October Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this fall? 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.
October Theme: Spooky Science: This month, our children’s museum in Huntersville 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.
Special Programs
October 1 – October 6
Scales and Tails: Slither into the scaly world of snakes! Learn why snakes shed their skin, how they grow, and what makes them such important creatures in nature.
- Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
October 7 – October 13
Sounds of the Night: When the sun goes down, nature comes alive! Explore the calls, hoots, and squeaks of nocturnal animals and discover how creatures communicate in the dark.
- Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Vampire Boys’ Good Night by Lisa Brown
October 14 – October 20
Trap-tastic Engineering: Plants that eat bugs? Gross! Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building your own bug-trapping contraption inspired by Venus flytraps.
- Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds
October 21 – October 27
DPKH’s Birthday Week: Celebrate Discovery Place Kids Huntersville’s birthday all week long! We’ll be making our favorite messy activity—slime! Each day, make your own slime to take home and enjoy.
- Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Birthday Book by Todd Parr
October 27 – October 31
Wizards at Work: Mix, bubble, and fizz your way through exciting chemical reactions as we create potions in a cauldron. Science or magic? You decide!
- Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
