Sensory Friendly Night
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Come join us at Main Street Children’s Museum for our sensory-friendly night! Lights and sounds will be reduced for a more sensory-friendly experience.
Sponsored by ABS Kids

Children's Day on the Farm
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726, United States
Do you think you would learn most from art, mystery, or occupation? Join us to explore how children were educated in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont. From the schoolroom and the barnyard to the trade shop and the hearth, this event will center on the arts, mysteries, and occupations that taught children about their world. Interested participants can collect stamps from each activity to fill a historic-style passport (included with admission).
On-going Activities
• The Arts: Cooking & Candle-Dipping
• The Mysteries: Meet the Naturalist with Dr. Steve Fields & Toys and Games
• The Occupations: Writing with Quill Pens, 18th Century Blacksmithing, 18th Century “Mantua-Making” (ladies dressmaking), and “Animal Husbandry”
Timed Activities
• Brattonsville site tours (11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.)
Please note: Brattonsville Road will be closed from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; please follow the posted detour.

Wild Wonders
2026-04-25 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond. Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday of each month.

Save the Frogs Day!
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Join us for Save the Frogs Day! This is a worldwide day to help to save frogs everywhere. We will be learning all about frogs and why it is so important to help them survive. There are events happening in 23 countries and we are joining the movement! Hop on in and join in the fun!

Tiny Tunes Tuesday
2026-04-28 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! April’s theme is Action Songs.

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | SC
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is songbirds.
Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month may be featured in a virtual exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. Observations may be submitted all month long to citizenscience@chmuseums.org.

Sci-Fi Night at the Museum!
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Pre-registration Required | Ages 12+ | $10 per Member and $20 per Non-Member
Come and join us as we delve into the science behind your favorite science fiction books, movies, and TV shows like Godzilla and The Last of Us! Do you have what it takes to survive on Mars like Mark Watney? Are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park actually accurate to dinosaurs from fossil records? What animals could actually evade the Predator in real life? Not only will these questions be answered, but you will also learn more about water conservation in relation to Dune by Frank Herbert; discuss camouflage, metamorphosis, and mimicry in animals as it relates to Men in Black; and enjoy a stunning planetarium show based on the planets from Star Wars! Grab your light saber and hover board to Museum of York County and join us!
Sci-Fi Night at the Museum of York County is intended for the education of our audience and has not been prepared, approved or licensed by any person or entity that created, published or produced any of the referenced books, movies, television shows, or related properties.

In Your Face with the Space Race
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space. Join us to celebrate the anniversary of this milestone with Space Race-themed activities and a rocket ship craft that you can take home!

Mommy and Me Musical
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Pre-registration Required | $2 per Member and $12 per Non-member
Mother’s Day is almost here! Let’s celebrate the bond between mothers and their children with crafts and music. Come make a wind chime out of customizable musical notes and bells to reflect your relationship with your little one.

Musical May
2026-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Museum’s alive with the sound of music. Join us this month as we learn all about music. Each week in May will have a different music lesson, culminating in a dance party at the end. This week we learn about the brass family. After the main program the classroom activities will be open until 1 p.m.

Vibrant Venus
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Venus is the second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, the closest to Earth, and the hottest. Join us to learn more fun facts about Venus and take part in an activity that will teach you about the greenhouse effect, which is the cause of Venus’s extreme temperatures.

Time Travel Tuesday
2026-05-12 10:05, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to Historic Brattonsville’s Facebook page, as well as Culture & Heritage Museums’ YouTube channel, or TikTok to learn more about Historic Brattonsville and the history of the Carolina Piedmont.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting
2026-05-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!
The Museum doors open at 7 pm. Exhibits and all other spaces except for meeting areas are closed.

Musical May
2026-05-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Museum’s alive with the sound of music. Join us this month as we learn all about music. Each week in May will have a different music lesson, culminating in a dance party at the end. This week we learn about the woodwind family. After the main program the classroom activities will be open until 1 p.m.

