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Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in February for this month theme: Emotions!
2/3: Paint
2/10: Collage
2/17: Sculpt
2/24: Fiber Arts
This program is for children ages 5-8. However, all children under the age of 12 are welcome.
Join the PlayHouse and Active Minds for a four-week social-emotional health program that will build a closer connection with your child. While your child engages in play activities centered around understanding their own emotions, you can join us for a separate session to discuss how best to support your child’s range of emotions.
It’s not easy to be thankful every day. Your child will engage in interactive activities that encourage them to recognize the things they’re grateful for every day.
Happening Every Saturday in February from 10 am to 11 am
- February 4th: The Emotional Me
- February 11th: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
- February 18th: The Gratitude Attitude
- February 25th: My Mind & Me
Advanced Registration is Recommended.
Do you need another reason to come?
If you and your child come every week, you are entered into our raffle! If selected, you will win:
- FREE Admission to four regular programs at the PlayHouse
- Tot Times
- Family Workshops
- Maker Workshops
- Four FREE guest passes to the PlayHouse to use anytime within the calendar year
- $60 worth of FREE merchandise from the PlayHouse Gift Shop
Join the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Kappa Alpha Psi for story time and a maker activity in honor of Black History Month!
Happening February 18th from 2pm-3pm.
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create one-of-a-kind artwork with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in February for this month theme: Emotions!
2/3: Paint
2/10: Collage
2/17: Sculpt
2/24: Fiber Arts
This program is recommended for children ages 5-8, however, all children under the age of 12 are welcome.
Join the PlayHouse and Active Minds for a four-week social-emotional health program that will build a closer connection with your child. While your child engages in play activities centered around understanding their own emotions, you can join us for a separate session to discuss how best to support your child’s range of emotions.
It can be hard to control our emotions at times. Your child will learn different strategies they can use to keep their emotions under control.
Happening Every Saturday in February from 10 am to 11 am
- February 4th: The Emotional Me
- February 11th: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
- February 18th: The Gratitude Attitude
- February 25th: My Mind & Me
Advanced Registration is Recommended.
Need another reason to come?
If you and your child come every week, you will be entered into our raffle! If selected, you will win:
- FREE Admission to Four regular programs at the PlayHouse
- Tot Time
- Family Workshops
- Maker Workshops
- Four FREE guest passes to the PlayHouse to be used anytime within the calendar year
- $60 worth of FREE merchandise from the PlayHouse Gift Shop
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!
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in March for this month theme: Upcycling!
3/3: Paint
3/10: Collage
3/17: Sculpt
3/24: Fiber Arts
3/31: Ephemeral Art:
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.
Calling all members! Join us every Tuesday morning between 9:30 am and 11:30 am to create art with us in our art studio! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required, free with a PlayHouse membership! Open only to members during Member’s Tuesday.
Join us in March for this month’s theme: Upcycling!
3/7: Paint
3/14: Collage
3/21: Sculpt
3/28: Fiber Arts
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.
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in March for this month theme: Upcycling!
3/3: Paint
3/10: Collage
3/17: Sculpt
3/24: Fiber Arts
3/31: Ephemeral Art:
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us through story time and a maker activity!
Calling all members! Join us every Tuesday morning between 9:30 am and 11:30 am to create art with us in our art studio! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required, free with a PlayHouse membership! Open only to members during Member’s Tuesday.
Join us in March for this month’s theme: Upcycling!
3/7: Paint
3/14: Collage
3/21: Sculpt
3/28: Fiber Arts
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 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!
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in March for this month theme: Upcycling!
3/3: Paint
3/10: Collage
3/17: Sculpt
3/24: CANCELED
3/31: Ephemeral Art:
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.
Calling all members! Join us every Tuesday morning between 9:30 am and 11:30 am to create art with us in our art studio! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required, free with a PlayHouse membership! Open only to members during Member’s Tuesday.
Join us in March for this month’s theme: Upcycling!
3/7: Paint
3/14: Collage
3/21: Sculpt
3/28: Fiber Arts
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.
MARCH 24 OPEN ART STUDIO IS CANCELED DUE TO A LARGE FIELD TRIP VISITING OUR MUSEUM
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art making!
No advance registration required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in March for this month theme: Upcycling!
3/3: Paint
3/10: Collage
3/17: Sculpt
3/24: CANCELED
3/31: Ephemeral Art:
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.