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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
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