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Jun
27
Thu
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 27 @ 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.

June’s Tot Time Themes are:

June 6th – Outer Space

June 13th – Summer

June 20th – Bugs

June 27th – Birthday

Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children): $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Fee does not include the cost for museum admission.

Program Plus PlayHouse Admission for the Day (non-members only): $16 per child and $10 per adult.

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

Jun
28
Fri
Open Art Studio: Charcoal @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 28 @ 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.

June’s theme is Charcoal!

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.

Jun
30
Sun
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

To participate in this session, you must register by June 23rd.

Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 30 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

To participate in this session, you must register by June 23rd.

Jul
2
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Multimedia @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 2 @ 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.

July’s theme is Multimedia!

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.

 

Jul
3
Wed
Streets Belong to Me! @ Glen Oak Park
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Streets Belong to Me! @ Glen Oak Park

Join us in Glen Oak Park for a fun, free day of PLAY that includes bounce houses, obstacle course, video game truck, face painting, food trucks, entertainment, fun from our community partners, and discounted admission ($3 per person per facility) to Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Join us from 10am until 3pm in Glen Oak Park!

Jul
4
Thu
Museum Closed
Jul 4 all-day

The museum is closed for Independence Day.

Jul
5
Fri
Open Art Studio: Multimedia @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 5 @ 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.

July’s theme is Multimedia!

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.

Jul
7
Sun
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

To participate in this session, you must register by June 23rd.

Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 7 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

To participate in this session, you must register by June 23rd.

Jul
9
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Multimedia @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 9 @ 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.

July’s theme is Multimedia!

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.

 

Jul
10
Wed
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 10 @ 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 the cost for museum admission.

Program Plus PlayHouse Admission for the Day (non-members only): $16 per child and $10 per adult.

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

Jul
11
Thu
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 11 @ 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 the cost for museum admission.

Program Plus PlayHouse Admission for the Day (non-members only): $16 per child and $10 per adult.

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

Jul
12
Fri
Open Art Studio: Multimedia @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jul 12 @ 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.

July’s theme is Multimedia!

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
Jul 12 @ 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!