Name: Parent & Baby Social
Start: 2025-06-25T09:30:00-05:00
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June 2025

Sat 14

Featured June 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PlayHouse 10th Birthday!

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!

Sat 14

June 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PlayHouse – FREE Admission!

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

It's Our 10th Birthday, but we're gifting YOU admission to the PlayHouse for FREE all day today!

FREE ADMISSION!

Sat 14

June 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

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

There’s more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, 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… Read Full Post

$5 – $7

Tue 17

June 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Members-Only Open Art Studio

Members-Only Open Art Studio

Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme: MAY: 5/27: Felt Art JUNE 6/3: Dirt Painting 6/10: Nature Collage 6/17: Stacked Sculptures 6/24: Circular Weaving This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Free

Wed 18

June 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Parent & Baby Social

Parent & Baby Social

This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post

Free

Thu 19

June 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tot Time

Tot Time

Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity. Look for a different theme each week! April Weekly Themes: 04/24 - The Great Outdoors May Weekly Themes: 5/1/2025 Trains 5/8/2025 Every Day… Read Full Post

$5 – $7

Thu 19

June 19 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Inclusion Night

Sensory Inclusion Night

Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and other materials are always available at the front desk. No pre-registration is required. Cost: Regular admission rates at $10 per person or $3 with WIC/Link

Fri 20

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Art Studio

Open Art Studio

Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month/date features a different theme: MAY: 5/30: Felt Art JUNE 6/6: Dirt Painting 6/13: Nature Collage 6/20: Stacked Sculptures 6/27: Circular Weaving This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Free with Cost of Admission

Sun 22

June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! The Peoria PlayHouse is thrilled to expand our D&D programming to include a new session for older adventurers while maintaining A + B Sunday sessions for Ages 8-12! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. Available Sessions: Sunday Sessions (Ages 8–12): Session… Read Full Post