Join the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and the Peoria Humane Society for a purr-fectly adorable afternoon dedicated to local shelter cats and kittens! Meet adoptable kittens, learn how you can support animals in need, and stick around to enjoy a special maker activity from 2:00-3:30 PM. Whether you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family or simply want to help local shelter pets, this event is a fun way to make a difference.… Read Full Post
There's more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the PlayHouse porch, a special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the… Read Full Post
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! Admission is discounted to $ 3 per person for the day. This event is included with… Read Full Post
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
Be Anything! is an innovative program that propels “Take Your Child to Work Day” to a new level. Help a child in your life explore the careers that excite them. Do they want to be an architect, veterinarian, fireman, meteorologist? Are they unsure, but excited to try new experiences? All children can be anything; they need only the tools and opportunity to imagine, experience, and become! Career Expo: May 10th: Be Anything! Career Expo in Glen Oak… Read Full Post
