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Tiny STEAMers: Beach Explorers
Who loves the beach?! Let's do some beach-themed learning and fun activities!
The Important Stuff:
May 15, 9:30-10:30am
Class is for 2-5 year-olds (siblings are welcome to tag along!)
$25, members are FREE but registration is required
Limited Spots Available
Izzy's Kids Club: LEGO Night
Calling all Master Builders! Join us at Izzy's Kids Club for a night of creativity and engineering challenges.
Your Master Builder will create master pieces, enjoy a snack, and explore the museum while you get some much-needed free time!
Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade.
Tickets are $30 for non-members, $25 for members.
Farm Days at Discovery World
Bring the family for some farm-themed STEM fun + activities!
Info:
- May 30th, 12-4pm, outside in our "Back Yard"
- Live music by Jake Binegar (music from 2-4pm)
- Animals, equipment, music, fun + more!
Thank you WVU Parkersburg Foundation for making this possible!
A big thank you to our vendors!
Westfall Mini Farm Animals (Highland Cows)
Butcher’s Family Farm (Hayrides)
WV Antique Engine &Tractor Association (Tractors!)
Riverhawk Farm (WVU Parkersburg)
Lost Woods Apiary
Cornerstone Homestead
Taylor Made Crafts, LLC
Veritas Chicken Club
Print it All
Teen Tech Night: Minecraft
Teens will explore Minecraft engineering challenges and enjoy some delicious pizza at this month's Teen Tech Night! This is a drop-off event; parents can enjoy some kid-free time!
Recommended for ages 8 - 15. Drop-off begins at 5:00 PM
Non-Member: $30.00
Member: $25.00
$5 Family Fun Movie
Save the date this summer and join us in The Ember Theatre for a fun, family-friendly movie night with Zootopia 2! Concessions available for purchase.
More details coming soon!
Pre-K to K Summer Camp
At our Summer STEM Camp, children enjoy a structured, supervised program featuring outdoor activities, STEM workshops, and team-based games to keep them active and engaged. In addition to STEM fun, our Pre-K and K camps focus on core developmental areas and school readiness.
Requirements:
Must be at least 4 years old and toilet-trained
Must complete a camp registration form (please complete first)
Must have purchased a ticket to camp (purchase your ticket after completing the registration form). Please note you should not wait to purchase your tickets. Spots are not held by registration forms but by purchased tickets.
Must complete a liability release form (first day of camp)
Camp Details:
This camp runs Monday, June 15th through Thursday, June 18th
Drop-off is from 9:30 AM to 10 AM; all children must be picked up by 12:30 PM. A late pick-up fee will be charged after 12:30 PM.
We will not have a scheduled snack or lunch break. Meals will need to be provided by caregivers before or after camp.
All campers will receive a water bottle and t-shirt.
Safety and security are a top priority at Discovery World.
All campers are checked in and out each day.
Campers never travel unattended, and headcounts are always performed when traveling in the museum or going outside to our fenced-in backyard.
All Discovery World employees and volunteers are background checked and well-trained.
We ensure your child has plenty of bathroom and water breaks throughout camp.
We clean daily and in-between activities.
In case of any emergency, our staff are trained and will contact you once your child is in a safe place, and we can call.
If you have any questions about our emergency protocols or safety-related matters, do not hesitate to ask.
Camp Rules:
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational week for all campers. We ask that members follow 5 simple rules:
We treat all campers and camp leaders with respect. We speak kindly to each other. (No name-calling, swearing, or screaming).
We use our listening ears and follow directions.
We keep our hands, feet, and mouth to ourselves. (No hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)
We stay together and follow safety guidelines.
We have fun and explore STEAM!
*Please note that we do utilize a time-out policy for not following camp rules. Any child who receives 2 or more time-outs will be sent home.
