October is where we come alive and hope you plan your frightful family festivities with Peoria Park District.
Building on the successes of past Halloween programming, the District is working to grow its Halloween offerings again in 2024! Family-friendly events and programs will take place across our park system, at Peoria Zoo, Proctor Recreation Center, Sommer Farm and more ensuring a District-wide reach… and some howling good times!
Don’t miss the charming Halloween festivities, where costumes, candies and spooky memories unite! For a full list of fall fun events, click the button. Check out our highlighted Zootober events below!
Howl-Zoo-Ween
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and little goblins! Join us for our annual Howl-Zoo-Ween event and embark on an enchanting trick-or-treat trail filled with surprises and delights. The Howl-Zoo-Ween tradition you look forward to is back and better than ever…. more decorations, more tricks, more treats…. and most of all, more fun! Skip the scary lines—purchase your tickets early online or at the Safari Zoo Gift Shop!
Dates: October 11 & 12
Peoria Zoo Member Night: October 10
Ticket price: $8/person (everyone 1 and older)
Times: 6-9pm
Harvest Howl
Experience the magic of autumn like never before at Peoria Zoo’s new event, Harvest Howl! We’re moving the magic of Lakeview Park After Dark over to Peoria Zoo, where your cars can’t protect you from the spook-tacular family-friendly frights! Stroll through our captivating walking trail, where animatronic scenes and live actors bring the spirit of the season to life. Marvel at the lifelike displays while savoring the season with delicious themed food and beverages. Perfect for all ages, Harvest Howl promises a mesmerizing journey filled with enchantment and fun. Don’t miss this unique blend of technology and theater—it’s an autumn adventure you won’t forget! Get your tickets now!
Dates: October 18 & 19
Ticket price: $10/person (everyone 1 and older)
Times: 6-9pm
Wicked Wild Walk
Embark on an eerie adventure with Peoria Zoo’s Wicked Wild Walk! The weekend following Harvest Howl, enjoy a spine-tingling journey through our animatronic-filled trails. Without the live actors, this walk will offer all of the lights and music of Harvest Howl, but at a budget-friendly price. Perfect for all ages, this event offers a fantastic blend of spooky fun and affordability…. This walk is a frightfully delightful way to experience the magic of the season one last time!
Dates: October 25 & 26
Ticket price: $5/person (everyone 1 and older)
Times: 6-9pm
Please note, when purchasing online for Howl-Zoo-Ween, Harvest Howl and Wicked Wild Walk, tickets will include a convenience/handling fee. The fee is waived when purchasing in-person at the Peoria Zoo Safari Gift Shop. Last entry will be at 8:30pm.
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