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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Hy-Vee Free Family Fun Night April 1, 2018
• STEAM Saturdays | 1:00 March 5, 2018
• Wee Wednesdays | 10:30 March 4, 2018
• Toddler Tuesdays | 10:30 March 3, 2018