Events in Peoria — October 2026 (144 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Peoria, Illinois brings 144 live events across the city, led by art (27), community (24), family (20). 12 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Peoria in October 2026?

There are 144 events in Peoria, Illinois in October 2026, including Get the Led Out at Prairie Home Alliance Theater (8:00 PM), Zootober at Peoria Zoo, Halloween Costume Swap Shop at Peoria Public Library—North Branch, Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 at Peoria Public Library—North Branch. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Peoria in October 2026?

Yes — 12 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Peoria. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Peoria for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Peoria, Illinois with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Peoria — October 2026

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Events in Peoria — October 2026

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Get the Led Out

Zootober

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Monday

DIY Witch Hats + Brooms

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Tuesday

Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum: Open Art Studio

Open Play Time

Spooky Tales Storytime

Peoria Reads: Lincoln Cemetery History

Catching on to Crafting

The Price is Right Live!

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Wednesday

DIY Dragon Eye

Crafting for Adults: Basket Weaving

Open Play Time

Paint Along with Skye: Starry Halloween Night

Peoria Reads! Evening Family Storytime

Messages of Hope: Card Making

Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Thursday

Zoobrew, Wine and Spirits Too!

Seniors Fall Leaves Photo Frame

Fun Time Storytime

Viral Craft Club: Mini Bookshelves

Wine Workshop with Doug: Tour of French Wines

Crafting for Adults: Basket Weaving

DCP Heartbeat

Sonic Live In Concert

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Friday

Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum: Open Art Studio

Busy Bees Storytime

It's Not Magic, It's Chemistry!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

LEGO Builder's Club

Warrior Girl Unearthed Book Discussion

Zootober

Greg Gutfeld (MOVED TO PRAIRIE HOME ALLIANCE THEATER)

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Saturday

Peoria PlayHouse: Fall Maker Crafternoons

Book Discussion: Firekeeper's Daughter

Pumpkin Painting

Drop-In Diwali Crafts

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Zootober

Peoria Halloween Singles Mixer 2026

Gender Diverse Families Social Hour

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Pokémon Club

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Monday

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Pumpkin Painting

Zumba!

Learn Something at the Library: Wax Seals

Get the Led Out

Get the Led Out

Zootober

Zootober

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Monday

Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre — Monday

DIY Witch Hats + Brooms