Red Dog Children's Museum

08/21/2025

THANK YOU to Our Title & Gold Sponsors!

We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity of our Title Sponsor and Gold Sponsors who made our benefit event possible. Your support isn’t just helping us renovate a building — it’s building a brighter future for children and families across Southwest Kansas.

Because of you, we’re one step closer to opening the doors of Red Dog Children’s Museum and filling it with creativity, curiosity, and wonder for generations to come.

* Side note - if you noticed the wooden nickel drink tokens, or wooden signage, the Kansas City Chiefs 3D printed basket or the super large mario coins designating a year membership to the makerspace - those were all made at our local makerspace! Red Dog Children's Museum is a MakerSpace member and our handmade exhibits came from the MakerSpace! From woodworking to laser cutting, 3D printing to stained glass or pottery making (and much more) there's plenty to satisfy your creative itch. :-) They have open houses the second Monday of every month from 6-8pm. Come get a taste of all they have to offer with no obligation.

Title Sponsor: Kinney Glass, Inc.
Gold Sponsors: Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau - Garden City, Kansas
Great Plains MakerSpace Prairie Sage Functional Medicine and Kinesiology - In Kind Sponsors

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for believing in this dream!

¡GRACIAS a nuestros patrocinadores principales y de oro!

Estamos profundamente agradecidos por la increíble generosidad de nuestro Patrocinador Principal y Patrocinadores de Oro, quienes hicieron posible nuestro evento benéfico. Su apoyo no solo nos ayuda a renovar un edificio, sino que también construye un futuro más brillante para los niños y familias del suroeste de Kansas.

Gracias a ustedes, estamos un paso más cerca de abrir las puertas del Museo Infantil Red Dog y llenarlo de creatividad, curiosidad y asombro para las generaciones venideras.

* Nota al margen: si te fijaste en las fichas de madera de níquel para bebidas, los letreros de madera, la canasta impresa en 3D de los Kansas City Chiefs o las enormes monedas de Mario que otorgan una membresía anual al makerspace, ¡todos fueron hechos en nuestro makerspace local! El Museo Infantil Red Dog es miembro de MakerSpace y nuestras exhibiciones artesanales provienen de MakerSpace. Desde carpintería hasta corte láser, impresión 3D, vitrales o cerámica (y mucho más), hay mucho para satisfacer tu creatividad. :-) Tienen jornadas de puertas abiertas el segundo lunes de cada mes de 18:00 a 20:00. Ven a descubrir todo lo que ofrecen sin compromiso.

Patrocinador Principal: Kinney Glass
Patrocinadores de Oro: Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau - Garden City, Kansas
Great Plains MakerSpace Prairie Sage Functional Medicine and Kinesiology - In Kind Sponsors

¡De todo corazón, gracias por creer en este sueño!

08/20/2025

What an unforgettable evening! Thank you to everyone who came out to support as we launch Phase II of our journey — raising funds to renovate our future home and bring us that much closer to opening day!

A special thank-you to Mitch McVicker for adding Garden City, Kansas, to your tour and gifting us with an incredible night of music as our headline performer. Thank you to our mutual friend, Danl Blackwood for helping connect us!

We’re also so grateful to John Ross & Co. Signature Catering for serving up a mouthwatering barbecue dinner, and to Hidden Trail Brewing for crafting the brand-new Red Dog Lager — a brew that will leave a lasting impact on the children and families of Southwest Kansas.

Your support means the world to us. Together, we’re building our future!

08/20/2025

Thank you so much for your help this evening! 🦬❤️

08/20/2025

Thanks for sponsoring Main and Palmer Family Dentistry ! 🦬❤️

Main and Palmer Dentistry sponsored an event for a good cause. In support of Red Dog Children's Museum.

The Main Kids celebrated a night of fun for a good cause. They listened to music by Mitch Mcvicker and had a great dinner by John Ross & Co. Signature Catering.

