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SUMMARY:October Events & Activities
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission. \nOctober’s Theme: Creepy Crawlers 🕸️\nJoin us this month for a bug-tastic adventure! We’re exploring bugs of all kinds—from the creepy-crawly to the nature helpers. It will be a fall-tastic time you won’t want to miss! \nSpecial Programs (Select Days – 1:30 p.m.)\n\nOctober 1-6: Ugly Buglies\nAll bugs are unique\, just like us! Join us for a reading of “The Bugliest Bug” by Carol Diggery Shields in The Studio. Learn about bug parts and create your own Ugly Buglies using recyclable materials. \n\n\nOctober 8-13: Nature’s Camouflage\nDiscover nature’s hide-and-seek game! We’ll read “Where in the Wild?” by David M. Schwartz and Yael Schy\, then play hide and seek with nature’s best masters of disguise. \n\n\nOctober 15-20: Nature’s Helpers\nLearn about bugs as nature’s tiny superheroes! After reading “The Very Greedy Bee” by Steve Smallman\, participate in a pollination activity to see how bees help nature. \n\n\nOctober 22-28: Creepy Crawlers\nSpin some spider magic! We’ll read “I’m Trying to Love Spiders” by Bethany Barton and create our spiders in The Studio. \n\nSpecial Activities\n\nAll Month – Wizards at Work: Create mystical potions in the lab using chemicals and spooky science.\nOctober 31 – Halloween Everywhere: Enjoy spooky STEM activities\, find skeleton parts in the DPKR Graveyard\, design your mask and more!\n\nSpecial Events\n\nOctober 31: Halloween Spooktacular (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)\nJoin us in front of the Museum for candy and Halloween wishes as part of the Downtown Rockingham Spooktacular. \n\nRegular Activities\n\nPuppet Show: “Three Little Pigs” – An un-traditional spin on a traditional story (1:30 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays)\nScience Show: Fall science at the Science Lab (10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily)\nStory Time: Featuring books about spiders\, fall and Halloween (1:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Sundays)\nBig Fun: Daily dance party with our favorite songs (11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.)\n\nPut on your dancing shoes and join us for a month full of buggy fun and fall festivities! \nPLAN YOUR VISIT
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/october-events-activities/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Events & Activities
DESCRIPTION:All events and activities are free with admission! \nSeptember’s Theme: Discovery Family Togetherness\nJoin us at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham for a month of fun and connection as we discover the joy of being together as a family! \nThroughout 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! \nSeptember 1-8: S’more to Explore \n\nActivity: Campfire chemistry\, making and eating s’mores\n\nSeptember 10-15: Pete’s A Pizza \n\nStory: “Pete’s A Pizza” by William Steig\nActivity: Pizza crafts\, take-home pizza recipe\n\nSeptember 17-22: Game On! \n\nStory: “Nelly Gnu and Daddy\, Too” by Anna Dewdney\nActivity: Classic and new family games\n\nSeptember 24-30: Exploring Together \n\nStory: “Families” by Shelley Rotner\nActivity: Family tree craft\n\nSpecial Days:\nSeptember 6: National Read a Book Day \n\nStory Time at Sandhills Stage\, 1:30 p.m.\n\nSeptember 8: Grandparents Day \n\nActivity: Make homemade cards in the art studio\n\nSeptember 26: Johnny Appleseed Day \n\nStory: “Johnny Appleseed” by Jodie Shepherd\nActivity: Apple-themed crafts\n\nAll Month Long:\nPuppet Show: “Circus of the Stars” \nScience Show (Daily\, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) \n\nScience experiments at the Science Lab\n\nStory Time (Sundays\, 1:30 p.m.) Featured books: \n\n“The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn\n“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen\n“Porcupining” by Lisa Wheeler\n“Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman\n\nBig Fun (Daily\, 11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.) \n\nInteractive dance party\n\n 
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/september-events-activities/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Free Military Appreciation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Place will offer complimentary entry to two museums during Labor Day weekend\, August 30 – September 2\, courtesy of USAA. Click the link to redeem admission and for more details. \nFREE Admission up to 4 guests
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/military-appreciation-weekend/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Countdown to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting evening of learning and exploration as we prepare your child for their big step into kindergarten! \nJoin us at Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham for our annual Countdown to Kindergarten FREE community-wide event. \nDate: August 20\, 2024\nTime: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham\nPrice: FREE for rising kindergarteners and their families \nOur Countdown to Kindergarten event helps to make your child’s transition to school fun and exciting. Upon arrival\, each future kindergartener will receive a special “Kindergarten Passport” to guide them through ten engaging activity stations that include: \n\nWriting their name\nTracing letters and shapes\nPracticing counting skills\nCreating artwork\nLearning about school transportation\nExploring their likes and dislikes\nSetting goals for kindergarten\n\nEach completed station will be marked in their passport\, creating a memorable keepsake of the evening. \nWhat Else to Expect \n\nInteractive learning stations focusing on essential kindergarten skills\nPhoto booth to capture this special milestone\nDemonstration of a healthy snack\nDental hygiene presentation\nTour of a real school bus\nInformation tables from local organizations supporting early childhood education\n\nThis event is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn about local resources and connect with other families and community partners. We’re proud to partner with Richmond County Partnership for Children\, Leath Library and 4H\, participating community organizations providing valuable resources for rising kindergarteners in the county. \nDon’t miss this chance to kickstart your child’s educational journey in a fun\, supportive environment. We look forward to seeing you at Countdown to Kindergarten!
