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!

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 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

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

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.

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. 

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!

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

Celebrate Crayola Creativity Week with us!

EVENT CANCELLED!

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.

✨ 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.

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!

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.

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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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

Join us at Discovery World on Market for a kids’ creation market. Guests can shop for one-of-a-kind items made locally by young entrepreneurs. We have an expansive selection of vendors for this year’s market. To add to the fun, we will be open an hour later to give everyone time to shop and play!

Vendors:

Crumbles & Crafts Jr. - baked goods, keychains, and Perler bead creations

Saylor’s Sketch Pad - bookmarks

Asa the Cookie Maker - cookies

a-MAE-zing Bling - jewelry

Quinn’s - dog necklaces, cat toys, small leather items (bracelets, keychains, bookmarks)

Clay Cuties - magnets and ornaments

Made by Mari - keychains and bows

LZ_Bracelets - bracelets

Lennon’s Dough Lab - cloud dough

Sadie’s Homemade Happiness - bread, cake pops, cookies, and more

The Official Beverage Bar - dirty flavored soda, creamy lemonade, water enhancers, and energy drinks

Melody-Jane’s Whimsical Wildflower - crocheted items

Emmalynns Shop - ornaments, hand-sewn Barbie clothes, and slime

The Pink Wave - bracelets, keychains, socks, pens, hair scrunchies, and stickers

Ansley’s Loops and Swoops - loom woven potholders, purses, eye glass cases, and more

Kids Prints - 3D printed flexible figures

Sew Much Fun - sewn handbags, bookmarks, potholders, and more

Twin Designs - beaded keychains

The Family Wick - candles, room sprays, wax melts, car fresheners, and wreaths

Heavenly Slime - slime

Elite V Card Vault - trading cards

Due to an overwhelming response, we’ve had to close vendor registration for this year’s Kids Biz Market. We will be planning future Kids Biz markets. If you would like to receive email communications regarding Kids Biz in the future, please complete the form below.

Join us for a kids-only drive-in movie night. Kids will design their own “box” car for the movie. Dinner and snacks provided!

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. Visit the Izzy's Kids Club page for more information.

Our Tech Team is hosting a board game night in the new Tech Den. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Tech Nights are recommended for children 8 - 15 years old.

Drop-off begins at 5:00 PM at the main ticket booth. Tickets are $25.00 per child.

Gobble Gobble! Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on story time. Guests and members can enjoy come-and-go activities and Thanksgiving-themed stories. Activities are geared towards young children and toddlers, but open to all! Thanksgiving Storytime will be held on the second floor of the museum in our Discovery Zone.

All story time activities are included with admission or museum membership.

Looking for a fun and educational Halloween experience? Stop by the Museum for an interactive story time. Children will enjoy themed stories, spooky experiments, and fun crafts!

All activities are included with admission or membership.

Get your tickets now for our first Tech Night! Your pre-teen can explore the Tech Den, meet our STEAM Manager, enjoy some pizza, and compete in a Rocket League Tournament.

Tech Nights are for pre-teens and teens (ages 8 - 15). While your teen enjoys an evening of high-tech fun, you can enjoy a night out. These events will be held monthly and are drop-off events. $25 per person (ages 8 - 15).

Join us for an exciting night of clues, puzzles, and adventure. Kids will work together to solve riddles, complete games, and search for hidden objects that will help them escape Hamy’s Lab. Kid’s club staff will be leading games, giving clues, and monitoring progress.

Drop-off event recommended for children in 1st - 6th grade. $25 per child.

While the kids help us solve clues and puzzles you can enjoy a night out! Check out one of our dining partners for 10% off your meal.

It’s time to create your own spooky Halloween Pal! Kids will have to use a little "magic" to bring their special pal to life.

This workshop is guided, and all materials are provided—$ 25.00 per child. Tickets include pal + museum admission.

11 AM Class - 25 pal capacity

3 PM Class - 25 pal capacity