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Contact InformationPeoria Kids‛ Directory
Barb RunyonPublisher
(309) 696-6922www.KidsDirectory.com/Peoria.com
c Kids’ Directory, 2013This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. Peoria Kids’ Directory is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. (214) 559-7283. The Peoria Kids’ Directory is not responsible for the validation and representation of advertisements’ material including but not limited to photography, products, and
services, statements of availability, safety or accuracy. Graphic Design: Ball Designs, www.BallDesigns.com
Interested in advertising your business in the Peoria Kids’ Directory?
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May 2013
Welcome to the Peoria Area Kids‛ Directory. We are the “Ultimate Family Resource Guide.” The Peoria Kids‛ Directory is a full-color monthly publication. Every month, a new issue of the Kids‛ Directory is distributed to over 350 locations throughout the Peoria Metro Area.
Within this directory you will fi nd a great variety of local businesses with products and services for your kids and your whole family. The Peoria Kids‛ Directory is locally-owned and locally published.
To better serve you, please email us with any comments or suggestions, and testimonials. We‛d love to hear from you!
Thank you for visiting and growing with us!
Barb RunyonOwner/Publisher
You can fi nd the Kids‛ Directory at• All our Advertisers‛ locations• Amusement Centers• Dance, Gymnastics and Karate Studios• Daycare, Childcare, and Learning Centers• Dental Offi ces• Family Friendly Restaurants• Hair Salons• Hospitals• Indoor Play Centers
• Libraries• Maternity, Infant, and Children‛s Retail
Stores• OB/GYN Offi ces• Party Supply Stores• Pediatrician Offi ces• Recreation/Community Centers• Schools and Pre-Schools• Sports Centers• And many, many, others!
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Arcola, ILRockome Gardens • www.rockome.com
Arthur, ILIllinois Amish Country • www.illinoisamishcountry.com
Bloomington, ILBloomington Parks and Recreation • www.bpard.org
Canton, ILCanton Park District • www.cantonpark.org
Champaign, ILOrpheum Children’s Science Museum • www.orpheumkids.com
East Peoria, ILFondulac Park • www.fondulacpark.com
Galesburg, ILGalesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau • www.visitgalesburg.com
Hanna City, ILWildlife Prairie State Park • www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
Normal, ILChildren’s Discovery Museum • www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
Pekin, ILPekin Park District • www.pekinparkdistrict.org
Peoria, ILPeoria Chiefs Baseball • www.milb.com
Peoria Park District • www.peoriaparks.orgPeoria Riverfront Museum • www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Spirit of Peoria Cruises • www.spiritofpeoria.comPetersburg, IL
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site • www.lincolnsnewsalem.comSpringfield, IL
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum • www.alplm.orgKnights Action Park • www.knightsactionpark.com
Utica, ILGrizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort • www.grizzlyjacksresort.com
Starved Rock State Park • www.starvedrockstatepark.orgWashington, IL
Washington Park District • www.washingtonparkdistrictWest Peoria, IL
Kartville • www.kartville.com
THINGS TO DO IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
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Summer Camps Grace Presbyterian Church
8607 N. State Rte. 91, PeoriaJoin us for our FREE Vacation Bible School
June 10 through June 149-11:30 a.m. - 3 year olds – 6th GradeRegister by June 7 - Walk-ins welcome
For more information and to register onlinewww.gracepres.org
Click on the Summer Celebration logo___________________
Kidder MusicA Summer day camp and Spring audition workshop.