Lead Instructor -Samantha Suggs, BACHELOR’S in Social Work and background in Early Childhood DeveLOPMENT
Samantha is a mother of a beautiful three-year-old daughter with a passion for teaching little minds. As a mother, she is always exploring new ways to teach her daughter about STEM and supporting her developmental milestones. Samantha loves leading summer camps and getting to be a little part of summer memories for those who join us at camps.
Camp Activities:
DIY Toolboxes and exploring kid-safe tools.
Letter and Number Scavenger Hunt
Measurement Exploration
Silly Experiments and Science Safety
Magnetic Sensory Bottles
DIY Pencil Cases
Tiny STEAMers: Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!
Join us this month at Tiny STEAMers for sweet STEAM activities designed for toddlers. We will be working on counting, colors, and more!
Is it your first time? Tiny STEAMers is a guided STEM experience designed for children aged 2 -5 to engage with their guardian through hands-on activities. Activities support key developmental areas, including cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, language, and social-emotional development.
Free for members with advance registration and $25 for non-members. Tickets include class access and museum admission for (1) child and (1) adult.
Saturday Tiny STEAMers is back this summer!
Daddy + Daughter Dance
We are celebrating girl dads for Father's Day! Bring your daughter(s) and dance the night away, have snacks, take photos and make lasting memories!
The Important Stuff:
June 19 6-7:30
$20 Non-Members (per ticket), $15 for Members (per ticket)
Free photo station with digital copy sent to you included!
Snacks, drink and more!
1st - 5th grade Summer Camp
At our Summer STEM Camp, children enjoy a structured, supervised program featuring outdoor activities, STEM workshops, and team-based games to keep them active and engaged.
Requirements:
Must complete a camp registration form (please complete first)
Must have purchased a ticket to camp (purchase your ticket after completing the registration form). Please note you should not wait to purchase your tickets. Spots are not held by registration forms but by purchased tickets.
Must complete a liability release form (first day of camp)
Camp Details:
This camp runs Monday, June 22nd - Thursday, June 25th
Drop-off is from 8:30 AM to 9 AM; all children must be picked up by 3:30 PM. A late pick-up fee will be charged after 3:30 PM.
We will provide snack, but not lunch. Caregivers will need to send a packed lunch or send money for your child to shop in the museum’s cafe and gift shop.
All campers will receive a water bottle and t-shirt.
Safety and security are a top priority at Discovery World.
All campers are checked in and out each day.
Campers never travel unattended, and headcounts are always performed when traveling in the museum or going outside to our fenced-in backyard.
All Discovery World employees and volunteers are background checked and well-trained.
We ensure your child has plenty of bathroom and water breaks throughout camp.
We clean daily and in-between activities.
In case of any emergency, our staff are trained and will contact you once your child is in a safe place, and we can call.
If you have any questions about our emergency protocols or safety-related matters, do not hesitate to ask.
Camp Rules:
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational week for all campers. We ask that members follow 5 simple rules:
We treat all campers and camp leaders with respect. We speak kindly to each other. (No name-calling, swearing, or screaming).
We use our listening ears and follow directions.
We keep our hands, feet, and mouth to ourselves. (No hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)
We stay together and follow safety guidelines.
We have fun and explore STEAM!
*Please note that failure to follow camp rules can lead to dismissal from camp.
Lead Instructor - Samantha Suggs, BACHELOR’S in Social Work and background in Early Childhood DeveLOPMENT
Samantha is a mother of a beautiful three-year-old daughter with a passion for teaching little minds. As a mother, she is always exploring new ways to teach her daughter about STEM and supporting her developmental milestones. Samantha loves leading summer camps and getting to be a little part of summer memories for those who join us at camps.
Co-Instructor - Rory Essenmacher, Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Secondary Science Education
Rory is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education at Fairmont State University. But don’t let the “secondary” part fool you, she’s passionate about sharing the wonders of STEM with students of all ages! With three semesters of classroom experience and two summers already spent at camp, Rory is thrilled to bring her love of science to you this summer, making every lesson an exciting adventure!
