Events

  • Christmas in the Village 2024

    (General - From Friday, December 6, 2024 until Saturday, December 7, 2024)

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    Presented by Doug and Diane Oberhelman and Cullinan Properties
        

    CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE

    Friday, December 6, 2024 and Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Museumwide Event!

    Village open Friday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Village open Saturday from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

    Tickets:
    Members: Family $40 | Individual $15
    General public: Family $50 | Individual $20

    Family tickets allow for two adults and up to four children.

    Get tickets at either link below. One ticket covers Village admission both Friday and Saturday!

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    One ticket will admit you to both days of Christmas In The Village, Friday and Saturday. 

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    Join us for Christmas in the Village at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, in support of the Every Student Initiative !

    Alison Unkovich, who worked as an educator in Chicago for a decade, has returned to her hometown of Peoria, IL. Her vision of Christmas in the Village is to create a magical Christmas event that will provide an opportunity to bring our community together during the holiday season, as well as raise resources for the Museum’s Every Student Initiative. Alison is grateful for the amazing community and sponsors whose support helps raise up this village and bring this wonderful event to life on the Peoria Riverfront.

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    We are excited to present the third annual Christmas in the Village in Peoria, IL! This special event continues to grow each year, featuring an exciting line up of local food trucks and vendors, hot chocolate and holiday cocktails, horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday laser light show, carolers, live animals, the Peoria Ballet Nutcracker ballerinas, holidays movies in the Giant Screen Theater, museum exhibitions, some special exciting surprises, and Peoria’s LARGEST live Christmas tree!

    A one stop shop for all your holiday decor and gift giving for the special people in your life! We can’t wait to once again enjoy the magic of the Christmas season with our community! All proceeds from the Village will go towards the Museum's Every Student Initiative.

    • Peoria's largest LIVE Christmas tree!
    • Local vendors
    • Food trucks
    • Santa
    • Hot Chocolate
    • Holiday Cocktails
    • Body Art
    • Carriage rides
    • All Museum exhibitions open
    • Holiday laser light show
    • Carolers
    • Caricatures
    • Live animals
    • Merry Makers Tables
    • Peoria Ballet Nutcracker ballerinas
    • Holiday themed movies in the Giant Screen Theater
    • A picture with Santa
    • Santa's Workshop Area
    • And so much more! 

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    IT TAKES A VILLAGE...THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

    Christmas Angel Presenting Sponsor

    • Doug and Diane Oberhelman and Cullinan Properties

    Christmas Village Sponsor

    • Alison and Matthew Unkovich
    • Green View
    • Philippi-Hagenbuch
    • Visionary Society

    Snow Globe Sponsor

    • The Chambers Family
    • Michael and Margee Cullinan
    • Altorfer Cat
    • Caterpillar
    • City of Peoria
    • Discover Peoria
    • Federal Companies
    • Jingle Holiday Lights
    • MUIR Omni Graphics 
    • Prairie Home Alliance
    • Vonachen Group

    Snowman Sponsor

    • Polly Barton
    • Allen and Laura Cullinan
    • Sally Snyder
    • Sandy and Dan Urbaniak
    • American Rental
    • Artemis Esthetics and Wellness
    • Centre State International Trucks
    • JIMAX
    • Rammos Plastic Surgery and medSPA
    • R. Gingerich Crane
    • Wilson Services

    Candy Cane Sponsor

    • Matt and Kris Coulter
    • Rachel and Nathan Kress
    • Leali Family
    • Dr. Jordan and Miranda Meiss
    • Rhonda Milburn, Realtor, Keller Williams Premier Realty and Dr. Justin Ahlman
    • Laurie and Dave Williams
    • Aqua-Tots Swim School
    • Bielfeldt Foundation
    • Big Picture Social Media
    • CxT Roasting Company
    • F&M Bank
    • Jingle and Sip Festive Holiday Bar by Kelleher's
    • Nellie Photography
    • OSF Healthcare
    • Peoria Prints and Graphic Design
    • Pyles Trucking 

    Neighborhood Sponsor

    • Doug and Vicky Stewart
    • Robert and Kathleen Temple
    • Bremer Jewelry
    • Country Financial- The Carlson Team
    • Farnsworth Group
    • The Grandview Capital Group at Morgan Stanley
    • Oberlander Electric
    • Simantel

    Jingle Bell Sponsor

    • Kevin and Jackie Colgan
    • Ray and Kathy LaHood
    • Hecht-Stout Insurance
    • Illinois CancerCare
    • N. Zobrist and Sons, Inc.
    • Pearl Technology
    • PIPCO
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  • Polar Express Breakfast With Santa 2024

    (General - Saturday, December 14, 2024)

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    POLAR EXPRESS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

    Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 8:30 a.m.- Noon  | Event Begins in the Museum Lobby

    Break out your holiday PJs and join us for a magical holiday morning with Santa and friends!

