Animals, Animals, Animals
Check out the new Africa! exhibit at the Peoria Zoo. See the farm animals at Fondulac Farm Park. Check out the giant bison, wolves, and rescued animals at Wildlife Prairie State Park.
Water Fun
Check out the Water Parks and Pools Directory for the tri-counties. Harry La Hood Park in Washington has a water play area with fun sprinklers.
Museum Exploration
Wheels O’Time Museum has opened for the season, so check out all the wheels! Lakeview Museum's Discovery center is always fun with the kids. Also, the Children's Disovery Museum in Normal is an exciting place for kids, and it's only 45 minutes away.
Pick Your Produce
Let the kids plan their meals when they pick out fresh produce at one of the local farmers’ market listed here. Go strawberry picking at Schaer’s Country Market, and pick apples during late summer at Apple Blossom Farm and Tanners Orchard.
Eagle Eye View
Kids will love checking out Peoria from a bird’s eye view at Peoria Heights’ Observation Tower. There’s also a small playground next to the tower.
Park Playgrounds
All kids love playgrounds. Check out this park districts list
to find a park nearest you.
Northmoor Observatory and the Spirit of Peoria Steamboat are other seasonal activities in Peoria to check