Camp Activities:
Classic camp activities (team flags, ice breaker games, DIY lanterns, and more!)
Cardboard Race Cars + Track (week-long engineering challenge)
Camp Olympic Games (fun challenges where campers will practice teamwork, STEM skills, and problem-solving skills.)
Brainstorming and Storyboarding Workshop with Nationally Published Author Tadgh Bentley
Teen Robotics CamP
It’s another STEAM UP! Darkside Robotics is teaming up with Discovery World this summer to offer a unique teen experience. Campers will explore 3d modeling, coding, design, and more! This camp will be offered in (5) sessions with dates below. Each session will run 5:30 - 7:30 PM, with drop-off at 5 PM.
Your registration includes the robot, which you will take home with you. A t-shirt is optional - please indicate IF you want a t-shirt and the size. This year's camp will take place across different weeks in order to develop a more realistic design process.
The dates are:
June 29 and 30
July 6
July 27 and 28
Please feel free to contact DarkSideRobots@gmail.com or call 304-203-7755 with questions.
Family Fun Movie Night
Save the date this summer and join us in The Ember Theatre for a fun, family-friendly movie night with the Sandlot, sponsored by Pickering Associates. Fun, baseball themed concessions available for purchase.
More details coming soon!
Pre-K to K Summer Camp
At our Summer STEM Camp, children enjoy a structured, supervised program featuring outdoor activities, STEM workshops, and team-based games to keep them active and engaged. In addition to STEM fun, our Pre-K and K camps focus on core developmental areas and school readiness.
Requirements:
Must be at least 4 years old and toilet-trained
Must complete a camp registration form (please complete first)
Must have purchased a ticket to camp (purchase your ticket after completing the registration form). Please note you should not wait to purchase your tickets. Spots are not held by registration forms but by purchased tickets.
Must complete a liability release form (first day of camp)
Camp Details:
This camp runs Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16th
Drop-off is from 9:30 AM to 10 AM; all children must be picked up by 12:30 PM. A late pick-up fee will be charged after 12:30 PM.
We will not have a scheduled snack or lunch break. Meals will need to be provided by caregivers before or after camp.
All campers will receive a water bottle and t-shirt.
Safety and security are a top priority at Discovery World.
All campers are checked in and out each day.
Campers never travel unattended, and headcounts are always performed when traveling in the museum or going outside to our fenced-in backyard.
All Discovery World employees and volunteers are background checked and well-trained.
We ensure your child has plenty of bathroom and water breaks throughout camp.
We clean daily and in-between activities.
In case of any emergency, our staff are trained and will contact you once your child is in a safe place, and we can call.
If you have any questions about our emergency protocols or safety-related matters, do not hesitate to ask.
Camp Rules:
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational week for all campers. We ask that members follow 5 simple rules:
We treat all campers and camp leaders with respect. We speak kindly to each other. (No name-calling, swearing, or screaming).
We use our listening ears and follow directions.
We keep our hands, feet, and mouth to ourselves. (No hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)
We stay together and follow safety guidelines.
We have fun and explore STEAM!
*Please note that we do utilize a time-out policy for not following camp rules. Any child who receives 2 or more time-outs will be sent home.
Lead Instructor - Samantha Suggs, BACHELOR’S in Social Work and background in Early Childhood DeveLOPMENT
Samantha is a mother of a beautiful three-year-old daughter with a passion for teaching little minds. As a mother, she is always exploring new ways to teach her daughter about STEM and supporting her developmental milestones. Samantha loves leading summer camps and getting to be a little part of summer memories for those who join us at camps.
1st - 5th grade Summer Camp
At our Summer STEM Camp, children enjoy a structured, supervised program featuring outdoor activities, STEM workshops, and team-based games to keep them active and engaged.
Requirements:
Must complete a camp registration form (please complete first)
Must have purchased a ticket to camp (purchase your ticket after completing the registration form). Please note you should not wait to purchase your tickets. Spots are not held by registration forms but by purchased tickets.
