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During this program for children 1 to 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. Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
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.
Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party!
Discover our world through maker activities, walks in nature, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents, and takes place at Forest Park Nature Center, in the picnic zone, so dress for outdoor fun!
Join us for a puppet party! This free program is part of a research partnership with Bradley University, during which children will be learning empathy skills. Your 2-5 year old will meet and play with puppets and help the puppets enjoy their time at the PlayHouse! Saturday programs are single-day sessions, where Tuesday programs are month-long sessions.
Join us for a puppet party! This free program is part of a research partnership with Bradley University, during which children will be learning empathy skills. Your 2-5 year old will meet and play with puppets and help the puppets enjoy their time at the PlayHouse! Tuesday programs are month-long sessions. Joins us on July 5, 12, 19, and 26.
During this program for children 1 to 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.
In the summer, the sun shines bright and the days are warm. We can play outside, swim, go on hikes, blow bubbles, write on the sidewalks with chalk, go bug-hunting, and more! What will you do this summer?
Advanced registration is recommended. Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
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.
Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party!
Discover our world through maker activities, walks in nature, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents, and takes place at Forest Park Nature Center, in the picnic zone, so dress for outdoor fun!
Join us for a puppet party! This free program is part of a research partnership with Bradley University, during which children will be learning empathy skills. Your 2-5 year old will meet and play with puppets and help the puppets enjoy their time at the PlayHouse! Saturday programs are single-day sessions, where Tuesday programs are month-long sessions.
Join us for an adventure in creativity designed for older kids, tweens and teens. During Maker Workshops, 8-18 year olds explore materials and master new tools in order to create one-of-a-kind projects.
During this program for children 1 to 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. Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
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.
Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party!
Discover our world through maker activities, walks in nature, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents, and takes place at Forest Park Nature Center, in the picnic zone, so dress for outdoor fun!
Join us to celebrate Eid al-Adha with the Islamic Center of Peoria (ICP) and Islamic Foundation of Peoria (IFP)! Learn more about Islamic culture through story time, maker activities, and more!
This program is free with regular admission.