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  • Pop Up Paint Lab

    Pop Up Paint Lab
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    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

  • PlayHouse 10th Birthday!

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    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    We're Turning 10! This summer, we’re celebrating a big milestone: 10 years of play, learning, and exploration at the Peoria PlayHouse! Since opening our doors in June 2015, we’ve welcomed nearly one million children and families—and now it’s time to celebrate with the community that made it all possible. Join us for a birthday bash full of fun surprises! Enjoy: Hands-on pop-up activities! FREE Admission! Second Saturday | Wild Encounters: Frogs! A Peoria Zoo +… Read Full Post

    FREE ADMISSION!

  • Costume Parade

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Celebrate Halloween with us at the Peoria PlayHouse! Join our fun-filled Costume Parade on October 31st from 11:00am to 1:00pm and watch your little ghouls, ghosts, and superheroes strut their stuff in their spook-tacular outfits! Instead of candy, PlayHouse team members will be handing out small, allergy-conscious toys and trinkets during our “Trick-or-Trinket” giveaway—so every kid can join the fun! In the Halloween spirit, admission will be just $3 all day long for this special… Read Full Post

  • Member's Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    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 is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

    Free

  • Parent & Baby Social

    Parent & Baby Social

    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

    Free

  • Tot Time

    Tot Time

    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

    $5 – $7

  • Open Art Studio

    Open Art Studio

    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.

    Free with Cost of Admission
  • Member's Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    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 is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

    Free

  • Parent & Baby Social

    Parent & Baby Social

    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

    Free

  • Tot Time

    Tot Time

    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

    $5 – $7

  • Open Art Studio

    Open Art Studio

    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.

    Free with Cost of Admission
  • Member's Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    Members-Only Open Art Studio

    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 is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

    Free