Discovery Place Kids Children's Museum

March Events
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
March Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this month? 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.
March Theme: Once Upon a Story: This month, we’re diving into the world of storybook fun at Discovery Place Kids! Join us as we explore classic tales and the magic of storytelling through interactive crafts and hands-on activities. Get ready for a month filled with magic, fun, and unforgettable stories!
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Once Upon a StoryHere’s What Else is Happening in March:
Special Programs
March 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us during our Sensory friendly hours
March 14 | Messy Member Morning – Slime Bar | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
It’s slime time! Get ready to squish, stretch and swirl at this month’s Messy Member Morning! We’re exploring the gooey world of slime at our hands-on slime bar. Kids can mix their own custom slime with colors, glitters and textures to take home!
March 14 | Storybook Ball | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the magic of stories at our Storybook Ball, an evening where literature comes to life! Enjoy a night of creativity, imagination, and community as we bring beloved books off the page and into an immersive experience. Explore beloved classics and new favorites, with interactive activity stations, character meet-and-greets, and live performances!
Daily Programs
Puppet Show | Three Little Pigs | 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Come with us to see the adventures of Percy, Peter and Peggy Sue building their homes and take on the Big Bad Wolf.
Science Show | 10:00 a.m. & 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.
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Once Upon a Story Themed Activities
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
March Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Looking for indoor kids activities in Huntersville this month? 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.
March Theme: Once Upon a Story: This month, we’re diving into the world of storybook fun at Discovery Place Kids! Join us as we explore classic tales and the magic of storytelling through interactive crafts and hands-on activities. Get ready for a month filled with magic, fun, and unforgettable stories!
Special Programs
March 1 – 9
The Three Little Pigs: Get ready for a hilarious twist on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs: as told by The Big Bad Wolf! We will read “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieskca and children will have a chance to build their own versions of the three little pig’s houses.

Story time in Build | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieskca

March 10 – 16
Rhyme Time: Discover the magic of poetry through catchy rhymes and silly sounds! After reading “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple, we will create our own silly rhyming stories!

Story time in the Bank | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple

March 17 – 23
The Greatness in You: Join us as we read The Greatness in You by Tameka Fryer Brown and discover the unique strengths that make each of us special. After our story, we’ll explore positive character traits and create a “Character Pastabilities” necklace using pasta beads to represent the greatness we carry inside

Story time in Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “The Greatness in You” by Tameka Fryer Brown

March 24 – 31
Fairy Tale Fiasco: Step into the silly, mixed-up world of The Great Fairy Tale Disaster by David Conway and discover what happens when classic fairy tales don’t go as planned! After the story, children will create their own mixed up fairy tales using shadow boxes, flashlights, and puppets to bring their wacky, one-of-a-kind stories to life.

Story time in I Can Explore | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Great Fairy Tale Fiasco by David Conwa
