Ohio Field Trips

TO HELP PLAN DECEMBER 2025 & JANUARY 2026 curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these themed celebrations might be helpful. Dec. 4: World Wildlife Conservation Day. Dec. 5: International Day. Dec. 10: Dewey Decimal System Day. Human Rights Day. Nobel Prize Day. Save The Eagles Day. Dec. 11: Kaleidoscope Day. Dec. 15: Bill of Rights Day. Dec.19: Look for an Evergreen. Dec. 20: Poet Laureat Day. Dec. 21: Winter Solstice. Celebrate Short Fiction Day. Crossword Puzzle Day. JANUARY 2026: Jan. 5: National Bird Day. Jan. 8: Earth Rotation Day. Jan. 10: Houseplant Appreciation Day. Jan. 14: Ratification Day. Jan. 18: National Thesaurus Day. Jan.19: Martin Luther King Day. National Day of Service. National Imagination Day. Jan. 20: Penguin Awareness 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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Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM)

The AAM accredited Cincinnati Art Museum offers a variety of STEAM-centered educational programs that let groups explore the collection. Experience the museum virtually with CAM Connect. Teacher resources.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cincinnati OhioTEL - 513-721-2787 Read More

Common Ground – The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal

Common Ground has a top-rated zipline canopy tour located on 30 wooded acres along the Vermilion River just 10 minutes west of Oberlin, Ohio.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Early Childhood PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
OberlinTEL - 440-965-5551 Read More

Holden Forests & Gardens

The Holden Forests & Gardens consists of the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum where visitors can explore plants, ecosystems, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland Ohio
KirtlandTEL - Gardens: 216-721-1600. Arboretum: 440-946-4400. Read More

Lake Erie Canopy Tours

Lake Erie Canopy Tours, is set in Geneva State Park, where you soar amongst the trees and experience a thrilling zipline, adventure course and team bonding experience at at Geneva-on-the-Lake Ohio.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland Ohio
GenevaTEL - 440-415-1573 Read More

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground with with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Now booking field trips!!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614- 407-7721 Read More

Movement Lab Ohio, MLab

Movement Lab Ohio offers engaging Ninja Warrior and parkour experiences, fostering fitness, coordination, and problem-solving skills in a fun, challenging environment for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614-987-7597 Read More

ORBIT EARTH EXPO

Orbit Earth Expo is a SparkPoint Innovations in-school astronomy experience that students will never forget! Taught in the dark with a light to represent the sun, students manipulate huge teaching models to discover secrets of the solar system!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - In-house Science Class COST - Fee, Title I, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool GEORGIA
NORTH CAROLINA
OHIO
OUTREACH
SOUTH CAROLINA
TEXASTEL - 678-896-3206 Read More

Pinstripes Cleveland

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland OhioTEL - 216-415-8380 Read More

Ritter Planetarium

Located on the main campus of The University of Toledo, the Ritter Planetarium is your gateway to the Universe. Outfitted with a state-of-the-art digital projector and 5.1 surround sound.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
ToledoTEL - 419-530-2650 Read More

Skateworld of Kettering

Located in the heart of Kettering! We are a field trip destination for field trips, that offers something for everyone. We have roller skating, softplay playground, arcade games, cafe, and mini golf (outdoor weather depending).

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cincinnati Ohio
Dayton
KetteringTEL - 937-294-4052 Read More

Urban Air Adventure Park Columbus

Start your next adventure at Urban Air Adventure Park in Reynoldsburg. Explore thrilling attractions, challenge your body and mind, and most importantly…have a blast!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus Ohio
ReynoldsburgTEL - 380-201-4664 Read More

Urban Air Park Cincinnati

At Urban Air we push adventure to the limits. Our indoor adventure parks provide a safe place for youth groups and families to jump, soar, race, climb and play. Fun awaits rain or shine.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cincinnati OhioTEL - 513-322-3130 Read More

FieldTripdirectory.com offers enriching experiences for Ohio school groups, scout groups, homeschool groups, camp groups and families at Ohio Museums.

Ohio Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. Ohio Art Museums, Science Museums, History Museums and Children’s Museums offers educational experiences that support classroom curriculum and scout badge achievement. Beside museums, you can search for other learning experiences at Botanical Gardens, Planetariums, Living History Programs, STEM & STEAM, Planetariums, Farms, Zoos and Aquariums, Theaters and Concerts, Service Learning and more.

Can’t go on a field trip to a museum, your students, scouts, and families can still experience these fun enriching experience by scheduling a Museum Virtual Field Trip anywhere and at anytime.

Want the fun to come to you- book a School Assembly Programs, Outreach Field Trips or Residency at your school, homeschool association or scout council. They support and enhance a school’s curriculum, offers opportunities for scout badge achievement and enriches a camp program. There are mobile museum exhibits, traveling planetariums and classroom and grade level workshops and residencies.

To help fund field trips, virtual programs and school assembly programs visit our section on Grants and Fundraising Programs.

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