Must complete a liability release form (first day of camp)
Camp Details:
This camp runs Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd
Drop-off is from 8:30 AM to 9 AM; all children must be picked up by 3:30 PM. A late pick-up fee will be charged after 3:30 PM.
We will provide snack, but not lunch. Caregivers will need to send a packed lunch or send money for your child to shop in the museum’s cafe and gift shop.
All campers will receive a water bottle and t-shirt.
Safety and security are a top priority at Discovery World.
All campers are checked in and out each day.
Campers never travel unattended, and headcounts are always performed when traveling in the museum or going outside to our fenced-in backyard.
All Discovery World employees and volunteers are background checked and well-trained.
We ensure your child has plenty of bathroom and water breaks throughout camp.
We clean daily and in-between activities.
In case of any emergency, our staff are trained and will contact you once your child is in a safe place, and we can call.
If you have any questions about our emergency protocols or safety-related matters, do not hesitate to ask.
Camp Rules:
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational week for all campers. We ask that members follow 5 simple rules:
We treat all campers and camp leaders with respect. We speak kindly to each other. (No name-calling, swearing, or screaming).
We use our listening ears and follow directions.
We keep our hands, feet, and mouth to ourselves. (No hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)
We stay together and follow safety guidelines.
We have fun and explore STEAM!
*Please note that failure to follow camp rules can lead to dismissal from camp.
Lead Instructor - Samantha Suggs, BACHELOR’S in Social Work and background in Early Childhood DeveLOPMENT
Samantha is a mother of a beautiful three-year-old daughter with a passion for teaching little minds. As a mother, she is always exploring new ways to teach her daughter about STEM and supporting her developmental milestones. Samantha loves leading summer camps and getting to be a little part of summer memories for those who join us at camps.
Co-Instructor - Rory Essenmacher, Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Secondary Science Education
Rory is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education at Fairmont State University. But don’t let the “secondary” part fool you, she’s passionate about sharing the wonders of STEM with students of all ages! With three semesters of classroom experience and two summers already spent at camp, Rory is thrilled to bring her love of science to you this summer, making every lesson an exciting adventure!
Camp Activities:
Exploring the mysteries of Earth’s Layers
Exploring Map Making and Navigation
DIY Volcano (week-long science and engineering challenge)
Myth Busting experiments
Wild World of Animals Show - Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PM! (Professional show with 15+ animals)
$5 Family Fun Movie Night
Save the date this summer and join us in The Ember Theatre for a fun, family-friendly movie night with the Super Mario Galaxy! Concessions available for purchase.
More details coming soon!
Fearless Fools Dinner Show
The Ember is welcoming back the West Virginia Comedy Troupe, Fearless Fools, on July 31st for a night of laughs, dinner, and drinks. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and guests will be served dinner upon arrival. The show starts at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $75 each and include your dinner, dessert and the show. Couples can enjoy a discount using the code LAUGHS42 at checkout.
Food will be catered by Texas Roadhouse. Menu will be posted soon and orders will be taken at each table.
Don't forget to drop the kids off at Izzy's Kids Club! Learn more at Izzy's Kids Club | Explore STEAM & Have Fun—Join Now — Discovery World on Market
Thank you to the WVU Parkersburg Foundation for being our entertainment sponsor!
Wild World of Animals in the Ember
Wild World of Animals specializes in educational and entertaining wildlife shows for a variety of occasions and events. With more than 30 years of experience working with and caring for wild animals, they will be coming to the Ember Theatre educating and sharing their life’s passion with you! Wild World of Animals is sponsored by Chemours.
Two Show Times Available (1pm and 3pm)
Ticket Price:
$20 for non-members
$15 for members
12 months and younger Free
More information coming soon and tickets will go live this summer!
Poverty String Band Trio Performance
Join us in The Ember for a live performance from three very talented musicians playing some great bluegrass music, the Poverty String Band Trio! Doors open at 6:30pm, music begins at 7pm. Cash bar available.
