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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 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 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 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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.
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 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us through story time and a maker activity!
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 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
Jun 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
Jul 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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 3 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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 6 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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[...]
Aug 31 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
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[...]