It’s not officially summer until there’s a party... and ice cream.🍦 Swing by our Summer Kickoff on Friday, May 23, from noon–4 pm! Café Coteau will be serving up free SDSU ice cream from 1–4 pm, and we’ll have giant bubbles, outdoor games, face painting, and more! No need to sign up—just pop in and play! #playalongsd (fb)

🚨 Big shoutout to our very own Director of Education & Guest Experience Kati Hanson who recently represented the Children’s Museum of South Dakota at the Association of Children’s Museums conference! She joined a powerful panel on “Uplifting Youth Voices: A Blueprint for Dynamic Youth Councils,” sharing the story of our very own Kidoodle Council—a youth advisory committee that helps shape our museum from the perspective of the people it’s designed for: kids! Kati offered real tools and insights for starting youth councils that actually listen to young people. Because when children have a seat at the table, the entire community grows stronger. 💬 The Children's Museum of South Dakota also received an Outstanding Practice honorable mention for our work with our Kidoodle Council! 👏 #playalongsd #ACMinABQ (fb)