All events and activities are free with admission!
September’s Theme: Discovery Family Togetherness
Join us at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham for a month of fun and connection as we discover the joy of being together as a family!
Throughout the month, we will explore the importance of family bonds through interactive story times, creative crafts and engaging games. Each activity is designed to encourage meaningful moments and spark ideas for quality time families can enjoy at the Museum and at home!
September 1-8: S’more to Explore
- Activity: Campfire chemistry, making and eating s’mores
September 10-15: Pete’s A Pizza
- Story: “Pete’s A Pizza” by William Steig
- Activity: Pizza crafts, take-home pizza recipe
September 17-22: Game On!
- Story: “Nelly Gnu and Daddy, Too” by Anna Dewdney
- Activity: Classic and new family games
September 24-30: Exploring Together
- Story: “Families” by Shelley Rotner
- Activity: Family tree craft
Special Days:
September 6: National Read a Book Day
- Story Time at Sandhills Stage, 1:30 p.m.
September 8: Grandparents Day
- Activity: Make homemade cards in the art studio
September 26: Johnny Appleseed Day
- Story: “Johnny Appleseed” by Jodie Shepherd
- Activity: Apple-themed crafts
All Month Long:
Puppet Show: “Circus of the Stars”
Science Show (Daily, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.)
- Science experiments at the Science Lab
Story Time (Sundays, 1:30 p.m.) Featured books:
- “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn
- “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen
- “Porcupining” by Lisa Wheeler
- “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman
Big Fun (Daily, 11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.)
- Interactive dance party
