Featured Events

Paws for Progress

Join KC Urban Advantage and Great Plains SPCA as we partner to help spread awareness in the communities we serve! Enjoy an evening of craft cocktails and scrumptious small bites, a silent auction with a raffle featuring some great prizes and more! Together, we can make a difference!

Use code EarlybirdMAP for $5 off the event, valid through 3/4, for the first 25 tickets!


Join us for Science Happy Hour with a TWIST as we watch the breathtaking documentary premiere of Crest Alta! A journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The Cresta Alta Film Tour is engaging audiences throughout the US with arts councils, colleges, high schools and museums at events produced by The Risan Project. The 2025 tour features Risan Media's expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The screenings are followed by a discussion/Q&A with producer and director, Todd Anders Johnson.

Wednesday, April 16th
Doors open at 5:30 PM for Happy Hour drinks
Talk begins at 6PM
Tickets are FREE for membership and $10 for non-members

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
15

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
13

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
11

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Mar
1

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Feb
27

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Feb
25

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Feb
1

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Jan
30

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Jan
28

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
18

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
16

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
14

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
14

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
12

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
10

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
23

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
21

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
19

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
9

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
7

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
5

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
26

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
24

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
22

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins
Oct
12

Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins

Join this fun and interactive Little Explorers Club as students will explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin, from seed to harvest. They'll learn about the different parts of a pumpkin, such as the stem, skin, flesh, seeds, and the fascinating process of how pumpkins grow and develop over time. Hands-on activities will help bring the science of pumpkins to life!

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