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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.

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
Louisville
TEL - 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
Louisville
TEL - 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
Owensboro
TEL - 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.

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
Louisville
TEL - 502-935-6809

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 Green
TEL - 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
Frankfort
TEL - 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.

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
Harrodsburg
Lexington
TEL - 859-734-5411

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 Green
TEL - 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
Shepherdsville
TEL - 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 Green
TEL - 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
Louisville
TEL - 502-498-2436

The Frazier History Museum

At the Frazier History Museum, experience the people, history and the sights and sounds of Kentucky woven together in their exhibits, film and hands-on activities. Visit our virtual field trip.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Louisville
TEL - 502-753-5663
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