This show is being sponsored by Phoenix Associates…top fans of the Trio! One of their fan review reads: “These guys are off-the-charts good. Amazing variety, innovative arrangements, incredible talent! Any one of them could anchor a great band, but having all three of them in one place is amazing.”
Tickets will go on sale June 8th, 2026.
Izzy's Kids Club: Let's Go Play!
Izzy's Kids Club guests are in for a fun night of playing at Discovery World. Kids will explore the Ball Factory, Design Studio, and River Adventure. On top of all the fun, we will even feed them dinner!
Parents can enjoy a nice night out at one of our dining partners!
Tickets are $30 for non-members, $25 for members.
Drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade.
Drop-off begins at 5 PM, Event is 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Boot Scoot N' Boozey
A night of Line dance lessons, River City Rodeo (Levi Westfall’s full band) putting on a killer concert & some adult drinks (if you partake, that is). What more could you want for a fun night out? If you're not the dancing type, no worries, just enjoy the "show" before the real show!
The Important Stuff:
Doors at 6:30, Line Dancing Lessons at 7:00, Concert 7:30-9
Cash bar (valid IDs are a must)
Save some money and get advanced ticket $15, or $20 day-of
Tiny STEAMers: All About Weather
It's all about weather! Why is rain so important? Can we make our own "weather"?! There's lots of fun, and lots of learning we can do!
The Important Stuff:
April 17, 9:30-10:30am
Class is for 2-5 year-olds (siblings are welcome to tag along!)
$25, members are FREE
Limited Spots Available
Day Camp: Science Seekers
Kids are off, so give them something fun for the day!
Current K-8th Graders
Registration form REQUIRED (button below)
4.13.2026 9a-3:00p (drop off starts at 8:30 and pickup by 3:30)
$50 per camper (Multi-child discount using code DAYCAMP25 @ Checkout)
Lunch Included
Izzy's Birthday Party
Izzy's inviting you to the party!
INFO:
- $5 admission (FREE for members) ALL DAY
- Birthday celebration is from 2-4pm!
- Food, Fun, Music
- And, we'll be launching a new rotating exhibit space!
Teen Tech: Mario Kart
April 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Drop your teen off at DW for a night filled with epic Mario Kart Races on the big screen and the ultimate Sphero obstacle course. Teens will learn about block coding while enjoying food and fun!
$25 per teen (non-member rate)
$20 per teen (member rate)
Drop-off begins at 5:00 PM; all teens must be picked up by 7:30 PM.
Pizza provided!
Spring Break Laser Tag (Round 1)
Spring Break Laser Tag in the Ember! Two-Days. Round 1 is April 7!
- Time: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Pricing:
1 Game Pass - $3.00 per person
2 Game Pass - $5.00 per person
3 Game Pass - $8.00 per person
- Member Special - $10 for unlimited game play all day. (per player).
The GREAT Egg Hunt
The Great Egg Hunt begins at 10 AM and runs while supplies last. Put your STEM skills to work and find one of our golden eggs.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping around from 10 AM - 3 PM.
A fun Easter theme activity will be available in our Design Studio while supplies last.
Free with Membership and included with museum tickets.
This event was made possible thanks to Community Bank of Parkersburg!
Easter Basket door prize sponsored by Maka Mia Pizza & Crown Decor & Gifts!
Kids Biz!
Kids Biz is the MOV’s ONLY kid-owned business vendor market! We want to celebrate and empower young entrepreneurs, and what better way to show off what they are capable of!?
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
UPDATE* We have moved this event indoors!
We are holding this outdoors so the public can come and shop without needing to pay admission to the museum!
This event is from 1-4, but we will send out information to vendors about setup and day-of scheduling!
SIPS and The Hangry House will be here from 12-4!
Vendor Registration is closed, BUT THERE IS ANOTHER COMING IN FALL!
