Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum

Address
Peoria, IL United States Get Directions

Events at this venue

Today

  • 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

  • Stuffed Animal Dental Checkups with Just Kidz Dentistry

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

    Bring your child's favorite stuffed animal to the PlayHouse for a special Stuffed Animal Dental Checkup with our friends from Just Kidz Dentistry! During this playful, hands-on experience, children can guide their plush pal through a gentle pretend dental visit, explore real dental tools, and learn what happens at the dentist in a friendly, low-pressure setting. It's a fun way to build confidence, spark curiosity, and help take the mystery out of dental appointments. No… 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

  • Costume Parade

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

    Celebrate Halloween with us at the Peoria PlayHouse! Join our fun-filled Costume Parade on October 31st from 11:00am to 1:00pm and watch your little ghouls, ghosts, and superheroes strut their stuff in their spook-tacular outfits! Instead of candy, PlayHouse team members will be handing out small, allergy-conscious toys and trinkets during our “Trick-or-Trinket” giveaway—so every kid can join the fun! In the Halloween spirit, admission will be just $3 all day long for this special… Read Full Post

  • Tween Council

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

    Join us for the annual meeting of the Tween Council! Only 12 spots are available for kiddos between the ages of 9 and 13. Tweens will have the museum all to themselves for an afternoon where we chat, share ideas, and learn about all the fun things that our teens want to do. Cookies and juice will be provided. If you have a tween interested in participating, please email our education manager Kylan, at kbutler@peoriaparks.org

  • PlayHouse 10th Birthday!

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

    We're Turning 10! This summer, we’re celebrating a big milestone: 10 years of play, learning, and exploration at the Peoria PlayHouse! Since opening our doors in June 2015, we’ve welcomed nearly one million children and families—and now it’s time to celebrate with the community that made it all possible. Join us for a birthday bash full of fun surprises! Enjoy: Hands-on pop-up activities! FREE Admission! Second Saturday | Wild Encounters: Frogs! A Peoria Zoo +… Read Full Post

    FREE ADMISSION!

  • Pop Up Paint Lab

    Pop Up Paint Lab
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Pop-Up Paint Lab: No Brushes Allowed!Times: 11:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm Get ready to ditch the brushes and dive into paint in creative new ways! Our Pop-Up Paint Lab invites children to explore painting through play—using everything but a brush. Inspired by our beloved birthday workshop, this open studio-style activity lets kids paint with sponges, rollers, fingers, and unexpected tools for a process-focused art experience. Perfect for curious artists of all ages! Drop in anytime during either… Read Full Post

    Included with museum admission

  • Pop Up Paint Lab

    Pop Up Paint Lab
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Pop-Up Paint Lab: No Brushes Allowed!Times: 11:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm Get ready to ditch the brushes and dive into paint in creative new ways! Our Pop-Up Paint Lab invites children to explore painting through play—using everything but a brush. Inspired by our beloved birthday workshop, this open studio-style activity lets kids paint with sponges, rollers, fingers, and unexpected tools for a process-focused art experience. Perfect for curious artists of all ages! Drop in anytime during either… Read Full Post

    Included with museum admission

  • Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members

    Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Morning Buzz is a PlayHouse one-on-one Listening session hosted by PlayHouse Director, Melissa Sierra! PlayHouse members are encouraged to join us every Tuesday this month, (March 4, 11, 18, & 25) to connect with Melissa to share feedback & for us to collect information about numeracy in children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. PlayHouse Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and share insights. Melissa may ask you questions like these: How do you… Read Full Post

  • Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members

    Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Morning Buzz is a PlayHouse one-on-one Listening session hosted by PlayHouse Director, Melissa Sierra! PlayHouse members are encouraged to join us every Tuesday this month, (March 4, 11, 18, & 25) to connect with Melissa to share feedback & for us to collect information about numeracy in children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. PlayHouse Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and share insights. Melissa may ask you questions like these: How do you… Read Full Post

  • Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members

    Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Morning Buzz is a PlayHouse one-on-one Listening session hosted by PlayHouse Director, Melissa Sierra! PlayHouse members are encouraged to join us every Tuesday this month, (March 4, 11, 18, & 25) to connect with Melissa to share feedback & for us to collect information about numeracy in children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. PlayHouse Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and share insights. Melissa may ask you questions like these: How do you… Read Full Post

  • Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members

    Morning Buzz for PlayHouse Members
    Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum Peoria, IL, United States

    Morning Buzz is a PlayHouse one-on-one Listening session hosted by PlayHouse Director, Melissa Sierra! PlayHouse members are encouraged to join us every Tuesday this month, (March 4, 11, 18, & 25) to connect with Melissa to share feedback & for us to collect information about numeracy in children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. PlayHouse Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and share insights. Melissa may ask you questions like these: How do you… Read Full Post