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SUMMARY:New Discount for Richmond County
DESCRIPTION:As a sign of support and thanks to the community\, we’re announcing new ticket pricing for Richmond County residents as part of the Museum’s reopening! \nWe invite you to explore our new exhibits\, which include a climbing structure spanning two levels and four new science research stations. In addition to new exhibits\, some of the Museum’s “greatest hits” have been upgraded\, including the Gizmotron\, which is now the Rockingham Quarry\, a new racetrack in Speed Shop\, and the canoe at the tree house has been replaced with an interactive kayak rowing experience.
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SUMMARY:June Events
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.   \nFor more information visit rockingham.discoveryplacekids.org.      \n Theme: Forecast: FUN: Dive into the wild and wonderful world of weather! From powerful hurricanes and booming lightning to colorful rainbows\, kids will explore the science behind some of Earth’s most fascinating natural phenomena. Join us for hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations as we learn how weather shapes our world!   \n Special Programs (Every Day at 1:30 p.m.) \nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nJune 1 – 9: Severe Weather Science: Let’s explore the science behind lightning and thunder! Kids will get hands-on with a Van de Graaff machine to see how static electricity works and discover what causes nature’s loudest booms.  \nJune 10 – 16: Hurricane Science: Dive into the swirling world of hurricanes as we create our very own storm in a bowl! Kids will learn how these powerful storms form and what makes them spin\, all through a fun hands-on experiment.   \nJune 17 – 23: Wild Winds: In this tornado engineering challenge\, kids will design and build structures with boxes – then put them to the test to see if they can stand strong against the winds. Can your building pass the test?  \nJune 24 – 30: Sun Science: Discovery the sunny side of science as we explore how rainbows are made! Kids will learn about light and color\, create their own rainbow\, and make a beautiful suncatcher craft to take home and brighten any window!  \nSpecial Events and Activities \nJune 15: Father’s Day (self-guided activity)  \nMake your way to the Art Studio to craft a special Father’s Day card! Celebrate the amazing dads and caregivers in your life with a handmade card filled with love and creativity.   \nJune 11: World Day of Play!   \nOn World Day of Play\, kids’ ideas come to life through play! Join us in our Age Up Tables to use your imagination to transform urban spaces into a more playful world with different Lego Challenges! World Day of Play raises awareness about how play is central to every child’s development and well-being. Check out more info here!     \nJune 17: Monthly Member Hour  \nDuring Member Hour: 9:30 am – 10:30 am  \nJoin us for our whimsical weather member hour as we read Little Cloud by Eric Carle. After the reading\, children will craft their very own “cloud finders”- special tools to help them spot clouds in the sky!  \nAll Month Long \nPuppet Show (Wednesday and Saturdays at 3:30pm)  \nJune 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!   \nScience Show (Every Day 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.)   \n Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \nWhen the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow  \nA Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman  \nDrop: An Adventure Through the Water Cycle by Emily Kate Moon  \nSpinning Wind and Water: Hurricanes by Belinda Jensen  \nBig Fun (Every Day 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!  
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/june-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Forecast: FUN
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Forecast: FUN: Dive into the wild\, wonderful\, and WACKY world of weather! From powerful hurricanes and booming lightning to colorful rainbows\, kids will explore the science behind some of Earth’s most fascinating natural phenomena. Join us for hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations as we learn how weather shapes our world! \nSpecial Programs (Every Day at 1:30 p.m.) \nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nJune 1 – 9: Severe Weather Science: Let’s explore the science behind lightning and thunder! Kids will get hands-on with a Van de Graaff machine to see how static electricity works and discover what causes nature’s loudest booms.  \nJune 10 – 16: Hurricane Science: Dive into the swirling world of hurricanes as we create our very own storm in a bowl! Kids will learn how these powerful storms form and what makes them spin\, all through a fun hands-on experiment.   \nJune 17 – 23: Wild Winds: In this tornado engineering challenge\, kids will design and build structures with boxes – then put them to the test to see if they can stand strong against the winds. Can your building pass the test?  \nJune 24 – 30: Sun Science: Discovery the sunny side of science as we explore how rainbows are made! Kids will learn about light and color\, create their own rainbow\, and make a beautiful suncatcher craft to take home and brighten any window! 
