# Discovery Place Science: Thanksgiving Weekend STEM Family Exploration (Uptown Charlotte) > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Discovery Place Science, 168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 - Ages: All ages; stroller and wheelchair accessible elevators on all levels; KidScience zone dedicated for ages 0–7 - Price: $24–$29 adults; $19–$24 children (ages 2–13); free for kids under 2; includes access to all hands-on science labs and MakerSpace - Organizer: Discovery Place Science - Official page: https://science.discoveryplace.org/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/discovery-place-science-thanksgiving-weekend-stem-family-exploration-u--listing-c130cc362a8770a12607f469 ## About When school is out for Thanksgiving, Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte opens its doors for a weekend packed with interactive STEM labs, high-energy science demonstrations, and creative family making. Children can engineer flying aerodynamic turkey crafts in the Thinker Space, explore living biodiversity in the multi-story indoor rainforest, touch live stingrays in the World Alive aquarium, and immerse themselves in larger-than-life nature films inside the Carolinas' largest IMAX Dome Theatre. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: 100% ADA compliant with spacious elevators serving all floors, wide ramps, and stroller parking zones outside the IMAX theatre and KidScience lab. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private dedicated Nursing Mother's Room with comfortable armchairs, electrical outlets, and soft lighting located on Level 1; family restrooms with diaper stations on every level. • Age Suitability: All ages; the vibrant KidScience exhibition floor caters specifically to infants, toddlers, and early learners with water tables and sensory soft play. • Sensory Tips: The museum offers complimentary sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and weighted lap pads at guest services; quiet zones are marked in the Explore More Life gallery. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Camp North End: Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Mistletoe Market & Family Stroll (Charlotte)](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/camp-north-end-thanksgiving-weekend-holiday-mistletoe-market-and-famil--listing-8af6159a1c8b8f6e8f57ef44) — Nov 27 – Nov 28 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Camp North End · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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