November 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.

November Theme: Together Tales: This November, we are celebrating being together, whether that be with friends or family. We want to celebrate the community and how different groups come together to share during the holiday season.  

Click here to view our Together Tales themed activities:

Here’s What Else is Happening in November:

Special Programs

November 2 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Hours
Join us for sensory-friendly hours designed for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs to enjoy the Museum’s hands-on exhibit spaces and explore in a calmer, quieter environment.

November 11 | During Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Messy Member Morning – Slime Bar 
It’s slime time! Get ready to squish, stretch and swirl at this month’s Messy Member Morning!  We’re exploring the gooey world of slime at our hands-on slime bar. Children can mix their own custom slime with colors, glitters and textures to take home! 

All Month Long

Puppet Show | Wednesdays & Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Sammy Squirrel’s Holiday Party: Sammy Squirrel wants to throw a Holiday Party! What does he need for his party? Find out what party decor Sammy needs in this fun puppet show with Sammy and his friends. 

Science Show | Daily at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the Town Hall all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different topics.  From color-mixing to chemical reactions, our Science Show is sure to instill curiosity in our little scientist.  

Story Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:

• Time Together Me and Dad, by Maria Catherine
• Little Nino’s Pizzeria, by Karen Barbour
• Abuela, by Arthur Dorros
• The Relatives Came, by Cynthia Rylant 

Big Fun | Daily at 11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.
Big Fun is the time of the day when children and adults move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for this daily dance party!