Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham Children's Museum

March Events
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, 233 E. Washington St, Rockingham, NC, 28379, United States
March Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham
Looking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this month? 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.
March Theme: Once Upon a Story: This month, we’re diving into the world of storybook fun at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham! Join us as we explore classic tales and the magic of storytelling through interactive crafts and hands-on activities. Get ready for a month filled with magic, fun, and unforgettable stories!
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Once Upon a StoryHere’s What Else is Happening in March:
Special Events:
Messy Member Morning – Slime Bar | March 17 | Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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. Kids can mix their own custom slime with colors, glitters and textures to take home!
Storybook Ball | March 28 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the magic of stories at our Storybook Ball, an evening where literature comes to life! Enjoy a night of creativity, imagination and community as we bring beloved books off the page and into an immersive experience.
All Month Long
Puppet Show | The Shell Games
Visit the wonderful world of Miranda the Mermaid and her underwater friends. Join them on this fun-filled adventure as they explore the wonders of the ocean!
Science Show | Every Day at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments.
Story Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieskca

The Great Fairy Tale Disaster by David Conway

If you Give a Pig a Pancake by Laure Numeroff

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!

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Storybook Ball
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Meet Cinderella and Her Fairy Godmother at Discovery Place’s Storybook Ball!
Celebrate the magic of stories at our Storybook Ball, an evening where literature comes to life! Enjoy a night of creativity, imagination and community as we bring beloved books off the page and into an immersive experience.
🎵 Dance along with some familiar characters during our Once Upon a Dance Party!
📸 Snap a family photo with some of your favorite storybook and fairy tale characters!
🎨 Get creative with book-themed activities like designing your own story book and bookmark!
✨Step into the magic and join us for a spellbinding Wizardry Science Show filled with enchantment and wonder!
Step into the world of beloved books like Pete the Cat and The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more
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The Great Counting Carnival
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
April Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this month? 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.
April Theme: The Great Counting Carnival: This month, we’re making math meaningful (and fun!) by exploring numbers through stories, art, and hands-on play. From counting and shapes to number hunts and creative expression, each week invites children to see math all around them in exciting and imaginative ways. Join us as we build early math skills through creativity, curiosity and discovery!
Special Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.
April 1 – April 6
Program Math Dots: Let’s count to 10! Blend early math skills with creativity and storytelling in this playful, hands-on program. After reading 10 Black Dots by Donald Cruz, guests will explore how numbers can turn into pictures by transforming black dots into their own art pieces.
April 7 – April 13
Don’t Be a Square:Who says it’s not hip to be square? Join us for a reading of Perfect Square by Michael Hall. Using the story as our guide, we’ll explore all the things a perfectly imperfect square can become. Guests will transform their own squares into creative works of art.
April 14 – April 20
I Spy Numbers: “I spy with my little eye” …. numbers everywhere! This week we hunt for numbers and other objects in the book I Spy Numbers by Jean Marzollo. Guests will play their own game of I Spy as they sort through sensory bins to find crazy objects and numbers.
April 21 – April 30
Hidden in Plain Sight: Math, art, literature, and science all come to life this week as we explore number art. We’ll read Numblers by Suse MacDonald and Bill Oakes, searching for hidden numbers within the illustrations. No art expertise needed. Just have fun discovering numbers and creating your own number-inspired artwork!
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April Events
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
April Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this month? 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.
April Theme: The Great Counting Carnival: This month, we’re making math meaningful (and fun!) by exploring numbers through stories, art, and hands-on play. From counting and shapes to number hunts and creative expression, each week invites children to see math all around them in exciting and imaginative ways. Join us as we build early math skills through creativity, curiosity, and discovery!

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The Great Counting CarnivalHere’s What Else is Happening in April:
All Month Long
Puppet Show | Wednesdays & Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
April Show: The Shell Games: Dive under the sea with Miranda the Mermaid and her ocean friends in this engaging puppet show all about life under the sea!
Special Programs
April 4 | Hip Hoppity Egg-Stravaganza
Members Only: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | General Admission: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hop around the museum and hunt for eggs throughout all of the exhibits! But don’t forget to find the Easter Bunny for a cute family photo!
Science Show | Every Day at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments.
Story Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites.
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!
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Hippity Hoppity Egg-stravaganza!
2026-04-04 09:30 - 12:00
Included in Admission
Take part in a spring Egg-stravaganza!
Hop around the museum and hunt for eggs throughout all of the exhibits! But don’t forget to find the Easter Bunny for a cute family photo!
Members Only: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
General Admission: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Messy Member Morning
2026-04-21 09:30 - 10:30
Messy Member Morning: Pendulum Painting
Date: April 21, 2025
Time: During Member Hour from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Members-Only: Swing into creativity with a colorful twist! In this Messy Member Morning, we’ll explore motion and art by creating stunning pendulum paintings. Experiment with gravity and rhythm as you bring your artwork to life!
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
2026-05-03 13:00 - 17:00
Sensory-friendly hours are monthly and happen on the first Sunday of every month from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We’re inviting all families with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorders and vision or hearing impairments and their caregivers to come and interact with the experiences we offer at our Rockingham location.
The event is for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs to enjoy private time in the Museum’s hands-on exhibit spaces and to explore in a calmer, quieter environment. Come and experience everything that Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham has to offer.
This experience is included in Museum Admission.
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