Glow Wild Festival - Waitlist

⭐ Glow Wild, presented by CEFCU, is lighting up Peoria this spring! This enchanting night walk, inspired by traditional Chinese lantern festivals, is the perfect outing for friends and families. Explore hundreds of new intricately crafted lanterns, enjoy live acrobatic shows, sample tasty local food, and discover a world of festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss out—here for a limited time only in Peoria!

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The Experience
🎫 Waitlist for Glow Wild Festival
✔️ Join the waitlist and get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public

🚨 Tickets go on public sale on Thursday, February 19, at 10 a.m.! 🚨

Highlights
🏮 Walk through hundreds of new beautiful hand-crafted lanterns powered by vibrant LED lights
📖 Learn more about Chinese legends and lore as each lantern tells a unique story 
🤸 Enjoy family-friendly activities and entertainment, including world-class acrobatic performances from award-winning Chinese artists (live shows are included in the ticket price)
🍴 Refuel with delicious food and drinks while you explore
📷 Snap stunning, Instagrammable photos at every turn 
👪 Perfect for date nights, family outings, or peaceful evening strolls under the stars

General Info
📅 Date: March 19 through May 16
🕒 Time: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.)
⏳ Duration: the visit will take approx. 1 hour
📍 Location: Peoria Zoo 
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome! Children ages 0-1 enter free of charge
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA accessible
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $13.95 (plus online fees)
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Brighten up your evenings with Peoria Zoo's Glow Wild Festival! Back for a second year with new lanterns, this limited-time outdoor experience is a beautiful celebration of Chinese culture, packed with fun for all ages. Stroll through a stunning display of larger-than-life lanterns, watch jaw-dropping live performances from award-winning Chinese acrobats, treat yourself to delicious food and drinks, and bask in the magic of the season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date, a fun family outing, or a peaceful evening escape, Glow Wild is Peoria’s number one destination for festive fun this fall. Join the waitlist for the Glow Wild Festival in Peoria!

*Please note, we have a wide variety of new lanterns coming for 2026, so the images above, from last year, may not be on-site this year. Glow Wild is a special nighttime lantern festival experience happening after the Zoo’s normal operating hours. Zoo animals will not be on exhibit during event hours.