Kentucky 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. American Wetlands Month. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. Odometer Day. National Plant Health. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. Biographer’s Day. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. International Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee 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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Payton Glass Activity Center

The Payton Glass Activity Center is a hands-on glass art studio and gallery of great glassworks. Combine visit with a group educational tour of the gallery and an arts hands-on activity, FUSEIT!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-992-3270

RiverPark Center

RiverPark Center’s arts-in-education presents many diverse programs that bring memorable arts experiences to include school time performances and in-school programs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
OwensboroTEL - 270-687-2770

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Riverside, The Farnsley–Moremen Landing is a historic 300-acre farm and house. Guided tours, archaeological excavation and a history craft activity are available.

Riverview at Hobson Grove

The Riverview Mansion, set in the middle of beautiful Hobson Grove Park, is a tableau of the rich history of Civil War-era Kentucky.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool KENTUCKY
Bowling GreenTEL - 270-393-3000

Salato Wildlife Center

The Salato Wildlife Center has seasonal indoor & outdoor natural history exhibits & programs with self-guided and guided tours. The Center also offers hiking and fishing.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
FrankfortTEL - 502-564-7863

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

At the Shaker Village, explore the artifacts and buildings that the Shakers left behind to uncover the beliefs, practices and innovations necessary for their unique way of life.

SkyPAC, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center

SKyPAC hosts a variety of school day matinees to entertain and educate the area’s students & families with resources that you can use before and after the performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Bowling GreenTEL - 270-904-5000

Slow Poke Farm

At Slow Poke Farm, visitors will learn about farm life, farm animals and where their food comes from with seasonal tours and hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
ShepherdsvilleTEL - 502-921-9632