National Financial Awareness Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Garden Month, National Inventors Month, National Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month, National Volunteer Month
International Children’s Book Day (April 2), National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 24), William Shakespeare’s Birthday (April 23), Louisiana Purchase Anniversary (April 30)
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Heinz Field is home to the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers Football Team, as well as a destination for excellence and world-class performances. Customized tours for groups explore behind-the-scenes areas both on the stage and on the field! Pittsburgh, PA.
Big Red Pedal Tours features an open-air “tour bus” with 12 seats lining both sides for pedalers and a back bench for three riders. Riders work together to casually pedal the Big Red Pedicycle around Philly and stop at historic sites. It’s the perfect vehicle for historic tours, team-building events, school trips, parties, and more! Philadelphia, PA.
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is a nonprofit rescue facility offering a lifelong haven for displaced gray wolves and wolf-dogs. The sanctuary is also an educational facility, offering guided tours for an opportunity to view the wolves and learn about gray wolf conservation and biology. Tour guides provide facts and information and introduce the resident wolves and wolf-dogs along the way. Lititz, PA.
Lehigh Valley Zoo allows groups to connect with wildlife and learn about animal conservation through fun, interactive events and experiences. The zoo features a variety of different animals from around the world, including African parrots, Nubian goats, and an Argentine black and white tegu. Schnecksville, PA.
Quiet Valley Historical Farm is a non-profit, historic museum and working farm set on 114 acres in eastern Pennsylvania with a mission to preserve and present agricultural and rural life of 19th century America. Quiet Valley offers programs with meaningful, engaging educational content. Stroudsburg, PA.
Turkey Hill Experience is the perfect venue for field trips! Learn how Turkey Hill ice cream is made, sit in the milk truck, create your own virtual ice cream flavor and packaging, and star in your own Turkey Hill Commercial. Milk mechanical cows and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy. Enjoy unlimited free samples! Columbia, PA.
