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SUMMARY:January Events
DESCRIPTION:January 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 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 Huntersville! 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 4 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nJoin us during our Sensory friendly hours  \nJanuary 10 | Messy Member Morning – Kinetic Kiddie Pools | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 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.  \nJanuary 12 – 13 | DPKH 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!   \nJanuary 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day\nJoin us at the Town Hall Main Stage at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a special story time to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  \nJanuary 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 | BellaBallerina Dance Party! | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.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!  \nJanuary 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 | 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!  \nDaily Programs  \nPuppet Show | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.\nCircus of the Stars: When everyone gets sick\, Bambo the Clown must overcome his stage fright to be the Ringleader of the Circus!     \nScience Show | 10:00 a.m. and 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.  \n  \n  \nGet Museum Admission
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LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:January 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 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 Huntersville! 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.   \n  \nSpecial Programs\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.   \n\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Where Is the Rocket? by Harriet Ziefert | Location: Fitness Center\n\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!  \n\nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | When I’m an Astronaut: Dreaming is Believing by Samantha Pillay | Location: Fitness Center\n\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.  \n\nStory time 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood by Stacy McAnulty | Location: I Can Create\n\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!  \nStory time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers | Location: I Can Create \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/outer-space/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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