    Enjoy a delicious breakfast with specially themed activities followed by a screening of "The Polar Express" in the Giant Screen Theater. Each child receives a gift.

    This event will also include a special appearance by your favorite characters: Elmo, The Grinch, SpongeBob SquarePants, Mickey Mouse and of course...Santa Claus himself!

    Breakfast will include: cheesy scrambled eggs, tater tots, applewood smoked bacon, sausage patties, fresh fruit and sugar pearl waffles. There will also be a hot chocolate bar, and a coffee and juice station. 

    After the movie, feel free to explore all exhibitions, including The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited and watch a planetarium show! 

    Seating is limited, register now

    Tickets

    Member Adult: $40

    Member Child: $50

    Non-member Adult: $45

    Non-member Child: $55

    Visionary Society Member: $40

    Special thanks to sponsors Dr. Steve and Patty Cullinan 

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  • Laser Light Night | Holiday Magic, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga

    (General - Saturday, December 14, 2024)

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    Laser Light Nights are back at the DOME featuring an all-new 3D experience & fresh playlist!

    Sit back, relax and rock out with our new laser light system from "the worldwide leader in planetarium laser light shows," Laser Fantasy! Experience the full 3D excitement! The system features a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector, plus a fresh playlist of 20+ performances, from Beyoncé to The Beatles! Pick up show-enhancing spectrum glasses and refreshments at concessions!

    December 14, 2024
    6:00 – Laser Holiday Magic (family friendly, 35 min)
    7:15 – Laser Michael Jackson
    8:00 – Laser Gaga

    $7 Members | $10 Public

    Buy tickets online here.
    Tickets & more info also available at the Museum or by phone at 309.686.7000.

    (Note: These shows contain lyrics to popular songs and some may not be suitable for all ages.)

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  • Access for All December 2024

    (General - Sunday, December 15, 2024)

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    ACCESS FOR ALL DAYS AT THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM 

    Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Museum-wide

    Thanks to the generous support of Art Bridges Foundation, every second Sunday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum is FREE to the public!

    Join us Sunday, December 25, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. as we celebrate Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. This Sunday is a day for family fun, in partnership with local PBS affiliate WTVP! 

    This Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, guided tours, and so much more.

    Schedule: 

    Museum-wide Activities 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

    • ·Easel Sketching | The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Gallery | 10 points
                
    • Gallery Scavenger Hunt | Faces of a Nation: The American Political Textile Collection of Mark and Rosalind Shenkman Gallery | 10 points
             
    • Gallery Scavenger Hunting | The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Gallery | 10 points
           
    • Print-making activity | Glenn Ligon: I Am Somebody Gallery | 25 points
           
    • Art-making with WTVP | Museum Lobby | 25 points
           
    • Meet Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (costumed character) | Museum Lobby | 10 points
           
    • Green Screen Activity with WTVP | Museum Lobby | 50 points. 

    Tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited with Nate Downs | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Gallery | 100 points
    Join Muppet expert and Henson enthusiast Nate Downs in The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited for a special tour.

    Tour of Glenn Ligon: I Am Somebody with Jeff and John Heintzman | 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Gallery | 100 points
    Join art collectors Jeff and John Heintzman for a tour of current exhibition Glenn Ligon: I Am Somebody.

    Re-member, members get double points! Earn 100 points and receive a FREE prize!

    Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program. 

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  • Winter Wonderland Sing-A-Long Holiday Concert with Nathan Gunn and Julie Gunn

    (General - Friday, December 20, 2024)

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    A MUSEUM+ Program

    Winter Wonderland Sing-A-Long Holiday Concert With Nathan Gunn and Julie Gunn

    Friday, December 20, 2024 | Reception at 6 p.m. | Performance at 7 p.m. 

    Join guest curators of performance for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Nathan Gunn and Julie Gunn as we turn the museum into a magical Winter Wonderland! Participate in a sing-a-long holiday concert that will leave you full of holiday spirit, with Nathan and Julie leading the group in singing classic Christmas carols including "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Joy to the World," "Blue Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," and many more. 

    The festivities begin with a pre-concert reception at 6 p.m. in the Grand Lobby, followed by Julie Gunn at the piano, and Nathan Gunn leading you in joyful song! Nathan Gunn, Grammy award winning baritone, will additionally be performing a few solo songs. 

