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June 15, 2026

Topeka Day of Play

Join us June 17, 2026 to celebrate the power of play to help children learn, grow, and thrive.   Let’s play, Topeka! The Topeka Day...

May 26, 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Advisors Excel

Thank you, Advisors Excel! A big thank you to the Advisors Excel volunteers who joined us at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center this...

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...

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 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,...

March 16, 2026

Thank you for your help, Washburn University football team!

The Washburn football team showed that teamwork goes beyond the game. The Washburn University football team recently brought their...

February 25, 2026

Ten Years of Building, Testing, and Improving: Celebrating Caitlin Luttjohann

If you've spent any time at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in the last decade, you've experienced something Caitlin built. This...