Staying in Peoria for Spring Break? Be tourists in Peoria. Check out the PeoriaParent.com calendar and the list below for great activities
Wildlife Prairie State Park: Visit the bald eagles, black bear, and other rescued animals. Ride the 58 foot Gollywhopper Slide. Walk the gorgeous trails.
Peoria Zoo: Say “Hi!” to the Lions, Tigers, & Giraffes
Lakeview Museum: Check out the “Be a Dinosaur Exhibit,” and have fun at the Discovery Center
Forest Park Nature Center: Visit the little critters at the Nature Center, the hike the trails.
Bicycle Safety Town: Always a kiddie favorite. A safe environment to ride your bikes outdoors.
Ice Skating: Whiz around at the Owen Center during open skate times.
Swimming: Go for a swim indoors at the Aquaplex or at Five Points Washington
Your Local Library: Peoria Public Library has several spring break activities planned
Your Local Park Playground: Grandview Drive Park is our favorite. Also, cruise down Grandview for gorgeous river views.
Indoor Fun: Jump around at Monkey Joe’s, Rainbow Play Systems, or FRC’s Motor Mites.
Kids Eat Free: Visit restaurantsinpeoria.com for a comprehensive Kids Eat FREE list
Movie Matinees: FREE popcorn on Tuesdays at Landmark Theatres, and their movie matinees are $4 every day.
Jillians Thursday $5 Deal: For $5 on Thursdays, a child receives a meal
& a $10 game card.
Luthy Botanical Garden: Check out the Lily Show with the little ones. A lot of picture opportunities.
Bowling: Glow-in-the-dark bowling at Jillians, fish-themed bowling at Bass Pro Shops, Mt. Hawley Bowl, and Christian Center Bowling are all fun places.
Day Trips: Children’s Museum of Normal, Springfield Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Discovery Depot Children’s Museum in Galesburg, and Galesburg Railroad Museum are easy day trips