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/forecast-fun/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
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SUMMARY:July Events
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.    \n Theme: Under the Sea: Get ready to dive deep into discovery with an Under the Sea month\, a journey through the seas and the fascinating life within. Each week we will explore a different aspect of the sea\, from the creatures that crawl along the ocean floor to the mysteries of the deep sea. Through movement\, engineering challenges and sensory exploration\, children will engage with themes of marine biology\, physical activity\, ocean science and imaginative play!   \n Special Programs (Every day at 1:30 p.m.) \nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nJuly 1 – 7: Crustacean Station: Join us this week to get moving like your favorite ocean crustaceans. In this movement challenge\, children will be imitating the movements of crabs\, lobsters\, shrimp\, and hermit crabs. This activity encourages physical activity and imagination to learn about these ocean animals.  \nJuly 8 – 14: Jawsome Sharks: Shark week! Join us for a jawsome engineering challenge where children will design and build their own boats\, then test to see if their boats can float to escape the jaws of the hungry sharks.  \nJuly 15 – 21: Deep Sea Divers: Explore the mysterious ocean depths by discovering different ocean layers with a density experiment. Children can then make their own sensory bottles to recreate the different colors\, textures and animals that live in each ocean layer.  \nJuly 22 – 31: Kinetic Sandcastles: We are bringing the beach indoors this week! Join us as we make sandcastles inside and make seashell impressions to learn about different seashells and the animals that may have lived in them.  \nSpecial Programs  \nJuly 6 (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)\nJoin us during our Sensory friendly hours  \nJuly 15 – Messy Member Morning: Tie-Dye Pillowcases\nDuring Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nGet 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.   \nAll Month Long \nPuppet Show (Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.)\nJuly Show: Circus of the Stars: Step right up for Circus of the Stars! When the ringmaster catches a cold\, Bobo the clown is thrown into the spotlight and must lead the whole show!  \nScience Show (Every Day 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.) \n Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nRainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister \nThe Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen \nWay Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea by Jan Peck \nThere was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Shell! By Lucille Colandro \nOcean Lullaby by Laura McGee Kvasnosky \n\nBig Fun (Every Day 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!     
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/july-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Under the Sea
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.    \n Theme: Under the Sea\nGet ready to dive deep into discovery with an Under the Sea month\, a journey through the seas and the fascinating life within. Each week we will explore a different aspect of the sea\, from the creatures that crawl along the ocean floor to the mysteries of the deep sea. Through movement\, engineering challenges and sensory exploration\, children will engage with themes of marine biology\, physical activity\, ocean science and imaginative play!   \nJuly 1 – 7: Crustacean Station: Join us this week to get moving like your favorite ocean crustaceans. In this movement challenge\, children will be imitating the movements of crabs\, lobsters\, shrimp\, and hermit crabs. This activity encourages physical activity and imagination to learn about these ocean animals.  \nJuly 8 – 14: Jawsome Sharks: Shark week! Join us for a jawsome engineering challenge where children will design and build their own boats\, then test to see if their boats can float to escape the jaws of the hungry sharks.  \nJuly 15 – 21: Deep Sea Divers: Explore the mysterious ocean depths by discovering different ocean layers with a density experiment. Children can then make their own sensory bottles to recreate the different colors\, textures and animals that live in each ocean layer.  \nJuly 22 – August 4: Kinetic Sandcastles: We are bringing the beach indoors this week! Join us as we make sandcastles inside and make seashell impressions to learn about different seashells and the animals that may have lived in them. 