Izzy's Kids Club: Shenanigans
It’s time for a little St. Patty’s Day fun! Kids Club is going on the hunt for a very mischievous leprechaun who has been playing pranks on all the DW staff. Club members will partner up with Izzy and Hammy to catch the leprechaun and return order to the museum. Be sure to wear green for this epic adventure.
Club members will also enjoy a fun themed treat and free play in the museum.
Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade.
Cost: $25 per child for non-members, $20 per child for members.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM, drop-off begins at 5 PM.
Tiny STEAMers: Oh! The Places You Will Go!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, this month’s class will be themed around Dr. Seuss classics like “Go, Dogs, Go!”, “Cat in the Hat”, and “Green Eggs and Ham.”
Tiny STEAMers is a guided STEM experience designed for children aged 2 -5 to engage with their guardian through hands-on activities. Activities support key developmental areas, including cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, language, and social-emotional development.
Cost: $25 per child (includes stay and play tickets to the museum for 1 child and 1 adult). Free for members.
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
Member Registration is closed for March.
Young Illustrators Workshop w/ Tadgh Bentley
Nationally Published Author & Illustrator Tadgh Bentley is hosting an interactive workshop to teach children how to design their own characters! Beginning with basics, children will learn all about how to make their own characters! This is perfect for ages 7+
Sponsored by the United Way!
Time: 2 - 3 PM
Cost: $25.00 per child; includes all supplies + book written by the Author
Class Capacity: 20
Location: Discovery Zone or Theatre
Material: Sketch Pad, Utensils, Rulers + Book
Dr Seuss Day
Dr Seuss at DW Day
Come dressed up as your favorite character! There will be Dr. Seuss-themed fun! There will be activities+stories, make and take projects+other fun! A schedule of activities are:
- Red Fish Blue Fish Reading and Activity 11 AM - 12 PM
- Green Eggs and Ham Reading and Activity 1 - 2 PM
Laser Tag + Laser Cutters TeCh NIGHT
Calling all teens and pre-teens for an exciting night of laser tag! Our Tech Team will kick off the night with a pizza dinner and a quick lesson on lasers! Following our lesson, everyone will have a turn seeing the laser cutter in action and will take home their own medallion. We will close out the night with laser tag battles.
Cost: $25 per attendee (non-member). $20 per attendee (member). Please note you will need to show your membership card at drop-off.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM, drop-off begins at 5 PM.
Age: 8 - 15
Time EXPLORERS Day Camp
STEM Through Time
Campers will become Time Explorers, traveling through major periods in history to solve hands-on STEM challenges covering core skills such as engineering design, problem-solving, collaboration, measurement, and critical thinking.
Ages: Kindergarten – 8th Grade (For school-age children only. Children must be enrolled in kindergarten, not pre-school.)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Drop-off: 8:30 - 9:00 AM, Pick-up: 3:00-3:30 PM
Price: $50 per camper, multi-child discount using code DAYCAMP25 @ checkout. Lunch included.
The Fearless Fools Comedy Show
Grab your sweetheart or best friend and enjoy a night of delicious food and endless laughter. The Fearless Fools are West Virginia’s premier comedy troupe, specializing in a chaotic, high-energy blend of improv comedy that’s faster than a backroad shortcut. Couples can enjoy this sweetheart deal of 20% off. Use discount code SWEET20 at checkout.
Discovery World will be offering Izzy's Kids Club the same night. Guests can enjoy entertainment, dinner, and childcare all in one stop!
Valentine's Party Izzy's Kids Club
Join us for a night of "sweet" activities like dance parties and laser tag! Kids can enjoy dinner and fun activities at DW while you enjoy a night out with your sweetheart! Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st-6th grade. Drop-off begins at 5:00 PM.
If you're attending our Fearless Fools dinner show, secure your spot soon. We have limited availability for Izzy's Kids Club.
Kids Paint & Sip - Creativity Week
It’s a STEAM UP for Crayola Creativity Week!
