Events

Haunted Garden

Pekin Library's Storybook Garden 378 E Broadway TRd, Pekin, IL

Have some spooktacular fun with a walk through our not-so-haunted Storybook Garden. Show off your costume and enjoy some Halloween games and candy. Drop in anytime - for all ages!

Haunted Garden

Pekin Library's Storybook Garden 378 E Broadway TRd, Pekin, IL

Have some spooktacular fun with a walk through our not-so-haunted Storybook Garden. Show off your costume and enjoy some Halloween games and candy. Drop in anytime - for all ages!

Christmas Extravaganza

Stop at each business to get a card punched within two days. The Grand Prize Winner wins $350 in gift certificates! $25 from each store. Shops will have their own specials, door prizes, and refreshments. Participating Businesses: Soul Restoration | 2914 Court Artistic Flowers | 2914 Court Five B's Liquidation & Crafts | 2934 Court Tails of a Bookworm | […]

Christmas Extravaganza

402 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554 402 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

Stop at each business to get a card punched within two days. The Grand Prize Winner wins $350 in gift certificates! $25 from each store. Shops will have their own specials, door prizes, and refreshments. Participating Businesses: Soul Restoration | 2914 Court Artistic Flowers | 2914 Court Five B's Liquidation & Crafts | 2934 Court Tails of a Bookworm | […]

Murder Mystery Dinner: An Unexpected Departure from the Anniversary Party

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

Welcome to the Skrewitt’s Anniversary Party! The guests have all arrived and the party is in full swing. Martha always throws such wonderful parties and this one is sure to have everyone talking afterwards. Well, maybe not quite “everyone”. This audience-interactive murder mystery will create an evening of conspiracy, mystery, and drama. It is up to you to find the […]

Small Business Saturday

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again support Small Business Saturday® and Shop Small, taking place on November 25th. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting local small businesses and strengthening and celebrating communities across the country. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday […]

Shades of HUNKS: The Perfect Girls’ Night Out

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

Tickets On-Sale NOW! Must be 21+ Doors open at 7pm Attention All Ladies! Get ready to be swept off your feet as the Premier Ladies Night Event approaches. Dust off those dancing shoes, round up your girls, and head to the #1 Bachelorette Party Destination on the tour. Whether it's a final hurrah before tying the knot, a wild birthday […]

Avanti’s Chili Supper Fundraiser for Tails

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

Take a break from the Thanksgiving leftovers and help us raise money for TAILS with a Chili Supper! About TAILS (Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises money for Animal Shelters and Pets in needs (help offset emergency vet bills, pet food during hard times, etc..). They also run TAILS of a Bookworm.. a […]

Christmas on Court

The quintessential Christmas experience returns to Downtown Pekin on Friday, December 1st! 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!

Sports Card n’ Collectors 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.