Music and Movement classes where you'll play, listen, and dance to music that will impact you and your child in profound ways. Classes are designed for ages newborn thru age 7, with developmentally appropriate curruicula for each age group.
Contact Marie Dicke at 676-4609 or kindermusik@trinitypeoria.com to register for the 15 week semester.

Kultural Kids Learning Center winter/spring 2009 classes have started!

Spanish and Experimental Art classes are offered to children ages 1 to 12 years old. Classes will run for 18 weeks. Please contact us at 266-9624 or denise@kulturalkids.com if are interested in our programs.

www.kulturalkids.com
www.foreignlanguagefriends.com

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria
309-686-3382

Polage is an art form invented by Austine Wood-Comarow more than 40 years ago. This colorful artwork is made with absolutely no pigment of any kind. Just as a prism breaks white light into a brilliant rainbow, Austine's materials - cellulose and polarizing filter - create her palette of pure light colors. Polage is painting with light, but the method of making these works of art is more like sculpture.

Peoria Players Theatre

Man of La Mancha
May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9 @ 7:30 pm
May 3 & 10 @ 2:30 pm

Ticket Prices: $17 for Adults
$12 for Youth 18 & Under

Peoria Players Theatre

Man of La Mancha
May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9 @ 7:30 pm
May 3 & 10 @ 2:30 pm

Ticket Prices: $17 for Adults
$12 for Youth 18 & Under

Let canoeing on the pond at Sommer Park bring your family closer together. This program is open to beginners and experienced canoeists. Equipment, hayrack ride and hotdog roast are included. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian or adult participant. Register by calling 691-8423

10am-1pm
$10/person

Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century! Activities may include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, heirloom vegetable gardening, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides, and livestock care. A wonderful opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn history.

1 pm to 4 pm
$2/person

The following Sundays:
April 26, May 31, June 28,
July 26, Aug 30, Sept 27,
Oct 25

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents OVER THE TOP
May 29 – 31, 2009
Peoria Civic Center
Tickets: $13 - $65

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082

Bring the Whole Family to Celebrate Mothers Day!

What makes your mom special? Come to the party and tell us! We'll celebrate with a storytime, crafts, and more. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other legal guardian.

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

Wildlife Prairie State Park
3826 Taylor Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
309-676-0998

Gather up the 2 - 4 year old in your life and bring them to the Park for a curriculum designed especially for them! This hands-on, learning program revolves around a main topic and incorporates story-time, crafts, a hike and refreshments.

* Please choose only one session per month.
* Cost for each session is $6.00 per child plus applicable General Admission, $5.00 for Park Members.
* Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, please call (309) 676-0998 ext. 6758

All sessions are 10 -11:30am

Wildlife Prairie State Park
3826 Taylor Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
309-676-0998

Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learning and meeting new friends! By becoming a Junior Explorer, you can do it all!

Held on the 1st Saturday of every month (except July) from 1-3 pm.

$7 nonmembers plus applicable admission / $6 members

(parents may choose to stay with the child, applicable admission rates apply)

Call for details

Preregistration and prepayment are required

309.676.0998 x6758

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

General admission rates apply.

On the first Sunday of every month, multiple local artisans will be demonstrating and selling their crafts in the Park.

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

Have a "smashing" good time that is sure to make your skin "crawl"! Join area rock, reptile and aquatic experts for displays, shows and more. There will be items such as jewelry and fossils for sale. Sponsored by Charlie's Aquarium and the Edwards River Earth Science Club.

General admission rates apply.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The north chapter is specifically for moms who live north of 150 and north of 24. Email momsclubofpeoria_north@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting!

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community.

The south chapter is specifically for moms who live south of 150 and south of 24. Email peoriamomsclub@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info.

Glen Oak Amphitheatre/Lagoon

Toss in a line and see if you can reel in one of our specially tagged fish to win a prize!

Don’t have a pole? Borrow one through our “Loan A Pole” program, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Bait, concessions, and basic fishing supplies will be available for purchase.

Many thanks to Firefighters Local #50, Presley’s Outdoors, Old Timer’s Baseball Association, Women’s Auxiliary and Izaak Walton League for their continued sponsorship of this FREE event.

Saturday, May 16 • FREE
Glen Oak Amphitheatre/Lagoon
Ages 9 & under: 9:00-11:00 am
Ages 10-13: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Seniors/those with disabilities 1:00-3:00 pm

Touch a Truck: A Hands-On Showcase of Things that Move

Fri, May 8
9:30am-2:30pm
Peoria Stadium

Sit inside of and ask questions about various vehicles that you normally can only see driving down the street! We'll have carnival games, prizes, an obstacle course and lots of fun for families with young children.

While you're there, you can also find out more about local pre-K programs and agency resources PLUS register for kindergarten.

Call 672-6863 for more info or www.psd150.org and click "Parents."

05/02/09 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Come “play in the park” at our Annual Drama Festival of award winning TEC school plays performed by Peoria students.

Enjoy a day of live entertainment and surprises. The winners of the One-Act Playwriting Competition will also be announced. Bring your lunch and buy snacks & drinks at the concession stand.

Saturday, May 2
10 am to 4 pm
Corn Stock Theatre Tent in Bradley Park
FREE Admission

Explore the woods with a naturalist and experience the awakening of the plants and animals of the Illinois River Bluffs at Forest Park Nature Center.

Discover spring wildflowers, insects and colorful birds on these hikes.

