Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage

02/14/2025

🏮 Glow Wild! 🏮 is coming to and it’s going to dazzle!

Join us starting March 1st as the zoo is transformed into a luminescent journey of vibrant colors, cultural artistry and handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns! 🐍

For a complete list of dates, times, and to purchase tickets, visit:

🦒 www.glowwildfestival.com 🦒

02/11/2025

New Show Announcement! 🐣

The Infamous Stringdusters and Leftover Salmon with very special guests Kitchen Dwellers make their way to the Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage this Summer.

Get ready for an evening of bluegrass and jamgrass music live on July 17th! 🙌

Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM CT
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02/11/2025

🚀 Your Next Job Awaits! 🚀

Looking for a fresh start this spring? Join us at the Peoria Park District Job Fair on Feb 11, 4–6 PM at the Noble Center!

✅ Meet hiring managers
✅ Explore exciting opportunities
✅ Apply on-site with our team’s help

From parks to programs, seasonal to full-time—we’ve got the perfect role for you! Don’t miss out! 🌟

02/04/2025

Announcing 'An Evening with CAKE' on the Peoria Riverfront this June!🎂

Local Presale:
👉 Thursday, February 6 @ 10am - 10pm Central Time (password: CAKE)

Public On Sale:
🎟 Friday, February 7 @ 10am Central Time

https://www.seetickets.us/event/cake/636907

New Show 🎂 Take out your short skirts and looong jackets because CAKE is coming to Peoria Riverfront Festival Park on June 26!!

Seamlessly blending numerous genres and influences, CAKE issues forth a sound and vision unlike any other band. Don't miss this...

Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10am
🎫 hive.co/l/peoria-cake

02/03/2025

🌞 Spring is in the air, Peoria (for now)!

With temps near 60 today, we’re shaking off the winter blues and gearing up for an unforgettable season on the Peoria Riverfront! 🎶

Big things are coming, and we can’t wait to share them with you! In fact, we’ve got TWO exciting announcements this week:

#1 📢 Job Fair – This Wednesday at the Noble Center from 4-6pm!
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to be part of the action? Join our team and help bring incredible events to life this season.

#2 🎤 The FIRST Concert Announcement of 2025 is coming tomorrow! Any guesses who it's going to be?

01/14/2025

📣 Food Vendors -- This one is for you!

Have a food truck and want to be part of our 2025 season of festivals, concerts and events? Apply today at the link below.

Do you have a favorite food truck? 🍴 Tag 'em in the comments.

Register today at PeoriaParks.org/about/business/

12/22/2024

Join us for the final nights of Luthy Lights magic!

The Merry Mug and gardens are open from 5pm-8pm tonight and tomorrow.

Wishing you all a very happy holiday season from your Peoria Riverfront Events team!

12/11/2024

Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season?🎁

Join us for the Holiday Shop & Stroll at Forest Park Nature Center on December 13th and 20th for a magical evening of shopping handmade gifts, listening to Christmas music, and wandering through the luminated trails. 🌳

🎄It's that time of year again! Time for the Forest Park Nature Center's Holiday Shop & Stroll! 🛍️

Get into the holiday spirit with a magical evening of shopping, strolling, and more!

📅 When: December 13 & 20
🕔 Time: 6–8:30 PM
📍 Where: Forest Park Nature Center

🌟 What to Expect:
🛍️ Shop sustainably sourced, handmade gifts perfect for everyone on your list.
🥨Warm drinks for sale to support our friends at HISRA's FOCUS program.
🌌 Take a peaceful luminary-lit evening hike through the beautiful trails.
🎶 Music and holiday cheer all around!

Support local artisans, enjoy nature’s beauty, and make this holiday season unforgettable.

Admission is FREE! Visit PeoriaParks.org for details. 🌿

11/22/2024

✳️ Join us this holiday season and create some magical memories at Luthy Botanical Garden!

We’re illuminating the gardens for you to wander through, complete with igloos and larger-than-life displays. When you’re done, we invite you to warm up in The Merry Mug with some hot cocoa or a signature seasonal drink!

📅 Dec. 6-7, 13-14, and 20-23

🕰️ 5PM - 8PM

📍Luthy Botanical Gardens

🎁 Luthy Lights is the perfect holiday event for the entire family!

For more information, visit the Peoria Park District website:
https://peoriaparks.org/event/luthy-lights/

11/14/2024

Looking for that festive place to host your holiday party this season?

