All of the exciting field trips for the 2024-2025 school year will be posted soon - we can't wait to explore together!
Upcoming Events
Kitt Peak Observatory
Tucson
March 27th 2026, 10:30am
The U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), a Program of NSF NOIRLab, is pleased to offer five different field trips to K–12 school groups, homeschool groups, and other education groups. Expose your students to the cutting-edge science and engineering of a national observatory!
All field trips are tailored by grade level and feature a visit to the Windows on the Universe Center at the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. Field trips begin with students learning about the Tohono O’odham Nation, who are the stewards of the Sonoran Desert including the Quinlan Mountains, where Kitt Peak is located. Then, students will explore the exhibits related to the Sun and how astronomy research has led to our current understanding of the cosmos, followed by a step back in time with a visit to the McMath-Pierce control room to see the technology that once operated the telescope.
Arizona Worm Farm
Phoenix,Az
April 3rd 2026, 10:30am
The Arizona Worm Farm is a 10-acre urban farm on a mission to turn "garbage" into food. We don’t use magic wands. We use insects. Our goal of sustainability enlists the power of Red Wiggler Worms, Black Soldier Flies, and hot compost piles to turn Valley waste into natural gardening products, vegetable starts, and produce. We’re determined to use this circular process to combat climate change, divert waste from landfills, and use regenerative soil efforts to put carbon back in the ground where it belongs!
Our favorite thing - other than worms - is educating fellow southwest gardeners. Our team of expert Arizona gardeners and vermicompost gurus will happily answer any questions and further educate curious eco-nerds on waste reduction techniques, carbon capture in soil, and regenerative agriculture.
Mission Gardens
Tucson
April 17th 2026, 10:30am
Mission Garden is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants. The Garden is managed by Friends of Tucson's Birthplace, a 501(c)3 non-profit with no religious affiliation. Mission Garden is located at the foot of Sentinel Peak, at the site of the Native American village of Cuk Ṣon (pronounced Chuk Shon), a place sacred to the Tohono O’odham. Current garden plots include: Native Plants, Early Agriculture, Hohokam, O’odham Before European Contact, O’odham After European Contact, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Yoeme, Africa in the Americas, Medicinal, Youth, Field Crops, Takwi c Moho U’im (Grassland), and Tomorrow’s Garden. Areas in development include the Statehood Garden and the Trail of Ndé (Apache) Plants.
End of the Year Party 2026 Phoenix
Tempe
May 8th 2026, 10:00am
Join us for our End of The Year Celebration We look forward to seeing you all
End of Year Party 2026- Tucson
Tucson
May 15th 2026, 10:00am
Join us for our End of The Year Celebration We look forward to seeing you all
2026 Graduation
Tuscon, AZ
May 29th 2026, 11:00am
We are excited to celebrate the Colearn Academy graduating seniors and all they have achieved. Their hard work, resilience, and commitment have brought them to this remarkable moment. Come celebrate with us as we recognize this unforgettable milestone.
Event Archive
Washington DC Trip
Washington DC
March 9th 2026, 8:00am
🌸✈️ Big News from Colearn Academy! 🇺🇸
We are thrilled to announce Colearn Academy’s first-ever out-of-state field trip — and we’re headed to Washington, D.C. during Spring Break!
This exciting educational adventure will give our students the opportunity to explore the heart of our nation’s history, government, and culture. From visiting iconic landmarks like the United States Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial to experiencing the incredible exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution, students will bring their classroom learning to life in unforgettable ways.
This trip represents a major milestone for Colearn Academy as we expand learning beyond the classroom and across state lines! Students will engage in hands-on history, civic education, and team-building experiences while creating lifelong memories with classmates and teachers.
Washington, D.C Trip
Washington, D.C.
March 9th 2026, 8:00am
Colearn Academy is heading to Washington, D.C. for four exciting days of immersive, hands-on learning — beyond the screens, beyond the classroom. Students will explore historic landmarks, government institutions, and world-renowned museums that bring U.S. history and civics to life. From iconic monuments to the heart of our Nation’s Capitol, learning will happen where history continues to unfold. We are thrilled to bring our Arizona and South Carolina communities together for this meaningful and memory-making educational experience.
Tucson Children's Museum
Tucson
February 27th 2026, 10:30am
We’re excited to invite our students to a fun and engaging field trip to the Children’s Museum Tucson!
