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Peoria’s Halloween Monster Bash to offer new location at city hall

Come trick-or-treat in the heart of downtown Peoria and enjoy an evening of family-friendly festivities at the Halloween Monster Bash 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. more

10/15/26

Peoria firefighters are coming together to fight childhood cancer.

Peoria firefighters unite to fight childhood cancer

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department is teaming up with the St. Baldrick Foundation to make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Peoria firefighters will shave their heads at Tim … more

10/15/26

The city of Peoria is hosting two classes on desert gardening Oct. 17.

Take a class, grow your garden in Peoria

Green thumbs, and aspiring ones, have two chances to dig into desert gardening Saturday, Oct. 17. more

10/14/26

Second Saturdays returns to downtown Peoria

Cooler evenings are finally here and downtown Peoria is celebrating with the return of Second Saturdays. more

10/9/26

This month, the Peoria Main Library’s Book to Screen Film Series is featuring Sherlock Holmes (2009).

From Page to Screen in Peoria: Sherlock Holmes

See a literary classic come to life this Saturday at the Peoria Main Library’s Book to Screen Film Series. more

10/9/26

Peoria Main Library is located at 8463 W. Monroe St.

Fall into more fun at the Peoria Main Library

The Fall Into Reading celebration continues this week at the Peoria Main Library with more themed events designed to bring stories, creativity and community together all month long. more

10/7/26

Volunteer for a trail cleanup in Peoria

Grab family, friends and neighbors and join Peoria Parks and Recreation for the New River trail cleanup 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. more

10/6/26

After sunset the “Gallows, Ghosts & Gunpowder” walking tour in Glendale leads visitors about a mile through the old downtown, using historic buildings and landmarks as the setting for stories about Glendale’s past. Tours begin at 8 p.m. near the street clock at 58th and Glendale avenues.

10 things every West Valley resident should do this fall

After months of planning our lives around triple-digit temperatures, hunting for shaded parking spaces, and treating the walk from the car to the grocery store as an endurance event, fall has arrived in the Valley. more

By Steve Stockmar
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Recorded Recreational Reading for the Blind to host author event in Sun City

Recorded Recreational Reading for the Blind is hosting an event to promote reading by inviting the public to meet local authors on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at Saint Joachim and Saint Anne Parish, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City. more

10/5/26

A Coffee with a Cop event will be held Oct. 7 at House of Honey in Peoria.

Peoria Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop

Officers and employees from the Peoria Police Department along with community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. more

10/2/26

Drumming for Wellness is a free 12-week community drumming series beginning Monday, Oct. 5.

Find your rhythm at Drumming for Wellness in Peoria

Tap into the power of rhythm with Drumming for Wellness, a free 12-week community drumming series beginning Monday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. more

10/1/26

Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled for Oct. 8 at Westgate Village in Glendale and Oct. 15 at Vista del Rio in Peoria.

Two West Valley senior communities celebrate Oktoberfest

Two West Valley senior living communities will host Oktoberfest celebrations this year, featuring traditional German-inspired food, music, themed activities, and opportunities to support local … more

9/30/26

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