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!

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! Class is designed for children ages 2 - 5. 

Join us on Saturday, August 2nd Afrom 9:30 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we explore the alphabet with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom fun!  We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Coming to Fridays in August…$5 Admission Days at Discovery World on Market!

Dive into Summer fun at Izzy’s Kids Club! Club members will make their own Moon Sand, explore sandcastle-powered water wheels, compete in beach ball games, and finish the night off with an epic water balloon battle.

Play clothes and a beach towel are strongly encouraged. Snack included with Izzy’s Kids Club ticket.

Izzy’s Kids Club is a drop-off event, recommended for children aged 6 to 12.

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.

Calling all princes, princesses, dragons, and fairy godmothers! Join us for a magical adventure full of fun and imagination at Fairytale Fun Friday! 🏰✨ This is our final Fun Friday of the Summer!

🎭 Dress as your favorite fairytale character — whether you're a brave knight, a mischievous fairy, or a classic princess, we can't wait to see your enchanted look!

🧼 Create your own Fairytale Slime or Dough – sparkly, magical, and oh-so-fun!

⚔️👑 Get crafty with DIY Swords and Crowns – perfect for noble quests and royal parades.

📸 Snap a pic at our Fairytale Photo Area – bring your best poses!

✨ Fun for all ages and included with museum admission or membership! Bring your friends, your imagination, and your sense of adventure!

STEM Camp at Discovery World explores science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on learning experiences that will enrich their understanding of the world around them. 

Camp Information:

This camp week is for kids grades 5 - 6th grade. Camp age ranges are based on the grade completed before summer, not the grade they will be entering this fall.

Dates: July 21 - 24th. 

Time: 9am-2pm

Lunch will be packed or provided, and a snack will also be included. 

STEM Camp is sponsored by WV Central Federal Credit Union!

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! Class is designed for children ages 2 - 5. 

Join us on Saturday, July 19th from 9:30 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we explore the Very Hungry Caterpillar book and learn how caterpillars turn into butterflies! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

STEM Camp at Discovery World explores science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on learning experiences that will enrich their understanding of the world around them. 

Camp Information:

This camp week is for kids grades 3 - 4th grade. Camp age ranges are based on the grade completed before summer, not the grade they will be entering this fall.

Dates: July 14 - 17th.

Time: 9am-2pm

Lunch will be packed or provided, and a snack will also be included. 

STEM Camp is sponsored by WV Central Federal Credit Union!

Step into the game and become the piece!
Join us for a super-sized, action-packed Fun Friday where your favorite board games, puzzles, and challenges come to life—LITERALLY!

Think:
Giant Jenga
Life-size Candy Land
Jumbo Connect Four
Oversized chess, checkers, and more!

Perfect for families, kids, and game lovers of all ages. Whether you're strategizing your next move or just here for the laughs, it's big fun with even bigger pieces.

For a sweet treat, Rhododendron Ice Cream will be here selling her delicious scoops!

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! Class is designed for children ages 2 - 5. 

Join us on Saturday, July 5th from 9:30 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we explore measurement, color changing experiments, pretend play with money and sensory fun! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Calling all adventures! Our Dino Dig Summer Fun Friday event is Friday, June 27th from 4 - 6 pm. Along with exploring our outdoor life size dig site with hidden bones, fossils, and treasures, and designing their own hat, adventures can purchase an "Add-On Experience" ticket to stuff a Dino Pal to take home. Cost is $10 per dinosaur and a limited number are available. 

Dino Pal Add-On Experience comes with:

Dino animal, a Wishing Star, Birth Certificate and stuffing material. 

Get your ticket for this add-on experience today and we will see you at Fun Friday! 

Calling all adventurers! Explore our outdoor life-size dig site with hidden bones, fossils, and treasures. Adventurers can design their own hat and stuff a Dino Pal (additional cost) to take home. Dig activities are free for members and included with the purchase of daily admission tickets, excluding the Dino Pal.

Grab a bite to eat at the Black Hat Mobile Kitchen available 12 - 6 PM (at your own cost).

Ahoy! Set sail with us on the open seas for another exciting night at Izzy's Kids Club on June 21st. Club members will pick a pirate name, engineer their own kid-safe sword, and partake in an epic treasure hunt.

The crew will have to work together to solve riddles, overcome obstacles, and use their smarts to find Hammy's hidden treasure. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Snack included with Izzy’s Kids Club ticket.

Izzy’s Kids Club is a drop-off event, recommended for children aged 6 to 12.

