Peoria's Halloween Monster Bash
Peoria's Halloween celebration with trick-or-treat trails, characters, and costume contests.
Peoria Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
47 family-friendly fall activities in Peoria and nearby.
Peoria's Halloween scene offers events at farms, museums, and more. From the Halloween Monster Bash right here in Peoria to activities further afield in places like Phoenix's Desert Ridge Marketplace, find your family's perfect fall outing.
All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Peoria
Trunk or Treat and Pirate Experience
Features candy stations alongside a spooky pirate walk-through.
Trick-or-Treat at the Museum
Trick-or-treat across three floors with spooky slime and a dance party.
Moon Mountain Ward Halloween Trunk or Treat
Community Halloween trunk-or-treat gathering in Phoenix.
Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden
Halloween-themed garden transformation with glowing trails
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Halloween Night Golf Bash
Peoria
A two-person scramble played on indoor Full Swing simulators.
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Haunted Experiences
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13th Floor Haunted House
Phoenix
Ranked among the most terrifying haunted houses in the country.
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PoeFest 2026
Phoenix
The Raven performed inside a historic Victorian mansion.
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Unique & Unusual
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Phoenix SpooktacularCraft and Vendor Market
Glendale
Outdoor market showcasing local crafts, jewelry, home decor, and treats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the restroom situation at farms and outdoor events near Peoria?
Assume porta-potties, plan accordingly: go before leaving home, carry your own wipes and sanitizer, and do a preemptive stop before the hayride or maze, which trap you for 30-plus minutes. Locate the restrooms on the farm map at arrival, not mid-crisis. For potty-training kids, a car-trunk travel seat is the veteran move on big farm days.
How do we tell if a Halloween event in Peoria is genuinely not-so-scary for young kids?
Look for daytime hours, words like "lights-on," "boo-tacular," or "little goblins," and photos showing costumed staff without masks. Red flags: chainsaws in the trailer video, teen-focused marketing, or a shared site with a nighttime haunt where sets stay visible. Reviews from parents mentioning specific ages are gold. When unsure, email and ask whether characters jump-scare or just wave.
How should we dress kids for October weather swings in Peoria?
Layer like an onion: t-shirt, zip hoodie, and a packable shell beats one heavy coat, because farm mornings can be chilly while afternoons hit t-shirt warm. Sunscreen still matters at daytime patches, hats work for both sun and cold, and gloves live in the bag after mid-October evenings. Dress costumes over base layers so warmth doesn't ruin the look.