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Mixing Math and Muffins: questions you can use to teach math while cooking with kids November 15, 2023
Three Ways to Raise a Thankful Preschooler November 13, 2023
Thank You, Evergy Green Team Volunteers! September 26, 2023
Thank You, US Bank Volunteers! September 26, 2023
Thank You, Mize CPAs Volunteers! September 26, 2023
Thank You, Advisors Excel Volunteers! September 26, 2023
Discovery Center Opens Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! Exhibit September 19, 2023
Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! August 17, 2023
Things Just Got Messy August 2, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka Keeps Things Rolling July 28, 2023
Thank You, Boy Scouts Troop 175! July 28, 2023
Thank You, Fairlawn Nazarene Church! July 28, 2023
Play Free Prison Program Hosts Kansas Wardens July 14, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Zane Rentfro June 30, 2023
Exploring Camp Kansas: Flint Hills Scenic Byway June 30, 2023
New Toddler Town is Just Right for Little Learners June 29, 2023
Discovery Center Launches New Prairie Project June 22, 2023
Discovery Center open Tuesdays all summer! June 1, 2023
Get Free Admission with Sunflower Summer! May 29, 2023
Thank You, Advisors Excel Volunteers! May 27, 2023
BriggsAuto.com Renews Support for Military Families May 10, 2023
Camp Kansas: a Summer Fun Exhibit May 8, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Patty Foster May 5, 2023
Thank You, Washburn University Big Event Volunteers! April 25, 2023
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Gift Supports STEAM Exhibit April 18, 2023
Thank You, Washburn University Alpha Phi! April 4, 2023
Capitol Federal Gift Funds TARC Visits to the Discovery Center March 30, 2023
Discovery Center Sets Spring Break Attendance Record March 23, 2023
In the News: The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka Ignites a Love of Science in Children March 11, 2023
Tell us what you thought! Take the Spring Break 2023 Visitor Survey March 10, 2023
Thank You, Washburn University Leadership Institute! February 27, 2023
Discovery Spring Break 2023! February 23, 2023
Play Free Reaches Milestone February 6, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Molly Wiseman February 1, 2023
Thank You, Washburn University Athletes with Bods Care! January 18, 2023
Thank You, Advisors Excel Big Day Volunteers! January 13, 2023
7 Resources for Talking to Kids About Racism January 12, 2023
Oh Snow! Our Favorite Things to Do with Kids on a Snow Day December 23, 2022
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center hosts special event for Ukrainian Families December 20, 2022
A Dozen Things to Do With Kids in Topeka over Winter Break December 19, 2022
In the News: Discovery Center Announces Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit Among 2023 Exhibit Lineup December 6, 2022
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit December 6, 2022
Discovery Center Holiday Hours 2022 November 23, 2022
Kids Vote Election Results 2022 November 8, 2022
Kids Vote at the Discovery Center November 4, 2022
Kansas State Treasurer Dedicates New Financial Literacy Exhibit November 3, 2022
More Memories. Vote Gage Park. October 12, 2022
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites Opens! September 30, 2022
STEM Play Workshops for the IF/THEN Collection August 19, 2022
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites August 19, 2022
In the News: Kansas Corn STEM CornFest Really Popped! August 13, 2022
Thank You, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Volunteers! July 28, 2022
In the News: Discovery Center Invites New Kindergarten Students to Play, Learn at Community-Wide Fair July 25, 2022
Thank You, Advisors Excel Volunteers! July 20, 2022
Discovery Center Welcomes 800,000th Visitor! June 17, 2022
In the News: Discovery Center and Briggs Partner to Serve Military Families June 10, 2022
US Bank Starts Financial Literacy Conversations With Mobile Museum June 9, 2022
Thank You, Fairlawn Nazarene Church! June 8, 2022
Check out 50+ free ways to entertain your kids in Topeka this summer! May 31, 2022
Discovery Center open Memorial Day for final day of Tiny Titans May 24, 2022
Starting kindergarten? Discovery Center to help kids prepare for school through camps, fair May 23, 2022
Discovery Center unveils new roof for Reptilian Pavilion May 20, 2022
