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Oct
16
Wed
Healthy Minds Healthy Neighborhoods
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Healthy Minds Healthy Neighborhoods

Community Partner Event:

The Junior League of Peoria and HOI United Way are excited to offer the Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods program. This free program provides educational sessions for parents and caregivers, complete with dinner and childcare. The curriculum, developed by HOI United Way, focuses on five key areas of social-emotional health: self-regulation, decision-making, self-awareness, building relationships, and social awareness.

  • Sessions: Wednesday, October 9th, 16th or 23rd
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Junior League will host these sessions at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. While parents attend the sessions, Junior League members will provide dinner and entertainment for their children. Additionally, all families attending will receive an explorer pass membership to the Peoria PlayHouse.

Registration is required and spots are limited. Please visit juniorleagueofpeoria.org/hmhn to register.

Please note, this is not a PlayHouse event, but a partner program. 

Oct
17
Thu
Parent & Baby Social
Oct 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 ones 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.

Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

 

Oct
18
Fri
Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

October’s theme is Muted!

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.

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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!

Oct
22
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

October’s theme is Muted!

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.

 

Oct
23
Wed
Healthy Minds Healthy Neighborhoods
Oct 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Healthy Minds Healthy Neighborhoods

Community Partner Event:

The Junior League of Peoria and HOI United Way are excited to offer the Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods program. This free program provides educational sessions for parents and caregivers, complete with dinner and childcare. The curriculum, developed by HOI United Way, focuses on five key areas of social-emotional health: self-regulation, decision-making, self-awareness, building relationships, and social awareness.

  • Sessions: Wednesday, October 9th, 16th or 23rd
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Junior League will host these sessions at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. While parents attend the sessions, Junior League members will provide dinner and entertainment for their children. Additionally, all families attending will receive an explorer pass membership to the Peoria PlayHouse.

Registration is required and spots are limited. Please visit juniorleagueofpeoria.org/hmhn to register.

Please note, this is not a PlayHouse event, but a partner program. 

Oct
24
Thu
Parent & Baby Social
Oct 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 ones 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.

Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

 

Sensory Inclusion Night
Oct 24 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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 $3 with WIC/Link

Oct
25
Fri
Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

October’s theme is Muted!

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.

Oct
29
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

October’s theme is Muted!

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.

 

Oct
31
Thu
Parent & Baby Social
Oct 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 ones 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.

Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

 

Nov
1
Fri
Open Art Studio: Bold & Bright @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

November’s theme is Bold & Bright!

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.

Nov
5
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Bold & Bright @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Nov 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

November’s theme is Bold & Bright!

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.

 

Nov
7
Thu
Parent & Baby Social
Nov 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 ones 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.

Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

 

Sensory Inclusion Night
Nov 7 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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 $3 with WIC/Link