Drop-off 4:45-5:00 PM | Event 5:00 - 7:30 PM

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.

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Saturday, June 21st at our new Summer Start Time 9:30 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we make, create and learn in Superhero Style!  We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Celebrate Meet Me on Market and the WV Day Food Truck Festival with a stop at Discovery World for Summer Fun Friday! Families can participate in themed activities. Any child wearing West Virginia gear will get a chance to win a prize! Free for members! Fun Fridays are sponsored by Chemours!
Activities included with daily admission and for members:
* WV Trivia
* Coloring Contest
* Storytime
* Discount in our Cafe on WV made products
* Summer Give-Aways

Stop by the museum on Friday, June 13 for our kick-off event from 4 - 6 PM. FREE for members! Fun Fridays are sponsored by Chemours!
Activities included with daily admission and for members:
* Bounce House and Inflatables
* Yard Games
* Music
* Summer Give-a-ways
* Face Painting
* Kona Ice (free small cup for kids)

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Saturday, June 7th at our new Summer Start Time 9:30am to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as celebrate National Donut Day with fun activities! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Come Experience the Charm of Farm Life!

Step back in time and discover the joys of farm life at our Farm Days at the Museum. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and a taste of rural heritage! From planting seeds to petting farm animals, there’s something for everyone. Farm Days at the museum is sponsored by WVU Parkersburg.

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Friday, May 30th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we learn about life on the farm! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. Following class, we will have a fare-well party for Ms. Jessica! 

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Saturday, May 24th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we learn the science behind how music is made! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Space Adventures Await! Club members will have an out-of-this-world experience with hands-on experiments, freeze-dried candy taste tests, and DIY alien slime.

Izzy’s Kids Club is a drop-off event, recommended for children aged 6 to 12.

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. Thanks to our Kids Club Sponsor, WV Central Federal Credit Union!

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Friday, May 16th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we learn how ice cream is made!  We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we explore flowers just in time for Mother’s Day!  We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Lightsaber "Making" Class: Unleash Your Inner Jedi!

Step into the world of lightsabers and train like a true Jedi (or Sith)! This exciting, action-packed class offers a unique opportunity on how our Makerspace technology works to create your very own Lightsaber!  Whether you're a Star Wars enthusiast or just looking for a fun activity, this class is for you. Cost is $60 per project and space is limited. Class is sponsored by First Settlement Physical Therapy. 

Ticket includes:

• Create your very own Lightsaber using Makerspace technology

• Guided instruction from experienced makerspace staff

• A chance to channel your inner warrior!

Sign up now and may the Force be with you!

Celebrate Star Wars Day with These Epic Activities!

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars Day is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away. Whether you're a Jedi, a Sith, or just a fan of epic space adventures, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration with these exciting activities free with admission:

• Character Meet & Greet

• Mini Lego Build Off

• Star Wars Paper Airplane Competition

Additional fees for:

• Food Trucks

• DIY Lightsaber Class $60 per project (11am & 1:30pm)

Discovery World on Market brings you West Virginia native astronaut, engineer and media personality Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal, for a presentation on her journey to flying to space including the failures, milestones, and life lessons she learned along the way. Event will take place at the Parkersburg Art Center. Emily’s performance recommended for children 8 years of age and up! Show is being held at 725 Market Street (The Parkersburg Art Center)

Thanks to our title sponosor, WV Central Federal Credit Union! Special thanks to our event sponsors: The Ross Foundation, The Blennerhassett Hotel, Premier Productions, CAS Cable and 7 Mountains Media.

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! Tiny STEAMers is designed for children 2 - 5 years of age. 

Join us on Friday, May 2nd from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we blast off into space and learn all about STEM🔍 Perfect for young astronauts! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! Tiny STEAMers is designed for children 2 - 5 years of age. 

Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we! Our STEM focused bear hunt will spark imagination and curiosity🔍 Perfect for young explorers! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date. 

Explore the world around us through STEAM play with Tiny STEAMers! Create, experiment, investigate, and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activity! 

Join us on Friday, April 18th from 9 to 10:30 am for Tiny STEAMers as we! Our STEM Egg Hunt is packed with brain-teasing riddles, mini science experiments, and egg-cellent surprises. 🥼🔍 Perfect for young explorers and future innovators! We will meet on our 3rd floor Design Studio for story time, a hands-on STEAM activity, a themed craft, and bonus stay and play time at the museum for the child and (1) caregiver for no additional cost! Classes are $20 and are non-refundable or transferable to a later date.