Community for Kids helps families heal, start conversations after recent tragedies May 18, 2022
Why Oviraptors weren’t dinosaur egg thieves, just great mothers! May 3, 2022
Thank you, Washburn University students! May 3, 2022
2021 Annual Report now available! April 28, 2022
Find out what made ‘Baby Louie’ so special in Tiny Titans! April 7, 2022
Thank you, Evergy Green Team! April 1, 2022
Unraveling the Enigma of Therizinosaurs at Tiny Titans! March 31, 2022
Amazing Air exhibit is back and better than ever — with a bigger Bernoulli Blower! March 30, 2022
Handmade dinosaur play table adds splash of color, fun for Topeka Dino Days March 25, 2022
Exploring the Ornithopods in Tiny Titans! March 22, 2022
Discovery Center sets single-day attendance record March 18, 2022
Exploring the Theropods in Tiny Titans! March 15, 2022
Snow Measurement: Discovery at Home March 10, 2022
Exploring the Sauropods in Tiny Titans! March 10, 2022
Learning to teach: Future educators from TCALC volunteer time at Discovery Center March 7, 2022
Exploring the Ceratopsians in Tiny Titans March 3, 2022
Thank you Washburn Next Generation Educators! March 3, 2022
Tiny Titans Opens at the Discovery Center! March 2, 2022
Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is Hatching Soon! February 16, 2022
Discovery Center’s prairie habitat undergoes prescribed burn February 14, 2022
Presidents Day / TPS Mental Health Day Hours and Services February 5, 2022
KU architecture students design, construct New Years Pavilion for Discovery Center February 1, 2022
Caitlin Luttjohann promoted to Vice President of Play and Learning January 10, 2022
Foster creativity and team-building by bringing the Discovery Center to work January 7, 2022
Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies January 6, 2022
Farai Harreld leading program to help get kids playing outside, learning in nature January 5, 2022
New Play Space in Marysville, Kansas, offers some serious fun close to home December 30, 2021
Discovery Center open for special winter hours during holidays December 21, 2021
Prairie tours will offer closer look at endangered ecosystem December 20, 2021
Engineering some fun at the Discovery Center December 13, 2021
Looking for holiday gifts that will help children learn and grow? Check out the Discovery Center! December 9, 2021
Thank You, Topeka Lodging Association! December 6, 2021
The kids are the heroes in this story. November 29, 2021
We’re Busy Building Snow-Ventures! November 5, 2021
Thank you, Mize CPAs! October 26, 2021
Now Hiring! Education Coordinator and Communication Coordinator October 21, 2021
Discovery Center Unveils New Dino Dig Exhibit October 1, 2021
Thank You, Nancy Perry Day of Caring! September 24, 2021
Thank you, Topeka Lions Foundation! September 15, 2021
Sign up for our educator newsletter! August 2, 2021
In the News: New Water Experience Creates In-Depth Learning July 30, 2021
Sunflowers to Skyscrapers Brings Topeka and New York Museums Together July 13, 2021
Get Free Admission with Sunflower Summer! July 13, 2021
Just for Book Worms: Discover Bee Exhibit Recommended Books July 12, 2021
Discover Bees! July 2, 2021
New in the Discovery Shop: Mom’s Felt Food Kitchen June 17, 2021
Video: Serving Children With Moms in Prison During a Pandemic June 9, 2021
10 Things We’ve Learned in 10 Years of Play June 2, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Celebrates 10 Years! June 2, 2021
Happy Parents, Happy Baby with Susan Voorhees PsyD May 21, 2021
Thank You, Girl Scout Troop #3714! May 19, 2021
Mother’s Day Colorful Carnations: Discovery at Home May 7, 2021
Free Download: The Amazing Engineering Design Process Coloring Page May 5, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka Promote Science Superheroes May 3, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Opens Indoors April 14 April 9, 2021
In the News: Discovery Center Launches Foster Care Program April 9, 2021
Sign up for our email newsletter! March 9, 2021
Discovery Center Reopen Visitor Survey February 25, 2021
How can I get my preschooler ready to learn? Ask an Educator: Veronica Byrd, Parents as Teachers February 17, 2021
Building Readers Series February 17, 2021
Do Children Need Chores? February 12, 2021
How can I get my preschooler excited about reading? Ask an Educator: Josie Dease, Seaman Public Schools February 9, 2021
Is My Child Ready for Preschool? Ask an Educator with LaManda Broyles, Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy February 1, 2021
