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SUMMARY:June Events
DESCRIPTION:June Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nJune Theme: Build It!\nThis month\, guests are invited to dream big\, build boldly\, and work together as we explore the world of engineering\, creativity\, and community building through Build It! Throughout the museum\, children will use their imaginations to design structures\, solve building challenges\, and collaborate on a growing community masterpiece. From cardboard construction to magnetic creations\, this month encourages hands-on exploration\, teamwork\, and creative problem-solving.  \nBoxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City | Every Day in Create\nEach day\, guests will help design and build a collaborative cardboard city that will continue growing all month long. Children can create buildings\, roads\, parks\, vehicles\, landmarks\, and other community features while learning about teamwork\, engineering\, and city design. As the month progresses\, families will be able to revisit the city to see how the community has expanded and changed over time.  \nClick here to view the Build It! themed activities:\nBuild It!Here’s What Else is Happening in June:\nSpecial Programs\nSensory Friendly Hours  | June 7 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nJoin us for low-sensory hours designed for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs to enjoy the Museum’s hands-on exhibit spaces and explore in a calmer\, quieter environment.  \nMessy Member Morning: Silly String Archery | June 13 | During member hour: 8:30 a.m. –  9:30 a.m. \nJoin us as we take aim in a fun challenge! In silly string archery\, kids will have the chance to practice their archery skills by spraying silly string at a colorful target. Come test your skills to see who can hit the bullseye while making a colorful mess!    \n Juneteenth | June 19\nCelebrate Juneteenth with a joyful Storytime and activity that honors freedom\, community\, and creativity in young learners!  \nBella Ballerina Big Fun Dance Party!  | June 19 & 26\nBella Ballerina 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!  \n Father’s Day | June 21\nJoin us as we celebrate Father’s Day with a special Storytime book and create art that only a father could love!  \nDaily Programs  \nPuppet Show | 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.\nTortoise & The Hare: Does slow and steady always win the race? Join us for this exciting puppet show to find out who wins the race and see some familiar fairytale characters.  \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.   \nBuild it! Story Time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.\nSticking with our theme of building\, we will be reading different books that explore themes that will inspire your builders. Grab your pencils\, rulers\, and markers and become an architect for the day! Design your own house\, dream playground\, skyscraper\, or even an entire city using blueprints\, shapes\, lines\, and creative building plans.    \n\nNot a Box: A Celebration of Power and Imagination by: Antoinette Portis \n\n\nIf Buildings Could Talk by: Nikki Clinton \n\n\nBoxitects by: Kim Smith  \n\n\nThe Spaces Between by: Jaspreet Kaur and Manjit Thapp \n\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  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/june-events-2026/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build It!
DESCRIPTION:June Kids Activities at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville\nLooking 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. \nAll museum events and activities are free with admission. \nJune Theme: Build It!\nThis month\, guests are invited to dream big\, build boldly\, and work together as we explore the world of engineering\, creativity\, and community building through Build It! Throughout the museum\, children will use their imaginations to design structures\, solve building challenges\, and collaborate on a growing community masterpiece. From cardboard construction to magnetic creations\, this month encourages hands-on exploration\, teamwork\, and creative problem-solving.  \nBoxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City | Every Day in Create\nEach day\, guests will help design and build a collaborative cardboard city that will continue growing all month long. Children can create buildings\, roads\, parks\, vehicles\, landmarks\, and other community features while learning about teamwork\, engineering\, and city design. As the month progresses\, families will be able to revisit the city to see how the community has expanded and changed over time.  \nDaily Special Programs\nFloat your Boat\nUse floating blocks and other tools at the water table to design and create your own floating city structures! As you build\, test\, and redesign your creations\, explore concepts like balance\, buoyancy\, and engineering through hands-on water play!  \nIt’s Electric\nWhen building houses\, one must have electricity! Electricity powers almost everything we do from lights and computers to the darkest corners of your home. In this demo\, we will discover how electricity travels through wires to create a circuit of power that can bring light to all parts of a structure.   \nGiant Building\nCan you build something HUGE? Use giant Magna-Tiles to create towers\, castles\, tunnels\, and anything else you can imagine. Work together\, test your ideas\, and see how big you can build!  \nPlumbing 101\nEver wonder about the magic that brings water to taps and makes toilets flush with a simple push? Plumbing is like a giant puzzle where pipes\, taps and drains all work together to ensure water flows smoothly throughout the house!  \nStorytime | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.\nSticking with our theme of building\, we will be reading different books that explore themes that will inspire your builders. Grab your pencils\, rulers\, and markers and become an architect for the day! Design your own house\, dream playground\, skyscraper\, or even an entire city using blueprints\, shapes\, lines\, and creative building plans.    \n\nNot a Box: A Celebration of Power and Imagination by: Antoinette Portis \n\n\nIf Buildings Could Talk by: Nikki Clinton \n\n\nBoxitects by: Kim Smith  \n\n\nThe Spaces Between by: Jaspreet Kaur and Manjit Thapp \n\nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/build-it/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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