Texas Field Trips

Fall offers many curriculum based outdoor activities including visits to Farms for pick-your-own & maze fun, Botanical Gardens to study the changes in trees & plants and Living History sites for hands-on activities. To help plan September curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, try these themed celebration. Sept. 6: National Read a Book Day. Sept. 15: Greenpeace Day. Sept. 17: Constitution Day, Citizenship Day. Sept. 22: Native American Day. Sept. 23: Autumnal Equinox Day. Sept 24: National Punctuation Day. Monthly observances: Hispanic Heritage Month. Library Card Sign-Up Month. National Courtesy Month. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out the Virtual Field Trips section or Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

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African American Museum

The African American Museum in Dallas was created with the purpose of preserving the visual art and history of the African American community, particularly in Dallas and the Southwest.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, School TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort WorthTEL - 214-565-9026 Read More

Aggieland Wild Animal Safari

At Aggieland Wild Animal Safari, school, scout, homeschool, camp groups and families can meet some of nature’s most fascinating creatures–up close and personal.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Bryan - College StationTEL - 979-599-5440 Read More

Alamo

At the Alamo, visitors embark on a variety of tours and explore exhibits at the Long Barrack Museum to learn about the history of the Alamo.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
San AntonioTEL - 210-225-1391 Read More

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

At the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, native flora are showcased over 4 acres of seasonal gardens, with an indoor tropical conservatory and a butterfly garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Family TEXAS
Amarillo
Panhandle Plains RegionTEL - 806-352-6513 Read More

Barton Hill Farms

Spend a fun and educational day on the 118-acre farmstead at the Barton Hill Farms. In the fall, visitors can enjoy the corn maze and pumpkin patch. In the Spring, learn about pollinators, how our spring crops grow, and life on the farm.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
BastropTEL - 855-969-1115 Read More

Camp Olympia

With over 45 exciting daily and nightly activities, Camp Olympia’s overnight retreats allow groups to explore the environment and fun physical activities. The Outdoor Education Center offers hands-on educational programs that focus on nature, orienteering, team building, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Overnight Trips, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool TEXAS
Austin
TrinityTEL - 936-594-2541 Read More

Cascade Caverns

Discover Texas down under at Cascade Caverns. Discovered by the Lipan Apace in the 1700s, Cascade Caverns is 132 feet deep and 1,670 feet long.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, School, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
BoerneTEL - 830-755-8080 Read More

Celebration Station-Mesquite, TX

Celebration Station offers groups a variety of kid friendly attractions. Experience go-karts, arcades, mini golf, laser tag and more. Let the fun begin!

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 TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
MesquiteTEL - 972-279-7888 Read More

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari is a wildlife park that is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. See over three dozen exotic and endangered species that thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
JacksonvilleTEL - 903-683-3322 Read More

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra educates thousands of children each year through its concerts, visits by musicians, in-school and family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort WorthTEL - 214-849-4376 Read More

Fiddlesticks Farms

Come spend the day at Fiddlesticks Farms. This farm features over 25 fun and educational attractions that show visitors what life is like on a working farm.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
MidlandTEL - 432-687-6293 Read More

Forest Glen Camps & Retreats

Forest Glen Camps & Retreats offers beautiful lakes, swimming areas, challenge courses, zip lines, large meeting rooms, cabins & dining halls providing the perfect foundation for your retreat.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
HuntsvilleTEL - 936-295-7641 Read More

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

Texas Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. Texas Art Museums, Science Museums, History Museums, Multicultural 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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