PAC art instructor Tracy Love is joining the crew at Discovery World for a fun, kid-friendly Paint & Sip party, complete with all materials and a hot chocolate bar. Young artists will paint a cozy polar bear dressed in a festive toboggan and sweater while enjoying a creative afternoon together. Tickets are $30 per 11 x 14 canvas. Families can purchase one canvas to work on together, or they can purchase a canvas for each participant. This class is recommended for children 7 years or older.
Class tickets include a single-day family pass to the museum.
Thank you to the Parkersburg Art Center for leading this fun class at Discovery World!
Izzy's Kids Club: Food Science
In honor of Downtown Restaurant Week, we will be diving into Food Science at this month’s Izzy’s Kids Club. Club members will make homemade Fibonacci Lemonade, explore the wacky priorities of milk, and compete in a marshmallow engineering challenge.
Messy play clothes are encouraged. All kids club members will enjoy a snack and some free play in the Ball Factory.
Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade. Drop-off begins at 5:30 PM, and pick-up begins at 7:20 PM.
Parents can enjoy 10% off a child-free dinner at one of our dining partners listed below.
Huffman’s Prime Steakhouse
Wine Down on Market
Parkersburg Brewing Co.
Blennerhassett Hotel
Sycamore Sweets
Toddler Art Class - Creativity Week
Celebrate Crayola Creativity Week with us!
EVENT CANCELLED!
Tech Night: DIY Bags and Buttons
Join us in the Tech Den for a creative night of DIY bags and buttons.
Guests will design, print, and press their own bag and button. We will be using our Silhouette, Heat Press, and Button Maker for this event. Tech Nights are recommended for pre-teens and teens ages 8 - 15 years old.
Teens will also be provided dinner and enjoy guided exploration time. Drop-off begins at 5 PM. This is a drop-off event that ends at 7:30 PM.
STEM Day Camp
✨ Science • Technology • Engineering • Art • Math • FUN! ✨
Join us for a one-day camp full of hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and inspiring STEM adventures.
Kids will explore, invent, and discover what it means to dream big — just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
🗓️ Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 (MLK Day)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (drop-off begins at 8:30 AM. All children must be picked up by 3:30 PM).
👧 Ages: Kindergarten – 8th Grade
🎟️ Space is limited — register today!
How to register?
Step 1 - Buy tickets: Use the discount code DAYCAMP25 if you are registering more than (1) child for an awesome deal!
Step 2 - Complete the registration form below.
Tiny STEAMers: Little Artists
Calling all little artists for a colorful and messy STEM adventure! Come create a masterpiece and learn about colors with us at this month's Tiny STEAMers.
Tiny STEAMers is recommended for children ages 2 - 5 years old.
Tickets include admission to the class and museum for 1 child and 1 adult. Class participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before class. The class size is limited. Tiny STEAMers is FREE for members!
Noon Years Eve Celebration
Create a Tradition with Us!
Your invite to come ring in the NOON Year at Discovery World! Join us for our first-ever family-friendly NOON Year’s Eve Celebration. Countdown to noon with us while enjoying FREE ice skating, DIY party hats and nose makers, dance parties, “Ball” Drop at Noon, pizza and drinks, laser tag, plus museum exploration!
The museum will be selling $5 event tickets for all ages! Children 2 and younger will be FREE. Members are welcome to join the celebration at no cost.
Schedule of Events:
10 AM: DOORS OPEN with DIY party hats, noise makers, ice skating, music, and play time.
11:30 AM: Ball Drop Dance Party and Countdown | DIY Noise Makers and Party Hats close at 11:45 AM
12:00 PM: Ball Drop Experience
12:15 PM: Pizza arrives! FREE will supplies last | Laser Tag Opens - 3rd Floor.
12:00 - 2:00 PM: Dance, play, and skate! | Last call for ice skating at 1:30 PM.
SPONSORED BY
Tech Night: Jack Box Games
Join the Tech Team in our newly designed Tech Den for a fun night of trivia games and pizza! Tech Nights are recommended for children ages 8 - 15. This drop-off event is held monthly with time to explore 3d printers and pens, laser cutters, and more! Each month has a different themed activity, dinner, and exploration time.
