This week is Summer Solstice (Wednesday, June 20th). Ancient civilizations all over the world have celebrated Summer Solstice. Warm days and cool nights, the people planted, gathered, harvested and prepped for the winter to come. Midsummer celebrations continue today. This week Junction City (5901 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, Illinois USA) will celebrating Summer Solstice with live music, a balloon artist, face painting, a stilt walker, caricature artist and much more.
Like a mosquito bite, we itch to do things in the summer more than any other season. Here's what's happening in Peoria this week---
FREE CONCERTS---
Monday, June 18th and Wednesday, June 20th
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pack up the kids and head down to the Peoria Courthouse Plaza. Pack a lunch or buy from the street vendors.
Wednesday, June 20th
7 p.m.
Peoria Municipal Band will be playing in the Warehouse District on Water Street, Downtown Peoria.
Thursday, June 21st
7-9 p..m.
John Miller and the Romaniacs play some smooth jazz on the CEFCU stage, Peoria Riverfront.
FESTIVALS---
Wednesday, June 20th through Saturday, June 23rd
Old Settlers Days in Metamora, Illinois
Carnival rides, food, games and free nightly entertainment on Metamora's historic town square.
Friday, June 22nd and Saturday, June 23rd
Duryea Days in Peoria Heights, Illinois
Food, music, classic car/truck/bike show and a cruise-in located in Tower Park.
Saturday, June 23rd
Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Luthy Botanical Gardens, Glen Oak Park, Peoria, Illinois
$3-adults Free-children under 12
BASEBALL---
Friday, June 22nd and Saturday, June 23rd
Peoria Chiefs baseball has more than just baseball happening at O'Brian Field. For times and additional information go to http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t443
Start packing some fun memories into your summer!
