We’re always celebrating something, and bringing new unforgettable experiences to the Peoria PlayHouse. Check out our calendar to see all the upcoming events!
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 little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity. Look for a different theme each week! Advanced registration is recommended. Register Here Program Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying… Read Full Post
Begin Your Adventure 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. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
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
Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, movement activities, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) and their caregivers. Nature Niños incorporates Spanish vocabulary, songs, and stories in its program. Dress for messes and movement! Nature Niños at Forest Park Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24 Nature Niños at Peoria Zoo: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM May 29, August 7, August 21… 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 made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
There's more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the… Read Full Post
Begin Your Adventure 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. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
Begin Your Adventure 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. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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 little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity. Look for a different theme each week! Advanced registration is recommended. Register Here Program Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying… Read Full Post
