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SUMMARY:March Events
DESCRIPTION:March 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. \nMarch 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!  \nClick here to view our Once Upon a Story themed activities:\nOnce Upon a StoryHere’s What Else is Happening in March:\nSpecial Programs  \nMarch 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nJoin us during our Sensory friendly hours  \nMarch 14 | Messy Member Morning – Slime Bar | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nIt’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!  \nMarch 14 | Storybook Ball | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nCelebrate 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!  \nDaily Programs  \nPuppet Show | Three Little Pigs | 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.\nCome with us to see the adventures of Percy\, Peter and Peggy Sue building their homes and take on the Big Bad Wolf.     \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/march-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Story Themed Activities
DESCRIPTION:March 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. \nMarch 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!  \nSpecial Programs\nMarch 1 – 9 \nThe 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.  \n\n Story time in Build | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieskca \n\nMarch 10 – 16 \nRhyme 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!    \n\nStory time in the Bank | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple  \n\nMarch 17 – 23\nThe 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  \n\nStory time in Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | “The Greatness in You”  by Tameka Fryer Brown \n\nMarch 24 – 31\n 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.   \n\nStory time in I Can Explore | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | The Great Fairy Tale Fiasco by David Conwa 
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/once-upon-a-story-themed-activities/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Storybook Ball
DESCRIPTION:Meet Queen Elsa & Princesses Cinderella and Ariel at Discovery Place’s Storybook Ball!\nCelebrate 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. \n📚Dress up as your favorite storybook character and join the Storybook Fashion Show!  \n🚀 Travel around Discovery Place to see classic stories come to life and snap photos with some of your favorite characters!  \n🔮 Join us in our Enchanted Forest to make your own stories and characters! \nStep into the world of beloved books like Pete the Cat and The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more \nGet Tickets
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/storybook-ball/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Camps Open House!
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 30 | Drop-in anytime between 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore all the fun that summer has to offer at Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville’s Summer Camps Open House! Walk around the museum\, meet our team\, and learn about the exciting summer camps available for kids of all interests. \nDuring this drop-in event\, educators will guide families through the spaces where camps are held and share what a typical day at camp looks like. Try mini-activities pulled directly from this summer’s camp themes\, and have the chance to meet camp facilitators and see our teaching approach in action. \nRegister the same day and receive an on-site discount! \n\nMore details to come! \n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/camps-open-house/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:The Great Counting Carnival
DESCRIPTION:April 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. \nApril 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! \nSpecial Programs\nApril 1 – April 6\nMath 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.     \n\nStory time in I Can Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | 10 Black Dots by Donald Cruz \n\nApril 7 – April 13\nDon’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. \n\nStory time in Build | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Perfect Square by Michael Hall \n\nApril 14 – April 20\nI 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.     \n\nStory time in I Can Move | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | I Spy Numbers by Jean Marazollo \n\nApril 21 – April 30\nHidden 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! \n\nStory time in I Can Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Numblers by Suse MacDonald & Bill Oakes \n\nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/the-great-counting-carnival/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:April Events
DESCRIPTION:April 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. \nApril 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! \nClick here to view The Great Counting Carnival themed activities:\nThe Great Counting CarnivalHere’s What Else is Happening in April:\nSpecial Programs\nApril 4 | Hip Hoppity Egg-Stavaganza | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nHop around the museum and hunt for eggs throughout all of the exhibits! Don’t forget to find Easter Bunny for a cute family photo!  \nApril 6 | DPKH is open! \nSchools out for the day\, so join us to play!  \nApril 11 | Messy Member Morning – Pendulum Painting | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nSwing 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!  \nApril 22 | Earth Day \nJoin us for a day to celebrate the Earth and learn ways that you can do your part!   \nDaily Programs  \nPuppet Show | Three Little Pigs | 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.\nCome with us to see the adventures of Percy\, Peter and Peggy Sue building their homes and take on the Big Bad Wolf. \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.  \n  \nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/april-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T083000
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SUMMARY:Hippity Hoppity Egg-stravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Included in Admission \nTake part in a spring Egg-stravaganza! \nHop around the museum and hunt for eggs throughout all of the exhibits! But don’t forget to find the Easter Bunny for a cute family photo!   \nMembers Only: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \nGeneral Admission: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nGet Museum AdmissionBecome a Member
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/hippity-hoppity-egg-stravaganza/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Messy Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Messy Member Morning: Pendulum Painting\nDate: April 11\, 2025\n \nTime: During Member Hour from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \nMembers-Only: 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!  \n*Discovery Place Members get exclusive discounted access to events\, free Museum Admission and more. Not a Member? \nBECOME A MEMBERRENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/messy-member-morning/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-friendly hours are now monthly and will continue on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nWe’ve crafted these low-sensory hours for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs to enjoy the Museum’s hands-on exhibit spaces and explore in a calmer\, quieter environment. \nWe invite all children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)\, Sensory Processing Disorders and vision or hearing impairments and their caregivers to interact with our experiences. \nDuring your visit to the Museum\, families can check out sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones\, sensory-friendly toys and manipulatives. \n*Backpacks are available on a first-come\, first-served basis with limited supplies. This experience is included in Museum Admission.  \nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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