Instructed by Ann HagemannFor more information visit kiddermusic.com/broadway
Or call 309-692-4040___________________
Montessori Children’s House of Peoria 2013 Summer Program
The MCHP Summer Program is for children ages 3-9. Blending our authentic Montessori program with summer-related activities, our summer program offers the child all kinds of opportunities for learning and fun. There are games, water
activities, arts and crafts, opportunities for music and much more! Children get their school-year learning reinforced and expanded upon while also enjoying a relaxing
summer filled with fun activities.Enrollment options: Half day (8:30-11:30, 12:00-3:00)
Full day (8:30-3:00, 7:30-5:00)By the week, session, or the full summer
Session I (June 3-21): The World of ColorSession II (June 24-July 12): Hawaiian Vacation
Session III (July 15-August 9): Around the World3601 N North St, Peoria 61604 • 309-685-8995
[email protected] • www.peoriamontessori.org__________________
Peoria Christian SchoolSum Fun Camps – Explore Japan, Fun with water, Gardening, IPAD, Legos, Pottery,
Woodland Animals, Zoo Animals, and Many more! Check out our website for a complete list and registration forms www.peoriachristian.org, 309-686-4500 ext. 17
___________________Redeemer Lutheran Summer Camp
provides a warm, safe, and fun environment that helps your child develop spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Weekly field trips and swimming events are offered, along with nutritious meals and snack at no extra charge. Come
and make new friends and build strong relationships with teachers and God.School Age Summer Camp runs from June 3 - August 23
For more information, call Allison Rogers at 691-2333 ext. 156801 North Allen Rd., Peoria
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Childrens’ BooksHOT NEW RELEASES
Big Nate: Game On – Lincoln PeirceDreams Come True…All They Need Is You! – Mike Dooley, Virginia Allyn
I am Not Afraid of Monsters! – Sharlene AlexanderLittle Critter: Just a Big Storm – Mercer Mayer
Llama Llama Birthday Party - Anna DewdneyOtis and the Puppy – Loren Long
Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch – James DeanRibbit! – Rodrigo Folgueira, Poly Bernatene
Steam Train, Dream Train – Sherri Duskey Rinker, Tom LichtenheldThat Is Not a Good Idea – Mo Willems
Movies on DVDNEW RELEASES
Buck Denver Asks: What’s In The Bible? Volume ElevenDoc McStuffi ns: Time for Your Checkup
Finding Nemo – Albert BrooksLego Batman: The Move Dc Superheroes United
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Anthony DanielsLooney Tunes Super Stars: Sylverter & Hippety Hopper
Marvel Knights: InHumansMy Little Pony, Friendship is Magic: Princess Twilight Sparkle
Monsters Inc. – John GoodmanA Monster in Paris – Adam Goldbery
Mulan/Mulan ll – Ming-Na WenPokemon the Movie 15: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Rise of the Guardians – Chris PineRing the Bell – Casey Bond
Superman: Unbound – Matt BomerSpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Eighth Season
This is Our Time – Bruce MarchianoWreck-It-Ralph – John C. Reilly
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IIEducational Websites For Kids
(Free)
National Geographic Little Kids • nationalgeographic.com/littlekidsNational Geographic Little Kids features games, crafts and recipes, science,
videos, and animal information. It’s perfect for the 5 and under crowd.National Geographic Kids • nationalgeographic.com/kids
Games, videos, information, cool photos, and more will keep your kids engaged and learning on this educational site.NGA Kids • nga.gov/kids/kids
This website gives users art adventures and activities from the National Gallery of Art.
PBS Kids • pbs.orgFind all your favorite PBS characters, each with learning games for kids to play: Clifford, Curious George, SuperWhy, The Cat in the Hat, and lots more.
Pottermore • pottermore.comJ.K. Rowling created this site so kids could read the books and do interactive features and games. My kids LOVE it and can’t wait for all the books to be on
the site.Spatulatta • spatulatta.com
Get into cooking on this kid-friendly cooking website with lots of videos and recipes.
Whyville • whyville.netTweens hang out in Whyville to play learning games and socialize.
Wonderopolis • wonderopolis.orgDiscover a new wonder each day. Wonders are amazing facts and intriguing
questions such as: Why are they called Lava Lamps? What Badger has a sweet tooth?
Yahoo Kids • kids.yahoo.comThis is the least educational of all the choices since the site includes both
games and videos of all sorts. But, kids can fi nd lots to learn on this interactive website like homework help, learning about science, and access to an
encyclopedia.
