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TO HELP PLAN FEBRUARY & MARCH curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these themed celebrations might be helpful. February 2026: MONTHLY: Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, National Bird Feeding Month. Day/Week Celebrations: Feb 8: Boy Scout Day. Kite Flying Day. Feb 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science. National Inventors Day. Feb 15: Susan B Anthony Day. Feb. 16: Presidents Day. Feb 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Presidents’ Day. Feb 19: World Anthropology Day. MARCH 2026 MONTHLY: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. 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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Big Best in Games

Experience the ultimate in fun and adventure at BIG (Best In Games) in Ypsilanti, MI! With thrilling attractions like LED-lit laser tag, bumper cars, ninja warrior courses, VR simulators, and more, BIG is the perfect destination for field trips for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor
Detroit
YpsilantiTEL - 734-660-5335 Read More

Detroit Institute of Arts Museum

The Detroit Institute of Arts, DIA, has one of the best art collections in the U.S. See over 65,000 artworks from the earliest civilizations to the present. DIA field trips provide students with lessons on history and culture that connect with learning outcomes. Field trips are designed for Pre K – 12 classroom or homeschool groups, summer and recreational camps, and community organizations and are free for schools within Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MICHIGAN
DetroitTEL - 313-833-7900 Read More

Impression 5 Science Center

Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, interactive space where school, scout, homeschool groups and families can play, create, and challenge their understanding of science.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
LansingTEL - 517-485-8116 ext. 132 Read More

Launch Family Entertainment Lansing & Ann Arbor

Launch Lansing and Launch Ann Arbor our two of the Premier Family Entertainment Venues in Michigan. With 20-30K sq. ft. of attractions, include trampoline-based dodgeball, battle pit, challenger course, Launch-N-Dunk, and our signature Launch Pad.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor
Lansing
OkemosTEL - Ann Arbor: 734-423-8718. Lansing: 517-381-7812 Read More

Zap Zone Detroit

Zap Zone offers exciting activities like laser tag, mini golf, and adventure parks, perfect for fun and learning for field trips.

Zap Zone XL- Lansing

Zap Zone XL offers thrilling activities like laser tag, mini golf, and adventure parks in Lansing, MI. Perfect for fun and learning field trips for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
LansingTEL - 517-327-0747 Read More

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science & Nature Center specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy and love of nature through experimentation, exploration, and education.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
Ann ArborTEL - Museum: 734-995-5439, Nature Center: 734-997-1553

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is a greenhouse and a botanical garden located on Belle Isle, a 982-acre island park located on the Detroit River within Detroit, Michigan.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
DetroitTEL - 313-821-5428

Arab American National Museum

The Arab American National Museum opened in 2005 and is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. The Museum seeks to show visitors the Arab American story through a timeline of exhibits while dispelling misconceptions about Arab Americans.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
Dearborn
DetroitTEL - 313- 429-2535

Automotive Hall of Fame

The Automotive Hall of Fame is an American museum. It was founded in 1939 and has over 800 worldwide honorees. It is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area.

Belle Isle Aquarium

The Belle Isle Aquarium was designed by famed Detroit architect, Albert Kahn. At the the aquarium learn about nature both local and exotic. Walking through, you will travel the globe, from the local Great Lakes to African and South American rivers and lakes, and even the salty depths of the oceans.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MICHIGAN
DetroitTEL - 313-331-7760

Belle Isle Nature Center

The Belle Isle Nature Center provides an insider’s view of an actual beehive and get an up-close view of Michigan wildlife. At the bird observation window allows guests to watch native and migratory birds. It is operated by the Detroit Zoological Society. Fee for parking.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School MICHIGAN
DetroitTEL - 313-852-4056

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