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TO HELP PLAN FEBRUARY & MARCH curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these themed celebrations might be helpful. February 2026: MONTHLY: Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, National Bird Feeding Month. Day/Week Celebrations: Feb 8: Boy Scout Day. Kite Flying Day. Feb 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science. National Inventors Day. Feb 15: Susan B Anthony Day. Feb. 16: Presidents Day. Feb 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Presidents’ Day. Feb 19: World Anthropology Day. MARCH 2026 MONTHLY: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. 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.

Rock Park Nature Center and Planetarium

The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium run by the National Park Service, offers exhibits on area plants and animals and a planetarium. Many ranger-led programs start or take place at the Nature Center.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-895-6070

Rose Hill Manor Park

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums present the daily life of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first Governor, and the individuals who lived on the property as well as the history of agriculture and transportation in Frederick County.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
Frederick
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 301-600-1650

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Shakespeare Theatre Company creates, preserves and promotes classic theatre with universal themes. STC Education can partner with students and teachers on or off-site.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-547-1122

Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum shares its collection at  two locations in DC, at the SAAM’s main building and  the Renwick Gallery for contemporary craft and decorative art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-633-7970

Smithsonian's National Zoo

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, DC’s Rock Creek Park and is home to 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-633-2614

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Exhibits at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum feature archives from the 19th and 20th centuries, including artifacts from well-known historical figures like Martha Washington and Robert E. Lee.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 703-746-3852

Studio Theatre

Studio Theatre is Washington’s premier venue for contemporary theatre, producing the work of today’s greatest writers, augmented by occasional productions of modern classics.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-332-3300

Supreme Court Building

Trained docents lead 30-minute programs, which are designed to introduce groups of all ages to the judicial functions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Building, and the architecture of the Courtroom.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-479-3000

T.C. Williams Planetarium

The T.C. Williams Planetarium is committed to high quality astronomy and space science education services and provides outreach programs to students, families, and the community.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 703-824-6805

The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum

Named for The Alexandria Lyceum, the The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum has served as a Civil War Hospital, office building, and the nation’s first Bicentennial Center. Today, the Museum offers exhibitions and public programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 703-746-4994

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

Visit The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial dedicated to the lives that were lost at the Pentagon during the attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Arlington-Virginia
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 703-697-7351

The People’s House: A White House Experience

The People’s House: A White House Experience, is a museum tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 771-888-4007
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Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

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