Age: All
Fee: Donations appreciated

Sa: 5/2, 5/16, 5/30 1:30 pm

Explore the woods with a naturalist and experience the awakening of the plants and animals of the Illinois River Bluffs at Forest Park Nature Center.

Discover spring wildflowers, insects and colorful birds on these hikes.

Age: All
Fee: Donations appreciated

Sa: 5/2, 5/16, 5/30 1:30 pm

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365

FREE admission for all MOMs accompanied by a paying child.

Learn about MOMs in the animal kingdom and make enrichment treats for the Zoo's animal moms.

Luthy Botanical Garden
2218 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-3362

05/10/09 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Come to the Luthy Botanical Garden's Conservatory’s and see our orchid collection this Mother's Day, featuring exotic new acquisitions.

We will have many beautiful specimens on display, as well as experts on hand with information on their care. Bring your special mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, or friend to our Orchid Show this Mother’s Day.

Mother's Day--FREE admission to moms and grandmothers!

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Ave., Peoria Heights
(309) 686-3360

Come marvel at the miracle of migration while celebrating and appreciating the wonders of birds at Forest Park Nature Center.

We’ll have bird walks, displays, and presentations on these most beautiful and graceful of animals. Stay tuned for a detailed description of events.

Age: All
Fee: Donations appreciated
8am-12pm

Peoria Riverfront

The Peoria Park District and the Indo American Society are proud to kick off the summer with India Fest. Join us from 11am - 11pm for live music, authentic Indian cuisine and drink, traditional Indian dancing and much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this vibrant culture with all your friends at The RiverFront!

Location: CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing, Festival Park Athletic Field
Cost: $6 - Adults, $4 kids, 5yrs and under - Free

Owens Center
1019 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3366

See Owens Skating School participants and world-class guest skating stars put on a show to remember!

Advance tickets:
$10/adults • $6/kids 5-12 & seniors • 4 & under free.

Tickets can be purchased at Owens Center.
Tickets at the door an additional $1.00.

Peoria Riverfront

Get your kazoos ready- It’s time for the Louie Louie Festival at the RiverFront! The Illinois Striders are proud to present this summer-starting event. So put on your craziest outfit, grab your kazoo and meet us at the RiverFront for a night of warm breezes, cold drinks and awesome live music. The parade begins at 3:30pm and heads down Main Street to the RiverFront. Band lineup to be announced soon.
For information on participating in the parade, please contact Ryan at (309) 686-0101.

RiverFront Location: CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing.
No Cost for Admission

Wheels O' Time Museum
11923 N Knoxville Avenue
P O Box 9636
Peoria, IL 61612-9636
Phone 309-243-9020

Click on the link below for more info the Cherry Festival in the city of Washington, including a schedule of events.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Free

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Free

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Children ages 5 and older are invited to join us for gallery walks during the Austine: Paintings in Polarized Light exhibition. We will talk about the science behind this exciting art form and visit different areas of the gallery week by week, and learn about visiting museums. Free with gallery admission.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Children ages 5 and older are invited to join us for gallery walks during the Austine: Paintings in Polarized Light exhibition. We will talk about the science behind this exciting art form and visit different areas of the gallery week by week, and learn about visiting museums. Free with gallery admission.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Children ages 5 and older are invited to join us for gallery walks during the Austine: Paintings in Polarized Light exhibition. We will talk about the science behind this exciting art form and visit different areas of the gallery week by week, and learn about visiting museums. Free with gallery admission.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000

Click below for more info.

The Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2009 takes place weekdays from April 14 to May 22. Performances are on three stages at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza: the Circle, the Monument, and Main and Jefferson.

Main shopping areas along Prospect

May 6-10, 2009

RiverFront Park parking lot, behind Wal-Mart SuperCenter in East Peoria

Carnival hours: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 1-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday

Rides, games and food will be featured at the annual East Peoria Carnival, in the parking lot of RiverFront Park. Sponsored by the FOLEPI Foundation with assistance from the Knights of Columbus Council 7580, proceeds from the carnival will be donated to the Nativity Display Association, which erects and maintains the Narrated Nativity display in the Festival of Lights.

Ride tickets are $1.25 each with family packs available at 20 tickets for $20. All rides take two or more tickets.

Come spend an hour of fun with your preschooler. Children ages 3-5 can come play, jump, roll and burn off that energy. We will provide a staff supervised area to play games, jump, run and many gym activities for you and your child. Cost of $5.00 for the hour. Adult required with preschooler. Any questions call Jump Start Gymnastics 692-5867.

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

May 12 TBD
May 13 6:30pm
May 14 6:30pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

May 20 6:30pm
May 21 6:30pm
May 22 6:30pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

May 24 2:00pm
May 25 6:30pm

O'Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson
Minor League Baseball

May 26 6:30pm
May 27 6:30pm

The Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Bring your families to the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Wednesday, May 13 thru Saturday, May 16 for our Shop and Play Event on the Prairie. There will be Carnival Rides, Games, Food & Fun located behind Dick's.

Daily Opening Times:
Wednesday - Friday 5:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm

$15/Person Unlimited Ride Wristband Days:
Thursday 5:00 till 9:00 pm
Friday 5:00 till 9:00 pm

Imagine whirling, twirling, imagining, creating, storytelling, and singing! No where is learing this much fun!

Kindermusik is a music and motion program that will impact you and your child in profound ways! Take home books, instruments, and cd's will allow you to take your learning wherever you want to go!

Contact Marie Dicke at 676-4609 or email kindermusik@trinitypeoria.com to inquire about a free class and about our 5 week summer camps.