• 3rd Fridays Downtown

    The City of Lincoln is hosting family-friendly evenings in downtown with an array of affordable fun for all. There will be live music for everyone to enjoy! Also check out food and drink specials from downtown businesses, water inflatables, live portrait drawings, local vendors, car show, and art, and plenty of kids activities. Join us […]

  • HISRA’s Sensory Ignite and Resource Information Fair

    Join us on Saturday, August 13 from 10am-2pm at the Peoria Civic Center for HISRA's Sensory Ignite and Resource Information Fair. HISRA's partnered with Sensory Ignite and agencies from Central Illinois will be providing sensory sensitive fun hands on activities in conjunction with Ignite Peoria! For more information visit: https://hisra.org/sensory-ignite-peoria/

  • EP!Casso at Ignite Peoria

    It's back! Arts Partners of Central Illinois is once again hosting Ignite Peoria - an event that showcases hundreds of local makers, musicians, artists, innovators, dancers, and actors in one STEAM inspired, interactive FREE day of fun and learning! The event features hands-on creation stations showcasing everything from painting to 3D printing and more. Additionally, […]

  • Have A Heart Community Corner

    Come see us at the Have A Heart Community Corner at the Heart of Illinois (HOI) Fair! Visit our booth Tuesday (7/19), Wednesday (7/20), and Friday (7/22) from 4pm-8pm. During the event, we will have information about our EP!C programs and opportunities to win cool prizes. We hope to see your there!

  • Shoes, Brews & Biz with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

    Join us on Thursday, October 20th for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's annual Shoes, Brews & Biz event. Event Ticket Price $20 in advance $25 at the door (Must be 21 years of age to attend) Raffle Ticket for $1,000 Prize $5 ticket $10 for 3 tickets Visit their website for more information about […]

  • Peoria Outdoor Marketplace hosted by the Minority Business Development Center

    The Minority Business Development Center is hosting their annual Outdoor Marketplace on Saturday, August 6th from 10am-3pm in celebration of National Black Business Month. This Marketplace will be filled with community resources, vendors, health and wellness, job opportunities, food, music, and more. Visit our booth during this free event to learn about EP!C the current […]

  • Pop-Up Shop

    Come visit EP!C Harvest and EP!Casso at their weekly Pop-Up Shops every Thursday from 3-7pm at the Peoria Heights Farmers Market until September 29th! The Peoria Heights Farmers Market will be located at Tower Park (1222 E Kingman Ave, Peoria Heights). Please visit their Facebook Page for more information and updates.

  • CANCELLED – EP!Cycling Club

    Join us for an inclusive bike ride! In 2020, EP!C received a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeves foundation that allowed us to purchase 4 accessible bikes. Staff and volunteers have been trained how to safely ride and safety equipment has been purchased thanks to a grant from the Pilot Club so we are […]

  • Peoria Browse – HOI United Way

    Find us at the Peoria Browse event at Bradley University. Heart of Illinois United Way partner agencies will be on campus to educate students on ways they can get involved. 

  • EP!C Bon Appétit VIP Chef Reveal

    Join us as we host our VIP Sponsors to reveal who this year's Bon Appétit chef and event theme will be. Be the first to know during cocktails and Hor D'oeurves from 5-7 pm Please RSVP by September 14th at epicdevelopment@epicci.org *Must receive a formal invitation from EP!C to attend.   Shake things up with […]

  • Senior Health Fair

    EP!C Host Homes will be at the FREE Senior Health Fair hosted by State Senator Sally Turner & State Representative Tim Butler.

  • Family Fun Night

    After a long hiatus, we are bringing back the EP!C Family Fun Night! This event replaces the Family Gatherings of the past and brings together EP!C Individuals and their families along with EP!C staff and their families for a night of fun and fellowship. There will be games, prizes, The Station Food Truck, Kona Ice […]