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To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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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Claytor Nature Center

The Claytor Nature Center, 18th century farm and plantation house, serves as an education center for environmental study. It encompasses streams, woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, plants and wildlife and a portion of the Big Otter River.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Bedford
Virginia MountainsTEL - 434-544-8360

Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is an 18th century city and the world’s largest living-history museum featuring over 40 sites, historic taverns, and art museums with hands-on activities and guided tours.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Coastal Virginia-Hampton Roads
WilliamsburgTEL - 888-965-7254

Corn Maze in The Plains

The top corn maze in the DC area, Corn Maze in The Plains offers fun for all ages and more than just a walk through the stalks–pumpkin patch, hayrides, animals, and more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Northern Virginia
The Plains
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 540-456-7339

Creative Cauldron

Creative Cauldron creates original productions, presents a broad array of art and artists, and offers transformative educational programs in an intimate and collaborative atmosphere.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Falls Church
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 703-436-9948

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Explore the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, historic gateway to the West. On a guided tour follow the route of the buffalo, Native American, longhunter, and pioneer.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Middlesboro
TENNESSEE
Harrogate
VIRGINIA
Ewing
Southwest Virginia-Heart of the AppalachiaTEL - 606-248-2817

Danville Science Center

A visit to the Danville Science Center will unlock the fundamentals of science with unique educational experiences that inspire all ages to think outside of the box.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Danville
Southern VirginiaTEL - 434-791-5160

David M. Brown Planetarium

The Arlington Planetarium provides full dome programs. The planetarium shows are geared for various grade levels from early childhood through college. Family friendly planetarium shows are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Arlington-Virginia
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 703-228-6070

DEA Museum & Visitors Center

The mission of the DEA Museum & Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Arlington-Virginia
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-307-3463

Del Ray Artisans

Del Ray Artisans is a community art center that strives to promote art. The art center has exhibited art of a variety of mediums, with a new exhibit on display almost every month.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Family VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 703-838-4827

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

At the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, visitors will learn about the life of this American poet through exhibits and artifacts. It has the largest collection of Poe memorabilia  in the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-648-5523

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, promotes knowledge of the botanical and natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah ValleyTEL - 540-568-3194

Elegba Folklore Society

The Elegba Folklore Society offers the best in African Diasporic cultural experiences, promoting an understanding of the present by valuing the past.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-644-3900
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