Thank you for having us! ❤️

08/19/2025

Tonight is THE night! We are located next to Kinney Glass, just across the street from the metal bison sculpture! We're rolling the red carpet out for our guests! There are two municipal parking lots available for use - the one just across the street from us, or the one across the street from city hall / behind Main Street Food & Brew Hall. It's a casual event, so dress comfortable for the heat! Or if you really feel like dressing up, we'll allow up to a business casual. 😉

Doors open at 5:30 with dinner starting at 6 PM!

No ticket? No problem! Get yours here: www.rdcm.org/concert

08/18/2025

🎶 LAST CHANCE – Concert is TOMORROW! 🎶

We’re down to the wire! Only a handful of tickets remain for our Building Our Future Benefit Concert featuring Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Mitch McVicker, plus a mouthwatering BBQ dinner from John Ross & Co. Signature Catering and the exclusive debut of Red Dog Lager from Hidden Trail Brewing
📅 Tuesday, August 19
📍 407 N. 8th Street, Garden City
⏰ Doors open 5:30 PM | Dinner 6:00 | Concert 7:00

Don’t wait — once the last ticket is gone, it’s gone! Let’s pack the house and celebrate building the future of Red Dog Children’s Museum together! 🦬❤️

Check out some of his tunes here:

My Deliverer: https://youtu.be/lzZWTixVxL0?si=rbS_QKM8HaVWxCRl

New Mexico: https://youtu.be/YniO6cB0QKE?si=Ss8L-0LYTJY33nKu

Lemonade Song: https://youtu.be/g1SoEK4aFOw?si=5Y0EHhdoFzKAt2Rt

 Support Red Dog Children’s Museum! Join us for a special evening to help bring a children’s museum to Southwest Kansas! Enjoy a benefit concert with Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Mitch McVicker, a delicious dinner by John Ross & Co. Catering, plus a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and mor...

08/17/2025

ONLY 3 DAYS REMAINING! Get tickets here: www.rdcm.org/concert

Or at Patrick Dugan's Coffee House - Cash only & exact change please.

¡SOLO QUEDAN 3 DÍAS!
Compra tus boletos aquí: www.rdcm.org/concert

O en Patrick Dugan's Coffee House – Solo efectivo y con cambio exacto, por favor.

08/17/2025

In communities like ours, where opportunities for kids to explore, imagine, and create are limited, Red Dog Children’s Museum is helping us rediscover the joy of play. Before , many families had to travel out of town for hands-on learning—something not everyone in our region could do. Today, our roaming museum brings STEM, science, and creativity directly to communities. Our next chapter is creating a brick-and-mortar, climate-controlled building—a space we’re actively raising funds to renovate into a family destination for locals and visitors, complete with much-needed birthday party space. Parents see their children learning while having fun—reading exhibit info, pretending on a mini-farm, or experimenting with new ideas. In a time when screens often replace active play, inspires kids to engage, explore, and dream. Watch the stories, hear the testimonials, and see why a and matter so much in .

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En comunidades como la nuestra, donde las oportunidades para que los niños exploren, imaginen y creen son limitadas, el Museo Infantil Red Dog nos está ayudando a redescubrir la alegría del juego. Antes del Museo Infantil , muchas familias tenían que viajar fuera de la ciudad para aprender de manera práctica, algo que no todos en nuestra región podían hacer. Hoy, nuestro museo itinerante lleva STEM, ciencia y creatividad directamente a las comunidades. Nuestro próximo capítulo es la creación de un edificio físico con control climático, un espacio para el cual estamos recaudando fondos activamente para renovarlo en un destino familiar para locales y visitantes, completo con el muy necesario espacio para fiestas de cumpleaños. Los padres ven a sus hijos aprender mientras se divierten: leyendo información de las exhibiciones, fingiendo en una mini-granja o experimentando con nuevas ideas. En una época en la que las pantallas a menudo reemplazan el juego activo, inspira a los niños a participar, explorar y soñar. Mira las historias, escucha los testimonios y descubre por qué un y el son tan importantes en .

