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...