Illinois Field Trips

To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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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PINSTRIPES CHICAGO

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 312-527-3140 Read More

Pinstripes Northbrook

Pinstripes Oak Brook

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, School, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Oak BrookTEL - 847-844-9300 Read More

Pinstripes South Barrington

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is one of the leading cultural institutions in Northern Illinois, performing over sixteen classical and pops concerts annually.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
RockfordTEL - 815-965-0049 Read More

State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center

The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-524-6620 Read More

Swedish American Museum

The Swedish American Museum has an exhibit gallery with 4 exhibits each year, and a permanent exhibit focusing on immigration to Chicago in the late 1800s.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 773-728-8111 Read More

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park Mokena

Start your next adventure at Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park. Explore thrilling attractions, challenge your body and mind, and most importantly…have a blast!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
MokenaTEL - 312-528-9405 Read More

Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Willowbrook Wildlife Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn is a native wildlife rehabilitation facility that provides care and medical treatment to injured and orphaned wild animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
WheatonTEL - 630-942-6200 Read More

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum dedicated to the 16th president of the United States. Across the street from the museum is the library, which contains books, papers, and artifacts relating to Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-558-8844

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium offers a wide range of programming, from Mission Moon, where you can learn about how the US became the first nation to put a man on the moon, to The Universe: A Trip Through Space and Time.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 312-922-7827

American Farm Heritage Museum

The American Farm Heritage Museum exhibits portray everyday life in Illinois as it was over 100 years ago. View the American Heritage Railroad working train, a reconstruction of Hills Fort, the Lil’ Red Barn, and the Armed Forces Museum.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
ChicagoTEL - 618-664-9733

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