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To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin 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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Henricus Historical Park

Explore early colonial history at the re-created 1611 Citie of Henricus located on the historic James River. This “living history” museum has 14 recreated colonial and Powhatan Indian structures and offers hands-on encounters with historical interpreters.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach, Virtual COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family OUTREACH
VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
Chester
VIRTUALTEL - 804-748-1611 Read More

Hickory Ridge Farm

Hickory Ridge Farm, on 18 acres, visitors can pick-your-own year round. 3 acres of strawberries in May, Summer produce from June-August, and pumpkins in the Fall.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
ChesapeakeTEL - 757-560-6763 Read More

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

The Hidden Oaks Nature Center has woodland trails and creeks, a gardens and a nearby playground. The Center include live animals and a Urban Woodlands interactive exhibit.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Annandale
Northern VirginiaTEL - 703-941-1065 Read More

Historic Greenbrier Farms

Visit over 500 acres of farmland at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Historic Greenbrier’s animal farm featured pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, goats, and more for feeding and petting. Take a nature themed tour, go on a Pony Ride, enjoy a hayride and have fun at the obstacle courses and play area.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
ChesapeakeTEL - 757-421-2141 Read More

Hunt Club Farm

The 28-acre Hunt Club Farm raises chickens, goats and other livestock and features  a petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides and fall fun at the corn maze.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Coastal Virginia-Hampton Roads
Virginia BeachTEL - 757-427-9520 Read More

Hyper Kidz Ashburn

Hyper Kidz is the ultimate, indoor playground with 3 play zones- Big Kid Zone, Kid Zone, and Mini Zone for mixed ages with age appropriate play attractions.

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, Family VIRGINIA
Ashburn
Northern VirginiaTEL - 703-705-7507 Read More

James River Plantations

The five James River Plantations bring visitors back in time to experience one of the earliest settled areas of America addressing colonial education, social courtesies, Native Americans, slavery, and agriculture.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Charles City
Coastal Virginia-Hampton RoadsTEL - 804- 829-5121 Read More

Leesburg Animal Park

At the Leesburg Animal Park, you can meet, pet and feed many animals. Enter the “Contact Area” to roam around with farm animals, enjoy a Wagon Ride, take a Pony Ride or see a Live Animal Show!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Leesburg
Northern VirginiaTEL - 703-433-0002 Read More

Mill Mountain Theatre

Dive into the world of live theatre! Mill Mountain Theatre’s education team has exciting and captivating theater and programs for youth groups and families.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia MountainsTEL - 540-342-5748 Read More

NSU Planetarium

Discover the skies at the NSU Planetarium. From the facility, Dr. Carlos Salgado controls the observatory’s Rapid Response Robotic Telescope. Regularly scheduled planetarium shows are offered during the academic year.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Coastal Virginia-Hampton Roads
NorfolkTEL - 757-823-8909 Read More

Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown

Scotchtown is the home of Patrick Henry, patriot and orator of the American Revolution. Henry conceived his most influential revolutionary ideas at the home, including the ideas for his famous “Liberty or Death” speech.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Beaverdam
Central VirginiaTEL - 804-227-3500 Read More

Richmond Ballet

Experience the world of ballet with the Richmond Ballet’s Carpenter Theater or Studio Theater. Past and current performances include Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Echoing Past, and The Rite of Spring. Richmond Ballet also offers special youth performances in which younger learners can enjoy the ballet experience

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-344-0906 Read More
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