Free events in Pekin, IL

Settle in for Twin City Trivia at Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery - Peoria. Seven rounds keep the challenge lively and the laughs frequent as teams vie for bragging rights and prizes. There is no entry fee and no app to download, so participation is simple. Play is free, and rewards await the top finishers.

Test your knowledge at a lively trivia night at Whitey's On 29. Enjoy seven rounds of questions that aim to challenge and entertain. Participation is free, and winners take home prizes.

The Pekin Farmers Market returns for its sixth season at the Pekin Park District Miller Center parking lot near Mineral Springs Park Pavilion and Lagoon. Admission is free and the atmosphere is family friendly, with entertainment, food trucks, and a rotating mix of local vendors offering fresh produce, crafts, and other goods. If the weather turns, the market moves indoors at the Miller Center. Vendors can participate for the full season or on a weekly basis. A standard space measures 18' by 18' (two parking stalls), with seasonal pricing at $175 and weekly options at $25 for individual booths or food carts. Seasonal participants may reserve a preferred spot for the duration of the market, and returning vendors receive $25 off the seasonal fee. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to support the market’s mission of making fresh produce and local goods accessible to the community.

Twisted Spoke Saloon hosts a music bingo night that swaps numbers for song clips. The host plays brief snippets, and players look for the matching artist or song title on a six square card, marking spots as they recognize them. Complete the card to win a prize, then start another round. The game is free to play, with prizes awarded in every round. Team up with friends or trade hints with nearby tables, hum a melody, and enjoy the challenge of placing that familiar tune. Expect sing along moments, laughter, and the chance to discover a new favorite song.

At Jac's Doghouse, Twin City Trivia turns a casual night out into a friendly competition. Teams tackle seven rounds that challenge knowledge and keep the mood light, and the top scorers walk away with rewards. It is free to participate and there is nothing to install, which makes jumping in easy. Bring friends who enjoy a good quiz and find out how your table stacks up.

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.

Illinois Prairie, in partnership with AAA Certified Confidential Security Corp., is offering a free community shredding drop-off at IPDPL - Germantown Hills. Participants can bring sensitive paperwork and eligible electronics for secure collection and destruction. Each vehicle is limited to ten banker boxes or containers of similar size. Paper of any kind is accepted, and there is no need to remove staples, paper clips, or binder clips. Accepted electronics and media include computer towers and CPUs, laptop computers, internal and external hard drives, solid state drives, and storage media such as floppy disks and diskettes, film, microfilm, microfiche, tapes, and CD and DVD-ROM discs. Computer monitors and televisions are not accepted. Please note that materials will not be shredded on site, as this is a collection event. All items will be transported to AAA Certified Confidential Security Corporation’s secure facility for certified destruction using specialized equipment and processes designed to ensure complete data elimination.

An hourlong Hatha yoga session led by a certified instructor focuses on postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Please bring your own yoga mat, and a water bottle is optional. This program is for adults and is free to attend.

This free community gathering takes place indoors at Forest Park Nature Center, with chairs provided for comfort. Participants will come together for a drum circle and then wind down with a flute circle, creating a shared space of rhythm and sound. A small selection of instruments will be available to borrow, making it easy to take part even without bringing one. A $10 donation is suggested to help keep the event going, and any contribution is appreciated. Many people find that group drumming can ease stress, support healthy blood pressure, and encourage overall wellness. For questions, contact Natasha Greene at 309-642-2569. The spirit each person brings will help shape the experience.

At the Main Library, the CORS program offers an opportunity for adults 18 and older who are dealing with substance or opioid use disorders, mental health needs, unstable housing or homelessness, overdose risk, complex medical issues, or possible justice system involvement to connect with support. The program links people to referrals and community resources that foster healing, stability, and reentry into community life. There is no cost and it is open to the public.

Get moving with a free weekly Zumba session at the Peoria Public Library North Branch, led by certified local instructor Prathi Kennedy. Drop-ins are welcome, and participants should come dressed for exercise. This program is intended for adults, and sessions do not meet on holidays.

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.