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

Come Trick-or-Treat on Sesame Street!

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and all your Sesame Street friends for a not-so-spooky celebration full of Halloween fun!

👻 When: Friday, October 17th 10am - 5pm
📍 Where: Discovery World on Market
🎟️ Admission: Activities are included with admission or membership to the museum

Get ready for:

• Treat Buck Scavenger Hunt with Count Von Count

• Create a Monster STEAM Project

• Sesame Street Themed Photo Area

• *Halloween Build a Pal Workshop* Additional fee to attend the workshop (see Halloween Build a Pal Workshop event below)

🧡 Don’t miss this magical Halloween adventure on Sesame Street!

As a member of the Association of Children’s Museums, we are excited to participate in the Worldwide Day of Play. This global event focuses on getting children and their families active through play.

Thanks to our title sponsor, Akron Children’s Hospital, the first 100 children will get FREE admission to visit Discovery World on Market and take part in the extra fun activities we have planned!

Fall into science with us at Izzy's Kids Club. Kids will investigate dancing corn, fizzy apples, and more! After our science experiments, club members will enjoy a fall snack and craft.

Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for 1st - 6th grade children.

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.

It’s tool time at Tiny STEAMers!

Join us for a fun story, hands-on engineering stations, and a building-themed sensory project geared for ages 2 - 5 years old.

Starting in September 2025, classes will be offered on the third Friday of every month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Class participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before class.

Tiny STEAMers is now FREE for members. Present your membership ID card at the ticket booth for free entry. This can be done the day of class or anytime in person prior to the class.

The class size is limited to 12 children. The cost for (1) child and (1) caregiver is $25, which includes the class and a stay-and-play wristband to explore the museum after class. 

Join us for Future Me Day — a one-of-a-kind event where kids and families can dream big, explore amazing careers, and meet real-life professionals from science, tech, art, health, engineering, and beyond! Bring the kids and explore what they want to be when they grow up as their future me!

Hands-On Activities

Career Stations

Future Me Passport

Interactive Demos and Inspiration at Every Turn!

Special thanks to our title sponsor WVU Parkersburg!

Join us for a thrilling night of games, face painting, snacks, music, and MATH! Izzy's Kids Club is throwing a carnival. Each child will be given a set amount of Izzy Buckets to spend on games, snacks, and face painting. Learning about money is way more fun at a carnival!

Izzy's Kids Club is a drop-off event for children in 1st - 6th grade.

Let’s kick off the school year with a celebration your family won’t forget! Join us for our Back to School Bash—a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, music, giveaways, and more! Activities are included with admission or membership to the museum.

What to Expect:
Interactive exhibits
Inflatables
Music, games & face painting
Free school supplies (while supplies last)
Rhododendron ice-cream truck
Photo booth & more!

Every Moment Of
Are you a Paramore, Fall Out Boy or My Chemical Romance fan? Then, you will love this!

BackYard Concert Series
A Discovery World on Market fundraiser series aimed to support the mission of the museum! Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Pickering Associates!

Thanks to our Backstage Sponsors: Huffman Prime Steakhouse; WV Appalachian Laborers District Council; Curry Warehouse; United Bank

Thanks to our Encore Sponsors: EPI Insulation; Laborers Local 1085, Parkersburg

Thanks to our Sound Check Sponsors: People’s Bank; Shao-Lin Martial Arts; ITech; The Mills Group

Thanks to our Media Sponsors: I Heart Media, CAS Cable

Thanks to our In-Kind Sponsors: WVU Parkersburg, The City of Parkersburg

Venue Information
- Discovery World on Market, 900 Market Street Parkersburg, WV
- RAIN or SHINE, the show’s a go!

Concert Information
- Advance ticket sales will be $12 and $15 day-of sales
- Alcohol will be sold, but only to those 21+ with valid IDs!
- Doors at 7p!
- Show is 8-10p

Purchasing Tickets
- Tickets will be released ASAP
- Tickets can be purchased at https://dwonmarket.org/discovery-world-events
- Or, you can visit us in-person during normal business hours!