Choose Greater Peoria

Choose Greater Peoria There’s 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞* here than people think. Follow along to see how you can live, work and play greater in Greater Peoria. 😎

The Choose Greater Peoria page is a place to amplify positive stories about the region. It's a community where people can share their passion for and interact with others who choose Greater Peoria as their place to live, work and play. Our goal is to create a positive and engaging environment. We encourage you to interact with us often and to comment on and share the content you find here

. That said, we also ask that you stay on topic, respect other people’s opinions, avoid profanity, offensive statements, illegal content, and anything else that might violate Facebook's Community Standards. Choose Greater Peoria will not tolerate and reserves the right to remove any posts or comments that:
β€’ are hateful, discriminatory or offensive;
β€’ are abusive, bullying, threatening, or harassing others;
β€’ contain spam, promotional material, or links to third-party websites;
β€’ refer to criminal or illegal activity;
β€’ are politically motivated;
β€’ are sexually explicit or pornographic;
β€’ include Personally Identifiable Information (i.e. email address or phone number);
β€’ are fraudulent, deceptive or scammy. In cases of repeat occurrences, we reserve the right to ban users from the page. Please be aware that while administrators regularly moderate the page, we cannot immediately review every comment posted. Opinions expressed in non-Choose Greater Peoria posts or comments are not necessarily shared by Choose Greater Peoria, and we can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information.

06/15/2026

Looking forward to singing at this brand new event in Peoria!

β€œMarket After Hours” is sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria, in partnership with Peoria Riverfront Association, Peoria County & the City of Peoria.

It will be in bicentennial Park at the courthouse downtown, I am singing from 4-7pm and there will bee plenty to do and see! οΏΌ

We're excited to welcome a great lineup of local vendors to the very first Market After Hours this Thursday.Live music f...
06/15/2026

We're excited to welcome a great lineup of local vendors to the very first Market After Hours this Thursday.

Live music from Adara Rae.

Food and drinks from Ai's Acai, Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant and, The Bar at BLACK BAND, The Neon Bison and The Egg Company.

Plus Flower and Flour Farm, Katie n Co, Bear's Bites Pet Food & More, Young's Popcorn Heaven Serving Peoria, Ill and Beyond and Taylor James.

Whether you're stopping by for a drink, dinner, live music, fresh flowers or a little shopping, there's something for everyone.

πŸ“ Peoria County Government's Bicentennial Park at the Courthouse
πŸ“… Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4-7 p.m.

Be sure to show these local businesses some love and come spend your Thursday evening downtown.

06/15/2026

Yes, that is a cocktail served in a SPAM can πŸ‘πŸ˜‚ We’re absolutely loving Ardor’s newest concept in Peoria Heights, called The Fitz. Here’s what we loved:
Pink EVERYWHERE. There is nothing like this place in Peoria and we loved how much they leaned into their theme. We could sit out on the rooftop all night - the mood lighting combined with their fire pit tables, just wow. So well done!
The food is fantastic as always, and the cocktails are VERY fun (re: the spam can) So unexpected and fresh!
They have pac man in the back lounge - such a cool touch. Combine this with the view, and we’re set for the whole night 🩷
Love ya The Fitz! Can’t wait to spend many more nights with you guys this summer!
Follow for more Peoria recs!

06/12/2026

A newly announced market will take place Thursdays through the end of July in Downtown Peoria. See link below ⬇️

πŸ“Έ MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

Looking for an excuse to stay downtown after work? We've got one! Market After Hours kicks off π—π˜‚π—»π—² 𝟭𝟴 and brings food, ...
06/12/2026

Looking for an excuse to stay downtown after work? We've got one!

Market After Hours kicks off π—π˜‚π—»π—² 𝟭𝟴 and brings food, drinks, live music and local vendors to Peoria County's Bicentennial Park every Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

Grab a coworker. Meet up with friends. Enjoy a summer evening in the heart of downtown P-town!

Choose Greater Peoria is proud to partner with the Peoria Riverfront Association, Peoria County Government and City of Peoria Illinois - Government to bring this new event series downtown.

See you Thursday. 🍻🎢

06/12/2026
06/10/2026
See you on the riverfront for the 4th!
06/10/2026

See you on the riverfront for the 4th!

πŸ’• Make it a memory your kids will never forget. There's nothing quite like watching little faces light up under the glow of fireworks, sharing laughs with family, and celebrating America's birthday together. ✨

Join us for Choose Greater Peoria Red, White & BOOM presented by i3 Broadband on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and experience one of Central Illinois' favorite traditions along the Peoria and East Peoria Riverfront. πŸŽ†β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

A special THANK YOU to the amazing sponsors who help bring the BOOM to Central Illinois! πŸ’₯πŸ‘

⭐ Choose Greater Peoria
⭐ i3 Broadband
⭐ Uftring Auto Group
⭐ Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
⭐ Better Banks

See you there! πŸŽ‡
06/08/2026

See you there! πŸŽ‡

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ† BIGGER. LOUDER. BRIGHTER. πŸŽ†πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
This is how Central Illinois celebrates the 4th!
Join us for Choose Greater Peoria Red, White & BOOM presented by i3 Broadband on Saturday, July 4, 2026, along the Peoria and East Peoria Riverfront for an unforgettable day of family fun, live entertainment, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display! πŸ’₯✨
β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™ As America celebrates its 250th Birthday, come experience one of the region's most beloved traditions and make memories with family and friends!
A special THANK YOU to the amazing sponsors who help bring the BOOM to Central Illinois! πŸ’₯πŸ‘
⭐ Choose Greater Peoria
⭐ i3 Broadband
⭐ Uftring Auto Group
⭐ Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
⭐ Better Banks
πŸŽ‡ July 4, 2026
πŸ“ Peoria & East Peoria Riverfront
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for helping bring the BOOM! πŸ’₯πŸ‘

Address

5823 North Forest Park Drive
Peoria, IL
61614

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Choose Greater Peoria posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Choose Greater Peoria:

Share