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Consignment and Resale ShopsCastaways Consignment
1239 Peoria St., Washington, IL 309-886-2424
www.shopcastaways.comFan Castaways on Facebook
Nearly new consigned items for kids, teens, and women of all ages!
Always excited to meet new customers and consignors.
Wannabe’s Upscale Resale 3530 W. Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL
309-693-7768wannabesupscalersale.com
Consignments accepted M-F 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Melissa & Doug toys/Art supplies.
Hours M-F 10 a.m.-7p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wee Wares Avantis Square (behind Red Lobster near
Northwoods Mall), Peoria, IL 309-688-7982
Next-to-new items for Kids & their Grownups. Open M-F 10-5 & Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 12-4
Learn how you can advertise with us..Contact Barb at 309.696.6922
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SUNDAYSAlexander’s Steakhouse – 100 Alexander, Peoria 688-0404 Kids ½ price, dine in only.Granite City Food & Brewery – 230 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria 699-8080Kids Eat Free with adult entrée purchase 4pm-close, dine in only.Steak n Shake – 7515 N. Grand Prairie Dr., Peoria 693-7529, 5036 N. Big Hollow Rd., Peoria 691-0914,7715 N. University, Peoria 692-5577, 3229 N. University, Peoria 682-8723, 99 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria 699-4331Kid s Eat Free all day. One free kid’s plate per $8 spent, dine in only.
MONDAYSIHOP – 5012 N. Big Hollow Rd, Peoria 689-8890 & 214 W. Camp St., East Peoria 698-3244Kids Eat Free from 4 – 10pm, limited to one child per adult, dine in only.Old Chicago – 7610 Grand Prairie Drive, Peoria 691-1885 Kids Eat Free all day, dine in only.Firehouse Pizza - 8879 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria 693-9111, 240 S. Main St., E. Peoria, 698-9111, 201 S. Main St., Morton, 291-0911, 1320 Washington Rd., Washington, 444-2911 Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entrée $ 10 or more, dine in only.
TUESDAYSChili’s Grill & Bar - 4825 N. University, Peoria 692-0468, 800 Riverside Dr., East Peoria 694-4460 - Kids Eat Free with one adult meal -dine in only.Culvers – 5019 W. Holiday Dr., Peoria, 693-2366, 4612 N. University, Peoria, 693-3579, 901 W. Camp St., East Peoria 698-9240Kids 12 and under get a $2 .99 meal from 4-8 p.m.
KiDS EAT FrEEAND KiD SpEciAlS
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Kids Eat FrEEand Kid spEcials
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Firehouse Pizza - 8879 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria 693-9111, 240 S. Main St., E. Peoria, 698-9111, 201 S. Main St., Morton, 291-0911, 1320 Washington Rd., Washington, 444-2911 Kids Eat Free with purchase of an adult entrée $10 or more, dine in only.Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery – 1810 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria 682-8616 Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entrée 4pm-10pm, dine in only.
WEdnEsdaYsBuffalo Wild Wings – 5121 West American Prairie Dr., Peoria 691-9453 & 833 W. Camp St., East Peoria 699-9464Kids $1.49 all day, dine in only.IHOP - 5012 N. Big Hollow Rd, Peoria 689-8890 & 214 W. Camp St., East Peoria 698-3244 Kids Eat Free from 4 – 10pm, limited to one child per adult, dine in only. Kids Eat Free from 4 – 10pm, limited to one child per adult, dine in only.
tHUrsdaYsPerkin’s Restaurant & Bakery – 1810 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria 682-8616 Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entrée 4pm-10pm, dine in only.
satUrdaYsSteak n Shake – 7515 N. Grand Prairie Dr., Peoria 693-7529, 5036 N. Big Hollow Rd., Peoria 691-0914,7715 N. University, Peoria 692-5577, 3229 N. University, Peoria 682-8723, 99 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria 699-4331 Kids Eat Free all day. One free kid’s plate per $8 spent, dine in only.
Check out the fantastic deals these local eateries have to offer. All information is subject to change without notice.
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