Summerween In Peoria, IL

To quote that one TikTok, "I would like to announce that it is Halloween now, this may come as a surprise to some of you given that it is July, but the council of spooky [folks] met this weekend and we have decided that this is Halloween!" We're celebrating at Crafted with specialty shots and a limited run of some of your favorite Halloween designs! Plus a huge goose outfit restock inspired by some slasher Summer faves.

But the fun doesn't stop there! Here are our recommendations to have the perfect Summerween in Peoria, IL.

Camp or just go for a hike at Camp Wokanda. Camp Wokanda, just outside Peoria in Chillicothe, is a real decommissioned Boy Scout Camp now run by the park district! It's got the perfect vintage camp vibes to make you feel like Jason Voorhees could be behind any tree. Take a hike around camp for free, or you can rent a cabin and stay overnight! Check out this Facebook post from Camp Wokanda for more info on booking.

Do a little shopping in a real vintage five and dime store at the Ben Franklin in Washington. The newly re-opened Ben Franklin has craft supplies, candy, toys and more! A quintessential small town stop, somewhere it feels like nothing could possibly go wrong. Or....could it?

Play vintage arcade games at 8 Bit Arcade Bar to fully immerse yourself in the 70s/80s Summer vibes. 8 Bit offers a huge selection of craft beers and some fun cocktails to enjoy while you're competing for the high score. Rampage (which features Peoria!) to Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat and more!

Finally for food to feel like you're in a classic slasher check out Twistee Treat in East Peoria. Burgers, dogs, and soft serve - what's more classic than that?

How are you celebrating Summerween? If you try out our guide tag us on socials!