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A special place for kids to expand their horizons

To Inspire, Entertain & Edify Our Kids

For children 0 to 12 years old

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Kids need a place to go, to explore, laugh, and discover what they can become.

Your donation can impact Merced’s kids for lifetimes.

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A Broad Range of Productive Activities
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We’ve struggled to find local places where our kids are exposed to fun and stimulating experiences, plan, and discovery. A place that’s nearby, safe and positive for all.
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What The Kids Get:

Discovering
new experiences

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Fun role-playing

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Upcoming Events
  • Jan 06, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Are your kids curious about how things work? Do they love exploring and experimenting? Then our Science and Engineering Academy is the perfect adventure for them!
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  • Feb 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    This fun, low-impact class is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy a full-body workout while bonding with their little ones! Whether you're bouncing, stretching, or engaging in gentle strength exercises, this class allows you to safely incorporate your baby into the routine.
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  • Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    A fun, energetic class designed for both little ones and their grown-ups! In this class, we combine toddler-friendly movements with light toning exercises for parents or caregivers. Together, we’ll play, dance, and move to music, all while incorporating gentle toning exercises to help build strength
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  • Feb 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us every Friday at 11:30am for story time and puppet theatre. Order a free book after our story time!
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  • Feb 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Get ready for an exciting hour of fun, fitness, and family bonding! Our Family Fitness Adventure experience is all about supporting each other while challenging one another through a series of energetic and creative fitness activities.
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  • Feb 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – Feb 21, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us for a fun, hands-on, education Intersession Camp at Kids Discovery Station hosted on Monday, February 17th to Friday, February 21st.
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  • Feb 28, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us every Friday at 11:30am for story time and puppet theatre. Order a free book after our story time!
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  • Apr 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    On Saturday, April 19th, Kids Discovery Station is hosting its second annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny Event.
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  • Jun 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us every Friday at 11:30am for story time and puppet theatre. Order a free book after our story time! This week we will be reading Gabby's Dollhouse books along with Gabby's Dollhouse Puppet Theatre.
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  • Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    🎉🐾 Join us for two days of meow-gical fun at Kids Discovery Station during MEOWseum Days! 🌈✨
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Merced, CA 95348

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