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/under-the-sea/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:August Events
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.    \nBack to School with Pete: This month\, we are preparing to go back to school as we explore science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math through hands-on fun! Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and build key skills to help kids gear up for back-to-school success with a special guest\, Pete the Cat! Join us everyday at 4:15 p.m. for a Pete the Cat inspired Back-to-School Big Fun. \nClick here to view our Back to School with Pete themed activities: \nBack to School with PeteHere’s What Else is Happening in August\nSpecial Programs\nAugust 3\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nJoin us during our Sensory Friendly Hours.  \nAugust 3\nInternational Friendship Day\nCelebrate the beauty of friendship around the world! We’ll read It’s a Small World by Richard and Robert Sherman during our 1:30 p.m. story time. Explore how kindness and connection bring people together across cultures. Then\, children can head to the art table to create a special card for a friend- because friendship is something worth sharing everywhere!  \nAugust 15\nCountdown to Kindergarten\n4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nHelp your child launch into their future at Countdown to Kindergarten\, a FREE family event dedicated to helping rising Kindergarteners prepare for their first day of school!  \nAugust 19\nMessy Member Morning – Pendulum Painting\nDuring Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nSwing 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 art work to life!   \nAll Month Long\nPuppet Show\nWednesdays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.\nAugust Show: Circus of the Stars: Step right up for Circus of the Stars! When the ringmaster catches a cold\, Bobo the clown is thrown into the spotlight and must lead the whole show!  \nScience Show\nEvery Day 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments.  \nStory Time\nSundays at 3:30 p.m.\nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jan Yolen \nChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin\, Jr. \nThe Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School by Deborah Diesen \nThe Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn \n\nBig Fun with Pete the Cat\nEvery Day 11:45 a.m. and 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 – plus\, don’t miss a special appearance by Pete the Cat at each show!    \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/august-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Back to School with Pete
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.    \nBack to School with Pete: This month\, we are preparing to go back to school as we explore science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math through hands-on fun! Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and build key skills to help kids gear up for back-to-school success with a special guest\, Pete the Cat! Join us everyday at 4:15 p.m. for a Pete the Cat inspired Back-to-School Big Fun. \n Special Programs – Every Day at 1:30 p.m.\nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nAugust 1 – 11: Math Magic: Make math appear like magic! Kids will explore hidden numbers\, shapes\, and patterns using white crayons and watercolor paints. As they brush color over the paper\, math problems and geometric designs are revealed before their eyes!  \nAugust 12 – 18: Silly Sensory: Things are about to get silly! Kids will explore textures and colors as they create their own sensory bags to squish and squeeze. This hands-on activity is perfect for building fine motor skills in a calming\, playful way.   \nAugust 19 – 25: Tech Time: Ever wonder what’s inside your favorite gadgets? Children will become mini engineers as they safely disassemble old electronics to explore the parts and pieces that make them work. This hands-on activity sparks curiosity and offers a fascinating peek into the world of technology!  \nAugust 26 – 31: Shear Genius: Get ready to snip\, clip\, and cut with confidence! We’ll read Scissors on Strike by Jenifer Jones and learn all about safe scissor skills. Then\, children will practice their cutting techniques on a variety of materials like play dough\, slime\, and toilet paper rolls.  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/back-to-school-with-pete/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Countdown to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:Let the Countdown to Kindergarten Begin!\nHelp your child launch into their future at Countdown to Kindergarten\, a FREE family event dedicated to helping rising Kindergarteners prepare for their first day of school! \nEvent Details:\nTitle: Countdown to Kindergarten: To Kindergarten and Beyond\nDate: Friday\, August 15\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nActivities: \n\nVisit and take pictures with community helpers\, heroes\, and some friendly local mascots!\nCheck off on kindergarten readiness skills as you complete your Passport to Kindergarten!\nJoin us for a special story time and take home your own free book!\nTour a real school bus and learn about bus safety!\nLearn about local offerings and community resources for the whole family!\nCome see Theresa & Tony – our ventriloquist duo – for an engaging performance with back-to-school tips!\n\nRegister Here Get Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/countdown-to-kindergarten-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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SUMMARY:Dino Days
