Family events in Pekin, IL

School Spirit Night concludes the 2026 Rove & Ramble season at Countryside Banquet Centre, celebrating local schools with live music by Matt Eckberg. Food will be available from The Station, Hick’ry Stick, Rubi’s Brick Oven Pizza, Swanees Pretzels, and Gramma Nana’s Kitchen.

Neumann Superhumann Show has partnered with Rosati’s Pizza to present an all-ages, family-friendly open mic and karaoke event. Performers can bring an instrument or simply step up to the mic and sing, with friendly guidance available for anyone who wants help getting started. Hosted at Rosati’s Pizza in North Pekin, this welcoming gathering invites music lovers of every generation to share the spotlight. Half-price pizza is available during the event.

A welcoming volunteer session open to the public, with activities suited to a variety of abilities. Children ages 5 and up may participate, and there are options for seated work if standing for long periods is difficult. Participants can register online and complete a waiver in advance, and availability may vary. For questions, call 309-291-0900.

Sista And The Misters bring a lively mix of country, rock, pop, and party favorites to Five Points Fridays at Five Points Washington. This free, all-ages community gathering takes place at the Five Points South End and features live music alongside a car show and local food vendors. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, relax under the summer sky, and enjoy time with friends as the series winds down for the season.

Part of the Five Points Fridays summer series, this community evening brings live music, local food, and family-friendly fun to the Five Points South End. This edition features Sista and the Misters along with a car show. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Take part in a weekly Pokemon League that includes a tournament. All play follows Standard Format rules.

Connect with fellow players at Lorcana Play, where the community comes together for in-person games. Many attendees travel to participate, so calling ahead to confirm details is recommended.

This downtown Pekin summer concert features live music, tasty food, and a relaxed evening with friends and neighbors. The event goes on regardless of weather. Bring lawn chairs and comfortable shoes for dancing as Revel in Red performs crowd-pleasing songs.

Potter’s Alley hosts unlimited glow bowling for a flat $10 per person. Gather friends or family for a lively session on the lanes with the lights down and the atmosphere turned up.

At Petsmart Peoria #494, cats will be in the Everyday Adoption Center, meeting families as they look for new homes. It is an opportunity to meet them and explore a potential match.

A free-to-play trivia challenge at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill awards $100 in cash to the first-place winner. Open to all ages, it offers a friendly way to test your knowledge with friends and family.