Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum

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  • Edith Barnard’s Musical Menagerie

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Join us for a special musical addition to FriYAY at the Peoria PlayHouse! Edith Barnard’s Musical Menagerie brings a playful collection of instruments to the PlayHouse for an engaging musical experience for children and families. Meet Katy Kalimba, Benjamin Banjo, Fineus Dulcimer, Barry Baritone Uke, Harry Harmonica, Larry Limberjack, and more as Edith shares a special children’s story and introduces young guests to the fun of making music. The Musical Menagerie begins at 4pm on… Read Full Post

  • Father’s Day at the PlayHouse

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Celebrate Father's Day with hands-on fun at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum! On Father's Day, all grown-ups receive FREE admission with the purchase of a child's admission. Bring the whole family for a day of exploration, creativity, and play while celebrating the dads, grandpas, and caregivers who make every day special.

  • PlayHouse 11th Birthday Bash!

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Celebrate 11 years of PLAY at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum! Join us on Saturday, June 6 for a full day of birthday fun and FREE admission for all visitors! Plus, enjoy special pop-up activities throughout the museum, and plenty of opportunities to play, create, explore, and celebrate together. For more than a decade, the PlayHouse has been a place where families and friends make memories through imagination, discovery, and hands-on fun--and this celebration is… Read Full Post

  • Family Math

    Family Math
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Come play with numbers! Family Math is a new program that invites families with children ages 5-8 to explore math through creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. Each session is full of open-ended activities designed to help children see math as something playful, expressive, and part of every day life--from patterns in nature to shapes we build to rhythms we move to. Families will work together, sharing ideas, experimenting, and discovering new ways to look at… Read Full Post

  • Cultural Connections: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at Peoria PlayHouse during a special Cultural Connections event full of creativity, movement, and fun! Join us for an afternoon of storytime, a hands-on activity, and a special guest presentation exploring cultural expression through traditional dance. Come play, learn, and celebrate together as we explore some of the many cultures and traditions that help make our community so vibrant. Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 AM… Read Full Post

  • Mother’s Day at the PlayHouse

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Celebrate Mother's Day with a day full of play and family fun at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum! On Mother's Day, all grown-ups receive FREE admission with the purchase of a child's admission. Spend the day exploring exhibits, creating memories, and playing together as a family while celebrating the moms, grandmas, and caregivers in your life.

  • Members Only Appreciation Night

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Join us for a special Members-Only Appreciation Night at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! As a thank you for your continued support, members are invited to enjoy an evening filled with creativity, connection, and play. Spend extra time exploring the PlayHouse, meet and mingle with our Director, enjoy light bites in the Julep Room, and take part in a special painting edition of Open Art Studio. It’s a fun and relaxed way for families to… Read Full Post

  • Family Math

    Family Math
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Come play with numbers! Family Math is a new program that invites families with children ages 5-8 to explore math through creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. Each session is full of open-ended activities designed to help children see math as something playful, expressive, and part of every day life--from patterns in nature to shapes we build to rhythms we move to. Families will work together, sharing ideas, experimenting, and discovering new ways to look at… Read Full Post

  • The Magic of Spring with the Magic of Joel

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Be a... Magician! Join us for The Magic of Spring with the Magic of Joel! Guest magician Joel Shoemaker brings a lively, family-friendly performance filled with colorful illusions, interactive moments, and plenty of surprises! Acclaimed children's book author inspired curiosity and sparks problem solving with close-up magic! Known across America for his fun and lighthearted humor, come be enthralled with the magic that he makes! As part of our Be Anything! series, this event invites… Read Full Post

  • Family Math

    Family Math
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Come play with numbers! Family Math is a new program that invites families with children ages 5-8 to explore math through creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. Each session is full of open-ended activities designed to help children see math as something playful, expressive, and part of every day life--from patterns in nature to shapes we build to rhythms we move to. Families will work together, sharing ideas, experimenting, and discovering new ways to look at… Read Full Post

  • Pi Day

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Saturday March 14 (3/14) | All Day! Come celebrate Pi Day (3.14) at the PlayHouse! Families are invited to enjoy fun math based Pi activities throughout the museum and take part in a special scavenger hunt designed for curious young problem solvers! Kids can search for clues, explore shapes and patterns, and discover how math pops up in the world around them as they play. All activities are included with regular museum admission.

    Free with Cost of Admission

  • Celebrating Black History Month

    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Join us for a special Black History Month program in partnership with Ms. Cynthia from the Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch. Saturday, February 28th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM This engaging experience celebrates Black history, voices, and contributions that continue to shape our world. Families will explore meaningful stories and ideas together through conversation and hands-on activities that bring learning and creativity together in true PlayHouse fashion. This program is designed to be interactive, accessible,… Read Full Post