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Peoria Halloween 2025

See all Peoria Halloween happenings this year!

Peoria lights up for Halloween 2025 around the Peoria Riverfront and historic district with eerie adventures and supernatural fun. Check out haunted entertainment, fall events and spooky adventures including hayrides, costume contests and neighborhood trick-or-treat trails.

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Peoria Halloween

Peoria Haunted Experiences

Haunted Peoria Bus Tour in Peoria
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πŸ“ Kelleher's Irish Pub and Eatery
619 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL
(0.6 mi from Peoria)

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Embark on a chilling journey through Peoria's most haunted locales on this popular bus tour. They share startling stories, frightening legends, and tales of spooky sightings, curses, and gravesites. Due to high demand, reservations are essential to secure a spot on this thrilling exploration of the city's darker side.

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⭐ Best For: History buffs, thrill-seekers, halloween enthusiasts
Springtooth Harrow Haunted Trail - Halfway to Halloween in Bartonville
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πŸ“ IWP Studio
4400 Industry Drive, Bartonville, IL 61607
(5.3 mi from Peoria)

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Prepare for screams at the Springtooth Harrow Haunted Trail, a 'Halfway to Halloween' event. This thrilling attraction features a horror ride and a haunted trail. Browse unique oddities from vendors like Siya’s Jewelry and More, Shadow Emporium, and Kelly’s Kreepies. Grab a coffee from The Best Brew before braving the scares.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and halloween enthusiasts
A man runs from a glowing blue werewolf in a dimly lit wooden structure with a bright red light emanating from an open doorway.
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πŸ“ Pollak Hospital Building
4500 Enterprise Drive, Bartonville, IL
(5.5 mi from Peoria)

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Dare to enter the historic Pollak Hospital Building at Aura Haunted House, a chilling attraction set in the Old Peoria State Hospital. Experience intense scares, extreme low visibility, and a physically demanding environment. For a truly terrifying challenge, brave the 'BLACKOUT' nights for an experience in complete darkness.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts

Peoria Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Four young witches in pointy hats walk down a cobblestone path at dusk, surrounded by glowing jack-o'-lanterns and spooky Halloween decorations.
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πŸ“ Fon du Lac Farm Park
305 Neumann Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611
(3.6 mi from Peoria)

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Experience the magic of the season at the Witches Walk, where the Fon du Lac Farm Park transforms into a delightfully haunted wonderland. Follow a luminary-lit path, taking in the spooky sights and sounds that offer just the right amount of fright for little ones. The farm buildings are adorned with Halloween decorations, and the ponds glow, creating a festive atmosphere. Witches will be on hand with treats for all attendees, and the general store will be open for those wanting to make a purchase.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
Three diverse children in Halloween costumes stand on a sidewalk in front of houses decorated with pumpkins and a large full moon in the night sky.
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πŸ“ East Peoria
401 W Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
(1.6 mi from Peoria)

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East Peoria invites families to a classic Halloween trick-or-treat event on October 31st. Children can collect candy from 5 to 8 p.m. The police department offers safety tips, encouraging trick-or-treaters to stay in their neighborhoods, go in groups, and only visit homes with porch lights on. Safety advice includes checking all candy and ensuring children are visible.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

Halloween Near Peoria

North Peoria Halloween

A young man with glasses smiles at the camera in front of a brightly lit Halloween-themed display with jack-o-lanterns and a Ferris wheel in the background.
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πŸ“ Peoria Zoo
(1.8 mi from Peoria)
Wildlife Scary Park in Hanna City
Hanna City
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πŸ“ Wildlife Prairie Park
(8.3 mi from Peoria)

Normal Halloween

Three children in Halloween costumes are gathered around a table, engaged in a science experiment with colorful liquids and pumpkins, in a room decorated for Halloween with a large moon and bats.
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πŸ“ Children's Discovery Museum
(34.2 mi from Peoria)
Three cartoon children in witch costumes, holding pumpkins and lollipops, are smiling and celebrating Halloween outdoors in front of a house.
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πŸ“ Underwood Park
(34.6 mi from Peoria)

Bloomington Halloween

Four smiling people, two women and two men, are gathered around a table filled with pumpkins. One woman holds a carved jack-o'-lantern, while another woman and a man hold uncarved pumpkins. In the background, an elephant can be seen, suggesting the event might be at a zoo or a similar venue.
Bloomington
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πŸ“ Miller Park Zoo
(34.3 mi from Peoria)

Springfield Halloween

A cheerful autumn scene on a farm, featuring three cartoon children surrounded by pumpkins, with a barn and cornfield in the background.
Sherman
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πŸ“ Pumpkin Creek Farms
(56.7 mi from Peoria)
Carter Brothers Haunted Hayride in Springfield
Springfield
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πŸ“ Carter Brothers Haunted Hayrides
(56.4 mi from Peoria)

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