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SUMMARY:Storybook Ball
DESCRIPTION:Meet Cinderella and Her Fairy Godmother at Discovery Place’s Storybook Ball!\nCelebrate 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. \n🎵 Dance along with some familiar characters during our Once Upon a Dance Party!  \n📸 Snap a family photo with some of your favorite storybook and fairy tale characters!  \n🎨 Get creative with book-themed activities like designing your own story book and bookmark!  \n✨Step into the magic and join us for a spellbinding Wizardry Science Show filled with enchantment and wonder!  \nStep into the world of beloved books like Pete the Cat and The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more \nGet Tickets
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/storybook-ball/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Counting Carnival
DESCRIPTION:April Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nApril 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! \nSpecial Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.\nApril 1 – April 6\nProgram 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.   \nApril 7 – April 13\nDon’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. \nApril 14 – April 20\nI 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.    \nApril 21 – April 30\nHidden 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! \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/the-great-counting-carnival/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:April Events
DESCRIPTION:April Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nApril 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! \n\nClick here to view The Great Counting Carnival themed activities:\n\nThe Great Counting CarnivalHere’s What Else is Happening in April:\nAll Month Long \nPuppet Show | Wednesdays & Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.\nApril 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!  \nSpecial Programs\nApril 4 | Hip Hoppity Egg-Stravaganza\nMembers Only: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | General Admission: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nHop 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!     \nScience Show | Every Day at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments.  \nStory Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.\n Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites.  \nBig Fun | Every Day at 11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.\nBig 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!      \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/april-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Hippity Hoppity Egg-stravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Included in Admission \nTake part in a spring Egg-stravaganza! \nHop 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!   \nMembers Only: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nGeneral Admission: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nGet Museum AdmissionBecome a Member
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/hippity-hoppity-egg-stravaganza/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:Messy Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Messy Member Morning: Pendulum Painting\nDate: April 21\, 2025 \nTime: During Member Hour from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nMembers-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! \n*Discovery Place Members get exclusive discounted access to events\, free Museum Admission and more. Not a Member? \nBECOME A MEMBERRENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/messy-member-morning/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-friendly hours are monthly and happen on the first Sunday of every month from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nWe’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. \nThe 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. \nThis experience is included in Museum Admission.  \nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/sensory-hours/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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