The Toy Monster: 10 Ways to Manage Too Many Toys January 25, 2021
Discovery Theatre January 21, 2021
Patio January 21, 2021
Discovery Center Gets Kids Jumping, Spelling, Counting in Local Parks January 5, 2021
Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Celebration! December 31, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Noise Maker and Tissue Juggling Family Challenge! December 29, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Party Hat and Spoon Balance Family Challenge! December 28, 2020
New Year Celebration Week: Confetti Launcher and Coin Balance Family Challenge! December 26, 2020
Free Download: Printable Grandparent Interview December 18, 2020
Discovery at Home: 12 Tips for More Meaningful (and fun!) Virtual Visits with Children December 18, 2020
Watch Now: Creating Joyful Play for All Families December 16, 2020
Handling Nightmares December 12, 2020
Chilly Weather Yoga: Discovery at Home Family Fitness Saturdays December 5, 2020
Honor Your Heroes and Helpers on Giving Tuesday November 30, 2020
Squish Box: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Terrain Challenge: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Tinfoil for Toddlers: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Rip and Tear: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Finger Paint: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Spider Web Game: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Toddler Kazoo: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Laundry Basket Train: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 27, 2020
Imitation Game: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 21, 2020
Fisher-tots: Discovery at Home Toddler Time November 21, 2020
Discovery Center Sends Out Snowy Adventures for Learning, Fun November 21, 2020
Tips for Picky Eaters November 20, 2020
Thank You, Reser’s Fine Foods! November 12, 2020
Reasons to Play Outside (even when it’s cold!) + The Best Winter Play Spots in Topeka November 10, 2020
Emporia is Ready for Launch! November 10, 2020
We’re Listening! Will you help us? November 10, 2020
Halloween and Daylight Savings—Eeek! Six Tips for Parents October 29, 2020
Ask a Pediatric Dentist with Dr. Laura Vaughn October 21, 2020
Stormont Vail Health and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center partner to provide childcare for frontline health care workers October 3, 2020
Leaf Crunching Season: Discovery at Home September 23, 2020
Texture Kitchen September 11, 2020
Callie’s Favorite Poses: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron September 4, 2020
Pickup Challenge: Discovery at Home September 4, 2020
In the News: Discovery Center invaluable amid pandemic September 2, 2020
Resource: Wearing Masks Keeps Everyone Safe from the Autism Society September 2, 2020
Pool Noodle Stacking Challenge: Discovery at Home August 26, 2020
Pool Noodle Balancing Act: Discovery at Home August 22, 2020
Clothespin Bridge: Discovery at Home August 22, 2020
Tree Pose on the Move: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 21, 2020
Pool Noodle Tic-Tac-Toe: Discovery at Home August 20, 2020
Rock Painting: Discovery at Home August 18, 2020
Pool Noodles and Pipe Cleaners: Discovery at Home August 17, 2020
Unicorn Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 14, 2020
Playdough Monsters: Discovery at Home August 11, 2020
Curious Kids: Six Ways to Build Scientific Literacy for Preschoolers August 10, 2020
Stick Letter Seek & Find: Discovery at Home August 7, 2020
Nature Wands: Discovery at Home August 6, 2020
Leafy Printmaking: Discovery at Home August 3, 2020
Protected: Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books August 2, 2020
Yoga Picnic: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron August 1, 2020
Ask a Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Amy Hough: Discovery Baby July 29, 2020
Make a Mask for a Friend: Discovery at Home July 29, 2020
Abstract Art Box: Discovery at Home July 22, 2020
Yarn Monster: Discovery at Home July 22, 2020
DIY Bowling: Discovery at Home July 21, 2020
Clothespin Puppets: Discovery at Home July 17, 2020
Rent the Discovery Center July 17, 2020
Hot vs Cold: Discovery at Home July 16, 2020
Bigfoot Obstacle Course: Discovery at Home July 14, 2020
Stamp Making: Discovery at Home July 11, 2020
