Thank-o-Rama! Messages

Who inspires and encourages you? Share your unique thank you message on our giant frame wall on Tuesday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 21 from 9 to 3.

Also, visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open through January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Mouse Birthday Party sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite mouse! Celebrate at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center on Saturday, November 17 at 11 and 2. Generously sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/ for more serious fun!

Mouse Birthday Party sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite Mouse! Celebrate at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center on Saturday, November 17 at 11 and 2. Generously sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/ for more serious fun!

November Puzzle Pieces *special date*

On Sunday, November 18 from 11 to 1, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will offer free admission to families with children who have autism spectrum disorders. Please note this is a rescheduled Puzzle Pieces. Puzzle Pieces is normally on the second Sunday of each month, and will resume the normal date in December.

The Puzzle Pieces program provides opportunities to enjoy family time at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in a safe and understanding environment, allows parents to network with one another, and helps families discover new resources available to them.

KCDC is not open to the public during this time. For more information, visit https://kansasdiscovery.org/puzzle-pieces/

Listen to My Trumpet!

Join us for a special trumpet storytime and musical performance on Saturday, November 10th. We’ll read Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems at 11:15 and enjoy a trumpet and guitar Mient Duo from Washburn University at 11:30. Dance, move, and groove!

Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open through January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Piggie Day

It’s Piggie Day on Friday, November 9th at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, and we’re celebrating Mo Willem’s beloved character: Piggie! Visit our Piggie makeup station and join our Happy Piggie Day Parade at 11 and 2.

Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open through January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Superhero Science Games sponsored by Bartlett and West

Become a scientist with engineering superheroes on Saturday, November 3rd from 11 to 3 at the Superhero Science Games at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center! Work with real engineers to build a battery, create colorful chromatography, seek the science of scents, and more! Superhero Science Games is generously sponsored by Bartlett and West.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/ for more serious fun!

Thank-O-Rama!

Share thankfulness all month long in The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Make a card for a veteran November 1st through 11th for volunteers to deliver to local veterans on Veterans Day. All month, design an extraordinary personalized thank you to give to someone special.

Also, visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open through January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Spooky Playground

It’s a spooky time of year! Come play at the Spooky Playground at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center on Saturday, October 20 and Saturday, October 27 from 11 to 3. The Spooky Playground has mysterious science and seasonal sensory activities for all ages. Get messy in the spider fluff, pop ghost bubbles, feel gooey gunk for sensory fun and see flying chemistry ghosts! All activities are sponsored by Reser’s Fine Foods. Spooky snacks provided by Hy-Vee. Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/spookyplayground/

Piggie and Elephant Meet and Greet

Meet best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, the beloved Mo Willems characters, on Friday, October 26 at 11:45, with a special storytime at 11:30. Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka: A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit, sponsored locally by the Redbud Foundation, brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs. The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/