February Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this winter? Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville 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.
February Theme: 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.
Click here to view our Olympics themed activities:
Here’s What Else is Happening in February:
Special Programs
February 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us during our Sensory friendly hours
February 14 | Messy Member Morning – Suminagashi Prints | During Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Discover the magic of swirling color of this month’s Messy Member Mornings! This month we are exploring Suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling. Kids can experiment with ink and water to create their own one-of-a-kind print!
February 16 | DPKH is Open!
Schools out for the day, so join us to play!
February 4, 11, 18, 25 | BellaBallerina Dance Party! | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BellaBallerina is a literacy-based dance studio that caters to ages 18 months to 10 years old. They use story integration and imagination to teach most of our dance classes so students can get used to creating imaginative worlds, learn dance in a nurturing environment, and have fun
Daily Programs
Puppet Show | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Circus of the Stars: When everyone gets sick, Bambo the Clown must overcome his stage fright to be the Ringleader of the Circus!
Science Show | 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Join us at the Town Hall all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe, and experiment with different topics. From color-mixing to chemical reactions, our Science Show is sure to instill curiosity in our little scientist.
Big Fun | 15 minutes before closing
Big Fun is the time of the day when children and adults move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put your dancing shoes on and join us for this daily dance party!
I CAN Create | All day
Join us in I CAN Create this month as we see how talented we can be. Little artists can stop by anytime to paint, color, build or draw a masterpiece.
