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St. Lucia’s Day
Read about St. Lucia's Day then make a festive craft
Thu | December 13, 2018
Gingerbread Workshop
Listen to a story about the Gingerbread Man and make yummy treats
Fri | December 14, 2018
A Day in the Life: Health Sciences and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Education
Learn about the exciting world of nursing, medical lab technicians and much more
Sat | December 15, 2018
La Befana
Explore Italian holiday traditions
Sat | December 15, 2018
Bug Ornaments
Create a creepy crawly ornament
Wed | December 19, 2018
Holiday Tree Critters
Learn about the insects that make up the vibrant ecosystem of trees and create a bug ornament
Wed | December 19, 2018
Bug Bistro
Earn your "I Ate a Bug" button
Wed | December 19, 2018
Robo Roaches
Learn about the nervous systems of bugs
Thu | December 20, 2018
Holiday Tree Critters
Learn about the insects that may reside in many popular trees
Thu | December 20, 2018
Bug Bistro
Try an unusual cuisine at the Bug Bistro
Thu | December 20, 2018
Bee Boogie
Boogie like a bee
Thu | December 20, 2018
Christmas Critters
A fun game show about the bugs found in holiday trees
Thu | December 20, 2018
Butterfly Masks
Create a butterfly mask while learning about these beautiful insects
Thu | December 20, 2018
Bug Bistro
Think you've got what it takes to eat a bug?
Thu | December 20, 2018
Armored Bug Build
Create an armored bug exoskeleton
Thu | December 20, 2018
Air Bee N Bug
Make a winter home for your backyard bugs
Thu | December 20, 2018
A Bug’s Life – Cycles
From larvae to adult, discover the stages of a bug's journey.
Thu | December 20, 2018
Humbug
A favorite Christmas story told by the humbug
Thu | December 20, 2018
Meet a Bug
A meet and greet with our favorite bugs
Thu | December 20, 2018
Firefly Electricity
Discover what makes the firefly glow
Thu | December 20, 2018
Jingle Bugs
Learn how bugs spend their winter and make your own bug
Thu | December 20, 2018
Lasers and Bugs
Make a wooden bug model using a laser cuter
Thu | December 20, 2018
Butterfly Masks
Join us as we create butterfly masks to wear
Fri | December 21, 2018
Bee Boogie
Create a dance language to communicate just like bees
Fri | December 21, 2018
Ligligan Parul
Celebrate "The Giant Lantern Festival" by creating your own lantern
Sat | December 22, 2018
Holiday Tree Critters
Learn about trees vibrant ecosystem and make you own bug ornament
Sun | December 23, 2018
Butterfly Masks
Learn about butterfly life cycles and make a butterfly mask
Wed | December 26, 2018
Kwanzaa
Learn about the holiday that celebrates African American heritage
Wed | December 26, 2018
Butterfly Masks
Celebrate the New Year by creating a butterfly mask
Thu | December 27, 2018
New Year’s Around the World
Learn about New Year's traditions and make crafts
Sat | December 29, 2018
Feeding Frenzy
How do bugs eat? Let's learn about their amazing mouth parts
Sat | December 29, 2018
New Years at Noon
Celebrate the New Year with crafts
Mon | December 31, 2018
New Year’s at Noon
Ring in the New Year at Discovery-Place Kids!
Mon | December 31, 2018
Homeschool Day
Discount admission & special offers for homeschool families
Mon | January 07, 2019
Senior Science Days: Entomology (BUGS!!)
Explore the world of bugs with hands-on exhibitions and immersive experiences
Wed | January 09, 2019
Science on the Rocks: Wizarding World of Fantastic Bugs & Where to Find Them
Explore the magic of Hogwarts and get to know some fantastic bugs
Fri | January 18, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Energy
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Energy Merit Badge
Sat | January 19, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Engineering
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Engineering Merit Badge
Sat | January 19, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chess
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chess Merit Badge
Sun | January 20, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Sustainability
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Sustainability Merit Badge
Sun | January 20, 2019
National Geographic Live: View From Above
Explore the stars & get to know astronaut Terry Virts
Tue | January 29, 2019
National Geographic Live Daytime Show: View From Above
Explore the stars & get to know astronaut Terry Virts
Tue | January 29, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Robotics
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Robotics Merit Badge
Sat | February 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Weather
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Weather Merit Badge
Sat | February 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Space Exploration
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Space Exploration Merit Badge
Sun | February 03, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Environmental Science
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Museum naturalists to earn your Environmental Science Merit Badge
Sat | February 23, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Oceanography
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Oceanography Merit Badge
Sat | March 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Programming
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Programming Merit Badge
Sat | March 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Pulp & Paper
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Pulp & Paper Merit Badge
Sat | March 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chemistry
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chemistry Merit Badge
Sun | March 03, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Sustainability
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Sustainability Merit Badge
Sun | March 03, 2019
Senior Science Days: Wildlife of North Carolina
Explore the seasonal wildlife of Charlotte with hands-on encounters
Mon | March 11, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Interpreting the Sky
Scout Leaders, join us for an interactive program in our planetarium
Tue | March 19, 2019
National Geographic Live: On the Trail of Big Cats
Journey into the world of big cats with National Geographic photographer Steve Winter
Tue | March 26, 2019
National Geographic Live Daytime Show: On the Trail of Big Cats
Journey into the world of big cats with National Geographic photographer Steve Winter
Tue | March 26, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Environmental Science
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Museum naturalists to earn your Environmental Science Merit Badge
Sat | April 06, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Flora & Fauna of the Carolinas
Scout Leaders, join Discovery Place Nature naturalists to learn about native plants and animals
Tue | April 23, 2019
Discovery Place Nature Exploration Weekend
Join Discovery Place educators for a weekend of outdoor exploration and relaxation
Fri | May 03, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Energy
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Energy Merit Badge
Sat | May 04, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Space Exploration
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Space Exploration Merit Badge
Sat | May 04, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Oceanography
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Oceanography Merit Badge
Sat | May 04, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chess
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chess Merit Badge
Sun | May 05, 2019
Senior Science Days: Towers of Past, Present & Future
Tap your inner engineer as we build an experience around some of the most famous buildings of the past, present and future.
Wed | May 29, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Electricity
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Electricity Merit Badge
Sat | June 01, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Weather
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Weather Merit Badge
Sat | June 01, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Environmental Science
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Museum naturalists to earn your Environmental Science Merit Badge
Sat | June 01, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chemistry
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chemistry Merit Badge
Sat | June 01, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Electronics
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Electronics Merit Badge
Sun | June 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Energy
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Energy Merit Badge
Sat | August 24, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Engineering
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Engineering Merit Badge
Sat | August 24, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Sustainability
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Sustainability Merit Badge
Sun | August 25, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chess
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chess Merit Badge
Sun | August 25, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Robotics
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Robotics Merit Badge
Sat | September 21, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Oceanography
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Oceanography Merit Badge
Sat | September 21, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Space Exploration
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Space Exploration Merit Badge
Sun | September 22, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Pulp & Paper
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Pulp & Paper Merit Badge
Sat | November 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Weather
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Weather Merit Badge
Sat | November 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Programming
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Programming Merit Badge
Sat | November 02, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chess
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chess Merit Badge
Sun | November 03, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Chemistry
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Chemistry Merit Badge
Sat | December 07, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Electricity
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Electricity Merit Badge
Sat | December 07, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Sustainability
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Sustainability Merit Badge
Sun | December 08, 2019
Merit Badge Workshop: Electronics
Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Electronics Merit Badge
Sun | December 08, 2019Plan a visit
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