The Great Scavenger Hunt Contest
Peoria Public Library- All locations
Do you love to read? Are you a trivia nut? Do you like free prizes? Join the Great Scavenger Hunt Contest, hosted by Young Adult author Kay Cassidy! All you have to do is go to www.kaycassidy.com/hunt, choose a book from one of the lists, print the trivia challenge, and read the book. You can turn your completed trivia challenge in to any Peoria Public
Going Going Gone is a children's seasonal consignment sale that is held twice a year in several locations around Central Illinois; one in early Spring and one in the Fall/Winter. Each sale has clothing and accessories appropriate for the coming year as well as the highest quality toys, furniture, strollers, baby/child/teen clothing and equipment, sports items and more
Over 9000 items already registered for the sale. So many brand new clothing items as well as great names like Gymboree, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Ralph Lauren just to name a few.
Here’s a list of awesome things to do this season in Peoria:
- Attend a community Halloween event. Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for ideas.
- Visit Tower Park in Peoria Heights. The views are awesome right now. The tower closes October 31.
- Eat Apple Cider Donuts at Tanners Orchard
- Cruise on Grandview Drive, and enjoy the autumn scenery.
- Pick pumpkins at Christ Orchard
- Take a nature hike at Forest Park. For the more adventurous, hike the trail from Forest Park to Grandview Drive
Mark your calendar for these awesome Central Illinois family events. Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for full info, and other fun events. Check back continually for updates.
October Friday & Saturdays: Spider Hill
October Thursdays: Hayrides & Hot Dogs
Oct 1-2: Harvest Kick Off at Linden Hill Farms
Oct 1-2, 8-9: Spoon River Drive
October 2: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes
October 2: Schlachtfest and German-American Day Celebration