Luthy Botanical Garden and Luthy Lights is perfect this time of year! 🎄

🎉✨ Host a holiday party like no other with us at Luthy Lights—the perfect setting for a memorable gathering! ✨🎉

We're setting aside certain evenings where your group can have the exclusive use of our gardens, including the Merry Mug, our holiday pop-up bar at the Garden. Surrounded by dazzling holiday lights and the beautiful atmosphere of our gardens, your team can celebrate the season in style!

Our unique setting offers a festive backdrop for corporate holiday parties of all sizes, retreats, off-site meetings & more, complete with stunning displays and charming garden views. 🌟🎄

📅 Now booking holiday party rentals!
For more info., 📧 email: [email protected] Or📞 call: 309.681.3507

Book soon to secure your date and create an unforgettable holiday experience!

11/05/2024

Did you join us for any of our ZooTober events at the Peoria Zoo this October? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Take the survey below to leave your feedback so we can make next year's event even better! 🐾

🦇✨ Pumpkins and skeletons and dragons, oh my! Zootober was a blast, and we want to hear from YOU! ✨🦇 Whether you joined us for Howl-Zoo-Ween, Harvest Howl, or Wicked Wild Walk, your feedback helps us make next year even better. 🐯🎃

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2CTHY96

Complete our survey for a chance to win a Family 4 Pack for 2025! 🎉

11/01/2024

🔒 That’s a wrap on the 2024 Riverfront Events season.

We hosted multiple genres, tons of talent, made incredible memories and brought plenty of patrons to the Peoria Riverfront this year.

Have a favorite memory? Share it with us below!

10/24/2024

This Friday and Saturday is your last chance to see the Peoria Zoo dressed up for as the Peoria Park District & CEFCU present a 'Wicked Wild Walk'!

Join us for a spine-tingling journey through our animatronic-filled trails and get to see Africa! like never before, complete with Butter Beer, Spiked Spider Blood, Witches Brew and more. 🧟‍♀️

6PM - 9PM (last entry at 8:30PM)

Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased online or at the gate.
🔗 https://peoriaparks.org/event/wicked-wild-walk/

10/17/2024

ZooTober heats up again this Friday & Saturday!👻 Harvest Howl presented by CEFCU brings the Peoria Zoo to life with a captivating walking trail complete with spooky scenes and live actors.

Join us if you dare! Get your tickets at the link below.

🎃 https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/78142657/harvest-howl-peoria-peoria-zoo-peoria-park-district

10/16/2024

Looking to enjoy some fall outings this week? Check out what's coming up throughout the Peoria Park District! 🍂🎃🦏

🎃🍂 Coming Up at the Peoria Park District! 🍂🎃

Get ready for a weekend packed with fall fun and exciting events for all ages! Here’s what’s happening:

📅 October 17
🚜Hayrides & Hotdogs🌭 at Sommer Farm | Cozy up for a night of classic fall activities!

📅 October 18-19
🐺Harvest Howl at Peoria Zoo🧟‍♀️ | Stroll through spooky sights and seasonal delights with family-friendly frights!

📅 October 19
🍁Fall Festival 🍂at Peoria Zoo | Celebrate the season with festive activities, perfect for the whole family.

⛸️Open Skate at Owens Ice Center | Lace up and hit the ice for some skating fun!

For more information, visit PeoriaParks.org. Don’t miss out on these great fall events! 🍁✨

10/11/2024

Nighttime is the fright time! Come see the zoo's eerie transition this month 👽💀👻

👻🎃 Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and little goblins—Howl-Zoo-Ween is just TWO DAYS AWAY! Get ready for an enchanting trick-or-treat trail packed with surprises and delights. This year’s event will be bigger and better with more decorations, more tricks, more treats… and most importantly, more FUN! 🎉

Avoid the scary lines—grab your tickets early online or at the Safari Zoo Gift Shop!

📅 Event dates:
October 10 (Peoria Zoo Members Only)
October 11 & 12 from 6-9 PM
Please note: online tickets include a convenience fee, but the fee is waived if you purchase in person. 🎟️👻

10/02/2024

It was a great weekend on the Peoria Riverfront for the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair to close out our season. Check out these great photos from Journal Star! 👏

Dozens of artists' booths dotted the Peoria riverfront for the 62nd Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair.