Events

Flint Hills Festival

Experience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual community festival. Located inside the Discovery Center and at Blue Earth Plaza, this fun-for-all-ages celebration of our beautiful region features live entertainment, food trucks, wine tastings, children’s activities, local craft vendors, and much more!

Date

Saturday, May 6

Time 10 AM - 5 PM

National Day of the Cowboy

Join the Flint Hills Discovery Center for National Day of the Cowboy, an annual celebration of the national icon and the history and culture of the American West! Wrangle up the family for a day filled with activities embracing the Wild West. Dress up as a cowboy (or cowgirl) and take a western style photo, then brush up on your cowboy skills.

Date

Sunflower Summer

Sunflower Summer gives Kansas students (grades Pre K-12) FREE admission to Kansas museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more! The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a destination again this year. Program dates are May 26-August 6. Look for more information in the coming months!

Flint Hills Discovery Center Membership

Flint Hills Discovery Center members receive free admission for one year, program and event discounts, exclusive member events, 10% off in the gift store, free or reduced admission to participating museum and science centers across the country, and much more!

Saturday, July 22

Price

Time 10 AM - 3 PM

Regular admission rates apply

Aerospace Day

Blast off with the Flint Hills Discovery Center for a day filled with activities embracing the world of aviation and space flight.

Date

Saturday, August 26

Price

Time 10 AM - 5 PM

Regular admission rates apply