Discovery Place Kids Children's Museum

Build It!
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
June 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.
June Theme: Build It!
This 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.
Boxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City | Every Day in Create
Each 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.
Daily Special Programs
Float your Boat
Use 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!
It’s Electric
When 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.
Giant Building
Can 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!
Plumbing 101
Ever 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!
Storytime | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Sticking 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.

Not a Box: A Celebration of Power and Imagination by: Antoinette Portis

If Buildings Could Talk by: Nikki Clinton

Boxitects by: Kim Smith

The Spaces Between by: Jaspreet Kaur and Manjit Thapp

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Messy Member Morning
2026-06-13 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Messy Member Morning: Silly String Archery
Date: June 13, 2026

Time: During Member Hour from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Members-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!
*Discovery Place Members get exclusive discounted access to events, free Museum Admission and more. Not a Member?
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
2026-07-05 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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