Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake’s largest mammal…the black bear.  Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest.  Participants should meet at the Jones Lake State Park Visitor Center at 2 pm. This program is free to the public.  If you have any questions, please call the park office (910) 588-4550.

Start the year off in the outdoors! Join a park ranger for a four-mile hike around Jones Lake! We will be hiking the Bay Trail which travels through several habitats that are found around Carolina Bays.  Discussion on the hike will include the history of Jones Lake State Park and the flora and fauna. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 am for this program. This event is free of charge and is open to the  public. Contact the park office at (910) 588-4550 with any questions.

Join us for a special celebration as we ring in the Noon Year with an epic balloon drop and special activities at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. This fun-filled event is perfect for families who are eager to celebrate and join in the fun without staying up too late!

Join us for a special celebration as we ring in the Noon Year with an epic balloon drop and special activities at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. This fun-filled event is perfect for families who are eager to celebrate and join in the fun without staying up too late!

This winter season, for the first time, Discovery Place Science invites visitors to step into a glowing, snow-dusted wonderland with the debut of Snow Days, a one-of-a-kind, all-ages exhibit opening Saturday, November 22 and running through the winter holidays. Snow Days is a fully immersive experience designed to inspire awe, nostalgia and wonder during the winter season.Exhibit areas will include: Aurora Borealis Experience Sock Skating Rink Nature & Animals in Winter The Inuit: Life, Culture and Survival The Snowflake: Research, Art and Folklore Hygge: Human Comfort for Survival Snow Days is an exhibit that appeals to all ages. The exhibit is included with general admission to Discovery Place Science and is free for Members.

Visit Sullenberger Aviation Museum on Saturday, April 4th from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm to hear U.S. Airways Flight 1549 passenger Glenn Carlson ( 6 B) share his expereience on this historic flight. This experience is FREE with paid admission to the museum.

See what special adaptations animals at Jones Lake have that help them survive during the cold winter months. Explore real pelts and skulls for the animals that call Jones Lake home. Participants should meet at the Jones Lake State Park Visitor Center at 2 pm. This program is free to the public.  If you have any questions, please call the park office (910) 588-4550. 

Wintersville, a brand-new winter wonderland experience, begins November 18 and runs through December 29.Included in museum admission and free for Members, children and families will step into a frosty world filled with playful, hands-on activities and winter-themed adventures. Nearly every exhibit will feature festive decorations and seasonal twists designed to celebrate winter through the lens of playful learning.Wintersville highlights: Glide across a sock skating rink (bring your own socks) Dive into a flurry of indoor “snowball” fun Discover “ice” block building zones Balance across iceberg-like stepping stones Marvel at winter-themed science shows Encounter Arctic animals throughout the space

Wintersville, a brand-new winter wonderland experience, begins November 18 and runs through December 29.Included in museum admission and free for Members, children and families will step into a frosty world filled with playful, hands-on activities and winter-themed adventures. Nearly every exhibit will feature festive decorations and seasonal twists designed to celebrate winter through the lens of playful learning.Wintersville highlights: Glide across a sock skating rink (bring your own socks) Dive into a flurry of indoor “snowball” fun Discover “ice” block building zones Balance across iceberg-like stepping stones Marvel at winter-themed science shows Encounter Arctic animals throughout the space