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Entertainment

Pekin has many opportunities for artistic expression and entertainment in town and nearby!  From concerts and sports to movies and museums, you and your family will enjoy all we have to offer.

Peoria Civic Center
Enjoy professional and college sports, symphony, ballet, theatre and opera, along with concerts that feature A-list stars.

Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences
The largest downstate museum, Lakeview features art and science exhibitions, Children’s Discovery Center, Planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Illinois River Decoy and Illinois Jacquard Coverlet exhibit.

Wildlife Prairie State Park
Just 10 miles west of Peoria, Wildlife Prairie Park is a unique 2,000-acre zoological park that features the animals that called Illinois home during the pioneer days.

Glen Oak Zoo
Open year round, the zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals and includes three spacious exhibits housing animals from Africa, Asia and Australia!

AMC
Enjoy a night at the movies with 14 screens and premier digital sound!