The thinkery is an awesome resource for kids and p...

The thinkery is an awesome resource for kids and parents to engage all sorts of scientific phenomena in simple and fun activities. About six months ago our family bought the annual family pass and we've been several times. It allows us to take a grandmother or a friend and it's really easy to check in with just our name even if we forget the card.

They have many toys and building options to let kids experiment with creative play. Each area has displays or toys or environments that allow kids to see and touch and engage concept from weather patterns to water mechanics, from electricity to engineering, from magnetism to momentum. They frequently have events and times or classes about food and nutrition and other things that are age-appropriate for toddlers through Elementary School and even parents. There's also a large outdoor playground that helps burn off some energy and satisfy the quest to reach to the sky. Take advantage of the free parking garage across the street oh, just make sure to have your parking stub validated at the front desk.