October Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham
Looking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this fall? Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham is the perfect place for families to explore, play, and learn together. From science shows to story time, every visit is filled with hands-on fun for kids of all ages.
All museum events and activities are free with admission.
October Theme: Spooky Science: This month, our children’s museum in Rockingham NC is diving into the creepy, crawly, and mysterious side of nature! From eerie plants that trap their prey to nocturnal creatures that come alive after dark, kids will explore the strange and spooky wonders of the natural world.
Click here to view our Spooky Science themed activities:
Special Program
October 21 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Messy Member Morning
Explore the art of Suminagashi Painting, the ancient Japanese technique of marbling with ink and water! Kids will love creating swirling patterns and taking home their own unique print.
All Month Long
Puppet Show
October Show: Three Little Pigs
Huff, puff, and laugh along as the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs comes to life! Kids will enjoy the silly fun while learning about friendship, problem-solving, and more.
Science Show
Every day at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the Science Lab all month long for hands-on science experiments.
Story Time
Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy some of our favorite books:
- I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton
- Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Graham
- The Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Big Fun
Every day at 11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.
Big Fun is where YOU are the star of the show! Children and adults are invited to move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for this daily dance party!
