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To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin Day. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.    

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Dave & Buster’s Rosemont

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Rosemont! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games in the Million Dollar Midway Arcade.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
RosemontTEL - 847-447-8000 Read More

Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games in the Million Dollar Midway Arcade.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Vernon HillsTEL - 847-549-2118 Read More

Drury Lane Theatre

A pillar of the Chicagoland theatre community for over 50 years, Drury Lane Theatre offers groups an unforgettable experience through Broadway classics, musicals, new works, comedies, and concerts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
Oakbrook TerraceTEL - 630-570-7272 Read More

Effingham Performance Center

Since 2010, the Effingham Performance Center, operated by the not for profit organization Arts Connection of Central Illinois (ACCI), has brought a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
EffinghamTEL - 217-540-2788 Read More

Elmhurst History Museum

The Elmhurst History Museum presents a look at the history of Elmhurst, and the role of Chicago in American culture. The permanent collection includes more than 15,000 three-dimensional artifacts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ElmhurstTEL - 630-833-1457 Read More

Elmhurst Sky Zone

Visit Elmhurst Sky Zone park to jump, spin, flip, play and a whole lot more. We have basketball, volleyball, soccer, rock climbing & more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
ElmhurstTEL - 630-478-8339 Read More

Fischer Farm

The past and present come together at Fischer Farm’s living history site. Explore the farmhouse, meet the animals, and learn about what farm life was like in the 19th and 20th centuries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Bensenville
ChicagoTEL - 630-834-3152 Read More

Funtopia-Glenview & Naperville

At Funtopia we believe in movement on our Fun Walls, Ropes Course elements, our Caving System or on our Jungle Gym. Regardless of the direction or the speed you move, we guarantee – you will Have Fun and Be Active!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Glenview
NapervilleTEL - Glenview: 224-432 5435. Naperville: 630-718-4327 Read More

Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center

Funway has over 7 acres of fun, including many indoor and outdoor activities for field trips for school, scout, homeschool and camp groups and the whole family to enjoy! Attractions include bowling, roller skating, laser tag, bumper cars, go-karts, and MUCH more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Batavia
ChicagoTEL - 630-879-8717 Read More

Garfield Farm and Inn Museum

History comes to live at the Garfield Farm Museum. Tour guides are dressed in 1840s prairie dress, and will show groups the buildings and grounds, including the barns, gardens, and animal enclosures.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
LaFoxTEL - 603-584-8485 Read More

General John A. Logan Museum

The General John A. Logan Museum celebrates one of the most noteworthy nineteenth century Americans to escape notice in the 20th and 21st centuries.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
MurphysboroTEL - 618-684-3455 Read More

Henson Robinson Zoo

The Henson Robinson Zoo is home to over 300 animals of 90 different species. Enjoy a day of animal fun with zoo animals native to Australia, Africa, Asia and North American and South America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-585-1821 Read More
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