Discovery Place Kids Children's Museum

The Great Counting Carnival
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
April 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.
April Theme: The Great Counting Carnival: This month, we’re making math meaningful (and fun!) by exploring numbers through stories, art, and hands-on play. From counting and shapes to number hunts and creative expression, each week invites children to see math all around them in exciting and imaginative ways. Join us as we build early math skills through creativity, curiosity, and discovery!
Special Programs
April 1 – April 6
Math Dots: Let’s count to 10! Blend early math skills with creativity and storytelling in this playful, hands-on program. After reading 10 Black Dots by Donald Cruz, guests will explore how numbers can turn into pictures by transforming black dots into their own art pieces.

Story time in I Can Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | 10 Black Dots by Donald Cruz

April 7 – April 13
Don’t Be a Square:Who says it’s not hip to be square? Join us for a reading of Perfect Square by Michael Hall. Using the story as our guide, we’ll explore all the things a perfectly imperfect square can become. Guests will transform their own squares into creative works of art.

Story time in Build | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Perfect Square by Michael Hall

April 14 – April 20
I Spy Numbers: “I spy with my little eye” …. numbers everywhere! This week we hunt for numbers and other objects in the book I Spy Numbers by Jean Marzollo. Guests will play their own game of I Spy as they sort through sensory bins to find crazy objects and numbers.

Story time in I Can Move | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | I Spy Numbers by Jean Marazollo

April 21 – April 30
Hidden in Plain Sight:  Math, art, literature, and science all come to life this week as we explore number art. We’ll read Numblers by Suse MacDonald and Bill Oakes, searching for hidden numbers within the illustrations. No art expertise needed. Just have fun discovering numbers and creating your own number-inspired artwork!

Story time in I Can Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Numblers by Suse MacDonald & Bill Oakes

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April Events
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
April 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.
April Theme: The Great Counting Carnival: This month, we’re making math meaningful (and fun!) by exploring numbers through stories, art, and hands-on play. From counting and shapes to number hunts and creative expression, each week invites children to see math all around them in exciting and imaginative ways. Join us as we build early math skills through creativity, curiosity, and discovery!
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The Great Counting CarnivalHere’s What Else is Happening in April:
Special Programs
April 4 | Hip Hoppity Egg-Stavaganza | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hop around the museum and hunt for eggs throughout all of the exhibits! Don’t forget to find Easter Bunny for a cute family photo!
April 6 | DPKH is open!
Schools out for the day, so join us to play!
April 11 | Messy Member Morning – Pendulum Painting | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Swing into creativity with a colorful twist! In this Messy Member Morning, we’ll explore motion and art by creating stunning pendulum paintings. Experiment with gravity and rhythm as you bring your artwork to life!
April 22 | Earth Day
Join us for a day to celebrate the Earth and learn ways that you can do your part!
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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