✨ 2025 Be Anything! Online Experience Auction

Auction Dates: May 10, 8AM – May 16, 2025, 8PM

• Auction Registration opens May 1!

Location: Online at Greater Giving

🔎 Imagine. Experience. Become.

The 2025 Be Anything! Online Auction is back—and bigger than ever!
Give the child in your life an unforgettable opportunity to step into the shoes of a professional and discover what excites them about the world of work.

Register to Bid and Automatically be entered into the Drawing for the Amazing “Be an Explorer” Prize Basket worth over $300 of Peoria Park District Fun!

From Zamboni drivers to wildlife biologists, veterinarians to magicians, this innovative auction offers unique behind-the-scenes experiences that go far beyond the typical “Take Your Child to Work Day.” Your child can imagine, experience, and become—all while supporting a great cause!

👩‍🔬👨‍🚒👨‍🎤 What’s New in 2025?

In addition to exciting career experiences for kids, we’ve added:
✅ Fun, one-of-a-kind experiences for adults
✅ A variety of silent auction items you won’t want to miss!

Whether you’re bidding on your child’s dream job shadow or treating yourself (+ a friend/significant other) to a unique outing, every bid supports the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and our mission of empowering children to become explorers and creators of the world.

🌟 Auction Highlights Include:

• Spend the day as a Zamboni Driver
• Go behind the scenes with a Wildlife Biologist
• Learn the tricks of the trade from a Professional Magician
• Shadow a TV Meteorologist, Baker, Ballet Dancer, and more!

🎪 Join Us in Person Too!

Kick off the excitement in person at the PNC Worldwide Day of Play + Be Anything! Career Expo on May 10, 2025, at Glen Oak Park. Meet local professionals, enjoy hands-on activities, and explore careers before you bid!

🔗 Learn more about the event here: Click for PNC Day of Play + Career Expo Info

💡 Why Bid?

Every experience gives children:

• A chance to see their future selves in action
• Direct mentorship and exploration opportunities
• Memories (and inspiration!) to last a lifetime

All proceeds benefit the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.
Let’s build a world where every child can Be Anything!