Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
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where fun and learning collide! Created with curious children in mind, our museum blends interactive exhibits and engaging programs into endless opportunities to play, discover, and experience the magic of hands-on learning!
Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!
Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.
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A great community event tomorrow morning! 📚Also… fantastic opportunity to get a free book!Join us for a special Storytime at our newest Ready to Learn Space— our 14th Ready to Learn Space in Rockford!
We’re excited to welcome Mayor McNamara4Mayor Fire Chief Rebecca Tyo and Police Chief Carla Redd as our guest readers at Rockford City Hall! City of Rockford, Illinois United Way Rock River Valley
Monday, June 29 9:00–9:30 AM
Rockford City Hall
425 E State St. Rockford
Children who attend will receive a FREE book to take home, thanks to our partnership with United for Literacy!
Ready to Learn Spaces help bring books, literacy, and playful learning opportunities directly into the places families already visit throughout our community. We hope you’ll join us for this fun morning of stories and smiles!
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Join us this upcoming Tuesday for the grand opening of the Enchanted Garden! ✨
This beautiful new space was created with Rose Pest Solutions to help families connect with nature while learning about the pollinators that help feed our world. It's colorful, whimsical, educational, and we think kids are going to love it.
Join us for the ribbon cutting, explore the garden, meet the Rose team, and enjoy giveaways, games, prizes, and more.
📍 Discovery Center Museum
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎀 Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM
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Kick off your 4th of July weekend early with Red, White, and BOOM! Friday, July 3rd, we'll be doing explosive demos outside at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, & 1:30pm PLUS make your own sparklers, crafts, and sensory-friendly fireworks all event long. 🔴⚪🔵💥 … See MoreSee Less
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Join us next week for a very special grand opening!Rockford, are you ready? 🌿
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Enchanted Garden at Discovery Center Museum on June 30!
This beautiful new space was created to help families connect with nature while learning about the pollinators that help feed our world. It’s colorful, whimsical, educational, and we think kids are going to love it.
Join us for the ribbon cutting, explore the garden, meet the Rose team, and enjoy giveaways, games, prizes, and more.
📍 Discovery Center Museum
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎀 Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM
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Puppy Pals Live was a blast, as always! Thank you to all the families that came by to cheer for our furry friends 🐶🐾 … See MoreSee Less
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