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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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Kidzu Children's Museum

At Kidzu Children’s Museum 8,500 square foot space, is multi-sensory, play-centered with an ever-changing menu of exhibits and programs that inspire creativity, collaboration and community.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh MetroTEL - 919-933-1455

Long Branch Environmental Education Center

Long Branch Environmental Education Center is an ecological sanctuary, land trust and educational center for environmental design, organic food production, renewable energy, recycling, wildlife protection and more. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
LeicesterTEL - 828-683-3662

Maize Adventure

Maize Adventure is the perfect way for your group to experience a day of camaraderie and fun! Walk together through the Corn Maze as you explore miles of twisting turning pathways. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
ArchdaleTEL - 336-431-1700

Marbles Kids Museum

The goal at Marbles Kids Museum is to inspire imagination, discovery, and learning in young learners. Visitors will enjoy the museum’s exhibits, hands-on activities, STEM and IMAX experiences.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh Metro
RaleighTEL - 919-857-1049

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts

Enjoy a live theater performance with your students, scouts, or homeschoolers at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. Opened in 1995, the playhouse strives to enhance, support, and enrich learning.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
MatthewsTEL - 704-846-8343

Mexico-Cárdenas Museum

At the Mexico-Cárdenas Museum, see examples of outstanding folk art, ancient jewelry, embroidered traditional costumes, Mayan and Aztecan school books, and historical photographs of President Cárdenas. 

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 NORTH CAROLINA
WaxhawTEL - 704-843-6045

Mike's Farm

Visit Mike’s Farm for a fun and educational fall field trip adventure. The farm combines science and history with hayrides, old time cider mill and pick-your-own fun, apple cider demonstrations, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
BealavilleTEL - 910-324-3422

Millstone Creek Orchard

Plan your next group outing to Millstone Creek Orchard and enjoy an exciting, educational, and interactive orchard tour. Millstone Creek Orchards teaches the wonders of Mother Nature.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RamseurTEL - 336-824-5263

Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County

The Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County features a mix of exhibits that range from specimens of raw minerals in their natural state to polished gemstones and other finished material.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
HendersonvilleTEL - 828-698-1977

Mint Museum

The Mint Museum’s broad collection features American art, decorative arts, sculpture, modern and contemporary art, and ancient American art. At the Mint Museum, groups will learn how art impacts culture and explore techniques artists use to tell a story.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
CharlotteTEL - 704-337-2000

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill-Durham-Raleigh MetroTEL - 919-962-1236

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History has four floors of history exhibits featuring everything from Native Americans to old-time music, culture, toys, industry, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Mount AiryTEL - 336-786-4478
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FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in North Carolina—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in North Carolina by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find North Carolina class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View North Carolina history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find North Carolina team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find North Carolina aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find North Carolina field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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