Blog
May 13, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Marj!
Thank you, Marj! Marj is one of our fantastic volunteers who has been supporting the Discovery Center since late November 2025, and she...
May 13, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Mater Dei 7th & 8th Graders
Thank you Mater Dei students! A big shoutout to the 7th and 8th graders from Mater Dei who spent time volunteering with us at the...
May 11, 2026
Mobile Play Free: Hutchinson Correctional Facility
"Play Free program is strengthening the bonds between incarcerated parents and their children through the power of play." On March 9th...
April 28, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: WSGA Big Event
WSGA Big Event at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center! Huge thank you to the amazing students from Washburn University who joined us...
April 28, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Guggenheim Investments
Thank you for your help Guggenheim Investments! We’d like to extend a big thank you to the Guggenheim Investments volunteers who...
April 20, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Evergy Green Team Brings Energy to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
The Evergy Green Team brought their energy to help care for our exhibits and outdoor spaces. The Evergy Green Team recently brought...
April 15, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: TCALC Students Make a Lasting Impact
Thank you TCALC Students! A big thank you to the students from Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) for lending a...
April 14, 2026
Lullaby Project: A Song for Violet
A simple lullaby can become a powerful bridge between parent and child. In 2025, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center piloted the...
April 10, 2026
Big News: Two New Outdoor Adventures Are Taking Root
Happy Hollow and Wonderway create a chances to explore, imagine, and connect as a family. This spring at the Kansas Children’s Discovery...
March 31, 2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Washburn University Graduate Association of Psychology Students (GAPS)
Thank you Washburn University Graduate Association of Psychology Students! We’re so grateful to the Washburn University Graduate...
March 27, 2026
Donors Help Us Grow! Sunflower Breakfast Highlights
On March 27, we gathered for a joyful morning of play, learning, and connection inside the museum with sponsors and donors. More than 50...
March 19, 2026
Biggest Day Ever! Discovery Center Breaks Single Day Attendance Record
Because of you, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center just welcomed the most visitors we’ve ever had in a single day, ever! Topeka,...