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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 January for this month theme: Winter Wonderland!
1/5: Paint
1/13: Collage
1/20: Sculpt
1/27: 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.
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!
This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.
Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor 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 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 January for this month theme: Winter Wonderland!
1/5: Paint
1/13: Collage
1/20: Sculpt
1/27: Fiber Arts
Join the Peoria PlayHouse in the Real Tools Workshop at the Bonnie Noble Center for an “out of this world” maker event! We will be using donated and recycled materials and our imaginations to create objects related to outer space!
Advanced registration is required. Cost: $12 per child for non-member families; $8 per child for PlayHouse member families.
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!
This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.
Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor 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 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 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.
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.
Emotions can be big, but that doesn’t mean they have to be scary. The Emotional Me allows your child to engage in interactive activities that will give them the ability to recognize and respond to their emotions.
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
Celebrate Black History Month with the PlayHouse!
Join us from 2pm-3:30 pm to learn about the ABCs of Black History: 23 moments Historical People and Moments!
Join us for story time and a maker activity! This program is free with museum admission.
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.
Friends make life fun and exciting. Your child will engage in interactive activities to teach them how to recognize the feelings of others and be an empathetic friend.
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
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!
This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.
Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor 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 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.
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!
This winter join in on the fun every Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and play time in our gym.
Accompanying adult(s) can join in the fun, relax, and/or utilize the Proctor Center’s facilities (workout room, TV lounge, computer lab, library) as well as using the kids’ gym with younger siblings during the learning activity.