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Happy Giving Tuesday!

Give Us Five! As 2023 comes to a close and we approach the season to give thanks, we are especially grateful for what we have accomplished this year, largely due to you and our village! We wanted to share the growth we’ve had this year . . . 

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Kids 'N' Stuff featured on Under The Radar

Under The Radar is a PBS TV show that explores the best of Michigan! This episode highlighted Battle Creek and Calhoun County. Full episode aired on September 14. 

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Annual Fundraiser for Kids 'N' Stuff raises over $80,000

​Bids 'N' Stuff Annual Auction is the museum's largest fundraiser of the year! Proceeds from the auction help support Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum operations including program, exhibit, and facility support. ​

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Photo Credit: Alana Horton

Ghanaian Music Moves Rural Michigan by Alana Horton

In spring 2023, Ghanaian artist Okaidja Afroso embarked on a week-long residency in Albion, Michigan, a community of 8,000 nestled 90 minutes away from Detroit. During his stay, Afroso led workshops at local schools, engaged in thought-provoking Q+A sessions, and participated in dinners and welcome events organized by community partner the Bohm Theatre. Along the way, residents of Albion got a unique opportunity to connect across cultures and explore new horizons [...]

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Mural coming to Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum

As small updates and renovations continue at Kids ‘N’ Stuff (KNS) Children’s Museum, the execution of an interior mural is set to begin in late August. Rhiannan Sibbald, an illustrator and muralist based in West Michigan, will be adding her touch of whimsical, retro-inspired, vibrant colors, and joyful themes to an interior wall at KNS. Rhiannan’s creations encourage folks to embrace a childlike perspective and rediscover the magic in everyday moments; making her work a fitting addition to the museum [...]​

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