Birthday Parties & Rentals
Parties AT THE PLAYHOUSE
General Hours
The PlayHouse Basic & Deluxe Party packages are offered:
- Saturday from 11:00 am or 2:00 pm
- Sunday from 12:30 pm or 3:00 pm
PlayHouse Basic
$275 Non-Members / $225 Members
- Admission for 15 children (ages 1 - 15; this includes all children, regardless of family membership status). Adults accompanying children may enter free of charge.
- Birthday child free.
- Additional guests may be added at the regular museum admission price
- All-Day Play in the Museum - You and your guests enjoy the museum from open to close on the day of the party.
- 90-minute classroom rental - Julep or Art Room.
- Party Pal to assist during the party
PlayHouse Deluxe
$375 NON-MEMBERS / $325 MEMBERS
- Admission for 25 children (ages 1 - 15; this includes all children, regardless of family membership status). Adults accompanying children may enter free of charge.
- Birthday child free.
- All-Day Play in the Museum - You and your guests enjoy the museum from open to close on the day of the party.
- $1.50 discount for up to 10 additional guests.
- 90-minute classroom rental – Julep or Art Room only.
- Party Pal to assist during the party.
After Hours
The After Hours Party packages are offered:
- Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Sunday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Other times the museum is closed to the public may be available - please ask!
PlayHouse After Hours Basic
$450 Non-Members / $390 Members
- Admission for 15 or fewer children (ages 1 - 15; this includes all children, regardless of family membership status). Adults accompanying children may enter free of charge.
- 2 hours in the museum after we are closed to the public.
- Families may opt to have Real Tools opened for After Hours parties, with an additional $75 staffing and materials fee.
- Party pal to assist during the party.
PlayHouse After Hours Deluxe
$500 Non-Members / $440 Members
- Admission for 16-30 children (ages 1 - 15; this includes all children, regardless of family membership status). Adults accompanying children may enter free of charge.
- 2 hours in the museum after we are closed to the public.
- Families may opt to have Real Tools opened for After Hours parties, with an additional $75 staffing and materials fee.
- Party pal to assist during the party.
PlayHouse After Hours Premium
$550 Non-Members / $500 Members
- 31 or more child admissions (ages 1 - 15; this includes all children, regardless of family membership status). Adults accompanying children may enter free of charge.
- 2 party rooms.
- 2 hours in the museum after we are closed to the public.
- Families may opt to have Real Tools opened for After Hours parties, with an additional $75 staffing and materials fee.
- Party pal to assist during the party.
Workshops
Selected 20-minute workshops are offered for an extra $35 with a Basic party or $45 with a Deluxe party. By adding a workshop parties gain an extra half hour added to the 90-minute time frame.
Real Tools: Booking an After Hours party? For $75, upgrade and add a Real Tools experience. Kids can make anything they want using wood, recyclables, and real tools like hammers, glue guns, and saws - all supervised by our trained facilitators!
Fizzy Painting
Experiment with baking soda and vinegar in an artistic way and take home a very unique painting.
Painting
Create your own painting to take home - using lots of different ways to get paint on paper, but NO paintbrushes allowed!
Fossils
Learn about fossils, handle real fossils, and make your own "fossil" to take home!
Reservation/Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the date requested. Rental fees of $150 or less must be paid in full at the time of booking. Rental fees of more than $150 require a $150 deposit at the time of booking. The balance is due 2 weeks prior to the date of the rental.
If a rental is canceled more than 2 weeks prior to the date of the rental, 50% of the deposit will be refunded. If the rental is canceled less than 2 weeks prior to the date of the rental, no refund will be issued. In either situation, a rental may be rescheduled for the same calendar year for $25.
Questions? Email Rachel Aiello at raiello@peoriaparks.org.