In the News: Discovery center welcomes kids back to play outdoors July 11, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center reopens for outdoor play July 11, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center opens outdoor adventure center to public July 11, 2020
Making a Flipbook : Discovery at Home July 10, 2020
Silverware Sound Science: Discovery at Home July 6, 2020
Straw Oboe: Discovery at Home July 3, 2020
Solar Rainbow Dances: Discovery at Home July 3, 2020
Brainy Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron July 2, 2020
CD Hovercraft: Discovery at Home July 1, 2020
Bike, Trike and Wagon Trails July 1, 2020
Stop Motion: Discovery at Home June 30, 2020
Recycled Crayons: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
Wax Paper Monoprint: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
Elevator Pulley: Discovery at Home June 27, 2020
Sign up for Playtime! June 26, 2020
Ask an Educator with Dr. Pilar Mejía, Principal at Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary June 26, 2020
Ask a Rocket Engineer with Tony Castilleja, Boeing June 26, 2020
Wind Turbine Design: Discovery at Home June 24, 2020
Ask the Pediatricians with Dr. Nelson and Dr. Grammatikopoulou, Pediatric Associates June 24, 2020
El Rollo de Cinta Adhesiva que Camina: Descubrimiento en Casa June 20, 2020
Walking Tape Roll: Discovery at Home June 20, 2020
Wind Marble Maze: Discovery at Home June 20, 2020
Materials Testing: Discovery at Home June 18, 2020
Meditation Jar: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron June 18, 2020
I Spy: Discovery at Home June 18, 2020
Toy Flotation Design: Discovery at Home June 17, 2020
Domino Rally Bowling: Discovery at Home June 16, 2020
Recycled Fashion Show: Discovery at Home June 15, 2020
Experimento de la Bolsa Explosiva: Descubrimiento en Casa June 13, 2020
Exploding Bag Experiment: Discovery at Home June 13, 2020
Shape Strength: Discovery at Home June 12, 2020
Magic Blanket: Discovery at Home Sensory-Friendly Sundays June 12, 2020
Bug Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron June 11, 2020
Air Fort: Discovery at Home June 10, 2020
Newborn Play: Discovery at Home June 9, 2020
Paper Plate Ramp: Discovery at Home June 8, 2020
I Spy: Discovery at Home June 8, 2020
Exploración con Gotas de Agua: Descubrimiento en Casa June 6, 2020
Water Droplet Exploration: Discovery at Home June 6, 2020
Ten Minute Kids Yoga: Discovery at Home Family Fitness Saturdays June 5, 2020
Breathing Games: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron June 4, 2020
Discovery Center Reaches Out to Families in Need, Local Businesses Pitch In June 3, 2020
Seismic Engineering: Discovery at Home June 3, 2020
Pure Process: Discovery at Home Sensory-Friendly Sundays June 2, 2020
Magical Chemistry Rocks: Discovery at Home June 1, 2020
Shoe Hunt: Discovery at Home May 31, 2020
Leaky Bag Experiment: Discovery at Home May 30, 2020
Experimento de la Bolsa Antifugas: Descubrimiento en Casa May 30, 2020
Steve Spangler Shoutout to the Discovery Center! May 30, 2020
Kitchen Build Challenge: Discovery at Home May 29, 2020
Animal Ears Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron May 28, 2020
Foil River: Discovery at Home May 27, 2020
Tube Pendulum Process Art: Discovery at Home May 26, 2020
Tinkergarden Storytime: Discovery at Home Sensory-Friendly Sundays May 26, 2020
Pregnancy and Birth during COVID-19: Discovery at Home May 25, 2020
I Spy: Discovery at Home May 22, 2020
Baby Yoga Live: Discovery at Home with Kathy, Morgan and Baby Liam May 21, 2020
Airplane Engineering: Live Chat with Kim Burton, Textron Aviation May 21, 2020
Coin Tower Challenge: Discovery at Home May 19, 2020
Estimation Exploration: Discovery at Home May 18, 2020
Outdoor Classroom Rental May 15, 2020
Experimento de bola flotante: Descubrimiento en Casa May 15, 2020
Floating Ball Experiment: Discovery at Home May 15, 2020
Superpower Yoga: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron May 14, 2020
Native Bee House with Aaron Grams: Discovery at Home May 13, 2020
Macey Hensley talks to the Discovery Center! May 13, 2020
Resource: Why is Everything so Weird? Trying to understand life & the coronavirus With the Neurodivergent Narwhals! May 12, 2020
Covid-19 Closure Membership Extension Request May 12, 2020
Ice Cube Engineering: Discovery at Home May 11, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly Praises Discovery at Home May 9, 2020
Baby Pull Wagon: Discovery at Home May 9, 2020
