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.
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
A great opportunity to find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals. Make sure to check out the Spring Market in the Garden during the sale, where we are even partnering with local garden groups/vendors to bring you an amazing plant sale! Ages: All Ages
Find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals during our annual plant sale at the Garden. Browse the market filled with local artisans featuring artists, craftsmen, foodies and collectors bringing the charm and excitement of the spring to Luthy Botanical Garden. New this year, enjoy Parks on Tap, our Traveling TapHouse on May 2nd from 4-8pm. Interested in being a vendor? Reach out to shausler@peoriaparks.org
Parks on Tap at Luthy Botanical Garden! Join us for Parks on Tap as we bring the Traveling Taphouse to the beautiful Luthy Botanical Garden! Enjoy an evening surrounded by lush gardens while sipping on refreshing drinks, playing fun games, and soaking in live entertainment by Easy Riders. Plus, grab a bite from our lineup of food trucks: Grill ‘Em All Brick and Ember Pizza Kona Ice This event is FREE to attend, but food… Read Full Post
By popular demand, Glow Wild Lantern Festival is lighting up the night for one more magical weekend! Join us at Peoria Zoo May 2–4 as we extend the festival and give families a few extra nights to experience the breathtaking beauty, cultural artistry, and unforgettable memories of this dazzling event. Wander through vibrant displays of handcrafted Chinese lanterns, savor themed food and drinks, and enjoy family-friendly activities under the stars. Whether you’re visiting for the… Read Full Post
