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To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily:  Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. 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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PinBallz

Pinballz Lake Creek offers interactive entertainment with educational arcade games, making it a perfect field trip destination that combines learning with fun for students.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Austin
BudaTEL - 512-537-8737 Read More

PINSTACK

PINSTACK is a one-of-a-kind indoor entertainment and dining destination, hosting school groups, social groups, corporate events of all sizes since 2015.

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
Allen
Austin
Dallas/Fort Worth
Irving
Plano
San AntonioTEL - Austin: 512-580-0555. Plano: 972-781-2695. Las Colinas/Irving/: 214-765-2695. Allen: 972-869-2695 San Antonio: 726-999-2800, WestLake: 817-989-2695. Read More

Rancho Cortez

Rancho Cortez offers a combination of an immersive experience of  cowboy life with Horseback Riding, Lassoing, Feeding Longhorn, and more. Plus fun recreation activities include swimming at the their pool, Hiking the Trails & More.
GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Bandera
San AntonioTEL - 830-796-9339 Read More

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! San Antonio

Seeing is believing at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, where the unbelievable comes alive right before your eyes with hundreds of unusual artifacts and hands-on interactives!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
San AntonioTEL - 210-220-9299 Read More

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! GRAND PRAIRIE

At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie, hundreds of unusual artifacts and hands-on interactives. Come face-to-face with your favorite characters and celebrities and much more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
Grand PrairieTEL - 972-263-2391 Read More

Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site, a two-story home built in 1916, was the home of Sam Rayburn, one of the most powerful and influential politicians of the 20th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
BonhamTEL - 903-583-5558 Read More

STRIKE+REEL

Appropriately named after its roots in bowling and cinema, Strike + Reel is the first-of-its-kind entertainment venue. The 90,000-square-ft venue-includes bowling, rock climbing, bumper cars, a high ropes course, laser tag, & 8 dine-in movie auditoriums with large-format screens.

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 WorthTEL - 469-395-0300 Read More

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum is the official state hall of fame and museum for the Texas Rangers. The museum’s 14,000 irreplaceable artifacts include badges, firearms, tack, and personal gear.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, School, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
WacoTEL - 254-750-8631 Read More

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Learn about life in Texas millions of years ago, walk beneath a tyrannosaur and the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur, touch a meteorite and more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
AustinTEL - 512-471-1604 Read More

Texas Zoofari Park

Texas Zoofari Park makes learning fun for all ages. Your group will enjoy an interactive experience of a lifetime where learning and fun come together.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
KaufmanTEL - 469-966-4608 Read More

The Grand 1894 Opera House

The Grand Opera House offers performances include music, dance, and theater. Each year the theater offers educational performances for children, as well as the annual Grand Kids Festival.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Performing Arts, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
GalvestonTEL - 800-821-1894 Read More

The Longhorn Project Johnson Space Center

The Longhorn Project’s Center for Agriculture, Science, and Engineering offers agriculture and STEM-based educational field trips to students in grades 3 – 12 and adult organizations.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout TEXAS
HoustonTEL - Email Read More
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