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/countdown-to-kindergarten/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bright Futures Ahead in August
DESCRIPTION:The future is bright at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham!\nWe’re preparing for back-to-school all month with crafts\, stories and interactive programs that sharpen children’s learning skills. Join us for fun themed activities throughout the week. \nSpecial Programs (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.) \n\nAugust 6 and 8: Learning Letters: Join us for a reading of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr\, followed by crafts that enhance little guest’s letter recognition and fine motor skills!\nAugust 13 and 15: Cutting Skills: We will go over scissor safety and practice cutting lines\, zig-zags\, and waves as we sharpen our snipping skills. Your little learner will go to school with cutting confidence!\nAugust 20 and 22: Full STEAM Ahead: Learn the colors of the rainbow as we combine STEM and Art to make a rainbow! Using salt and glue\, we will create a chemical reaction and form a colorful abstract art piece.\nAugust 27 and 29: Silly Sensory: This week\, discover your senses as we use our fingers\, eyes and noses to create a silly sensory bag!\n\nPuppet Show (Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m.)\nCome see the fun-tastic show “Circus of the Stars” back by popular demand. \nScience Show (Daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.)\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments. \nStory Time (Sundays at 1:30 p.m.)\nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites: \n\n“Pout Pout Fish Goes to School” by Deborah Diesen\n“ABC Mindful Me” by Christiane Engel\n“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr.\n\nBig Fun (Daily ay 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.)\nBig Fun is where YOU are the star of the show! Children and adults can move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for this daily dance party! \nThese experiences are included in Museum Admission.  \nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/bright-futures-ahead-in-august/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Discovering Dinosaurs in July!
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a prehistoric adventure where we’ll learn all about dinosaurs through exciting lessons and fun activities. Get ready to dig up fossils and disco-like dinos and create dino-mite crafts as we explore the fascinating world of these ancient creatures!\nJoin us for fun-themed activities all month long during the week. \nJuly 2–8: Feasts for Beasts: After listening to “Can I Have a Stegosaurus\, Mom?” We will explore the difference between carnivores\, herbivores\, and omnivores. What did your favorite dinosaur like to snack on? Let’s find out! \nJuly 9–15: Junior Paleontologist: Become a junior paleontologist and dig into the fascinating world of fossils! We will learn about fossilization and get hands-on experience digging up dinosaur bones. \nJuly 16–22: Disco with the Dinos: Join us for a reading of “Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp.” Afterward\, we will explore the size of dinosaurs and how they move around. Bring your boogie shoes to this dinosaur disco! \nJuly 23–July 31: How do Dinosaurs Go to School? Hear the story “How do Dinosaurs go to School?” and create your dinosaur craft to take home! \nAll Month Long \n\nDino Hunt: 10 of our dinosaur friends have escaped and are hiding around the Museum! Can you complete this digital scavenger hunt and find them all?\nJurassic Jeopardy: Test your Dinosaur knowledge with our trivia questions throughout the Museum.\n\nPuppet Show (1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays)\nPangea’s Got Talent: Donny the Deinosuchus is your host for Pangea’s Got Talent! See our dinosaur friends show off their talents in this fun talent show! \nScience Show (10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.)\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments. \nStory Time (1:30 p.m. Sundays)\nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites: \n\nWhen Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach\nHow do Dinosaurs say Good Night? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague\nI’m Sure I Saw a Dinosaur by Jeanne Willis\nGoldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems\n\nBig Fun (11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.)\nBig Fun is where YOU are the star of the show! Children and adults can move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for this daily dance party! \nThese experiences are included in Museum Admission. \nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION\nULTIMATE DINOSAURS IN CHARLOTTE
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/discovering-dinosaurs-in-july/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Our Renovated Museum Opens April 13!
DESCRIPTION:After 11 years as part of the Rockingham community and serving more than 300\,000 guests\, we are thrilled to start the next chapter for Discovery Place Kids—Rockingham. With these significant improvements\, we’re welcoming the next generation of young learners while providing a destination for visitors to the Rockingham area.
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/our-renovated-museum-opens-april-13/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Main
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