Flint Hills Discovery Center

10/25/2026

You're invited to help the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation through the Stand-to-Match program.

Help us Honor Those Who Serve!

This Veterans Day, help us open our doors to those who have served our country.
This year, the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation wants to provide FREE admission to the Flint Hills Discovery Center for all military members and their families on Veterans Day, November 11.

With your support, we can make this special day possible.

Through Stand to Match Day, donations made through the Armed Forces Community Foundation on November 11 - 13 to the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation’s Military Fund will receive a 50% match on gifts from $25 to $3,500, up to $1,750 in matching funds.

Your gift becomes an even greater gift.
A $50 donation becomes $75.
A $100 donation becomes $150.
A $500 donation becomes $750.

Your generosity can help create a day where a veteran can bring their family through our doors, explore the Flint Hills together, make memories and feel the appreciation of our community.

There are three ways to participate:

MAIL YOUR GIFT
GMCF
P.O. Box 1127
Manhattan, KS 66505

GIVE IN PERSON
Peace Memorial Auditorium/ City Hall
1101 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
November 11 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

GIVE ONLINE
www.standtomatchday.com
Giving is open from: 12:00 a.m. on 11/11 until 11:59 p.m. 11/13

Help Us Give Back to Those Who Gave So Much.

Thank you for helping us honor those who have served and making this special opportunity possible for a veteran and their family.

10/25/2026

It's your last chance to register for the Homeschool Festival happening tomorrow from 10 am to 2 pm! Join our educators and more than 20 area partners for this FREE come-and-go event. Please register everyone 2 and older, including FHDC members. Even if you're not able to register, you can still join us, but resources may be limited. https://secure.rec1.com/KS/manhattan-ks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NTM4NjQ=

10/24/2026

🦬 Celebrate National Bison Day at the Discovery Center!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 10 am to 2 pm (come-and-go)
Explore our Bison box to learn about this majestic animal as you see and feel a full-size bison robe and skull. Learn how Plains Indians turned the bison into dozens of tools, objects, and articles of clothing. Read bison-focused stories and get creative with bison coloring pages. All activities are included with admission or FHDC membership.

10/23/2026

After you visit the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Sea Monsters Unearthed, make your own sea creature with our foam bones. We found this one hanging out on the bench waiting for a friend. Show us your creations in the comments or tag us in your photos.

10/23/2026

It's National Leave a Review Day and here are just a few words that have been shared with us lately. We appreciate all of the feedback we get and welcome you to leave us a review on Google - https://ow.ly/YfFO5100l34 or Facebook - https://ow.ly/1RGC5100l35.

10/21/2026

Great news! Registration for the Homeschool Festival has been extended until Sunday, October 25 at 5 pm. Join our educators and more than 20 area partners for this FREE come-and-go event on Monday, October 26 from 10 am to 2 pm. Please register everyone 2 and older, including FHDC members. https://ow.ly/k7mv50ZZJgz

10/21/2026

Our Preschoolers in the Flint Hills have been having an awesome Autumn Celebration 🍂! Our next class is 🦃 Turkey Time and runs Tuesdays, November 3 through 17. This special three-week session is the perfect opportunity to give this fun class a try. Spots are limited and filling up fast - register today! https://ow.ly/F19h50ZZsuu

10/19/2026

It's only one week until our FREE Homeschool Festival! We are excited to welcome more than 20 partners who will have fun activities and educational resources, including:
K-State Extension - Riley County Riley County Kansas 4-H Youth Development
Riley County Historical Museum Riley County Historical Society
Sunset Zoo
The Museum of Art + Light
Wonder Workshop Children's Museum
Flint Hills EAA Chapter 1364 Young Eagles
Follow our Facebook event - https://ow.ly/MqnY50ZSq1x. There you'll find more information about the event, individual partners, and a link to register.

10/18/2026

Fall is here and winter is coming up fast! Don't worry, we have you covered (literally). Shop our gift store for a unique selection of hats, scarves, and sweatshirts to keep you warm. The gift store is open during our regular hours, and no admission is needed to shop.

10/17/2026

It's Gameday. Go Cats! 💜💜💜🏈🏈🏈

Stop by and see us at the Discovery Center while you're in town!

Hours are 10 am-5 pm on Saturday and 12-5 pm on Sunday! Regular admission rates apply.



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