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Peoria Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
12 family-friendly fall activities in Peoria and nearby.
Peoria families can find plenty to do this Halloween season. For a substantial outdoor experience, consider the expansive grounds of Texoma Farms. If you prefer something closer to home, the Peoria Park District hosts its own Halloween events.
If you're seeking a free event, the Trunk or Treat Grand Opening in Peoria offers a fun alternative to ticketed attractions. Many other family-focused activities are available throughout Peoria and neighboring towns like East Peoria and Normal.
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Peoria Oktoberfest
Peoria
Central Illinois’ celebration bringing the Munich Oktoberfest experience to the RiverFront.
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Wildlife Scary Park
Hanna City
Features unlimited carnival rides, haunted train rides, and a haunted house.
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Ghost Hunting To-Go/Scavenger Hunt
Peoria
Search the library for hidden ghosts of dead books for prizes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around Peoria?
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Peoria?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Peoria?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.