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Family Workshop: Blast Off @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

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[...]

Feb

4

Sat

Active Minds at the PlayHouse: The Emotional Me @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Feb

11

Sat

Active Minds at the PlayHouse: You’ve Got a Friend in Me @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Feb

11

Sat

Maker Workshop: Space Exploration @ The Bonnie Noble Center

Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

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[...]

Feb

18

Sat

Active Minds at the PlayHouse: The Gratitude Attitude @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Feb

25

Sat

Active Minds at the PlayHouse: My Mind & Me @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Mar

1

Wed

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Mar

15

Wed

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Mar

29

Wed

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Science Treasure Hunt

Apr 8 – Sep 4 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

Join us for the 33rd Science Treasure Hunt in partnership with the Peoria Academy of Science! The Treasure Hunt is a combination family adventure and scavenger hunt focusing on science and technology facilities and resources[...]

Apr

12

Wed

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

May

13

Sat

PNC Worldwide Day of Play @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

May 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

10:00 am

Tickets

PNC Worldwide Day of Play is part of a national effort by Nickelodeon to get children outside for 4 hours instead of in front of the television. The Peoria Park District Divisions and other community[...]

Jun

25

Sun

PlayHouse’s 8th Birthday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Jun 25 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

It’s great to be eight! We’re celebrating 8 years of the PlayHouse. In celebration of our birthday, admission is FREE ALL DAY! In addition, we’ll have story time in the Julep room, face painting, and a birthday[...]

Jul

21

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Aug

4

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Aug

18

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Sep

1

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Sep

15

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Sep

29

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Oct

13

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Oct

27

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Nov

4

Sat

Maker Workshop: Pumpkin Chuckin 2.0 @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

How far can you chuck a mini pumpkin? Join the Peoria PlayHouse in the Makerspace at the Noble Center for an afternoon of fun as we work to create mini pumpkin launch devices using recycled[...]

Nov

26

Sun

Museum Store Sunday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

12:00 pm

Tickets

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, more than 2,100 Museum Stores representing all fifty states and the District of Columbia, 25 countries, and five continents will offer relaxing, inspired shopping at your favorite museums and cultural[...]

Jan

20

Sat

Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Jan 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Bonnie Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park[...]

Feb

17

Sat

Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Bonnie Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park[...]

Mar

23

Sat

Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Bonnie Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park[...]

Apr

6

Sat

Bright Start FREE Day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

9:00 am

Tickets

Join Peoria Playhouse on April 6 from 9:00 to 4:00 for a free day sponsored by Bright Start, an Illinois’ 529 college savings plan. In addition to free admission, the first 100 children can take[...]

Membership Swap Weekend

Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

9:00 am

Tickets

Membership Swap Weekend is here! If you are a member of the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, from April 12-14 you can enjoy FREE general admission to these awesome Peoria-area attractions: Wildlife Prairie Park, the Peoria[...]

Apr

13

Sat

Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tickets

Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Bonnie Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park[...]

May

11

Sat

Be Anything! 2024 @ Glen Oak Park

May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

10:00 am

Tickets

Be Anything! just got a major upgrade! This year, the Peoria Park District is doing something extra special and combining our Worldwide Day of Play with our Be Anything event and auction! Your family can[...]