    Tickets

    Adult - $30
    Child - $20
    Member Adult - $25
    Member Child - $12
    Visionary Society Member - $20
    Student - $15 (High School or University)

    Get tickets HERE

    This program is part of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's MUSEUM+ initiative, a strategy to enhance the Peoria Riverfront Museum's repertoire as a cultural institution, and bring more performance to Peoria! MUSEUM+ is generously supported by Linda Beth and Ed Sutkowski, as they support our mutual goal to lift up the arts and bring them to our community.

    Sponsored by Linda Beth and Ed Sutkowski, Visionary Society, and Friends of Performance

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  • Member Saturday | The Muppet Christmas Carol

    (General - Saturday, December 21, 2024)

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    MEMBER SATURDAY | THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

    Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

    This Member Saturday, the Peoria Riverfront Museum invites you to a member exclusive holiday event! Join us for a catered continental breakfast with hot chocolate in the museum lobby, a screening of Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol, and a special visit from a guest all the way from the North Pole, Santa himself!

    Tickets

    Member Adult: $15

    Member Child: $20

    Tickets are limited. Get tickets HERE

    Schedule:

    9:30 a.m. | Hot chocolate, coffee and continental breakfast in the Members Lounge, located in the Museum Lobby

    10 a.m. | Member exclusive showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and a door prize drawing in the Giant Screen Theater

    11:30 a.m. | Member exclusive Meet and Greet with Santa! Each child to receive a personalized gift. 

    Santa will be available from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the museum lobby for members of the general public, as well. 

    Members are also free to visit all museum galleries. 

    Members enjoy sneak peeks and special perks, every second Saturday of the month!
    Not a member? Join on our website today, get details at the ticket counter, or call (309) 686-7000.

    Member Saturday sponsored by Visionary Society 

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  • Yoga Under the Stars | Winter Solstice

    (General - Saturday, December 21, 2024)

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    Yoga Under the Stars 

    Saturday, December 21 | 6 p.m.

    Join us for a memorable evening of meditative yoga movement and winter solstice stargazing in the Dome Planetarium in Downtown Peoria, IL. Upon arrival you'll settle in and get connected to the beauty and wonder of the Winter Solstice sky above us, learning about our winter constellations and the longest night.
    Then we'll immerse in a yoga practice under the stars to celebrate the wisdom & wonder of the winter solstice together in breath, movement & reflection. Let's calibrate our internal clocks to the returning of light with this memorable experience. Yoga is led by Tammy Mitchell aka TamoVision, a full time yoga educator specializing in personalized yoga & immersive training at OM on the River Yoga Center in Downtown Peoria. This community class is suitable for beginners & beyond. You'll always be encouraged to take the class at your own pace and to lean into the support of the collective. Please bring a yoga mat & blanket. Let's get cozy & connected under the Winter Solstice stars.

    Purchase tickets here: $20 Members | $25 Public

    All sessions are an hour and 15 minutes in length.

    Limited mats are available, please bring a mat and a light blanket. Doors open at 5:45 pm. All supplies provided for programs unless otherwise noted. All paid programs require a minimum number of participants to run or will be cancelled two business days prior to the start date. Pre-registration required.

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  • Interplanetary 5K Race

    (General - Saturday, April 5, 2025)

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    Run the Planets!

    Register here!

    Interplanetary 5K Race + 1 Mile Fitness Walk

    April 5, 2025

    Register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt!
    • A family oriented race/walk for participants of all ages. 5K Race for all ages,  1 Mile Fitness Walk,  1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run
    • Walk or run through portions of the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large scale model of the Solar System
    • Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the Solar System, from the Sun - past Mercury, Venus, and Earth - to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail
    • It's athletic, it's educational, it's fun... for the whole family!

    TIMES

    Packet Pickup: Friday, April 4, from 12:30-5:30 PM, and race day starting at 7:30 AM, in the museum's auditorium on the lower level.

    April 5, 2025:
    • 7:30-8:30 am: Race day registration; packet pickup
    • 9 am: 5K Race start
    • 9:05 am: 1 Mile Fitness Walk start
    • 9:30 am: Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run start
    • Refreshments after 5K race; awards after the Kids' Fun Run

    Participants can choose to receive a race shirt, or skip it for a discount on registration. Must register by March 7 to guarantee a shirt.

    FEES

    • 5K Race (3.1 miles): $25 ($30 race day), without shirt: $20 ($25 race day)
    • 1 Mile Fitness Walk: $20 ($25 race day), without shirt: $15 ($20 race day)
    • Kids' Fun Run: $15 (includes Terry the Tractor book), without shirt: $10
    • Make checks payable to "Peoria Riverfront Museum"

    REGISTRATION

    Register here!

    The Interplanetary 5K is sponsored by the Rucker Family and the Visionary Society

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