Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
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where fun and learning collide! Created with curious children in mind, our museum blends interactive exhibits and engaging programs into endless opportunities to play, discover, and experience the magic of hands-on learning!
Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!
Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
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Join us this upcoming Tuesday for the grand opening of the Enchanted Garden! ✨
This beautiful new space was created with Rose Pest Solutions to help families connect with nature while learning about the pollinators that help feed our world. It's colorful, whimsical, educational, and we think kids are going to love it.
Join us for the ribbon cutting, explore the garden, meet the Rose team, and enjoy giveaways, games, prizes, and more.
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⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎀 Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM
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Kick off your 4th of July weekend early with Red, White, and BOOM! Friday, July 3rd, we'll be doing explosive demos outside at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, & 1:30pm PLUS make your own sparklers, crafts, and sensory-friendly fireworks all event long. 🔴⚪🔵💥 … See MoreSee Less
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Join us next week for a very special grand opening!Rockford, are you ready? 🌿
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Enchanted Garden at Discovery Center Museum on June 30!
This beautiful new space was created to help families connect with nature while learning about the pollinators that help feed our world. It’s colorful, whimsical, educational, and we think kids are going to love it.
Join us for the ribbon cutting, explore the garden, meet the Rose team, and enjoy giveaways, games, prizes, and more.
📍 Discovery Center Museum
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎀 Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM
See you in the garden! 🦋🌻 … See MoreSee Less
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Puppy Pals Live was a blast, as always! Thank you to all the families that came by to cheer for our furry friends 🐶🐾 … See MoreSee Less
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Puppy Pals Live starts in just 30 minutes! Shows today at 10, 11, 12:30, and 1:30.
Kona Ice and Cantina Taco food trucks will be outside for lunch! … See MoreSee Less
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Have you seen a demo cart pop up during your visit yet? Fun demos and activities are ready to amaze you all summer long! … See MoreSee Less
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