Southwest Kansas is home to so many incredible communities, but when it comes to fun, educational, and interactive activities for kids, we’re facing a real g...

08/16/2025

Do we allow children at the benefit event?

Short answer — yes, with a few caveats.

While we are a children’s museum, this event is being held in an event space to raise funds for the interactive exhibits that will eventually go into the museum. That means there isn’t much to keep younger ones entertained during the dinner and concert. The evening is designed more for adults, though the music is family-friendly. Please note that alcohol will be on premises, and there are no discounted children’s tickets — every seat is $50.

Ultimately, we’ll leave the decision to you as the parent or guardian. If you think your child would enjoy a sit-down dinner and a concert, they are more than welcome to join us. We also understand babysitters can be hard to find — especially during the busy back-to-school season. But if your child is likely to be bored or restless, having them stay home might be the better choice.

¿Permitimos la entrada a niños en el evento benéfico?

Respuesta corta: sí, con algunas salvedades.

Aunque somos un museo para niños, este evento se llevará a cabo en un espacio de eventos para recaudar fondos para las exposiciones interactivas que eventualmente se incluirán en el museo. Eso significa que no hay mucho para mantener entretenidos a los más pequeños durante la cena y el concierto. La velada está diseñada más para adultos, aunque la música es apta para toda la familia. Tenga en cuenta que habrá alcohol disponible, y no hay boletos de descuento para niños: cada asiento cuesta $50.

En última instancia, dejaremos la decisión en sus manos como padre o tutor. Si cree que su hijo disfrutaría de una cena sentada y un concierto, será más que bienvenido a unirse a nosotros. También entendemos que puede ser difícil encontrar niñeras, especialmente durante la ocupada temporada de regreso a clases. Pero si su hijo probablemente se aburrirá o estará inquieto, quedarse en casa podría ser la mejor opción.

08/16/2025

Top 3 Reasons to Attend Red Dog Children’s Museum’s Benefit Concert

1️⃣ Incredible Live Music – Experience the heartfelt songs and stories of Dove Award winner Mitch McVicker.

2️⃣ Unique Local Flavor – A special dinner from John Ross & Co. Signature Catering. plus the exclusive debut of Red Dog Lager from Hidden Trail Brewing.

3️⃣ Support a Big Dream – Every ticket helps fund the renovation of our future permanent children’s museum for families across Southwest Kansas and beyond.

Las 3 principales razones para asistir al Concierto Benéfico del Museo Infantil Red Dog

1️⃣ Música en vivo increíble – Disfruta las emotivas canciones e historias del ganador del Dove Award Mitch McVicker.

2️⃣ Sabor local único – Cena especial de John Ross & Co. más el debut exclusivo de la Red Dog Lager de Hidden Trail Brewing.

3️⃣ Apoya un gran sueño – Cada boleto ayuda a financiar la renovación de nuestro futuro museo infantil permanente para familias de todo el suroeste de Kansas y más allá.

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08/15/2025

Meet our youngest cheerleader for Red Dog Children’s Museum!
Grady - our Child Ambassador & Chief Product Tester is here to share why you won’t want to miss our upcoming Benefit Concert — where music, community, and big dreams for Southwest Kansas kids come together.

Tickets are lmited so grab your tickets NOW and join us for an unforgettable night! www.rdcm.org/concert

¡Conoce a nuestra animadora más joven del Museo Infantil Red Dog!
Grady, nuestro Embajador Infantil y Jefe de Pruebas de Productos, está aquí para compartir por qué no querrás perderte nuestro próximo Concierto Benéfico, donde se unen la música, la comunidad y los grandes sueños de los niños del suroeste de Kansas.

Las entradas son limitadas, así que compra las tuyas AHORA y únete a nosotros para una noche inolvidable. www.rdcm.org/concert