Members-Only Open Art Studio
2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-25 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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.
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.

Parent & Baby Social
2025-10-15 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 09:30 - 11:30
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 best help you!
Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.
Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.

Tot Time
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
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!
January Weekly Themes:

01/09 – Construction Vehicles
01/16 – Animals*
01/23 – Getting Dressed
01/30 – Weather

*On the 3rd Thursday of each month, we have an extra fun session with special guest, Robin the puppeteer.
Advanced registration is recommended. Register Here
Program Cost (children only; no additional cost for adults accompanying children):
$5 for members, $7 for non-members.
Fee does not include the cost for museum admission.
Program Cost + PlayHouse Admission for the Day (non-members only):
$17 per child and $11 per adult.
This program has been made possible by a grant from OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

Open Art Studio
2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00

Sensory Inclusion Night
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:00
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

Grupo Social Para Padres e Hijos
2025-11-05 09:30 - 11:00
Grupo Social Para Padres e Hijos
Para nuevos padres y sus bebés y para los que están en la Dulce Espera
1er Miercoles del Mes | 9:30-11:30am | En el Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum en el Glen Oak Park – Sala de Arte
¡Entrada gratuita para los padres y sus bebés menores de un año!
Café y bocadillos seran provehidos
Conozca a otros padres y obtenga apoyo para ayudarlo a sobresalir como nuevo padre
Para mas información escríbenos: Email: familyconnects@chail.org | Llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 309-214-6675
Presentado por Family Connects en colaboracion con Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum
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 best help you!
Free of charge for parent and infant (under one year of age.) May not be combined with additional admissions.
Brought to you by Family Connects in partnership with Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum.
