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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A Broad Range of Productive Activities

Outdoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Fieldtrips

Events

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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Learning while playing

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Upcoming Events

Sat 03 Dec
Christmas Lights Day
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Dec 03, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Celebrate National Christmas Lights Day by putting up Christmas lights. Put them up on a tree, inside around your house, or outside on your house or on trees in your yard.
Tue 06 Dec
Holiday Card Day
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Dec 06, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us in Creativity City to make and decorate cards for the upcoming Winter Holidays!
Fri 09 Dec
Gingerbread Day
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Dec 09, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Gather the family together, bake up some gingerbread, and start building and decorating your very own gingerbread house
Thu 15 Dec
Wright Brothers Day
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Dec 15, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Wright Brothers Day is a United States national observation. It is codified in the US Code, and commemorates the first successful flights in a heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled airplane, the Wright Flyer, that were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Sun 18 Dec
Hannukah
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Dec 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah or Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and usually occurs in December. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
Sun 18 Dec
Discovery Day
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Dec 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Free museum admissions for everyone sponsored by Merced County
Thu 22 Dec
Christmas Celebration
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Dec 22, 11:00 AM – Dec 23, 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Come and celebrate Christmas with our KiDS staff over this two day event!
Sat 24 Dec
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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Dec 24, 10:00 AM – Dec 25, 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Kids Discovery Station will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Normal operations to resume December 27th (11am-5pm)
Tue 27 Dec
Kwanzaa
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Dec 27, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States to honor African heritage and culture.
Fri 30 Dec
New Years Eve Celebration
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Dec 30, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Wishing you a healthy and happy new year!
Sat 31 Dec
New Years Eve and New Years Day
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Dec 31, 2022, 11:00 AM – Jan 01, 2023, 5:00 PM
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Kids Discovery Station will be closed December 31st and January 1st! Normal operations to resume January 3rd (11am-5pm)