Pom Pom Launcher: Discovery at Home May 8, 2020
Sunrise with Meddy Teddy: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron May 6, 2020
Bird Feeder Engineering: Discovery at Home May 6, 2020
Nature Detective: Discovery at Home May 5, 2020
Your Baby’s Brain with Danielle Twemlow: Discovery Baby May 4, 2020
Spin Art: Discovery at Home May 4, 2020
Paper Airplane Engineering: Discovery at Home May 2, 2020
Make a Facebook Fundraiser! May 2, 2020
In the News: Discovery at Home Reaches 150K May 1, 2020
Headstand: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron April 30, 2020
Grain April 30, 2020
Grow April 30, 2020
Infant Sensory Garden April 30, 2020
Financial Literacy April 30, 2020
Top City Build April 30, 2020
Ramp Racing April 30, 2020
Lift Yourself April 30, 2020
Careers April 30, 2020
Illumination Station April 30, 2020
Amphibian Absorbency: Discovery at Home April 29, 2020
Robotic Hand: Discovery at Home April 28, 2020
Bubble Tool Engineering: Discovery at Home April 25, 2020
Bubble Mix Engineering: Discovery at Home April 24, 2020
Discovery Center Receives Collegiate Cares COVID-19 Grant April 24, 2020
Ask a Spacesuit Engineer with Kristine Davis, NASA April 23, 2020
In The Garden: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron April 23, 2020
Dandelion Playdough: Discovery at Home April 21, 2020
Foil Boat Build: Discovery at Home April 18, 2020
Light Table: Discovery at Home April 17, 2020
Stillness: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron April 16, 2020
Animal Habitat Engineering: Discovery at Home April 15, 2020
Shaving Cream Sensory Play: Discovery at Home April 14, 2020
Geodesic Dome: Discovery at Home April 11, 2020
Tree Climbing and Acceptable Risk: Discovery at Home April 10, 2020
Art April 10, 2020
Bedtime Singing Bowls: Discovery at Home Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron April 9, 2020
Egg Carton Flowers: Discovery at Home April 8, 2020
Roller Coaster Science with Worlds of Fun! April 7, 2020
Sink or Float Science: Discovery at Home April 4, 2020
Paper Towel Roll Baby Play: Discovery at Home April 4, 2020
Letter Hunt: Discovery at Home April 3, 2020
Kids and Family Yoga with Kathy Damron: Discovery at Home April 2, 2020
Floral Designer: Discovery at Home April 1, 2020
Baby Washing: Discovery at Home March 31, 2020
Inertia Cup Trick: Discovery at Home March 30, 2020
Evergy Supports Children’s Museum Access, Programs March 29, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center creates at-home video series March 28, 2020
Tube Tree Painting Process Art: Discovery at Home March 28, 2020
Mini Beast Spotting: Discovery at Home March 28, 2020
Rubber Band Process Art: Discovery at Home March 27, 2020
Water Spotting: Discovery at Home March 26, 2020
Nature Adventure Book: Discovery at Home March 24, 2020
Pretend Fishing: Discovery at Home March 24, 2020
Water Bottle Boats: Discovery at Home March 23, 2020
Pretend Vet Clinic: Discovery at Home March 22, 2020
Stomp Rockets: Discovery at Home March 21, 2020
Circle Process Painting: Discovery at Home March 20, 2020
Recycled City: Discovery at Home March 19, 2020
Fort Engineering 101: Discovery at Home March 18, 2020
Watercolor Resist with Markers and Crayons: Discovery at Home March 17, 2020
Shamrock Oobleck: Discovery at Home March 16, 2020
Tallest Tower Competition: Discovery at Home March 16, 2020
Discovery Center Closed to the Public March 13, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Shark! March 13, 2020
Curious Catapults: Discovery at Home March 13, 2020
Celebrity Sliming Schedule! March 9, 2020
Our Recipe for Slime: Discovery at Home March 8, 2020
Nine Serious Fun Slime Facts March 8, 2020
Veterinarian Play Day Full of Serious Fun! February 25, 2020
Resource: My Coronavirus Story from the Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership February 13, 2020
Resource: My Social Distancing Story from the Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership February 13, 2020
Discovery Center Welcomes 700,000th Visitor, Sets Attendance Record in 2019 February 4, 2020
Thank You, Kansas National Guard Teen Council Charter Volunteers! January 28, 2020
Thank You, Heritage Bank Volunteers! January 28, 2020
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center opens for special MLK event January 21, 2020
In the News: Topeka kids learn the importance of MLK day January 21, 2020