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.     \nSeptember Theme: Dino Days: Stomp\, chomp and roar into a month of prehistoric fun! This September\, we’re going back in time to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Each week\, young dino lovers will dig into hands on activities and creative crafts. Join us as we learn about dinosaurs and what makes them dino-mite!  \nSpecial Programs (1:30 p.m.)\nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nSeptember 1 – 8: Feasts for Beasts: Chomp into this program\, where kids will discover what different dinosaurs ate. Learn the difference between herbivores\, carnivores\, and omnivores! Put your knowledge to the test in a hands-on food-sorting game to match the dinos with their prehistoric snacks!  \nSeptember 9 – 15: Junior Paleontologist: Grab your tools and get ready to dig! In this hands-on adventure kids will step into the shoes of real paleontologists. Help dig through dirt and uncover hidden dinosaur toys\, then make your very own fossil impression to take home!  \nSeptember 16 – 22: Dino Defenses: Stretch and stomp! In this active program\, kids will explore how dinosaurs defend themselves through fun\, dinosaur inspired yoga moves. Each pose teaches a different defense while helping little paleontologists build strength and balance!  \nSeptember 23 – 30: Soar and Roar: Fly high with prehistoric creatures in the sky! Kids will learn about flying dinosaurs just like the mighty pterodactyl- what they looked like\, how they flew and what made them different from other dinos. Then create your very own pterodactyl puppet!  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/dino-days/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:September Events
DESCRIPTION:All Museum events and activities are free with admission.    \nDino Days: Stomp\, chomp\, and roar into a month of prehistoric fun! This September\, we’re going back in time to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Each week\, young dino lovers will dig into hands on activities and creative crafts. Join us as we learn about dinosaurs and what makes them dino-mite! \nClick here to view our Dino Days themed activities: \nDino DaysHere’s What Else is Happening in September\nSpecial Events:\nSeptember 7\nSeptember Sensory Friendly Hours\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  \nSeptember 16\nMessy Member Morning\n9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nStart your day with some sensory fun at our Messy Member Morning! Kids can dig in and get creative with our kinetic kiddy pool\, where tubs of squishy\, moldable kinetic sand invite little hands to squish\, sculpt\, and explore.   \nAll Month Long: \nPuppet Show (Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.)\nSeptember Show: Circus of the Stars: Step right up for Circus of the Stars! When the ringmaster catches a cold\, Bobo the clown is thrown into the spotlight and must lead the whole show!  \nScience Show (Every Day 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.) \n Join us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jan Yolen\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 (Every Day 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!      \n  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/september-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Spooky Science
DESCRIPTION:October Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nOctober 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. \nSpecial Programs\nOctober 1 – October 6\nScales and Tails\nSlither into the scaly world of snakes! Learn why snakes shed their skin\, how they grow\, and what makes them such important creatures in nature. \nOctober 7 – October 13\nSounds of the Night\nWhen the sun goes down\, nature comes alive! Explore the calls\, hoots\, and squeaks of nocturnal animals and discover how creatures communicate in the dark. \nOctober 14 – October 20\nTrap-tastic Engineering\nPlants that eat bugs? Gross! Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building your own bug-trapping contraption inspired by Venus flytraps. \nOctober 21 – October 27\nThe Secret Life of Slime\nIs 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. \nOctober 27 – October 31\nWizards at Work\nMix\, bubble\, and fizz your way through exciting chemical reactions as we create potions in a cauldron. Science or magic? You decide! \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/spooky-science/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:October Events
DESCRIPTION:October Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nOctober 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. \nClick here to view our Spooky Science themed activities:\nSpooky ScienceSpecial Program\nOctober 21 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nMessy 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. \n\nAll Month Long\nPuppet 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. \nScience 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. \nStory TimeSundays at 1:30 p.m.Enjoy some of our favorite books: \n\nI’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton\nBe Nice to Spiders by Margaret Graham\nThe Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert\nThe Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano\nRoom on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler\n\nBig 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! \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/october-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Members-Only: FREE Open House in Uptown Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:Free! One Day Only!\nDetails: Sunday\, October 5 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Discovery Place Science\, Uptown Charlotte \nYour Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville or Rockingham membership unlocks a full day of advanced STEM experiences in Uptown Charlotte! \nThis is your chance to experience everything Discovery Place Science has to offer as a full-fledged member for the entire day—absolutely free! Whether you’re curious about what our flagship location offers or considering an upgrade to a Three Museum membership\, this is the perfect opportunity to explore. \nWhat’s Included:\nYour day at Discovery Place Science includes access to all standard exhibits and activities\, plus these special experiences: \n\nComplimentary planetarium show at 12:00 PM in our IMAX theater\nLive Science Shows throughout the day\nAll regular museum exhibits and experiences\nDiscounted member parking rate of just $8 for the entire day—perfect for exploring everything Uptown Charlotte has to offer\n\nDon’t miss this exclusive member benefit. See why families upgrade to experience all three locations. \nReserve Your Spot
