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SUMMARY:Winter Events
DESCRIPTION:Winter Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville\nLooking 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 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:\nWintersvilleSpecial Programs\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.\nStory time | 11:00 am & 3:00 p.m. | Polar Opposites by Erik Brooks   \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!\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale Retold by Lydia Dabcovich   \nDecember 2 – December 8: Blizzards: Take a trip inside a blizzard to explore how wind and weather work together to make this phenomenon. Test your own snowflake to see how it withstands the blizzards that we are bringing inside.\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats  \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! \nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights by Mindy Dwyer  \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.\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Mitten by Jan Brett  \nDecember 23 – December 31: Snowflakes: Every snowflake is unique! At Discovery Place Kids we are going to make one of a kind cyanotype snowflake prints using lights and shadows!\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Just One Flake: A Picture Book by: Travis Jonker   \nSpecial Events\nDecember 7 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nJoin us during our Sensory friendly hours  \nDecember 13 | Messy Member Morning – Sensory Snowflake Fun \nDuring Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 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 winter environment in a snow globe with fluffy snow and shimmering snowflake confetti to take home! \nDecember 5\, 12 & 19 | BellaBallerina Dance Party! | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nBellaBallerina 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!  \nDecember 20 | Santa is Coming to DPKH! | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nSanta and Mrs. Claus are making a special stop at Wintersville! Bring the family\, dress in your best winter fit to strike a pose and create a perfect holiday picture!   \nDecember 22 & December 29 | DPKH is OPEN until 3:00 p.m.\nIf you are looking for something educational for your children during the break from school\, come to Discovery Place Kids Huntersville. We are open extra days during the winter holidays so  \nDecember 31 | New Years Eve Celebration!\nGet ready to ring in the new year at DPKH! Our New Year’s Eve event is packed with fun\, learning\, and festive activities to welcome 2026! Join us for a festive day filled with art\, music\, a special big fun dance party and a memorable countdown and ballon drop! It’s the perfect event to celebrate before bedtime!  \nDaily Programs  \nPuppet Show: Sammy Squirrel’s Holiday Party | 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 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 | 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.\nJoin 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.   \nBig Fun | 15 minutes before closing \nBig 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!   \nI CAN Create | All day\nJoin 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. \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/winter-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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