April Events
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, 233 E. Washington St, Rockingham, NC, 28379, United States
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 (America/New_York)
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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Healthy Heroes
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
May 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.
May Theme: Healthy Heroes: What is your superpower? Uncover your superpower this month at Discovery Place Kids. From superheroes to supervillains, we are exploring all aspects of health to level up both mentally and physically. Throughout the month, your superhero (or villain) will have the chance to train like a superhero, strengthen their minds, explore their super senses and expose the secrets of real life “villains” aka germs. Suit up and get ready to assemble your best self!
Special Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.
May 1 – May 11
Super Strength: May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to celebrate we are going to train like superheroes. Step into your story to take on an exciting fitness challenge to build strength, agility, and endurance. This is your chance to discover how powerful you can be!
May 12 – May 18
Super Minds: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are doing an activity for a mindful moment! We are going to make sensory power wands with different textures because even superheroes need a peaceful moment. After you complete it, give your power wand a shake to see the colors, watch the charms move and take a deep, calming breath.
May 19 – May 25
Super Senses: Super Senses are here to save the day! Join us this week to explore the five senses and how we use them every day. Test your super smell to try and tell the difference between two scents and sort different items to see how they connect to each of the five senses.
May 26 – May 31
Super Villains: Ever wanted to learn about super villains? Well, this week at DPKH we are going to meet real life villains called Germs! During the activity, we will learn how germs spread, how they affect our bodies, and ways to stay healthy! Then you’ll get to create your own germ supervillain.
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May Events
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
May 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.
May Theme: Healthy Heroes: What is your superpower? Uncover your superpower this month at Discovery Place Kids. From superheroes to supervillains, we are exploring all aspects of health to level up both mentally and physically. Throughout the month, your superhero (or villain) will have the chance to train like a superhero, strengthen their minds, explore their super senses and expose the secrets of real life “villains” aka germs. Suit up and get ready to assemble your best self!
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Healthy HeroesHere’s What Else is Happening in May:
Special Events:
May 19 | Messy Member Morning- Tie-Dye Pillowcases | Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to mix, twist, and swirl! This Messy Member Morning is all about color and creativity as we design our very own tie-dye pillowcases. Members are invited to roll up their sleeves, get a little messy, and make a one-of-a-kind creation to take home.
All Month Long
Puppet Show
Pangea’s Got Talent: Step into a prehistoric spotlight with Pangea’s Got Talent, where dinosaurs from every corner of the ancient world come together to show off their most dino-mite skills!
Science Show | Every Day 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 favorite stories.
Big Fun | Every Day 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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June Events
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
June 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.
June Theme: Build It!
This month, guests are invited to dream big, build boldly, and work together as we explore the world of engineering, creativity, and community building through Build It! Throughout the museum, children will use their imaginations to design structures, solve building challenges, and collaborate on a growing community masterpiece. From cardboard construction to magnetic creations, this month encourages hands-on exploration, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Boxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City | Every Day at 1:30 p.m.
Each day, guests will help design and build a collaborative cardboard city that will continue growing all month long. Children can create buildings, roads, parks, vehicles, landmarks, and other community features while learning about teamwork, engineering, and city design. As the month progresses, families will be able to revisit the city to see how the community has expanded and changed over time.

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Build It!Here’s What Else is Happening in June:
Daily Programs
Puppet Show
Pangea’s Got Talent: Pangea’s Got Talent is a prehistoric talent show where dinosaurs from all corners of the ancient world showcase their unique skills and abilities! Watch as our favorite dinos display their mind-blowing tricks in this fun-filled, dino-packed extravaganza. Who will win the title of Pangea’s ultimate talent? Tune in to find out!
Science Show | 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:

The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty
Boxitects by Kim Smith

Big Fun | Every Day 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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Build It!
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
June 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.
June Theme: Build It!
This month, guests are invited to dream big, build boldly, and work together as we explore the world of engineering, creativity, and community building through Build It! Throughout the museum, children will use their imaginations to design structures, solve building challenges, and collaborate on a growing community masterpiece. From cardboard construction to magnetic creations, this month encourages hands-on exploration, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Boxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City | Every Day at 1:30 p.m.
Each day, guests will help design and build a collaborative cardboard city that will continue growing all month long. Children can create buildings, roads, parks, vehicles, landmarks, and other community features while learning about teamwork, engineering, and city design. As the month progresses, families will be able to revisit the city to see how the community has expanded and changed over time.
Daily Special Programs
Age Up Tables
Magnatiles, Lincoln Logs, Legos, Oh My! Can you build the tallest tower, the strongest bridge, or design the coolest structure? Check the age up tables for rotating materials and building prompts to test your architectural skills!
Water Table
Use floating blocks at the water table to design and create your own floating city structures! As you build, test, and redesign your creations, explore concepts like balance, buoyancy, and engineering through hands-on water play!
Sandhills Stage
Can you build something HUGE? Use giant Magna-Tiles to create towers, castles, tunnels, and anything else you can imagine on the stage. Work together, test your ideas, and see how big you can build!
Art Studio
Our Art Studio is transforming into a blueprint design studio for the month! Grab your pencils, rulers, and markers and become an architect for the day! Design your own house, dream playground, skyscraper, or even an entire city using blueprints, shapes, lines, and creative building plans.
Story Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:

The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty
Boxitects by Kim Smith

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Messy Member Morning
2026-06-16 09:30 - 10:30
Messy Member Morning: Messy Masterpiece
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: During Member Hour from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Members-Only: Experience where little artists can explore textures, colors, and creativity using recycled materials and unique painting tools. This sensory-rich activity encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and lots of messy fun, so come dressed to create!
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
2026-07-05 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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