The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

A Peoria Park District Facility

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Health Homeschool: Brain Boost

Jan 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Health Homeschool: Brain Boost 5-12 years old The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Join the Peoria Playhouse for a[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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

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[...]

Maker Workshop: Space Exploration @ The Bonnie Noble Center

Feb 11 @ 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[...]

Health Homeschool: Teeth To Treasure @ The Bonnie Noble Center

Feb 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Health Homeschool: Teeth To Treasure 5-12 years old The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Join the Peoria Playhouse for[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

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[...]

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

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[...]

Health Homeschool: Happy Heart @ The Bonnie Noble Center

Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Health Homeschool: Happy Heart 5-12 years old The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Join the Peoria Playhouse for a[...]

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

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[...]

Science Treasure Hunt

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[...]

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

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[...]

Health Homeschool: Eye Look, Eye See @ The Bonnie Noble Center

Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

Health Homeschool: Eye Look, Eye See 5-12 years old The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Join the Peoria Playhouse[...]

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

May 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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

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[...]

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

Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

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

Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

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

Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

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

Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

Hopscotch 2023: It’s Your Turn to Play

Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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[...]

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

Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

Homeschool Inspired by Nature – Nature’s Form & Function @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Sep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 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[...]

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

Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

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

Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

Homeschool Inspired by Nature: Nature’s Processes @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 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[...]

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

Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

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

Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 pm

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[...]

Homeschool Inspired by Nature – Nature’s Systems @ Bonnie W. Noble Center

Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2:00 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[...]

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