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Mar
30
Thu
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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 one’s 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 best help you!

Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.

Join in March for these discussion topics:
March 2nd – Let’s check-in with our Moods
March 9th – Asking for Help
March 16th – Bonding with your new baby
March 23rd – Grounding yourself in the midst of chaos
March 30th – Building your new community

Tot Time: Spring @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.

This program has been made possible by a grant from OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Apr
5
Wed
Preschool Parties @ Luthy Botanical Gardens @ Luthy Botanical Gardens
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Luthy Botanical Gardens @ Luthy Botanical Gardens

Come party with the PlayHouse and Luthy Botanical Gardens at a Preschool Party!

Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo at a Preschool Party!

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

Register for this program today!

Apr
6
Thu
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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 one’s 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 best help you!

Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.

Join in March for these discussion topics:
March 2nd – Let’s check-in with our Moods
March 9th – Asking for Help
March 16th – Bonding with your new baby
March 23rd – Grounding yourself in the midst of chaos
March 30th – Building your new community

Tot Time: Shapes @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.

This program has been made possible by a grant from OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Apr
8
Sat
Science Treasure Hunt
Apr 8 – Sep 4 all-day

Join us for the 33rd Science Treasure Hunt in partnership with the Peoria Academy of Science! The Treasure Hunt is a combination family adventure and scavenger hunt focusing on science and technology facilities and resources in the Peoria area. To be eligible to participate, the hunter must be between 1st grade and 8th grade as of April 1, 2023. Multiple children may participate in the same family.

The Hunt runs annually with the opening day being April 8, and the closing day is September 4. Visit local science sites, participate in science experiments, and be entered to win fantastic prizes! Up to 100 winners will receive several prizes consisting of books, puzzles, and other neat science stuff. Three winners will be chosen for even bigger prizes!

How to Participate:

Visit ScienceTreasureHunt.org and create an account to view the various sites participating in this year’s Treasure Hunt.

Local Science Sites have created series of questions that can be answered as you visit them. Once you find out an answer, enter it on ScienceTreasureHunt.org using your computer or mobile device.

There are also several everyday science experiments listed on ScienceTreasureHunt.org, complete with materials and instructions. When you complete one, submit your results online.

Once you have visited eight or more Science Sites and completed five or more everyday science activities, you will be automatically entered into our prize drawing.

Following the end of the Treasure Hunt at 11:59 PM Central Time on Monday, September 4, up to 100 winners will be chosen at random from the eligible hunters.

Good luck!

Apr
11
Tue
Preschool Parties at Proctor – Colorific @ Proctor Recreation Center
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Preschool Parties at Proctor - Colorific @ Proctor Recreation Center

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.

Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor Center’s facilities (workout room, TV lounge, computer lab, library) as well as using the kids’ gym with younger siblings during the learning activity.

Register for this program today!

Apr
12
Wed
Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo at a Preschool Party!

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

Register for this program now!

Apr
13
Thu
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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 one’s 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 best help you!

Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.

Join in March for these discussion topics:
March 2nd – Let’s check-in with our Moods
March 9th – Asking for Help
March 16th – Bonding with your new baby
March 23rd – Grounding yourself in the midst of chaos
March 30th – Building your new community

Tot Time: Construction @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Fee does not include cost for museum admission.

This program has been made possible by a grant from OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Apr
14
Fri
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party!

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

Register for this program now!

 

Apr
15
Sat
Free Early Childhood Screening Day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free Early Childhood Screening Day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Join us for this free early intervention screening day in collaboration between the PlayHouse and local community providers! Screenings are available for children ages birth to 5 years old. Professionals will be on site to answer questions about children 5+.

Advanced registration is required and registrees are granted free admission to play all day!

Register: https://forms.peoriaparks.org/peoria-playhouse-screening-sign-ups/

Apr
18
Tue
Preschool Parties at Proctor – Earth Day @ Proctor Recreation Center
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Preschool Parties at Proctor - Earth Day @ Proctor Recreation Center

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.

Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor Center’s facilities (workout room, TV lounge, computer lab, library) as well as using the kids’ gym with younger siblings during the learning activity.

Register for this program today!

Apr
19
Wed
Preschool Parties @ Luthy Botanical Gardens @ Luthy Botanical Gardens
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Luthy Botanical Gardens @ Luthy Botanical Gardens

Come party with the PlayHouse and Luthy Botanical Gardens at a Preschool Party!

Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo at a Preschool Party!

Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents. For some locations, dress for outdoor fun!

Register for this program today!

Apr
20
Thu
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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 one’s 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 best help you!

Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.

Join in March for these discussion topics:
March 2nd – Let’s check-in with our Moods
March 9th – Asking for Help
March 16th – Bonding with your new baby
March 23rd – Grounding yourself in the midst of chaos
March 30th – Building your new community

The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum