Fireworks, comedy and hot air balloons: 7 things to do this weekend in the Peoria area

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June is full of activities. Here are seven events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend.
The Dragon's Fire Balloon Fest will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, and 5 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Avanti's Event Center, 3401 Griffin Ave., Pekin. Marvel at nearly a dozen hot air balloons as they float into the sky before gently returning to the ground. This community event will also feature live music by Capt. Quirk on Friday evening and the Matt Miller Band on Saturday evening, plus food trucks and beverages.
Comedians frequently featured on the hit stand-up comedy podcast "Kill Tony" will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at the Peoria Civic Center. The current lineup of performers includes Ari Matti, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips and David Jolly. Tickets start at $52 and can be purchased at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
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Five Points Washington will be hosting our annual charity bike ride, Bike for a Cause, to raise money for the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington. The fundraiser will include hourly events, a community dog show, giveaways, fitness challenges, raffles and more. For more information, visit www.fivepointswashington.org.
A special Superhero Day event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Wheels O' Time Museum, 1710 W. Woodside Drive, Dunlap. Guests can experience Batman and his Batmobile, the Ghostbusters and their Ectomobiles and more. There will also be plenty of hands-on activities as well. For more information, visit www.wheelsotime.org.
South Pekin's fireworks show will be held at dusk on Saturday, June 28, at South Pekin Park. Details can be found at https://villageofsouthpekin.org/home/home/.
Marquette Heights will hold its fireworks show at dusk on Saturday, June 28, at Independence Park, 600 Lasalle Blvd. The rain date will be Sunday, June 29. More details can be found at http://cityofmhgov.org/.
The Itoo Society invites all to join it for the 58th annual Shish-Ka-Bob from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road. The traditional menu of beef or chicken kebabs, cabbage rolls and salad will be served. Indoor and outdoor dining and carry-out and drive-thru meals will be available. For more information and preorders, visit www.itoosociety.org.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Things to do in the Peoria, Illinois area the weekend of June 27-29, 2025