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  • Zootober

    Zootober
    Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

    Halloween gets a little WILD at Zootober! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo comes alive with glowing lights, creepy creatures, surprising characters, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. Explore the Zoo as you make your way through immersive Halloween scenes featuring lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors waiting around the corner. Stroll along spooky trails and displays while collecting candy at stops along the way. Grab a spooky snack or themed drink,… Read Full Post

    $14 – $17

  • Discover Stella’s Path: A Mindful Walk at Forest Park Nature Center

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Unwind and re-center at Forest Park Nature Center. In this special program, a naturalist will introduce our self-guided mindfulness walk and guide participants through the reflective exercises in Stella’s Path: A Guide to Mindful Reflection in Nature. Date: 10/25/26 Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Cost: FREE This program is made possible through the generous support of the Stella O’Hanlon Family.

    FREE

  • Zootober

    Zootober
    Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

    Halloween gets a little WILD at Zootober! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo comes alive with glowing lights, creepy creatures, surprising characters, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. Explore the Zoo as you make your way through immersive Halloween scenes featuring lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors waiting around the corner. Stroll along spooky trails and displays while collecting candy at stops along the way. Grab a spooky snack or themed drink,… Read Full Post

    $14 – $17

  • A Haunted History Hike

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Adults are invited to learn the history of Forest Park Nature Center and Nature Preserve. Come and listen to creepy tales Forest Park past and present. After, guests will have the opportunity to hike to some of the locations mentioned in the presentation! Be prepared to travel at least one mile as the sun sets. This is an 16+ hike Please register for this program. Fees: $7/person | Members: FREE

    $7

  • Zootober

    Zootober
    Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

    Halloween gets a little WILD at Zootober! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo comes alive with glowing lights, creepy creatures, surprising characters, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. Explore the Zoo as you make your way through immersive Halloween scenes featuring lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors waiting around the corner. Stroll along spooky trails and displays while collecting candy at stops along the way. Grab a spooky snack or themed drink,… Read Full Post

    $14 – $17

  • Zootober

    Zootober
    Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

    Halloween gets a little WILD at Zootober! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo comes alive with glowing lights, creepy creatures, surprising characters, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. Explore the Zoo as you make your way through immersive Halloween scenes featuring lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors waiting around the corner. Stroll along spooky trails and displays while collecting candy at stops along the way. Grab a spooky snack or themed drink,… Read Full Post

    $14 – $17

  • Welcoming Walks: Women’s Halloween Hike

    Guided Hikes
    Forest Park Nature Center

    Join us for a Women’s only trek and celebrate Halloween. Hike friendly costumes are encouraged. Connect with other adult women who like hiking, nature and meeting new people. There will be a short introduction and then we will be on our way. Prepare for hiking about 2 hours depending on breaks. This is a harder level hike with slopes. Bring water, snacks, appropriate hiking gear, layers, closed toed shoes etc. This is an 18+ hike… Read Full Post

    FREE

  • Peoria PlayHouse: Fall Maker Crafternoons

    Peoria PlayHouse: Fall Maker Crafternoons
    Noble Center

    Come make with us and get creative this fall! Take inspiration from the colors, textures, and changes of the season during Fall Crafternoons at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Families are invited to explore their creativity and make something all their own using recycled and repurposed materials from the Maker Space. Create a seasonal decoration, experiment with different materials, or simply make something fun to take home. There’s no right or wrong way to create… Read Full Post

    $12 – $14