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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

Outdoor Exhibits

Outdoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Fieldtrips

Fieldtrips

Events

Events

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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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Learning while playing

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Upcoming Events

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Sun, May 10
Story Time and Puppet Theatre
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May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us every Friday at 11:30am and every Sunday at 1pm in our Little Explorers Planet for Story Time featuring puppet theatre and dancing to music.
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Tue, May 12
Rhythm and Play - Toddler Tuesday
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May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM, join us at Kids Discovery Station for a lively 30-minute movement program designed especially for our youngest explorers!
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Wed, May 13
Little Lab Explorers - Wednesdays
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May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Every Wednesday at 11:30am, join us at Kids Discovery Station for an explosive 30-minute STEAM program designed especially for our youngest scientists!
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Thu, May 14
Paint, Create, and Play - Thursdays
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May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Every Thursday at 11:30 AM, join us at Kids Discovery Station for an exciting 30-minute art program designed especially for our youngest explorers!
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Fri, May 15
Story Time and Puppet Theatre
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May 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us every Friday at 11:30am and every Sunday at 1pm in our Little Explorers Planet for Story Time featuring puppet theatre and dancing to music.
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Thu, May 28
Sensory Play Mornings
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May 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Our sensory bin event for toddlers takes place every last Thursday of the month at 11:30am and replaces our weekly Paint, Create, and Play event.
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Mon, Jun 08
KiDS Summer Camp June Sessions
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Jun 08, 2026, 8:30 AM – Jun 22, 2026, 3:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Registration for June Sessions: Session A (Coding): June 8th - June 12th Session B (Physics): June 15th - June 19th Session C (Film Making): June 22nd - 26th
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Fri, Sep 25
KiDS Annual Fundraiser and Gala - 5 Years of Wonder
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Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us as we celebrate 5 Years of Wonder at Kids Discovery Station’s Annual Fundraiser & Gala! An enchanting evening filled with live and silent auctions, entertainment, delicious food, and drinks—all in honor of five years of curiosity, creativity, and play.
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Thank you to our sponsors:

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