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“The Great Pumpkin” Chrysanthemum Show
The chrysanthemum takes center stage once again at Luthy Botanical Garden for a beloved Peoria fall tradition! This year’s annual Chrysanthemum Show, “The Great Pumpkin,” celebrates the colors and charm of the season with a festive display of beautiful mums, pumpkins, and autumn-inspired scenery throughout the Conservatory. Stroll through the Garden and enjoy vibrant fall blooms, creative seasonal displays, and plenty of pumpkin-inspired touches that make this show a perfect autumn outing for visitors of all ages. Admission is… Read Full Post
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -Hayrides and Hotdogs
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October 22, 2026 -Zootober
Hayrides and Hotdogs
Celebrate the season with a cozy evening of fall fun! Hayrides & Hotdogs is your chance to enjoy a scenic hayrack ride through the countryside and gather around the fire to roast your own hotdogs and s’mores. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, it’s the perfect way to soak up the crisp autumn air and make warm memories. Meal Options: 1 Hotdog Meal – $8.00 2 Hotdog Meal – $10.00 Each meal includes chips,… Read Full Post
$8 – $10
Zootober
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
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Men’s Hike & Hotdog Roast
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October 23, 2026 -Zootober
Men’s Hike & Hotdog Roast
Continuing the Men's hike series, enjoy a fall hike at Sommer Farm by cooking hotdogs over an open fire with chips, baked beans, drinks & s'mores as well as a hayrack ride. Meet in front of the building. Please register for this program. Fees: $10/person
$10
Zootober
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
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -The Fungus Among Us
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October 24, 2026 -Peoria PlayHouse: Fall Maker Crafternoons
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October 24, 2026 -Fright & Delight
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October 24, 2026 -Zootober
The Fungus Among Us
There is a Fungus Among Us! Join our Naturalists as we discover the fantastic world of fungus. We will go for a hike in the Nature Preserve to see what Mushroom Mischief is a foot! Members: FREE Non-members: $5 Please register for this program. All ages welcome.
$5
Peoria PlayHouse: Fall Maker Crafternoons
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
Fright & Delight
Get ready for an evening of spooky fun the whole family will love! Join us for Fright & Delight, Proctor’s biggest Halloween celebration, filled with candy, crafts, games, and glowing surprises. Activities include: Pumpkin Carving & Painting Slime-Making & Face Painting Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Hunt Spooky Photo Booth Trick-or-Treat Prize Wheel Taste the Treats Challenge Guess the Candy Jar Contest Costume Catwalk Contest with prizes for Funniest, Scariest & Most Creative Admission: $3 per person OR… Read Full Post
$3 – $12
Zootober
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
