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Haunted Houses Peoria 2025

Haunted Houses Peoria 2025

September 23, 2025 Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Nightlife
Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2025

Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2025

September 22, 2025 Lifestyle
Peoria Oktoberfest 2025

Peoria Oktoberfest 2025

September 18, 2025 Lifestyle
Morton Pumpkin Festival 2025

Morton Pumpkin Festival 2025

September 10, 2025 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Pekin Marigold Festival 2025

Pekin Marigold Festival 2025

September 4, 2025 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Wicked at the Peoria Civic Center

Wicked at the Peoria Civic Center

August 10, 2025 Nightlife
Red, White & Boom 2025

Red, White & Boom 2025

June 26, 2025 Kids & Family, Nightlife
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Things to Do in Peoria IL – Summer 2025

May 20, 2025 Lifestyle
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October

Artistic Community Theatre - Journey Through the Veil 4fri10oct7:30 pm

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Journey Through the Veil 4 at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at

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Artistic Community Theatre will present Journey Through the Veil 4 at the theatre (located at 407 Court St. in Pekin) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday.   Immerse yourself in a collection of spooky historic ghost stories, bringing to life the eerie and captivating tales from Pekin’s past.  Tickets are $20 or $25 for “Munchie Seats” which include a drink & a snack and are available by calling 309-220-8096 or online in advance at https://www.onthestage.tickets

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October 10, 2025 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Wildlife Scary Parkfri10oct3:00 pm10:00 pm

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The 40th Annual Wildlife Scary Park will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) from 3 – 10 pm on Friday, Saturday

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The 40th Annual Wildlife Scary Park will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Rd. in Hanna City) from 3 – 10 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. New this year is a carnival with 6 frightening rides in addition to special performers, fun outdoor games, photo ops, a hayrack shuttle, custom balloons, food vendors, plus the Headless Horseman appearances from 6 – 9 pm. Admission is $15 for members or $25 to include laser tag games* or $20 for the public (ages 3 & up) or $30 to include laser tag games* or free for ages 2 & under and are available online only (no sales at the gate) at www.wildlifeprairiepark.org

Laser tag games are Friday & Saturday from 4  – 8 pm or Sunday from 4 – 7 pm for 30 minutes. All participants must be at least 7 years old.

Time

October 10, 2025 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Wildlife Prairie Park

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - Arsenic and Old Lacefri10oct5:30 pm

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Arsenic and Old Lace will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on October 3 and running through November 2 (there

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Arsenic and Old Lace will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Thursdays through Sundays opening on October 3 and running through November 2 (there will be no performance on Halloween:  October 31) with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Tickets for the show are $35.  Upon arrival at the Barn, place your food order ranging in price from $10 – $35.  A minimum food & beverage purchase of $10 per person required with payment due at intermission.  A full bar service is available. Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

Time

October 10, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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Springdale Cemetery3014 N Prospect Rd.

Historic Springdale Cemetery Toursfri10oct5:30 pm

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The 20th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tours will take place at the Cemetery (located at 3014 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) at 5:30 pm for a twilight tour.  Admission is

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The 20th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tours will take place at the Cemetery (located at 3014 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria) at 5:30 pm for a twilight tour.  Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for for children under 13. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins always welcomed. To reserve your spot, call 309-696-0956 or email springdalecemeterytours@gmail.com. Payment is expected at the time of your tour with either cash, check or card.  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

During the tours, patrons will be guided on a short walk through a section of Springdale Cemetery to visit five different prominent Peorians from the past.

This year’s characters will include:

Anna Elizabeth Slough (1799-1878) Pioneer woman who traveled from Pennsylvania to Peoria with her 3 year old son.

Edgar Foster (1863-1951) – Owner of the Peoira Paper Box Factory & community philanthropist.

Susan Brown (1831-1932) – Purchased the land that became the location of the Mu Delta Chapter House at Bradley University.

Amanda Costly Lewis (1834-1900) – Daughter of Nance Costly, the first slave who hired Abraham Lincoln to legally free her.

Lemon Wiley (1844-1912) – Civil war veteran who was also a famous musician, even playing for the Queen of England.

 

Time

October 10, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Springdale Cemetery

3014 N Prospect Rd.

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Prairie Folklore Theatre

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Peoria Zoo2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

Peoria Zoo - Zootoberfri10oct6:00 pm9:00 pm

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Zootober will take place at Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria) on Fridays & Saturdays from 6 – 9 pm beginning October 10 running through October 25

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Zootober will take place at Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria) on Fridays & Saturdays from 6 – 9 pm beginning October 10 running through October 25 plus October 30 & 31.  Thursday, October 9th is for Zoo members only.  Featuring immersive Halloween scenes filled with lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors, themed food and drinks, no animals will be on exhibit, but there will be eerie new “creatures” lurking in the shadows plus live entertainment throughout the evening.  Costumes are encouraged.  New this year is timed entry to ensure there’s no long wait to get into the event.  Tickets are $12 in advance (for ages 2 & up) or $15 at the door. visit https://www.etix.com

Time

October 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Zoo

2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

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Peoria Zoo

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