Director Parks, Recreation and Special Events is responsible for developing, organizing, promoting and directing the recreational programs and special events within the City.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events: Adam Thorson
Summer Camp Director: Seth Brannan
1901 4th Street
Peru, IL 61354
Ph (815) 223-0061 ext. 2314
Cell (815)-200-5058
Email: [email protected]
2026 Events
March 28-Easter Egg Hunt @ Washington Park
May 15-16-TBM Avenger Reunion @ Illinois Valley Regional Airport
May 23-Splash Pad Opens (Tentative-based on weather)
May 27-Pistol Shrimp Home Opener @ Veterans Park
June 27-Touch A Truck @ Centennnial Park
July 3-Firework Celebration on Water StreetJuly 30-Aug. 1-Taste of the Illinois Valley @ Centennial Park
Oct. 24-Halloween in the Park @ Washington Park
Oct. 31-Halloween-Trick-or-Treat (5pm-7pm)
Dec. 5-Lighted Christmas Parade
Music Under the Oaks-2026
Centennial Park~Schweickert Pavilion
*Free admission*
May 22-Harmonix
June 5-Zazzle
June 12-Steve Sharpe Band
July 11-Chicago Blue's Night
July 17-Written Warning
Aug. 7-Jonny Lyons and the Pride (Johnny Cash Tribute)
Aug. 28-Tailgate Confessions
Other Events
May 9 -Kid's Fishing Expo at Baker Lake
June 6-Lock 14 Kids FishingTournament
June 12 & 13-City Wide Garage Sales
