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Dec
12
Tue
Member’s Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 December for this month’s theme: Light and Dark!

12/5: Paint

12/12: Collage

12/19: Sculpt

12/26: 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.

Dec
13
Wed
Tot Time: Winter @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 13 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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 Trains!

What fun can you have in the winter in the snow! Bundle up in your snowsuit so you’re nice and warm, and go outside to create snowmen, snowballs, snow angels, and even snowcones!

Advanced registration is recommended. Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. This fee does not include the cost of museum admission.

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

Dec
14
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 14 @ 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.

Join us in December to discuss these topics:

December 7th – Grounding in Reality

December 14th – Building Your New Community

December 21st – Let’s Check In With Our Moods

December 28th – Asking for Help

Tot Time: Winter @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 14 @ 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.

This week’s theme is Trains!

What fun can you have in the winter in the snow! Bundle up in your snowsuit so you’re nice and warm, and go outside to create snowmen, snowballs, snow angels, and even snowcones!

Advanced registration is recommended. Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. This fee does not include the cost of museum admission.

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

Dec
15
Fri
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us every Friday morning between 10 am 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 10 am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.

Join us in December for this month’s theme: Light and Dark!

12/1: Paint

12/8: Collage

12/15: Sculpt

12/22: Fiber Arts

12/29: Ephemeral 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.

Dec
19
Tue
Member’s Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 December for this month’s theme: Light and Dark!

12/5: Paint

12/12: Collage

12/19: Sculpt

12/26: 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.

Dec
20
Wed
Tot Time: Beach @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

During this program for toddlers age 1 to 4 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 the Beach!

We’re taking Tot Time to the beach in December. Grab your sand pails and bucket hats as you join us for this week’s class.

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

Dec
21
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 21 @ 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.

Join us in December to discuss these topics:

December 7th – Grounding in Reality

December 14th – Building Your New Community

December 21st – Let’s Check In With Our Moods

December 28th – Asking for Help

Tot Time: Beach @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

During this program for toddlers age 1 to 4 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 the Beach!

We’re taking Tot Time to the beach in December. Grab your sand pails and bucket hats as you join us for this week’s class.

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

Homeschool Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry Bonanza @ Bonnie W. Noble Center
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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!

Inspired by nature and powered by STEAM, we will review the central concepts of Biomimicry and use our time in the maker space to create, imagine, and explore the many possibilities that arise when nature is our teacher.

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
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 21 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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

Dec
22
Fri
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us every Friday morning between 10 am 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 10 am and noon. Free with museum admission or membership.

Join us in December for this month’s theme: Light and Dark!

12/1: Paint

12/8: Collage

12/15: Sculpt

12/22: Fiber Arts

12/29: Ephemeral 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.

Dec
26
Tue
Member’s Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 December for this month’s theme: Light and Dark!

12/5: Paint

12/12: Collage

12/19: Sculpt

12/26: 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.

Dec
27
Wed
Tot Time: Babies @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 27 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Dec
28
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 28 @ 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.

Join us in December to discuss these topics:

December 7th – Grounding in Reality

December 14th – Building Your New Community

December 21st – Let’s Check In With Our Moods

December 28th – Asking for Help