Pond and Stream Family Treasure Garden January 19, 2020
Treehouse January 19, 2020
Pirate Ship January 18, 2020
Challenge Course January 18, 2020
Dino Dig – The Ultimate Sandbox January 18, 2020
Music Garden January 18, 2020
Butterfly Garden January 17, 2020
Global Motion January 16, 2020
Zipline January 16, 2020
Thank You, Cox Communications! January 15, 2020
Rock Climb January 15, 2020
Rope Course January 14, 2020
Secret Signals: Discovery at Home Sensory-Friendly Sundays January 13, 2020
Loose Parts Fun: Discovery at Home Sensory-Friendly Sundays January 13, 2020
Disc Golf January 13, 2020
Feelings Song: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Peek-a-Boo: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Tap the Tambourine: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
What Do You Hear? Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Ants March: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Playing Drums: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Move with Me: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 2020
Let’s Move: Music with Jennifer Martello January 13, 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
Fun + Games January 6, 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
Spooky Science Lava Lamps: Discovery at Home October 18, 2019
Exploring the Home in Kenya’s Kids October 18, 2019
Crystal Creations: Discovery at Home 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
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
In the News: Editorial: Community must step up for kindergarten education August 15, 2018
In the News: Explore the Oregon Trail: a guide to Topeka, Kansas August 15, 2018
In the News: Local kids have serious fun learning about science August 15, 2018
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center partners with company for community outreach August 14, 2018
In the News: Last Serious Fun Mondays in Topeka (for summer) August 14, 2018
In the News: Free program offering kids nutritious lunches wraps up for summer August 14, 2018
In the News: Serious Fun Monday summer lunch program wraps up August 14, 2018
In the News: Several soon to be Kindergartners got ready their first big day August 14, 2018
In the News: Editorial | Gage Park trail elevates great attraction August 14, 2018
In the News: Hy-Vee, Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, Raise Kansas team up for ‘Serious Fun’ August 14, 2018
In the News: KCDC reveals new ‘Mobile Museum’ that will travel across Kansas August 14, 2018
In the News: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center unveils new Mobile Museum at 7th birthday party August 14, 2018
Evening of Discovery August 7, 2018
Serious Fun Mondays to Celebrate a Summer of Learning August 1, 2018
Party with Potter July 30, 2018
Dino Week 2018 July 23, 2018
Down on the Farm Week July 23, 2018
Pollinators Under Pressure! July 18, 2018
Getting Ready for School: Four Tips from a Kindergarten Teacher July 11, 2018
Shark Week | July 24 to 28, 2018 June 23, 2018
Little Builders Week | July 17 to 21, 2018 June 21, 2018
Wacky World of Water Week | July 10 to 14, 2018 June 21, 2018
Topeka Gives $9,005.74 to KCDC! June 19, 2018
Super Sensory Week | July 3 to July 7, 2018 June 15, 2018
Insect-O-Rama! Week | June 26 to 30, 2018 June 11, 2018
Serious Fun Mondays June 10, 2018
Soap, Suds and Bubbles Week | June 19 to 23, 2018 June 9, 2018
Rad Robot Week | June 12 to 16, 2018 June 7, 2018
10 Ways to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten June 7, 2018
Member’s Only Hour | Tuesday, June 7 9-10 June 6, 2018
The Women’s Fund Supports STEAM Education April 26, 2018
Soaring into Space Birthday Week! | May 25 to June 1, 2018 April 26, 2018
Serious Fun Mud Run | Sunday, June 3, 2018 April 25, 2018
Topeka Gives | June 5, 2018 April 24, 2018
Discovery Kindergarten April 24, 2018
Music Builds Awesome Brains + Join us on Music Monday! April 14, 2018
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Funds Sensational Sensory Play April 12, 2018
Mother’s Day Thank You | Sunday, May 13, 2018 April 10, 2018
Week of the Young Child: Free Outdoor Concert | Monday, April 16, 2018 April 4, 2018
Westar Energy Supports Family STEAM Nights April 4, 2018
Week of the Young Child: Messy Creations | April 17-20, 2018 April 3, 2018
Clifford the Big Red Dog Visits KCDC! | Saturday, April 21, 2018 April 2, 2018

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