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/members-only-free-open-house-in-uptown-charlotte/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Science\, 168 W 6th St.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Winter Events
DESCRIPTION:Winter Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this winter? Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham is the perfect place for families to explore\, play\, and learn together. From science shows to story times\, every visit is filled with hands-on fun for kids of all ages. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nTheme: Wintersville: Winter is coming to Discovery Place Kids! Welcome to Wintersville\, where Discovery Place Kids is transformed into a winter wonderland with playful\, minds-on activities and winter themed adventures. Glide across a sock skating rink\, dive into a flurry of indoor “snowball” fun and marvel at interactive science shows exploring everything from ice fishing and snowstorms in a jar to experiment with melting ice and the effects of cold and warm air. \nClick here to view our Wintersville Experience:\nWintersville Special Programs | Every Day at 1:30 p.m. \nJoin us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.   \nNovember 18 – November 24: Polar Opposites: What’s the difference between the North Pole and the South Pole? Explore magnetic poles and learn about the different animals that live on opposite sides of the Earth.    \nNovember 25 – November 30: Igloo Engineering: This week we will focus on learning how the Inuit people have used igloos for shelter and survival in the Arctic for generations. Put your engineering skills to the test to build your own igloo!  \nDecember 2 – December 8: Blizzards: Take a trip inside a blizzard to explore how wind and weather work together to make this phenomenon. Make your own snowflake to test how it withstands in our blizzard wind tunnel. Additionally\, we are going to make mini blizzards in a bag to shake it up\, watch the snow swirl\, and see how the wind and weather create these conditions  \nDecember 11 – December 15: Northern Lights: Explore the glow of the Arctic Sky. Learn the science behind the Northern Lights to explore how solar energy and Earth’s magnetic field creates nature’s colorful lights!   \nDecember 16 – December 22: Animal Fur & Blubber: Ever wonder how animals keep warm through the winter? Explore the science behind their survival with this minds-on experiment. \nDecember 23 – December 31: Snowflakes: Every snowflake is unique! At Discovery Place Kids we are going to make one of a kind cyanotype snowflake print!  \nSpecial Events \nDecember 16 | Messy Member Morning  – Sensory Snowflake Fun\nDuring Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nGet ready to scoop\, squish\, and sparkle at this month’s wintery Messy Member Morning! We’re bringing winter indoors with a snow-filled sensory bin packed with arctic animals to discover and explore. Then\, create your own snowy ornament globes with fluffy snow and shimmering snowflake confetti to take home!  \nAll Month Long \nPuppet Show: Sammy Squirrel’s Holiday Party | Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.\nSammy Squirrel wants to throw a Holiday Party! What does he need for his party? Find out what party decor Sammy needs in this fun puppet show with Sammy and his friends.  \nScience Show | Every Day at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments that engage guests in hands-on science exploration as they predict\, observe\, and experiment with cold weather science. Our Science Show is sure to instill curiosity in our little scientists.   \nStory Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m.\nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nPolar Opposites by Erik Brooks \nThe Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale Retold by Lydia Dabcovich  \nThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats\nAurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights by Mindy Dwyer\nThe Mitten by Jan Brett\nJust One Flake: A Picture Book by: Travis Jonker   \n\nBig Fun | Every Day 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/winter-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:3\, 2\, 1…Happy Noon Years!\nGather your party animals and join us at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham to ring in the New Year. Why wait until midnight when you can celebrate 2026 early? \nEnjoy special activities and a countdown featuring an epic balloon drop! \nDon’t snooze on the party! Tickets are limited\, so reserve yours today! \nGet Tickets
