Metro Homeschool Robotics is pleased to invite students aged 13 and up to our Ice Cream Social! Come beat the summer heat and meet the team where we learn Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through competitive robotics.
Movie Under the Stars: The Wild Robot
What better way to spend an evening than enjoying a movie under the stars? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the Kansas City Police Department to host a series of free outdoor movie screenings at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center this summer.
Movies will be shown on Friday at 8:30 p.m., coinciding with sunset. August 1: The Wild Robot
All screenings are free and open to the public of all ages. Registration is not required. The movie will be projected on an outdoor screen on the south lawn of the nature center. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for their comfort. Popcorn and beverages will be available, provided by MDC.
MDC naturalists will provide a short introductory program to connect moviegoers with the nature around them.
The Discovery Center and its nature shop will be open for visitors to explore before and during the movies. In case of bad weather or unexpected circumstances, the screening will move indoors.
The Discovery Center is located at 4750 Troost Ave. in Kansas City. For more information, call 816-759-7300.
Summer Sizzler – Thomas A. Soetaert Pool
Come join us August 1st to celebrate the lazy days of Summer. Bring your friends and help pass the time. These day includes concession specials, coordinated games and prizes every hour from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is half price with a canned food donation for Shawnee Community Services.
913 Day
Honor the 913 area code with exclusive discounts and specials at local shops and restaurants.
The Science of Guinness World Records
Anyone, anywhere can be a record-breaker. And science can explain the incredible and help you develop your record-breaking skills and abilities. All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s smallest stop motion film (hint: it’s measured in nanometers), to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (2,109… or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.
Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the SCIENCE behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with The Science of Guinness World Records exhibit.
Go behind the scenes and see what it takes. Hear the stories of those who set out to break new ground and succeeded. Learn the secrets, then TRY IT YOURSELF! Challenge your friends, your family, your classmates, or even other visitors.
Times: Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
Pricing: Adults $17.50, Seniors $16.00, Children $15.00, Members $13.50, and Children 0-3 Free
LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” Build Event
Join us in store for a special LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” build. This event is ideal for children ages 4-10 but LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Due to the limited number of kits available, please contact our store if this is an event you are interested in participating in to reserve your spot today!
Various times and Barnes & Noble locations: Plaza, Zona Rosa, and Blue Springs