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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
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SUMMARY:Healthy Heroes
DESCRIPTION:May 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. \nMay Theme: Healthy Heroes: What is your superpower? Uncover your superpower this month at Discovery Place Kids. From superheroes to supervillains\, we are exploring all aspects of health to level up both mentally and physically. Throughout the month\, your superhero (or villain) will have the chance to train like a superhero\, strengthen their minds\, explore their super senses and expose the secrets of real life “villains” aka germs. Suit up and get ready to assemble your best self! \nSpecial Programs\nMay 1 – May 11\nSuper Strength: May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to celebrate we are going to train like superheroes. Step into your story to take on an exciting fitness challenge to build strength\, agility\, and endurance. This is your chance to discover how powerful you can be!   \n\nStory time in Fitness | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m | Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti \n\nMay 12 – May 18\nSuper Minds: May is Mental Health Awareness Month\, and we are doing an activity for a mindful moment! We are going to make sensory power wands with different textures because even superheroes need a peaceful moment. After you complete it\, give your power wand a shake to see the colors\, watch the charms move and take a deep\, calming breath.   \n\nStory time in I Can Create | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m | Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker \n\nMay 19 – May 25\nSuper Senses: Super Senses are here to save the day! Join us this week to explore the five senses and how we use them every day. Test your super smell to try and tell the difference between two scents and sort different items to see how they connect to each of the five senses.   \n\nStory time in I can Build | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Super Senses Save the Day! A Story About the Five Senses by Irene Kilpatrick  \n\nMay 26 – May 31\nSuper Villains: Ever wanted to learn about super villains? Well\, this week at DPKH we are going to meet real life villains called Germs! During the activity\, we will learn how germs spread\, how they affect our bodies\, and ways to stay healthy! Then you’ll get to create your own germ supervillain.  \n\nStory time in the Dr’s Office | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Sick Simon by Dan Krall\n\nGet Museum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/healthy-heroes/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:May Events
DESCRIPTION:May 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. \nMay Theme: Healthy Heroes: What is your superpower? Uncover your superpower this month at Discovery Place Kids. From superheroes to supervillains\, we are exploring all aspects of health to level up both mentally and physically. Throughout the month\, your superhero (or villain) will have the chance to train like a superhero\, strengthen their minds\, explore their super senses and expose the secrets of real life “villains” aka germs. Suit up and get ready to assemble your best self! \nClick here to view the Healthy Heroes themed activities:\nHealthy HeroesHere’s What Else is Happening in May:\nSpecial Programs\nMay 3 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Sensory friendly hours\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.  \nMay 9 | Messy Member Morning- Tie-Dye Pillowcases | Member Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nGet ready to mix\, twist\, and swirl! This Messy Member Morning is all about color and creativity as we design our very own tie-dye pillowcases. Members are invited to roll up their sleeves\, get a little messy\, and make a one-of-a-kind creation to take home.  \nMay 10 | Mother’s Day \nJoin us to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Storytime book and create art that only a mother could love!  \nMay 25 | DPKH is Open! \nSchool’s out for the day\, come out and play at DPKH!  \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.   \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.  \nMuseum Admission
URL:https://discoveryplacekids.org/event/may-events/
LOCATION:Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville\, 105 Gilead Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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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
CATEGORIES:Main
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SUMMARY:Messy Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Messy Member Morning: Silly String Archery\nDate: June 13\, 2026\n \nTime: During Member Hour from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \nMembers-Only: Join 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*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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