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  • 2025 Trick-or-Treating Events in Greater Peoria: Your Ultimate Guide!

    2025 Trick-or-Treating Events in Greater Peoria: Your Ultimate Guide!

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    Get your costumes ready! The Greater Peoria Area is packed with trunk-or-treats, zoo events, parades, and spooky fun for the entire family. Here is your comprehensive guide to all the best Halloween and trick-or-treating events happening in and around Peoria throughout October 2025. Early October Fun Saturday, October 4th Friday, October 10th Saturday, October 11th…

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  • 14 Best Places to Catch Fall Foliage in Greater Peoria

    14 Best Places to Catch Fall Foliage in Greater Peoria

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    With autumn here, it’s the perfect time to hit the road for leaf-peeping in the River Valley. Here are the best spots for autumn views.

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  • Top Haunted Houses in Greater Peoria

    Top Haunted Houses in Greater Peoria

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    The arrival of fall and Halloween can only mean the opening of one thing! Check out these five terrifying haunted houses in the Peoria Area.

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  • Your Ultimate Fall Bucket List for the Greater Peoria Area

    Your Ultimate Fall Bucket List for the Greater Peoria Area

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    The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and the scent of pumpkin spice is officially in the air! While the season officially begins in late September, the spirit of autumn starts with the first hints of cool weather. To help you make the most of this beautiful season, we’ve put together…

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  • A Foodie’s Guide to Fall Flavors in Greater Peoria

    A Foodie’s Guide to Fall Flavors in Greater Peoria

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    Greater Peoria has plenty of classics and unique twists on fall flavors to enjoy. Try all these cozy and comforting treats while they last!

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  • 10 Things to Do at the Stark County Fall Festival

    10 Things to Do at the Stark County Fall Festival

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    The annual Stark County Fall Festival is here! Located in Wyoming, IL’s Thomas Park, it’s a weekend of food, antiques, and fun.

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  • 10+ Events in Greater Peoria This Fall

    10+ Events in Greater Peoria This Fall

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    Fall in Greater Peoria means cooler days, beautiful colors, and numerous ways to celebrate the season. With iconic pumpkin pancakes to corn festivals, haunted houses, and Oktoberfest fun, the calendar is packed with events. Here are upcoming festivals that are the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the best of fall! Morton Pumpkin Festival…

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  • Things to Do in Peoria for History Buffs

    Things to Do in Peoria for History Buffs

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    Kelsie Barnhart, Guest Writer

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    If you’re a history buff visiting central Illinois or calling this region your home, you are probably well acquainted with the major museum stops. You carve out hours and read almost every word on the exhibit signs. But what about the roads less traveled? The pitt stops that sometimes don’t have a docent or sometimes…

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  • 5 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Peoria 

    5 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Peoria 

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    From fall festivals and crisp apple treats to spooky haunts and colorful fall views, Peoria shines brightest in autumn. FALL FESTIVALS There is plenty of food and entertainment for all ages at the Pekin Marigold Festival (September 3-7). Eat all the pumpkin treats your heart desires at the Morton Pumpkin Festival (September 10-13). Oktoberfest (September…

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  • 9 Instagrammable Spots in Greater Peoria

    9 Instagrammable Spots in Greater Peoria

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    Rachel Mangiapane, Guest Writer

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    Show off your good times discovering all Greater Peoria has to offer with these Instagrammable spots. Be sure to @ mention Discover Peoria for the greatest reach! A killer latte at Intuition Coffee + Juice (Peoria)—Greater Peoria has many coffee shops to enjoy a beautifully poured latte, but Intuition is the only one where you…

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