This weekend in Pekin, IL

Boots, bling, and a day of crafting come together at the Let’s Go Girls: Boots & Bling Crop, a relaxed gathering centered on scrapbooking, cardmaking, journaling, and other paper projects. Held at the First Federated Church Life Together Center, the event features ample cropping space with an eight-foot table, a special table gift, prizes, demonstrations, and a potluck dinner. Expect a friendly western glam atmosphere with creativity and inspiration throughout the day.

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.

Enjoy a monthly Saturday hike that welcomes every experience level. Participants break into smaller groups and choose routes that fit each person’s fitness, offering both gentle and more vigorous options. It is a friendly way to get outside, appreciate beautiful park resources, and gain the health benefits that come with time on the trail. This edition explores Robinson Park’s South Trail with host guide Kate Potter. For questions, call or text 858-367-3520.

Spend a day of golf and shenanigans at Parkview, with raffles and awards at the Moose. Check in takes place at the Moose before heading to Parkview for a shotgun start. When play wraps up, enjoy a barbecue dinner as awards are announced and raffle winners are drawn.

Triples "After Dark" and the King/Queen "Sunrise Social" will take place at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, and registration is currently open. The event features Peoria Area Triples alongside a King/Queen format, with drinks and concessions available on site. Teams play three games of pool play with a guaranteed playoff game. Early-bird team fees are $60 for Triples, covering Men's, Co-Ed Competitive and Recreational, and Women's divisions, and $40 for Kings/Queens. A cash payout of more than $1,000 is offered.

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.

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

The eighth annual BrownFest 2026 at Countryside Banquet Facility features live music, raffles, a silent auction, and food available for purchase. Proceeds from the event support efforts to combat glioblastoma.

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.

Organized, competitive matches of the One Piece trading card game are offered in a dedicated tournament session. Players face off in structured play that highlights strategy and skill. It is a chance to test tactics against other players in a tournament environment.

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.

This event features live music performed outside in an open-air setting.

The Wes Duffy Trio brings a jam-filled performance to Oliver’s in the Heights for an evening of live music.

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.