We’re always celebrating something, and bringing new unforgettable experiences to the Peoria PlayHouse. Check out our calendar to see all the upcoming events!
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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.
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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
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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! July Weekly Themes: 07/3 - Colors 7/10- Summer 7/17- Dinosaurs (puppets) 7/24- Numbers 7/31- Sports August… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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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.
Free with Cost of Admission
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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.
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Grupo Social Para Padres e Hijos Para nuevos padres y sus bebés y para los que están en la Dulce Espera 1er Miercoles del Mes | 9:30-11:30am | En el Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum en el Glen Oak Park - Sala de Arte ¡Entrada gratuita para los padres y sus bebés menores de un año! Café y bocadillos seran provehidos Conozca a otros padres y obtenga apoyo para ayudarlo a sobresalir como nuevo padre Para… Read Full Post
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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
Free
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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! July Weekly Themes: 07/3 - Colors 7/10- Summer 7/17- Dinosaurs (puppets) 7/24- Numbers 7/31- Sports August… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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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.
Free with Cost of Admission
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✨ 2025 Be Anything! Online Experience Auction Auction Dates: May 10, 8AM – May 16, 2025, 8PM Auction Registration opens May 1! Location: Online at Greater Giving 🔎 Imagine. Experience. Become. The 2025 Be Anything! Online Auction is back—and bigger than ever!Give the child in your life an unforgettable opportunity to step into the shoes of a professional and discover what excites them about the world of work. Register to Bid and Automatically be entered… Read Full Post 
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🎉 PNC’s Worldwide Day of Play + Be Anything! Career Expo 2025 PNC’s Worldwide Day of Play—a joyful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community powered by the transformative energy of PLAY! 🌟 Get ready for an exhilarating extravaganza!We’re combining this beloved annual event with our dynamic Be Anything! Career Expo for a one-of-a-kind day of exploration and inspiration! Glen Oak Park will become a living, breathing career fair playground—where kids (and grown-ups!) can discover exciting… Read Full Post
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There’s more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, a 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… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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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.
Free
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2 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
Free
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2 events,
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! July Weekly Themes: 07/3 - Colors 7/10- Summer 7/17- Dinosaurs (puppets) 7/24- Numbers 7/31- Sports August… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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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.
Free with Cost of Admission
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Kitten Shower - Presented by Peoria Humane SocietySaturday, May 17 | 12:00–1:30 PMPeoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum Spring has sprung—and so has kitten season! Celebrate with us at this playful and heartwarming event designed for kids, families, and cat lovers alike. What is a Kitten Shower?Think baby shower... but for kittens! This special event is both an adoption opportunity and a chance for children to interact with real, live baby kittens in a gentle, educational environment.… Read Full Post |
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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.
Free
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1 event,
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
Free
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1 event,
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! July Weekly Themes: 07/3 - Colors 7/10- Summer 7/17- Dinosaurs (puppets) 7/24- Numbers 7/31- Sports August… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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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.
Free with Cost of Admission
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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.
Free
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1 event,
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
Free
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1 event,
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! July Weekly Themes: 07/3 - Colors 7/10- Summer 7/17- Dinosaurs (puppets) 7/24- Numbers 7/31- Sports August… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month/date features a different theme: July Theme: Summer Sun 7/11: Sun Collage 7/18: Clay Creatures: CANCELED 7/25: Sun/wind catchers 8/1: Sun weaving August Theme: Transformation 8/8: Fizzy Painting 8/15: Butterfly Collage 8/22: Imagination Sculptures 8/29: Yarn Art This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois… Read Full Post
Free with Cost of Admission
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Pop-Up Paint Lab: No Brushes Allowed!Times: 11:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm Get ready to ditch the brushes and dive into paint in creative new ways! Our Pop-Up Paint Lab invites children to explore painting through play—using everything but a brush. Inspired by our beloved birthday workshop, this open studio-style activity lets kids paint with sponges, rollers, fingers, and unexpected tools for a process-focused art experience. Perfect for curious artists of all ages! Drop in anytime during either… Read Full Post
Included with museum admission
Pop-Up Paint Lab: No Brushes Allowed!Times: 11:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm Get ready to ditch the brushes and dive into paint in creative new ways! Our Pop-Up Paint Lab invites children to explore painting through play—using everything but a brush. Inspired by our beloved birthday workshop, this open studio-style activity lets kids paint with sponges, rollers, fingers, and unexpected tools for a process-focused art experience. Perfect for curious artists of all ages! Drop in anytime during either… Read Full Post
Included with museum admission
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