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

Storybook Ball
2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Meet Queen Elsa & Princesses Cinderella and Ariel at Discovery Place’s Storybook Ball!
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.
📚Dress up as your favorite storybook character and join the Storybook Fashion Show!
🚀 Travel around Discovery Place to see classic stories come to life and snap photos with some of your favorite characters!
🔮 Join us in our Enchanted Forest to make your own stories and characters!
Step into the world of beloved books like Pete the Cat and The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more
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Free Summer Camps Open House!
2026-03-30 17:00 - 19:00
Monday, March 30 | Drop-in anytime between 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Explore 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.
During 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.
Register the same day and receive an on-site discount!

More details to come!

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The Great Counting Carnival
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!
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!
Click here to view The Great Counting Carnival themed activities:
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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Hippity Hoppity Egg-stravaganza!
2026-04-04 08:30 - 12:00
Included in Admission
Take part in a spring Egg-stravaganza!
Hop 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!
Members Only: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
General Admission: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30
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.
We’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.
We invite all children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorders and vision or hearing impairments and their caregivers to interact with our experiences.
During your visit to the Museum, families can check out sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones, sensory-friendly toys and manipulatives.
*Backpacks are available on a first-come, first-served basis with limited supplies. This experience is included in Museum Admission.
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Messy Member Morning
2026-05-09 08:30 - 09:30
Messy Member Morning: Tie-Dye Pillowcases
Date: May 9, 2026

Time: During Member Hour from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Members-Only: Get 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.
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