InspireU St. Joseph

09/26/2025

It’s FAQ Friday! Q: What IS inspireU? 🤔

A: inspireU is St. Joseph’s new children’s discovery center created for kids from birth through age 10 and their families. Our mission is to help children learn, explore, and imagine through play.

Here’s what you’ll find at inspireU:
✨ Interactive exhibits that spark creativity and curiosity
✨ Hands-on experiences that make learning fun
✨ Programs that promote healthy living for kids and families
✨ Plus, birthday parties, memberships, and field trips designed to bring even more learning and joy!

We believe play is powerful. Every visit builds skills, confidence, and connection while inspiring families to be healthy today, healthy tomorrow, and healthy together. 🌟

Explore everything inspireU has to offer: inspireu.com

09/25/2025

Trick-or-Treat with a Twist! 🎃 We are excited to join Stick’r Treat this year! Instead of candy, little ones will collect stickers from local businesses! Don’t forget to stop by and pick up your very own Youie sticker!

🗓 Friday, October 17
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Downtown St. Joseph

Wear your costumes - we can’t wait to see you there!

09/24/2025

At inspireU, community partnerships make our mission possible and we’re proud to highlight Altec as a key partner!

Thanks to their support, children and families in our region get to learn through play, explore new ideas, and discover healthy habits in fun, hands-on ways. Exhibits like these are only possible because of organizations that believe in investing in the next generation.

Join us in thanking Altec Inc. for helping inspireU spark curiosity, creativity, and connection in kids across our community! 👏

Plan your visit and experience the exhibits for yourself: mlcfndn.ticketapp.org/portal/product/19/events

09/23/2025

Join child and language development experts Ronda Chesney and Adrienne Johnson from Missouri State Western University as we explore using paint and creative tools to make marks on different surfaces! 🎨

📍inspireU
🗓️ Sunday, September 28
🕛 2:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets 👉 inspireu.com/program/make-your-mark-on-the-world-paint-workshop-with-mwsu/

09/23/2025

In a world that moves so fast, inspireU provides a space where kids can pause and just be. Our mindfulness-focused exhibits encourage children to explore their emotions, practice self-awareness, and enjoy the moment all through fun, hands-on play! Whether pretending to care for an animal in our Vet Clinic, taking deep breaths in our Quiet Rooms, or learning how to play well with others, there are so many opportunities to practice mindfulness!

09/22/2025

Fresh opportunities to learn, play, and explore are waiting at inspireU this September! 🌟 Check out our calendar of programs designed to spark imagination and curiosity. Full schedule here 👉 inspireu.com/programs

09/18/2025

At inspireU, we believe play should be accessible for everyone. 🌟

We’re proud to now offer maps that highlight all of our accessibility features throughout the Discovery Center. These maps are available at the Welcome Center, and we invite anyone to pick one up to make your visit easier and more enjoyable.

09/17/2025

Ready to turn fun into your job? 🌿✨ inspireU is hiring FUNstigators (Experience Associates) to help kids play, learn, and explore every day!

Apply today 👉 careers.mlccareers.com/us/en/job/18499/Experience-Associate-Children-s-Discovery-Center

09/16/2025

Back-to-School season is here! 📚✏️ As you’ve checked off supply lists and prepping for a healthy school year, don’t forget, reliable vaccine information is just a phone call away.

Call our Nurse Healthline at 816-271-7283 to get trusted answers from real health professionals, so your family can head back to class this with confidence.

09/15/2025

Fresh adventures are in the air this September at inspireU! 🌟 From creative play to hands-on learning, there’s always something new for kids and families to discover. 💙 Explore the full calendar 👉inspireu.com/programs

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

Trick-or-Treat with a Twist! 🎃 We are excited to join Stick’r Treat in Downtown St. Joseph ! Instead of candy, little ones will collect stickers from local businesses, and best of all, it’s FREE to attend!

🗓 Friday, October 17
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Downtown St. Joseph

Wear your costumes - we can’t wait to see you there! 💜 STICK'R TREAT