beverage bracelet).

Free