Entertainment

Pekin has many opportunities for artistic expression and entertainment, such as…

• Artistic Community Theater
• Pekin Civic Center
• Dance Studios
• 12-Screen Movie Theater

In addition to the many entertainment offerings of the Pekin area, nearby options include…

Peoria Civic Center

Enjoy professional and college sports, symphony, ballet, theatre and opera, along with concerts that feature major names.

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.