Please note, the museum is currently closed for construction. We’re taking the PlayHouse on the move so you can enjoy our programs during the construction. Learn more here!
The sap is flowing, and the harvest is here! Get ready for a sweet adventure at the Maple Harvest Festival at Camp Wokanda. Discover the secrets of syrup-making on our guided one-hour tour, as you follow the amazing transformation from tree to table. But the fun doesn't stop there! Hike our beautiful trails, get hands-on with maple themed crafts led by the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum, and explore engaging activities for the whole family. Tap… 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 is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Dream Big! Build Big! Use big boxes to build big ideas. Will you make a sail boat? A sculpture? A lion? Cut, shape, and explore in this hands on Maker Workshop for kids ages 4-12. Workshop cost does not include museum admission. $5/members; $7/non-members Register by clicking here
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
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.
Be a... Magician! Join us for The Magic of Spring with the Magic of Joel! Guest magician Joel Shoemaker brings a lively, family-friendly performance filled with colorful illusions, interactive moments, and plenty of surprises! Acclaimed children's book author inspired curiosity and sparks problem solving with close-up magic! Known across America for his fun and lighthearted humor, come be enthralled with the magic that he makes! As part of our Be Anything! series, this event invites… Read Full Post