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/noon-years-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:January Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this winter? 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. \nJanuary Theme: Outer Space: We’re reaching for the stars at Discovery Place Kids Rockingham! Join us as we explore the wonders of space. Kids will engineer rocket ships\, explore different careers\, learn about the solar system\, and develop a story for an alien friend.   \nSpecial Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.\n\nJanuary 1 – January 5\nRocket Science: Join our Rocket Science experience and become an aerospace engineer for a day! Guests of all ages will design and build their own rockets using recycled materials while exploring the engineering design process.   \nJanuary 6 – January 11\nCareers in Space: Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Join us for a hands-on program where you’ll complete physical exercises\, test your skills with space-themed tasks\, and experience the challenges of working in astronaut gear! Get ready to train like space explorers!  \nJanuary 14 – January 19\nPlanets & Stars: Get ready to explore the night sky! At Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, we’re diving into the wonders of the planets and stars in our solar system. Children will use everyday materials to craft their own constellation tubes\, bringing the magic of the cosmos to life and discovering constellations all around us.  \nJanuary 20 – January 31\nAlien Life: Roll the dice and create your own alien! Discover what your alien looks like\, the planet it calls home\, and the unique traits it will inherit\, all determined by the roll of the dice. Let your imagination take off on this intergalactic adventure!  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/outer-space/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:January Events
DESCRIPTION:January Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this winter? 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. \nJanuary Theme: Outer Space: We’re reaching for the stars at Discovery Place Kids Rockingham! Join us as we explore the wonders of space. Kids will engineer rocket ships\, explore different careers\, learn about the solar system\, and develop a story for an alien friend.   \nClick here to view our Outer Space themed activities:\nOuter SpaceHere’s What Else is Happening in January:\nSpecial Programs\nJanuary 20 | Messy Member Morning – Kinetic Kiddie Pools | Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nMessy Member Morning is heading to Mars! Children will explore the “Red Planet” through hands-on sensory play with kinetic sand- scooping\, shaping\, and creating Martian landscapes while learning about space in a fun way!  \nJanuary 12 – 13 | DPKR is closed!\nDiscovery Place Kids is closed for a winter refresh! We will be back with exciting\, out-of-this-world programs for the rest of January!  \nAll Month Long\nPuppet Show\nJanuary Show: Tortoise and the Hare: A classic race with a twist! The Tortoise and the Hare face off\, but soon some familiar storybook friends jump in\, turning the race into a wild\, funny adventure!  \nScience Show | Every Day 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nJoin us at the Science Lab all month for science experiments.  \n Story Time | Sundays at 1:30 p.m. \nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nMousetronaut by Mark Kelly\nGoldilocks and the Three Martians by Stu Smith\nAliens love Underpants by Claire Freeman & Ben Cort\nPapa\, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle \n\nBig Fun | Every Day 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!      \nMuseum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/january-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:February Events
DESCRIPTION:February Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this winter? 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. \nFebruary Theme: Winter Olympics & Black History Month: This month we are celebrating the spirit of the Olympics while honoring Black History Month. Through inspiring stories of trailblazing athletes\, children will learn about teamwork\, determination\, healthy bodies\, and believing in themselves. Each week we will connect movement\, creativity\, and real-life role models\, encouraging kids to dream big\, try new things\, and discover the power of hard work and resilience. Plus\, our museum will have an Olympic challenge competition to complete all around the museum.  \nClick here to view our Olympics themed activities:\nOlympicsHere’s What Else is Happening in February:\nSpecial Programs\nValentine’s Day (all day) | February 14\, 2026\nLove is in the air- and so are paper hearts! Join us at the Art Studio where kids will design and build their own paper heart structures using simple materials\, testing how tall or strong their creations can be.  \nMessy Member Morning | February 17\, 2026 | During Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nRing in the Lunar New Year with art and creativity! During this special member morning\, kids will paint and decorate their own festive fans inspired by Lunar New Year traditions.   \nLunar New Year (all day) | February 17\, 2026\nCelebrate Lunar New Year with color\, creativity\, and tradition in our Art Studio! Kids will make their own paper lanterns while learning how lanterns are used to welcome good luck\, happiness\, and new beginnings!  \nAll Month Long \nWinter Olympics Challenge\nLet the games begin! Kids will take on our Winter Olympics Challenge by completing fun tasks throughout the museum. Each challenge tests movement\, creativity\, or problem-solving\, and every participant will finish as a champion by earning a gold medal!  \nPuppet Show\nFebruary Show: Tortoise and the Hare: A classic race with a twist! The Tortoise and the Hare face off\, but soon some familiar storybook friends jump in\, turning the race into a wild\, funny adventure!  \nScience Show | Every Day 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:  \n\nHow to Brush Your Teeth with Snappy Croc by Jane Clarke\nOlympig! By Victoria Jamieson\nThe Busy Body Book by Lizzy Rockwell\nYes\, I can! The Story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team by Devon Harris \n\nBig Fun | Every Day 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/february-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Olympics Themed Activities
