Name: Glow Wild
Start: 2025-04-27T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-27T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Peoria Zoo

April 2025

Sat 12

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Easter Egg Scramble

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

Looking for a hopping good time? Bounce on over to the Zoo for our annual Easter egg celebration, loaded with candy and fun. The Easter egg hunt is for children 0-12 years. 10:30 am ages 0-3 10:50 am ages 4-7 11:10 pm ages 8-12 Please note, everyone entering the Zoo from 10am-noon, will be charged to participate in the scramble. ADVANCE TICKETS can be purchased at the Barton Pavilion. Member Cost: $5.00/Child; Free/ Adult Non-Member Cost:… Read Full Post

Sat 12

April 12 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Sun 13

April 13 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

Fri 18

April 18 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

Sat 19

April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Hoppin’ Good Time

Proctor Recreation Center 309 S DuSable St, Peoria, United States

Easter's Here! Celebrate with Proctor at A Hoppin' Good Time event. This event includes an Easter egg hunt, mini games and the Easter Bunny! $3/person at the door.

Sat 19

April 19 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

Sun 20

April 20 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

Tue 22

April 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Donovan Park 5805 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL, United States

Join us on April 22 for our annual Tree-Planting Event in Donovan Park, a true urban gem of the Peoria Park District and a proud Level I Accredited Arboretum. This special designation recognizes the park’s commitment to tree diversity, conservation, and education, making it the perfect place to celebrate Earth Day. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

Fri 25

April 25 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Wild

Glow Wild

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

Sat 26

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Earth Day Festival

Forest Park Nature Center

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual festival all centered on the theme of “Growing Together!” Guests will enjoy an engaging vendor and exhibitor area that features organizations and businesses with sustainable practices and missions eager to share their work, products, and ways you can get involved or make a difference. Our PPD friends from Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum will return with their creative, wildlife-inspired activities. We’ll have guided hikes, food and coffee… Read Full Post

Sat 26