Free events in Peoria, IL

Adults 18 and older who are dealing with substance or opioid use disorder, mental health needs, homelessness or unstable housing, overdose risk, medical complications, or possible incarceration can connect with the CORS program for support. CORS links people to referrals and resources that promote healing, stability, and successful reintegration into the community. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome.

A free weekly Zumba session is offered at the Peoria Public Library North Branch on Monday evenings, excluding holidays. The class is led by certified local instructor Prathi Kennedy. Drop-ins are welcome, and participants should dress for exercise. Adults only.

Expecting and new parents are welcome at a relaxed, drop-in social that includes complimentary museum admission along with coffee and snacks. The gathering is temporarily taking place at the Community Services Building during renovations, with plans to return to the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum once the work is complete. It provides a friendly space to connect with others who are expecting or caring for babies under one year. Registered Nurses from the Family Connects team are available to answer questions and offer guidance.

Gather a team for a free night of Twin City Trivia with seven rounds that mix brainteasers and laughs. Compete for prizes awarded to the highest scoring teams. There is no entry fee and no app to install, so anyone can jump in and play. Bring your sharpest friends, along with the ones who keep it fun, and chase those bragging rights from the first question to the final tally.

Gather a team and settle in at Grand Prairie Pizza + Tavern for Twin City Trivia, featuring seven rounds that blend brainy challenges and plenty of laughs while teams compete for bragging rights. It is free to play, there is no entry fee, and no app is needed. Prizes go to the top teams, so bring your smartest friends and the fun ones too, then see how your table stacks up.

This free support group for parents of infants under a year offers breastfeeding guidance from certified lactation consultants, weight checks, opportunities to build community connections, and peer support for new parents. Participants may drop in briefly or stay for conversation. The group is facilitated by lactation specialists affiliated with the Family Connects and Good Beginnings programs and meets at the Children's Home Prevention Services office.

Peoria Riverfront Market sets the scene for lively shopping and music. Browse stands filled with fresh produce, baked goods, tasty treats, and handcrafted art from local vendors. Shawn “Smitty” Smith performs on Stage 2 near Suwanee’s Pretzels, adding an easygoing set of feel-good songs to the market atmosphere. Bring a lawn chair, settle into the shaded area across from the stage, and enjoy a cup from Faire Coffee before continuing your exploration of everything the market has to offer.

Peoria Public Library North Branch offers a Saturday Hatha yoga class led by a certified instructor. Sessions last about an hour and blend yoga poses, focused breathing, and meditation. Please bring your own yoga mat, which is required, and a water bottle if you like. This program is for adults and is free to attend. The series pauses during the summer and resumes afterward.