October is where we come alive and hope you plan your frightful family festivities with Peoria Park District.
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! Check back soon for a full list of fall fun events. Check out our highlighted Zootober events below!
Welcome to Zootober—where Halloween comes alive! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a glowing, family-friendly celebration filled with lights, characters, and spooky fun.
Guests can explore immersive scenes with animatronics, dazzling displays, and live actors, plus enjoy themed food and drinks, costumes, and eerie-sistible photo ops. No animals are on exhibit, but you’ll meet plenty of creepy new “creatures” along the way.
Tickets available for purchase 9/24
Event Dates
Dates: 10/9, 10/10, 10/16, 10/17, 10/22, 10/23, 10/24, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30
Times: 5:30-9pm each night (last admission at 8:30pm)
Special Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
Contact us at advancement@peoriaparks.org to become a sponsor today!
