We’re always celebrating something, and bringing new unforgettable experiences to the Peoria PlayHouse. Check out our calendar to see all the upcoming events!
HEADS UP: Parent Baby Social has a temporary new location this September and October! While the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum is closed for construction and updates, Parent Baby Social will be held at the Community Services Building, 311 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605. This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their… Read Full Post
HEADS UP: Tot Time is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, Tot Time will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center. Families can still enjoy the same playful learning, weekly themes, and favorite Tot Time activities--just at a temporary new location! Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language,… Read Full Post
HEADS UP: Dungeons & Dragons is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, programming will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center until we reopen in November! Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their… Read Full Post
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and other materials are always available at the front desk. No pre-registration is required. Cost: Regular admission rates at $10 per person or $4 with WIC/Link
This summer, don’t just end the week — Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm (last entry… Read Full Post
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
HEADS UP: Dungeons & Dragons is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, programming will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center until we reopen in November! Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen… Read Full Post
HEADS UP: Dungeons & Dragons is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, programming will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center until we reopen in November! Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination.… Read Full Post
The PlayHouse may be temporarily closed for construction, but Open Art Studio is hitting the road! Join us at Peoria Public Library branches throughout September and October for a free, drop-in art experience where creativity takes center stage. Each week, young artists can explore a variety of art forms like painting, collage, sculpture, and more, inspired by new themes and plenty of room for imagination. Come experiment, create, and have fun with us, no matter… Read Full Post
HEADS UP: Tot Time is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, Tot Time will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center. Families can still enjoy the same playful learning, weekly themes, and favorite Tot Time activities--just at a temporary new location! Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language,… Read Full Post
HEADS UP: Dungeons & Dragons is hitting the road this September and October! While the PlayHouse is temporarily closed for construction and updates, programming will continue as usual at Lakeview Recreation Center until we reopen in November! Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their… Read Full Post
Explore, discover, and grow together with Nature Niños! Designed for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) and their caregivers, Nature Niños invites little learners to discover the world around them through hands-on maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, movement, stories, and nature-inspired exploration. Along the way, children will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary through songs, stories, and playful activities woven throughout the program. Each session offers opportunities to get curious, get creative, move, and learn together in an engaging… Read Full Post
