Happy 420 Day! Here's where you can find restaurant and weed deals around Peoria

Chris Sims, Journal Star
·5 min read
Many dispensaries will be offering deals and discounts on Thursday, April 20 to celebrate 420 Day.
Many dispensaries will be offering deals and discounts on Thursday, April 20 to celebrate 420 Day.

Thursday has arrived, but it's not just any Thursday. It's April 20, also known as 420 Day.

While not everyone partakes in cannabis, you're not excluded from celebrating.

For those who enjoy marijuana, there are several opportunities to score discounts and win prizes. But there are plenty of bargains on food to be had, too.

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Here's what you need to know about celebrating 420 Day:

What is the meaning of 420?

The term "420" is slang for marijuana, according to dictionary.com. The term can refer to marijuana drug use when calling people "420-friendly" or users of cannabis. The day April 20 and the time 4:20 a.m./p.m. are used as times and dates to celebrate with marijuana use.

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Cannabis dispensary weed deals, events on 4/20

Here's where you can find deals on marijuana around the Peoria area:

  • nuEra East Peoria Dispensary: The store will open an hour early from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Customers can "Spin the Wheel" for swag, score penny samples, and receive discounts and a chance to win prizes. Check out 420 Tunes curated by the East Peoria staff. RSVP by visiting eventbrite.com. Address: 504 Riverside Drive, East Peoria. Phone: (309) 839-1330.

  • nuEra Pekin Dispensary: Join the party in the parking lot. The store will open an hour early from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Customers can "Spin the Wheel" for swag, score penny samples, and receive discounts and a chance to win prizes. There will be free treats from Baking Baer, courtesy of Ozone & Simply Herb Cannabis. Check out 420 Tunes curated by the East Peoria staff. RSVP by visiting eventbrite.com. Address: 3249 Court St., Pekin. Phone: (309) 201-4086.

  • RISE Medical & Recreational Dispensary: Patrons can earn 420 points instantly when they join the RISE Rewards program now through April 20. Participating locations will offer up to 40% discounts on products leading up to 4/20. Deals vary by location. On April 20, there will be DJs, doorbuster deals, exclusive product drops like Queen Cola by RYTHM, food, free swag and more. Bahr Necessities and Meats will be providing munchies. Select stores will offer 4/20 holiday greeting cards on sale to support cannabis-loving friends and family members. Address: 3104 N. Main St., Canton. Phone: (309) 647-9333.

  • Trinity Cannabis, Medical and Recreational: Spend $100 and receive a gift while supplies last. Plus, 50 swag bags will be given out at random. Visit pop-ups from Revolution and Verano, and take your chances at "Spin the Wheel" on the medical side. Through April 23 on the recreational side, score a 30% discount on Aeriz & Stiiizy, GTI, High Supply, Revolution and Verano. Plus, buy two Stiiizy Pods and get a White Cherry Gelato 1-gram pod for $1. Address: 3125 N. University St., Suite B, Peoria. Medical phone: (309) 863-2122. Recreational phone: (309) 863-2129.

  • Trinity Cannabis, Recreational: Spend $100 and receive a gift while supplies last. Plus, 50 swag bags will be given out at random. Visit pop-ups from Revolution and Verano, and check out the food vendors on site. Through April 23, score a 30% discount on Aeriz & Stiiizy, GTI, High Supply, Revolution and Verano. Plus, buy two Stiiizy Pods and get a White Cherry Gelato 1-gram pod for $1. Address: 2301 W. Glen Ave., Peoria. Phone: (309) 839-0337.

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Restaurants food deals on 4/20

Here's where you can find food discounts at restaurants around the Peoria area:

  • Dunkin': Rewards members can score a free medium cold brew with any purchase on April 20.

  • Genghis Grill: Save $4.20 off all small and medium bowls with the "Pack Your Bowls" promotion when you order online or in-store on April 20. Sign up for the rewards program and show the code via email, social post or text message to secure the deal.

  • Jimmy Johns: The "Munchie Cruncher" sandwich will be available online and through the app April 20, featuring turkey, provolone & avocado spread, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced pickles, extra oregano-basil & mayo on wheat bread. Use the promo code "FREESIDE" and score free chips with any regular or giant sandwich. Jimmy John’s recommends topping the sandwich with your favorite flavor of Jimmy Chips® to enhance the munchie crushing experience.

  • Smoothie King: The company recently introduced a new line of Smoothie Bowls and will reward you with 420 when you order through the Smoothie King app on April 20.

  • White Castle: Get a special coupon to receive 20% off your April 20 purchase.

  • Wingstop: The Wingstop Hot Box will debut on April 20, ranging in price from $8.99 to $13.99. Choose from choose between a three-piece tenders, 8-piece boneless or a Wingstop Chicken Sandwich that comes hand sauced-and-tossed in a spicy, cheesy dry rub. The meal includes french fries drizzled in a spicy ranch, topped with hot cheese puff dust and a natural herb seasoning, as well as a 20-ounce drink and a side of ranch dressing. The Wingstop Hot Box can be ordered online or through the app.

Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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