Topeka Celebrates First Day of Play

Topeka’s first-ever “Day of Play” rolls into town this Wednesday, June 17th, at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center — a milestone celebration for the center’s 15th anniversary next year. From 9 AM to 5 PM, families will dive into hands-on fun, including a special “Play & Movement” session at 10 AM, all part of a global push to honor International Day of Play. With over a million visitors since opening in 2011, the center champions curiosity and creativity through play — currently featuring the traveling “Animationland” exhibit until August 20th. Play isn’t just fun — it’s essential for brain, body, and emotional growth, building resilience, creativity, and family bonds. Research confirms play fuels social skills, problem-solving, and future success, but kids today play less than past generations — making places like this vital. Wrap up the day with a volunteer appreciation event from 4–6 PM, thanking the unsung heroes who make play possible for every child. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9faddef991fc5093