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• Thank You, Cox Communications! January 15, 2020
• Big Clean Week at the Discovery Center! January 10, 2020
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center shows off DIY catapults January 9, 2020
• In the News: Younger crowd celebrates “Noon” Year’s Eve at KS Children’s Discovery Center January 3, 2020
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center begins new year early with balloon drop January 3, 2020
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center fundraiser attracts excited crowd January 3, 2020
• Seas the Day Construction Time Lapse December 27, 2019
• Thank You, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps! December 13, 2019
• Thank You, Washburn Ichabod Football! December 11, 2019
• Shop Museum Store Sunday at the Discovery Shop November 29, 2019
• Exploring the Elephant Orphanage in Kenya’s Kids November 8, 2019
• Next Steps for Play Free November 8, 2019
• Thank You, Washburn Leadership Institute! November 7, 2019
• Exploring the Outdoor Kitchen in Kenya’s Kids October 25, 2019
• DIY Discovery: Spooky Science Lava Lamps! October 18, 2019
• Exploring the Home in Kenya’s Kids October 18, 2019
• Discovery DIY: Chemistry Crystal Creatures! October 14, 2019
• New video offers an inside look at a children’s museum serving children with incarcerated moms October 14, 2019
• Thank you, Pediatric Associates! October 14, 2019
• Exploring a School in Kenya’s Kids October 9, 2019
• 20% off all Melissa & Doug toys at the Discovery Shop in October October 9, 2019
• Exploring the M-Pesa Booth in Kenya’s Kids October 2, 2019
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center gets spooky with science October 1, 2019
• Thank You, LinC Bonner Scholar Program! October 1, 2019
• Thank you, Lisa Libraries! September 30, 2019
• Exploring the Matatu in Kenya’s Kids September 27, 2019
• What’s the Global Cardboard Challenge? September 26, 2019
• Thank you, Berberich Trahan & Co! September 23, 2019
• Thank You, Nancy Perry Day of Caring! September 20, 2019
• Exploring the Duka in Kenya’s Kids September 18, 2019
• Kenya’s Kids: “Seeds of Change” and 25 Other Recommended Books for Children September 16, 2019
• In the News: WIBW Shawn Wheat Live at Kenya’s Kids September 16, 2019
• Discovery DIY: STEAM Fun with Paper Towel Tubes!  August 19, 2019
• What’s Growing in the Prairie? August 16, 2019
• Discovery Center Takes Visitors on a Trip to Kenya With New Cultural Exhibit August 12, 2019
• In the News: KCDC preparing parents, kids for kindergarten July 29, 2019
• Our favorite review EVER. July 16, 2019
• In the News: KCDC bringing kids, incarcerated mothers together through new program June 28, 2019
• In the News: Danielle Norwood on Location at Play Free June 24, 2019
• In the News: Kids blast off at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center June 17, 2019
• In the News: Discovery Center launches summer space exploration exhibit June 17, 2019
• In the News: Kids slip and slide in mud Sunday during annual Mud Run at Kansas Children’s Discovery Center June 17, 2019
• Discovery Center Launches Space Exhibit with Rocket Ship! June 14, 2019
• Thank You, Topeka Area Directors Network! June 14, 2019
• Happy 8th Birthday, Discovery Center! May 31, 2019
• Discovery Space May 17, 2019
• In the News: Discovery Center sets sail with new exhibit May 15, 2019
• In the News: Kids set sail on new exhibit at Kansas Children’s Discovery Center May 15, 2019
• Discovery Center Ship Sets Sail May 15, 2019
• A+X Puzzles now at Discovery Shop! May 6, 2019
• Thank you, Leadership Greater Topeka! April 26, 2019
• Thank you, Junior League of Topeka! April 26, 2019
• Mud Run 2019 April 19, 2019
• Travel Adventure featuring LEGO® Bricks April 1, 2019
• In the News: KCDC debuts new “Lift Yourself” exhibit March 29, 2019
• In the News: New Kansas Children’s Discovery exhibit uses science and fun to teach students strength March 29, 2019
• In the News: Dené Mosier Promoted to President/CEO of Kansas Children’s Discovery Center March 20, 2019
• Discovery Center on CNN: More mothers are ending up behind bars. Meeting the needs of their children is becoming a bigger priority March 18, 2019
• Westar Energy Powers STEAM Education for Children March 8, 2019
• Engineering Expo Gets Kids Building, Testing, Improving March 4, 2019
• Free Family Concert February 28, 2019
• Thank You WRHS Interact Club! February 27, 2019
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center uses robots as learning tool for kids February 23, 2019
• Wonderful Wizarding Spring Break February 21, 2019
• Engineering Expo February 1, 2019
• In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center giving free admission to furloughed government employees January 22, 2019
• Free Admission for Furloughed Federal Employees January 18, 2019
• Wild New Deals For Gage Park Attractions! January 17, 2019
• Discovery DIY: Make Sweetheart Slime for your Valentine! January 17, 2019
• In the News: Top 10 things to do this week in northeast Kansas: Dec. 30, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019 December 29, 2018
• In the News: Get ready for Noon Year’s Eve! December 29, 2018
• In the News: Topeka gets first ever destination specialist December 29, 2018
• In the News: Topeka Metro bus drivers teach kids about public transportation the fun way December 14, 2018
• In the News: Comedy is comedy for kids and adults, an interview with Mo Willems December 14, 2018
• Winter Weather Safety Tips from Dr. Holly Serk December 11, 2018
• In the News: Power Players: Retired physician seeks to help health of Topeka’s young people November 29, 2018
• In the News: State of Education looks at Topeka’s cradle through career successes, challenges November 29, 2018
• Snow Fun! Snow Art at Home November 25, 2018
• 50,000 nails, 10,000 wood blocks, 6,000 screws November 21, 2018
• Thank-O-Rama: Our Favorite Cards November 16, 2018
• A Sweet Museum! November 16, 2018
• Thanks for Playing, Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary School! November 16, 2018
• Three Ways to Raise a Thankful Preschooler November 13, 2018
• Noon Year’s Eve November 9, 2018
• In the News: Need a weekend getaway? TripAdvisor says Topeka’s the place to go! November 8, 2018
• Thank You, Sigma Phi Epsilon Kansas Δ Volunteers! November 2, 2018
• Snowfest! October 31, 2018
• Thank You, Mission Valley High School FCCLA Volunteers! October 26, 2018
• In the News: TripAdvisor’s 25 Best Weekend Family Getaways With Kids October 24, 2018
• Supporting the Curious Child: Reggio at Home October 15, 2018
• In the News: Building Great Cities: Topeka’s Better Block Story October 8, 2018
• Why does a children’s museum need to learn about trauma? October 5, 2018
• In The News: Female inmates in Topeka get day with their kids at Kansas Children’s Discovery Center October 5, 2018
• In The News: Discovery Center welcomes inmates and their kids for day of play October 5, 2018
• Reser’s Fine Foods Supports Spooky Playground September 19, 2018
• Thank You, Nancy Perry Day of Caring Volunteers September 14, 2018
• Red-tailed Hawk Hanging Out in the Outdoor Classroom September 13, 2018
• Very Hungry Caterpillars in the Milkweed September 11, 2018
• In the News: Best of September in Kansas City August 21, 2018
• A Teacher’s Six Simple Steps For the Start of School August 17, 2018