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• 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
• Mother’s Day STEAM: Colorful Carnations! May 12, 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