Night Hike
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726, United States
Ever wonder what creatures you hear at night? Join Museum of York County’s Senior Interpreter on a night hike at Historic Brattonsville. We will hike the trail to quiet spots to hear and see what animals come out in the evening and learn about their unique adaptations. Then end with a fun exploration of our night sky with our planetarium manager.
*We will meet in parking lot behind the Visitor’s Center at Historic Brattonsville.
This event is weather permitting. Pre-registration Required. To register, email scheduler@chmuseums.org by Noon on May 14.

A Star is Born
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Have you ever wondered about what happens during the life cycle of a star? Join us for games and activities designed for you to learn about exactly that, and conclude your visit with a Sun craft!

Musical May
2026-05-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Museum’s alive with the sound of music. Join us this month as we learn all about music. Each week in May will have a different music lesson, culminating in a dance party at the end. This week we learn about the string and percussion families. After the main program the classroom activities will be open until 1 p.m.

Turtle Takeover!
2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Join with us to celebrate World Turtle Day! From the common snapping turtle to the Eastern Box turtle, learn about the turtles of South Carolina! We will explore what to do if you see a turtle, how you can ensure their survival, and do a fun turtle craft!

Tiny Tunes Tuesday
2026-05-26 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! May’s theme is Music.

Musical May
2026-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Museum’s alive with the sound of music. Join us this month as we learn all about music. Each week in May will have a different music lesson, culminating in a dance party at the end. This week we get our groove on with a fun dance party!

Make and Shake - Musical Maracas
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Come help create the rhythm of the summer by crafting some musical maracas. Help your little ones make sounds, learn rhythms, and develop fine motor skills. Let’s make some noise!

Celebrate National Gator Day!
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Join with us to celebrate National Gator Day! Learn about the American alligator, the only native crocodilian in South Carolina! We will learn about the differences between Alligators and Crocodiles, where they live in South Carolina, and make an awesome gator craft.

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Insects
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | SC
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is insects.
Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month may be featured in a virtual exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. Observations may be submitted all month long to citizenscience@chmuseums.org.

Messy Maestros
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us all summer as we make a mess! During the month of June, we will be focusing our crafts on famous artists. Be inspired by the art of Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock, Vincent van Gogh, and Georgia O’Keefe! Each week we will create our own art inspired by these artists using paint and other materials. The activity today will be tissue paper water color painting in the style of Claude Monet.

Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged | $15 for Adults, Seniors, & Youth; Free for Members and Children under 3
Step into a world of thrill, chills, and fun at Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day! Explore bats and other fanged flying creatures who inhabit our world. Learn about leeches and their use in medicine. Examine creepy crawlies like ticks, bedbugs, and mosquitos and learn why they feed on blood and what you can do to avoid being their next meal. Scrutinize legendary mythical creatures who are said to have consumed blood as their favorite meal. Explore Attack of the Bloodsuckers!, a traveling exhibit from Sciencenter, where you will come face to face with live leeches. Watch a fantastic planetarium show, make a buzzing mosquito craft, and much more! Join us for a thrilling and fun family day celebrating the fascinating world of bloodsuckers!

Wonderfully Weird Wednesdays: Swimming with Aquatic Blood-Feeders
2026-06-10 10:30 - 14:30 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Recommended for Ages 6+
Join us to learn about these little known but very important part of our ecosystems, the aquatic blood-feeders. Leeches, lampreys, and other creatures have unique adaptations that help to balance our natural world. Explore all this and more while also having fun with games and crafts.

Messy Maestros
2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us all summer as we make a mess! During the month of June, we will be focusing our crafts on famous artists. Be inspired by the art of Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock, Vincent van Gogh, and Georgia O’Keefe! Each week we will create our own art inspired by these artists using paint and other materials. The activity today will be splatter painting in the style of Jackson Pollock.
