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 11TH NEW THIS YEAR: Meet and greet… Read Full Post
PNC Worldwide Day of Play
Get ready for a day packed with excitement and entertainment for the whole family! PNC Worldwide Day of Play offers a wide array of activities and attractions designed to delight children of all ages. Make sure to check out the Clyde West Fishing Debry starting at 9am or stop by for a visit at Peoria Zoo or Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum to enjoy the reduced admission fee of $3/person! PNC Worldwide Day of Play is… Read Full Post
Clyde West Fishing Derby
Get ready to reel in some fun at the annual Clyde West Fishing Derby! Calling all families and kids to join us for a day of outdoor adventure. The lagoon will be stocked with plenty of catfish, large mouth bass, and bluegills for everyone to catch. Peoria District staff will also have fishing rods and bait available for free for the public to use. Volunteers will be on hand to help untangle lines or help… Read Full Post
Zoo Family Nature Club
Let’s get back to nature together! Nature based crafts, activities, takeaways, and more! Join our Peoria Zoo Family Nature Club! Family Nature Club is a program for all ages! This program is designed for parents and children to explore the natural world together. Join us on April 13 for the theme “Earth Day Can Be Every Day!” We’ll learn all about the easy ways we can help our planet and the wonderful animals that call it home.… Read Full Post
Public Tree Planting Event at Donovan Park
Join us on Thursday, April 25th for our annual tree planting event in Donovan Park. Donovan Park is an urban gem of the Peoria Park District and an accredited Level 1 Arboretum. Learn more about the park here! Learn more about all our Earth Week related events by clicking here!
Earth Day Festival at Forest Park Nature Center
Celebrate Earth Day at our annual festival all centered on the theme of “Leave Only Footprints!” Guests will enjoy an engaging vendor and exhibitor area that features organizations and businesses with sustainable practices and missions that are eager to share their work, products, and ways you can get involved or make a difference. Our PPD friends from Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum will return with their creative, wildlife-inspired face painting station, and our… Read Full Post
Zootini
It’s time to shake things up – mark your calendar for the wildest martini tasting event in Peoria! A variety of martinis (shaken, not stirred) are served by local mixologists at this outdoor, after-hours event in Africa! Taste signature martinis and walk the boardwalk with friends for a wonderful spring evening event. Included are four drink tickets, appetizers, dessert, and live music. Raffle prizes will be available. 21 years old & up. Zootini Tickets: $100/person; $115… Read Full Post
Streets Belong to Me: Hoopfest
Get ready to own the streets at Streets Belong to Me: Hoopfest! Join us for an electrifying 3 on 3 basketball tournament, where the community comes together to crown the KINGS or QUEENS of the court at the Peoria Park District’s HOOPFEST! Register your team by filling out the form below. The tournament runs from 10am-2pm and the after join us for Streets Belong to Me for a night of fierce competition, dazzling skills, and… Read Full Post
Maker Program Collaborations
Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park District facilities focusing on MAKING WITH A PURPOSE. Your family will have the opportunity to work on bird feeders with the Forest Park Nature Center that will be used in their upcoming Earth Day Festival! A PPD staff member will lead a… Read Full Post
Everclear with Cole Hollow
Day 2 of Park-A-Palooza features alt rock favorite Everclear with the popular local group, Cole Hollow. Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream… Read Full Post
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