Ongoing Events
Grandma's Closet
Earth Science Saturday
Genesis Health Clubs Programs and Events, Start Sat. June 21

June
 7th - (begin) Summer Little Explorers Workshops
 9th - (begin) Creative Explorers Summer Camps

July
26th - American Red Cross Blood Drive
27th - Summer Car Show 2008

September
27th - Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

October
 3rd - 5th - Fusion '08: Wichita Culture Festival
 4th - OctoberFest

November
  1st - Canstruction
14th - Webelos Overnight 2008
15th - Grand Opera Event, Webelos Overnight 2008
22nd - Cub Scouts Overnight 2008

December
  6th - Boy Scouts Overnight 2008

Grandma's Closet

Tuesdays and Saturdays @ 11:15 am

Grandma's closet is an interactive story time where items are shown and a story is told about one of the items. Many of the items are things the children might not have seen before. The story changes each month. It can be seen, at the stage, in the castle on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 11:15.

Earth Science Saturdays

Saturdays

Head to the Explore Store for the skinny on science with kits that center on crystals, volcanoes, tornadoes, earthquakes and more. When you buy a kit, we’ll show you how it works. No admission required to enter the Explore Store.

Genesis Health Clubs Programs and Events

Start Saturday, June 21

As part of the Our Body: The Universe Within exhibition, EP has partnered with Genesis Health Clubs to provide special programs and events that focus on health and fitness. The first program, this Saturday, will be led by Preston Peterson, Director of Athletic Development at Genesis. For details and a full schedule, click here.

Genesis is proud to be a presenting sponsor of Our Body: The Universe Within. Learn more about Genesis at www.genesishealthclubs.com.

Would you like to become a sponsor of an upcoming exhibition at Exploration Place? Call Liz Willis, EP’s Head of Development at 266-4274 for details.

Summer Little Explorers Workshops

Still Time to Sign Up!

If you’ve got a little one at home and are looking for some fun this summer, be sure to sign up for the Little Explorers Workshops. Just for children 2 to 5 years and their caretakers, you’ll take part in enriching activities that help develop your child’s skills including large and fine motor, language development and early math. Topics center on the sea, bugs, boats, taking care of pets and more. Click here to register or call 266-4275 or ask for a form when you visit EP. Cost is $4 per child (Member), $15 per child (non-Member). Adults are not charged.

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Creative Explorers Summer Camps

Still Time to Sign Up!

Keep your child busy this summer during these 5-day sessions designed to develop creative thinking. NEW topics include how to be more eco-friendly, investigating the science behind the “gross” side of life including the human body’s gooey innards, long-lasting cockroaches, maggots, headcheese, and more. PLUS, for those who want to get in shape and stay that way for life, take the challenging exercise and nutrition classes presented by our friends at Wichita’s Fitness Boot Camp. Click here to register or call 263-3373 or ask for a form when you visit EP.

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Non-Members click here to Register online!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It’s your chance once again to give blood when you visit EP. Plus, for your donation, you get a NASCAR lanyard. Then go online to www.redcrossracing.com and exchange points for cool racing merchandise and your chance to win a trip to the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Speedway on Sunday, November 9.

Plus, learn a little more about how blood donation works and how it can help those in need, during a special presentation by EP education staff member, Jessica Martin, on Sunday, July 13 and Sunday, July 20. In the Kemper Creative Learning Studio, included in exhibit admission.

Summer Car Show 2008

Sunday July 27

If you missed the car show in May, here is your second chance to step back in time with these beautifully restored classic cars.

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

Saturday, September 27

During Museum Day, present your Museum Day Admission Card (one will be available from the September issue of Smithsonian magazine and from the Museum Day Web site) to get free admission to EP’s permanent exhibits (flight, Kansas, Kids Explore and Tots’ Spot), AND get $2 off any ticket to Our Body: The Universe Within.

Museum Day is a one-day event where participating museums and cultural institutions across the country offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers and friends with a Museum Day Admission Card. Museum Day is an outstanding way to celebrate the country’s cultural offerings, encourage the dissemination of knowledge.
This will be the fourth year Smithsonian Magazine has held Museum Day. Last year, approximately 30,000 people attended Museum Day. Forty-nine states were represented by 448 participating museums, including 55 Smithsonian affiliates.

Fusion 2008: Wichita Culture Festival

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Revel in the rich cultural diversity of the Wichita area as you enjoy food, arts, crafts, music and more from our wide range of communities. Event coordinated in association with the Multiculture Celebration and Education Association. Watch for details to come!

OktoberFest

Saturday, October 4

In the true spirit of this traditional fall event, put on your lederhosen and head to EP for the second annual OktoberFest. Enjoy tasty brats and saurerkraut, pretzels with all the dippings, beer, live music - including polka - and much more.

Canstruction

Saturday, November 1

Local architectural firms will set up their special structures using cans of food - canstructions. This annual project is in support of the Kansas Food Bank and is sponsored by the American Institute of Architecture.

Scientist Badge:
Webelos Overnight 2008

November 14, 7 p.m. - November 15, 8 a.m.

Join Exploration Place for an exciting evening of science magic and learning! Webleos will be able to complete most requirements for their Science Activity Badge & Astronomy Belt Loop in one night. Space is limited. Sign up today!

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Grand Opera Event

Sunday, November 16

During this elegant evening, enjoy a scrumptious dinner at EP, free shuttle to ride to Wichita Grand Opera's Carmen and then back to EP for a festive after-party, including live music, dancing, open bar and more! Tickets go on sale soon.

Language and Culture Pin:
Cub Scouts Overnight 2008

Saturday, November 22

Cub Scouts are invited to Exploration Place to celebrate the Season of Lights.  We will watch Star of Bethlehem in the CyberDome Theater and complete most of the requirements for the Language and Culture Pin.    

Enviornmental Science Badge:
Boy Scouts Overnight 2008

Saturday, December 6

Boy Scouts are invited to Exploration Place to complete the requirements for Environmental Science.  In this Year of the Frog when amphibian populations are in decline, discover what you can give back to our home and save a few lives.