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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.
Join us in November to discuss these topics:
November 2nd – Building Your New Community
November 9th – Let’s Check In With Our Moods
November 16th – Asking for Help
November 23rd – CLOSED; NO MEETING
November 30th – Bonding With Your New Baby
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.
This week’s theme is Things That Go!
Planes, trains, trucks, boats…let’s get excited about all the vehicles that go from here to there!
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
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
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 is required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in November for this month’s theme: DINOvember!
11/3: Paint
11/10: Collage
11/17: Sculpt
11/24: 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 the Peoria PlayHouse in the Makerspace at the Noble Center for an afternoon of family fun creating one-of-a-kind imaginative gifts for the holiday season! Participants will have the opportunity to use our regular makerspace recycled materials as well as some specially curated holiday-themed items.
Advanced registration is required!
Spark your child’s imagination through a friendly game of Dungeons & Dragons. This five-week program unleashes your child’s creativity beyond what they thought was possible. They will go on unbelievable adventures, create characters without any limitations, and gain everlasting memories.
With all this fun, they won’t notice that in each session they’re building social-emotional skills, including teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.
Session A takes place on Sundays from 12 to 2 pm.
This program is for children 8 to 12 years old. Advanced registration is required.
Spark your child’s imagination through a friendly game of Dungeons & Dragons. This five-week program unleashes your child’s creativity beyond what they thought was possible. They will go on unbelievable adventures, create characters without any limitations, and gain everlasting memories.
With all this fun, they won’t notice that in each session they’re building social-emotional skills, including teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.
Session B takes place on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
This program is for children 8 to 12 years old. Advanced registration is required.
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 November for this month’s theme: Gratitude!
11/7: Paint
11/14: Collage
11/21: Sculpt
11/28: 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.
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!
This week’s theme is Outer Space!
Travel among the stars, talk to a space creature and learn more about the universe we live in. Are you ready for an out-of-this-world Tot Time?
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
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.
Join us in November to discuss these topics:
November 2nd – Building Your New Community
November 9th – Let’s Check In With Our Moods
November 16th – Asking for Help
November 23rd – CLOSED; NO MEETING
November 30th – Bonding With Your New Baby
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
This week’s theme is Outer Space!
Travel among the stars, talk to a space creature and learn more about the universe we live in. Are you ready for an out-of-this-world Tot Time?
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
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes at the Bonnie Noble Center in which students explore topics and activities related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Join us this fall on the third Thursday of each month at the Noble Center to explore Biomimicry!
What forms do systems take in nature? What can we learn from understanding these systems? In this class, we will consider the connections between humans and nature and how we can design these connections in mind.
This program is for school-aged children between the ages of 4 and 12.
Advance registration is required.
Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry Homeschool Schedule
- September 21st – Nature’s Form & Function
- October 19th – Nature’s Processes
- November 16th – Nature’s Systems
- December 21st – Biomimicry Bonanza
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 is required; drop in anytime between 10am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.
Join us in November for this month’s theme: DINOvember!
11/3: Paint
11/10: Collage
11/17: Sculpt
11/24: 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 on for a Preschool Party at Lakeview Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and playtime in the gym!
This program is for children between age 3 and 5 and their parents. Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Lakeview Center’s facilities (workout room, TV lounge, computer lab, library) as well as using the kids’ gym with younger siblings during the learning activity.
Join the Peoria PlayHouse in the Makerspace at the Noble Center for an afternoon of family fun creating one-of-a-kind imaginative gifts for the holiday season! Participants will have the opportunity to use our regular makerspace recycled materials as well as some specially curated holiday-themed items.
Advanced registration is required!