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Events and Activities
List of Events
Chrysanthemum Show featuring “The Great Pumpkin”
Enjoy a spectacular showing of fall color and maybe even spot the Great Pumpkin!! Packed with chrysanthemums, the Conservatory is a great escape from that chill in the air. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. This event is free but donations are appreciated.
New Exhibit Now Open! Fossils Rock
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum is proud to announce its first NEW permanent exhibit, Fossils Rock! Fossils Rock will transform our existing Sand Porch into a natural history space featuring fossils, minerals, and a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skull. Visitors will travel through time and embark on a prehistoric expedition! Children will learn and practice the habits of mind critical to scientists: sorting and classifying, careful observation, and critical comparison. Become a paleontologist, paleoartist, or a collections manager through digging,…
Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt
Bring your digital camera or phone, and head out onto trails to complete a nature-themed scavenger hunt. Complete as many challenges as you can, as you collect fun memories and maybe even win a prize! $5/team of 10 or fewer people.
Howl-ZOO-Ween
Calling all ghosts and ghouls, join us for our annual HowlZOOWeen event. With a trick or treat trail through Africa, magic shows, a costume contest at 7:00 each night, and so much more, come out and enjoy this family friendly event.
Hayrides & Hotdogs
Join us on the first four Thursdays in October for an old-fashioned good time with hayrack rides and hot dogs! (Vegetarian options available.) $6/ages 11+; $4/ages 3-10; Free for children 2 and under
Fall Festival
If you are ready for fun mixed with a pinch of creepy, This is the place for you! lets make some creative fall treats and play some scary games.
Halloween Party at FRC
For Ages 1-10: Halloween is coming soon! Don't take your bag on the street; come instead to our place for tricks and treats! Carnival games, crafts, Fun on the Run bounce house, costume contest at 6:30pm, and CANDY and PRIZES all evening! Co-sponsored by the West Peoria Resident's Association, West Peoria Neighborhood Watch, and Fun on the Run.
Creatures of the Night
Summon your courage and prepare to enter the dark forest! Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, a campfire with nature-inspired stories, and more! $4 in advance; $5 at the door
Haunted PlayHouse
Join us for a day of Halloween fun with a spooky story time, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, and show off your costume in a parade! Free with museum membership or admission.