$25 per child. Drop-off begins at 5:00 PM.
Frozen Adventures: Ice Skating
Elsa's magic is coming to Discovery World on Market!
For a limited time only, you can ice skate on our synthetic ice with one of our Frozen characters in Elsa's ice castle. Ice skating will be available in the newly renovated 4th-floor Theater December 26 - Jan 4. Ice Skating tickets will be $7 per skater. Timed tickets will be available for purchase in person at the museum. NO online tickets will be sold. Tickets include: 30 minutes of ice skating, skate rental, a 15-minute meet & greet time for the group, and exclusive “Frozen” merchandise only available at Wondering Izzy’s Trading Post. *NOTE: Due to the size of Elsa’s ice rink, only 30 tickets will be issued per timed ticket.
Elsa’s Ice Castle Rink Hours of Operation:
Friday, January 2nd - 11 AM to 4 PM (Ticket Times: 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM) - Anna
Saturday, January 3rd - 11 AM to 4 PM (Ticket Times: 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM) - Anna
Sunday, January 4th - 12 PM to 4 PM (Ticket Times: 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM) - Anna and Elsa
If you want to ensure you have an ice-skating ticket for the day you are visiting, you have two options:
Call ahead and pay over the phone. (681) 588-5800.
Stop by the museum in advance to purchase tickets.
Please note you will need to know the date and time you plan to attend. Tickets are non-refundable.
Izzy's Kids Club: Gingerbread Build-Off
Join us at Izzy's Kids Club for an epic sugary sweet showdown! All supplies will be provided for kids to make a fabulous creation. The winner will receive a free pass to one future Izzy's Kids Club.
Messy play clothes are encouraged. All kids club members will enjoy a snack and festive music during their build time. Don't worry, parents, they will also get some playtime on the exhibit floors to burn off that sugar!
Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade.
Parents can enjoy 10% off a child-free dinner at one of our dining partners. Learn more at Izzy's Kids Club | Explore STEAM & Have Fun—Join Now — Discovery World on Market
Live Reading of Christmas in the Mountain State
Join us on Sunday, December 7th, at 2 PM for a live reading with Chad Story, author of Christmas in the Mountain State.
Christmas in the Mountain State was written in memory of my late parents and as a reflection of my journey to discover the beauty of our state. As a child growing up in the coalfields of West Virginia with limited means, I was not aware of many of the exciting and unique places that make our state great. With this book, I hope to inspire young readers (and adults, too) all over West Virginia to see their home in a new light. The book is a full-color holiday story that follows Jay, the red cardinal, as he travels through West Virginia — from the gold dome in Charleston to the lights at Chief Logan State Park, historic Harpers Ferry, the New River Gorge Bridge, The Greenbrier, and beyond.
The author Chad Story will be available after the reading to sign books and meet guests. Books will be available for purchase. As a perk for attending, Discovery World on Market will do a drawing for all the guests that attend and give away 20 signed books!
This live reading will be held in the newly renovated 4th-floor theater and will be included with museum admission or membership.
Sensitive Playtime
Join us on the first Thursday of every month from 4 - 5 PM for Sensitive Playtime. The museum lights are dimmed, and sounds are reduced for a quieter play experience. Headphones will be provided along with a fun sensory experience.
NEW: The museum will now be offering an interactive sensory experience in our Discovery Zone on the 2nd Floor.
Cookie in a Jar Workshop
Join Mrs. Claus for a holiday treat! Learn baking basics, practice measuring, and design a sweet gift! Class participants will take home a cookie in a jar and a holiday apron.
This workshop will take place in our second-floor Discovery Zone from 1 - 2 PM. Tickets are $25 per workshop participant. Limited space, 25 workshop spots.
Want to play before or after the workshop? Admission to the museum will be $5 for class participants and their families.