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  • Be Anything! Experience Online Auction 2025

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    Online Auction
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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

  • PNC’s Worldwide Day of Play + Be Anything! Career Expo 2025

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    Glen Oak Park 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    🎉 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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  • 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!

  • PlayHouse – FREE Admission!

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

    It's Our 10th Birthday, but we're gifting YOU admission to the PlayHouse for FREE all day today!

    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

  • PNC Worldwide Day of Play

    Glen Oak Park 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    Ready… set… PLAY! Bring out the whole family to a day filled with excitement and entertainment – exploring all there is to do in the outdoors at Glen Oak Park! PNC Worldwide Day of Play is full of activities and attractions designed to excite kids of all ages. Keep in mind – there’s more to explore! Head to the Glen Oak Lagoon to check out the Clyde West Fishing Derby starting at 9:00am. The Peoria Zoo and… Read Full Post

  • Cultural Connections: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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

    Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at Peoria PlayHouse during a special Cultural Connections event full of creativity, movement, and fun! Join us for an afternoon of storytime, a hands-on activity, and a special guest presentation exploring cultural expression through traditional dance. Come play, learn, and celebrate together as we explore some of the many cultures and traditions that help make our community so vibrant. Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 AM… Read Full Post