Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham

05/29/2026

🌈 It's alive!!! (Well, not really – but it sure looks like it!)

Baking soda + vinegar + a splash of color = the most satisfying fizz you'll ever see. 🫧

Here's what's actually happening: Baking soda is a base and vinegar is an acid – and when they meet, they react! They produce carbon dioxide gas, which is the same gas you breathe out. That gas is what creates all those amazing bubbles and makes the mixture foam and overflow.

The food coloring doesn't change the science at all – it just makes it way more fun to watch 🎨

Come explore more reactions, experiments and hands-on fun at Discovery Place Kids, where every day is a science day! 🔬

05/26/2026

🦹 Every superhero needs a villain to defeat. This week, meet your child’s: GERMS! 🦠

We're going microscopic to learn how germs spread, what they do to our bodies and – most importantly – how to stop them! Then kids will get to create their very own germ supervillain character.

It's gross. It's fascinating. It might just inspire your little hero to wash their hands without being asked 😉

Skills your child is building:
💡 Cause and effect reasoning
🫡 Personal responsibility
🍎 Health literacy

📍 Discovery Place Kids | May 26–31
🎟️ Included with admission

05/22/2026

🎉 Special announcement! We're OPEN this coming Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day – a rare treat since we're usually closed on Mondays!

Give your little ones an adventure to remember this holiday weekend. Come explore, discover and play with the whole family at Discovery Place Kids!

05/19/2026

Can your nose tell the difference? Your super senses are about to find out! 🦸‍♀️

This week, we're exploring ALL five senses and the incredible ways we use them every single day. Put your super smell to the test, sort items by sense and discover just how powerful your body already is.

No cape required – your senses ARE the superpower!

Skills your child is building:
💭 Observational thinking
✅ Classification & sorting
🔬 Scientific inquiry

📍 Discovery Place Kids | May 19–25
🎟️ Included with admission

05/15/2026

🧪 Why did the liquid suddenly turn dark blue?!

That's the Iodine Clock Reaction – and it's one of our favorite science tricks at Discovery Place Kids!

Here's the science behind it: Two clear liquids are mixed together. At first, nothing seems to happen... but then – whoosh – the liquid suddenly snaps to a deep blue-black color all at once!

Why? The two liquids are in a race. One liquid is busy breaking down a special ingredient. The moment it runs out, iodine swoops in and turns everything dark – like a chemical alarm clock going off! ⏰

The coolest part is that scientists can actually predict exactly when the color will change by adjusting things like temperature or concentration.

Come see experiments like this at our NEW daily science shows! 🔬

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

Try-It-At-Home Tuesday! 🏠

We love helping the curiosity continue even when you're not here with us at the Museum. Today, try this: grab a magnifying glass (or just your eyes!) and go on a backyard bug hunt. 🐛🐝🐞

How many different bugs can you find? Draw them, name them, make up silly names for them – whatever feels fun.

And when you're ready for even MORE hands-on discovery... you know where to find us. 😊 Both our Huntersville and Rockingham locations are open and ready for your little explorer!

05/04/2026

Themed activities begin at 1:30 p.m. daily!

04/29/2026

🌟 Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids

Join us the first Sunday of every month (May 3) for a calmer, quieter museum experience designed for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs!

📍 Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
📍 Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville: 2:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m

We welcome all families with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorders and vision or hearing impairments to explore our hands-on exhibits in a comfortable, inclusive environment.

✨Enjoy private time in our exhibit spaces
✨Experience a supportive atmosphere
✨Included with museum admission

All families and caregivers are invited! Come discover, play and learn together.

04/21/2026

Math, art, science and literature – all in one activity! 🌟 To close out The Great Counting Carnival, we're exploring the book Numblers and uncovering the numbers cleverly hidden within its illustrations. Then your child will create their own number-inspired artwork. This week is a beautiful reminder that numbers aren't just on worksheets – they're woven into our world all around us.

Skills your child is building:
🔍 Observation & critical thinking
🔢 Number recognition in context
🎨 Artistic confidence & self-expression
🌍 Cross-disciplinary thinking (math + art + science + literacy)

Join us April 21–30 for Hidden in Plain Sight – the grand finale of The Great Counting Carnival at Discovery Place Kids. We can't wait to see you there!

04/14/2026

🌟 Our family is growing – and we couldn't be more excited!

Discovery Place Kids is coming to Matthews! 🎉 That means even more little learners across the region will soon have a place to explore, create and discover through the hands-on, STEAM-powered fun you already know and love.

The future Discovery Place Kids–Matthews will be designed for children from birth to age 10, featuring interactive exhibits and programming built around the curiosity and wonder that drives everything we do.

And the best part? The Matthews community is helping shape it from the ground up. 💜 Right now, local families are being invited to share what they want to see in their new museum – because great learning experiences start with listening.

If you know families in the Matthews area, send this their way! Community listening sessions are happening:

📅 Tuesday, May 12 | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Matthews Elementary School

📅 Wednesday, May 13 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Matthews Town Hall

From Huntersville to Rockingham – and soon Matthews – we're bringing curiosity to more corners of the Carolinas. Learn more right here: http://dpkmatthews.org

Town of Matthews, NC - Government
Matthews Elementary School