DESCRIPTION:February Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking for indoor kids activities in Rockingham this winter? 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. \nFebruary Theme: Winter Olympics & Black History Month: This month we are celebrating the spirit of the Olympics while honoring Black History Month. Through inspiring stories of trailblazing athletes\, children will learn about teamwork\, determination\, healthy bodies\, and believing in themselves. Each week we will connect movement\, creativity\, and real-life role models\, encouraging kids to dream big\, try new things\, and discover the power of hard work and resilience. Plus\, our museum will have an Olympic challenge competition to complete all around the museum.  \nSpecial Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.\nFebruary 1 – 9: \nBobsled Engineering: Kick off the Olympic season by reading about the Jamaican Bobsledding team that made history with their journey to the Olympics. After the story\, children can design and build their own bobsleds with recycled materials. This will take patience and teamwork just like real Olympic athletes.  \nFebruary 10 – 16: \nRun\, Jump\, Breathe: This week we explore the story of Jesse Owens while discussing how athletes keep their bodies strong\, especially in their hearts and lungs. We are going to bring cardiovascular health to life by making a DIY lung model to see how breathing fuels movement to keep us active and healthy.  \nFebruary 17 – 23:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIce Skating Magnetics Game: Glide into hands-on fun with our Ice Skating Magnetics Game! In this interactive activity\, children use magnets to guide skaters across a “frozen” surface\, discovering how magnetic forces push and pull to make them twirl\, spin\, and glide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 24 – 28: \nDiscovery Place Kids-Rockingham Birthday Celebration! \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/olympics/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re Celebrating Our Birthday—And You’re Invited!\nJoin us as we celebrate 13 years of learning\, play\, and family fun with birthday-themed activities happening around the museum all month long!  \nBirthday Celebration Day – Sunday\, February 22\nCome celebrate 13 years of Discovery Place Kids Rockingham- where play\, creativity\, and learning come together every day!   \n\n\n\nCupcakes\nFree Admission for the first 200 guests\nBirthday tattoos\, stickers\, and fun activities!\n\n\n\nGet TicketsGet Museum AdmissionAll Month Long\nBirthday Scavenger Hunt   \n\n\n\nSearch the museum for birthday themed pictures and earn a birthday sticker when you complete the hunt! \n\n\n\nBirthday Card Wall – Art Table  \n\n\n\nCreate a birthday card for DPKR using paper\, stickers\, and markers. Add your card to our Birthday Card wall! \n\n\n\nBirthday Week (February 22 – 28)\nDaily Science Show \nCelebrate with birthday-inspired science including: \n\n\n\nExpanding cupcakes in the air chamber! \nExploding gummy bears! \nRainbow test tubes!\n\n\n\nSpecial Program\nCreate birthday cake slime with festive add-ins!
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/discovery-place-kids-rockingham-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Story Themed Activities
DESCRIPTION:March Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nMarch 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!  \nSpecial Programs | Daily at 1:30 p.m.\nMarch 1 – 9 \nThe Three Little Pigs: Get ready for a hilarious twist on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs: as told by The Big Bad Wolf! We will read “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieskca and children will have a chance to build their own versions of the three little pig’s houses.  \nMarch 10 – 16 \nRhyme Time: Discover the magic of poetry through catchy rhymes and silly sounds! After reading “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple\, we will create our own silly rhyming stories!  \nMarch 17 – 23 \nThe Greatness in You: Join us as we read The Greatness in You by Tameka Fryer Brown and discover the unique strengths that make each of us special. After our story\, we’ll explore positive character traits and create a “Character Pastabilities” necklace using pasta beads to represent the greatness we carry inside  \nMarch 24 – 31 \nFairy Tale Fiasco: Step into the silly\, mixed-up world of The Great Fairy Tale Disaster by David Conway and discover what happens when classic fairy tales don’t go as planned! After the story\, children will create their own mixed up fairy tales using shadow boxes\, flashlights\, and puppets to bring their wacky\, one-of-a-kind stories to life.  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/once-upon-a-story-themed-activities/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:March Events
DESCRIPTION:March Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Rockingham\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nMarch 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!  \nClick here to view our Once Upon a Story themed activities:\nOnce Upon a StoryHere’s What Else is Happening in March:\nSpecial Events:\nMessy Member Morning – Slime Bar | March 17 | Member Hour: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nIt’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!    \nStorybook Ball | March 28 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\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.  \nAll Month Long \nPuppet Show | The Shell Games\nVisit 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!  \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. \nJoin us for story time as we read some of our favorites:  \n\nSheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple \n\n\nThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieskca \n\n\nThe Great Fairy Tale Disaster by David Conway \n\n\nIf you Give a Pig a Pancake by Laure Numeroff \n\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!      \n \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://dpkidsrockingham.org/event/march-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham\, 233 E. Washington St\, Rockingham\, NC\, 28379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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