We’re getting ready for a new school year at Discovery Place Kids!

This month, we’re learning about different topics to celebrate the last weeks of summer and prepare for a new school year. Join us daily for fun themed activities throughout the week.

Stop by the Town Hall Main Stage at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the fun!

August 6-11: Catch the Letter: Can you find all the letters? After the story, head to the I CAN Create to practice letter recognition, an essential foundation of literacy skills. Have fun swatting the letters you identify using a fly swatter.

August 13-18: Dress for Success: Routines benefit children’s emotional and behavioral health. After listening to the story, talk about how we prepare for school in the morning. Try your hand at a relay to practice getting ready for school.

August 20-25: Shaving Cream Names: Do you know your first and last name? Learning our first and last names is essential knowledge for young children. Listen to the story, then work with your family to write your first and last name. After you write your name, trace the letters in shaving cream.

August 27- September 1: Shape BINGO: Triangle. Square. Circle. Can you identify all the shapes? After guessing the animal during the story, find 2D shapes as you play Shape BINGO. Try to be the first to call out BINGO and win the game.

Puppet Show (Daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
The Shell Game: Dive down deep and learn about some ocean friends. Meet a sea anemone, hermit crab, sea turtle and many other creatures in this fun and educational show.   

Science Show (Daily at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.)  
Join us at the Town Hall for an adventure in science.  Predict, observe, and experiment with different topics.  From color-mixing to chemical reactions, our Science Show will instill curiosity in our little scientists.  

 Story Time (Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 a.m.) 

• “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. 
• “The King of Kindergarten” by Derrick Barnes 
• “Alma and How She Got Her Name” by Juana Martinez-Neal 
• “Shape by Shape” by Suse MacDonald 

Big Fun (Fri, Sat, Sun 4:15 p.m.; Tue, Wed, Thu 3:15 p.m.) 
Big Fun is the time of day when children and adults move and groove to three of our favorite songs. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this daily dance party!  

 I CAN Create 
Join us in I CAN Create this month as we discover our talents. Local artists can stop by anytime to paint, color, build or draw a masterpiece.  

Special Programs

August 4– Sensory-friendly Hours: We’ve crafted these low-sensory hours for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs to enjoy the Museum’s hands-on exhibit spaces and explore in a calmer, quieter environment. Families can check out sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones, sensory-friendly toys, and manipulatives during your visit. Click to learn more.
*Backpacks are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplies are limited. 

August 13 – Countdown to Kindergarten: Get ready for kindergarten, meet local mascots and much more! Our annual Countdown to Kindergarten event will be a blast as we prepare for the new school year! We will have community partners like the Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation and the Public Library inside the Museum.   This free event is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.