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Active Minds at the PlayHouse: The Emotional Me @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
Cultural Connections: The ABCs of Black History @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cultural Connections: The ABCs of Black History @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:00 pm
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![...]
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
Active Minds at the PlayHouse: The Gratitude Attitude @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
Kappa for Kidz- Cultural Connections @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Kappa for Kidz- Cultural Connections @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:00 pm
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.
Active Minds at the PlayHouse: My Mind & Me @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
Cultural Connections: Wonderful Women @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cultural Connections: Wonderful Women @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
1:00 pm
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us through story time and a maker activity!
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
Apr 8 – Sep 4 all-day
12:00 am
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
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[...]
PNC Worldwide Day of Play @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PNC Worldwide Day of Play @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
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[...]
PlayHouse’s 8th Birthday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 25 all-day
PlayHouse's 8th Birthday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
12:00 am
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Cultural Connections: Moon Festival @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Aug 6 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cultural Connections: Moon Festival @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
12:30 pm
August Moon Festival is celebrated in Greece on the day of the full moon in August. The August Moon is the brightest moon of the year. In addition, this year August is special because we[...]
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hopscotch 2023: It's Your Turn to Play
6:00 pm
HopScotch is the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum’s annual adults-only fundraising event. Leave the children at home and enjoy whiskey-based cocktails and craft brews from local restaurants and breweries. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, play games, bid[...]
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 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[...]
Cultural Connections: Papel Picado @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cultural Connections: Papel Picado @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
12:00 pm
The Fall is a special time for many folks who identify as belonging to the Hispanic or Latinx culture. Papel Picado is a way to decorate during times of fun and fiesta. We will learn[...]
Museum Store Sunday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Museum Store Sunday @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
12:00 pm
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[...]
Black History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Black History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
1:00 pm
Join us at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 for a transformative Black History Month This day-long event will feature two separate classroom programs celebrating Black history and culture as well[...]
Women’s History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Women's History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
1:00 pm
This Women’s History Month, empower your child’s curiosity with a special STEM activity facilitated by the Society of Women Engineers of Central Illinois! Experience hands-on learning, led by trailblazing women in engineering and technology, as[...]
Bright Start FREE Day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bright Start FREE Day @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:00 am
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[...]
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm
Membership Swap Weekend
9:00 am
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[...]