Kentucky Field Trips

To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. 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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Owensboro Symphony Orchestra

The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra offers in schools, at RiverPark, youth orchestras, guest artists and more to ensure that all ages learn to enjoy classical music.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
OwensboroTEL - 270-684-0661

Parklands of Floyds Fork

Parklands of Floyds Fork’s Outdoor Classroom teaches STEAM & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and natural history education through dynamic experiences in the field.

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
LouisvilleTEL - 502-815-0274

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

South Union Shaker Village

South Union Shaker Village is a place to learn firsthand about the Shaker way of life thru tours of buildings and the museum of Shaker folklife and material culture.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Auburn
Bowling GreenTEL - 270-542-4167

StageOne Family Theatre

StageOne Family Theatre shares the magic of theatre at their student matinees. These shows offer enrichment programs, with curricular connections before and after the show.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-498-2436

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