Spooky Science
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, 233 E. Washington St, Rockingham, NC, 28379, United States
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.
Special Programs
October 1 – October 6
Scales and Tails
Slither into the scaly world of snakes! Learn why snakes shed their skin, how they grow, and what makes them such important creatures in nature.
October 7 – October 13
Sounds of the Night
When the sun goes down, nature comes alive! Explore the calls, hoots, and squeaks of nocturnal animals and discover how creatures communicate in the dark.
October 14 – October 20
Trap-tastic Engineering
Plants that eat bugs? Gross! Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building your own bug-trapping contraption inspired by Venus flytraps.
October 21 – October 27
The Secret Life of Slime
Is it an animal, plant, or something else entirely? Discover the weird world of slime mold and make your own oozy slime to explore how this shape-shifting organism survives.
October 27 – October 31
Wizards at Work
Mix, bubble, and fizz your way through exciting chemical reactions as we create potions in a cauldron. Science or magic? You decide!
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October Events
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
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.
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Spooky ScienceSpecial Program
October 21 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Messy Member MorningExplore 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 ShowOctober Show: Three Little PigsHuff, 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 ShowEvery 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 TimeSundays 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 FunEvery 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!
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