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Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 The Peoria Zoo
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Peoria Zoo
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 The Peoria Zoo
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
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 The Peoria Zoo
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 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 all-day Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Forest Park Nature Center
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 Forest Park Nature Center
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 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 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 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Forest Park Nature Center
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[...]
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Forest Park Nature Center
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[...]
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Forest Park Nature Center
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[...]
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Glen Oak Park
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[...]
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Forest Park Nature Center
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[...]