This hands-on museum encourages creativity, exploration, and learning through interactive exhibits designed especially for young children. Students will enjoy play-based activities that support curiosity, problem-solving, and imagination in a safe and welcoming environment.
Rollin Thru Time Auto Museum
Tucson
January 23rd 2026, 10:30am
Located in Tucson, the Rolling Thru Time Museum celebrates the history of automobiles and their role in American life. Opened to the public in 2024, it offers educational experiences, field trips, and events for car enthusiasts of all ages. More than a museum, it’s a community hub where visitors can explore automotive history and enjoy hands-on learning in a fun, engaging environment.
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Scottsdale
January 9th 2026, 10:30am
PHS provides a safe sanctuary for rescued animals that can no longer live as pets or in the wild. Students will learn how these animals are cared for and why reptiles are important to our desert ecosystem. Through hands-on learning, this field trip offers a fun and memorable way to explore wildlife conservation, animal responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Cerreta Candy Company Tour
Glendale, AZ
December 5th 2025, 10:00am
Come experience the magic of the season with a behind-the-scenes tour of Cerreta Candy Company! We’ll learn how their famous chocolates and candies are made, see the holiday treats in action, and enjoy a festive morning together.
✨ This special Christmas tour is sure to delight students and families alike as we celebrate the holiday season with sweetness and fun!
The Phoenix Children's Museum
Phoenix,Az
November 7th 2025, 10:00am
The Phoenix Children’s Museum is designed especially for kids to learn and explore through play. With more than 300 hands-on exhibits spread across three floors, children can:
Build, climb, and imagine in the Adventure Play areas
Create and express themselves in the Art Studio
Explore motion and movement in the Pedal Power exhibit
Pretend, shop, and cook in the Market and Kitchen
And so much more!
The Heard Museum
Phoenix,Az
September 12th 2025, 10:00am
The Heard Museum is world-renowned for its dedication to advancing American Indian art and culture. You’ll explore:
Stunning exhibitions of contemporary and traditional art
Interactive displays that bring stories to life
Unique opportunities to learn about Native communities from the Southwest and beyond
Back to School Skating!
Tucson, Arizona
August 8th 2025, 10:00am
Kick off the new school year with a morning of skating fun in Tucson! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow families while enjoying upbeat music, colorful lights, and good company on the rink.
Back to School Skating!
Chandler, Arizona
August 7th 2025, 10:00am
Kick off the new school year with a fun-filled skating party at Skateland Chandler! It’s a great chance to connect with other families and enjoy music, movement, and memories.
2025 Graduation Ceremony
Tucson, AZ
May 17th 2025, 11:00am
Please join us in recognizing our 2025 Graduates from Colearn Academy.
End of the Year Party
Tucson, AZ
May 16th 2025, 9:00am
Join us as we celebrated the end of the 2024-2025 school year at Main Event!
End of Year Party
Chandler, AZ
May 9th 2025, 9:00am
Join us at Slick City as we celebrate the end of the 2024-2025 school year!
Sabino Canyon Tram Tour
Tucson, AZ
April 25th 2025, 9:00am
Bearizona
Flagstaff, AZ
April 11th 2025, 9:00am
There is the “Bearizona Barnyard” petting zoo (open Friday-Sunday ONLY through September – May, a Mine Shaft Experience which houses some nocturnal animals as well as some creepy, crawly critters and a unique exhibit that houses kindergarten bears not quite old enough to go into our adult enclosure. This exhibit has a very distinctive feature where visitors can walk into a cave which leads them to a large viewing glass of the bears’ den!
Tucson Rodeo Museum
Tucson, AZ
March 28th 2025, 9:00am
The Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum includes four buildings filled with historic wagons and artifacts. On the site of the first municipal airport in the United States, one can discover where many of the terms used today originated. A large train exhibit represents Tucson of 1880, when the first train arrived in Tucson. See Tucson’s first fire wagon, Tucson’s jail wagon, stage coaches and the famous Maxamillian Coach!THis is an Exciting year for the Tucon Rodeo as it celebrates it 100th Year!!!
Shamrock Dairy Farms
Stanfield, AZ
March 7th 2025, 9:00am
Take a 60 minute open-air ride on their fun cow-spotted tram. Learn about modern milking and see 200 cows being milked in our state-of-the-art milking barn. Climb a 20-foot milk bottle and milk our simulated cow as part of Roxie’s Outdoor Adventure Land. See how we feed our happy, healthy cows with a well-balanced diet.
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Tucson, AZ
February 21st 2025, 9:00am
Experience the thrill of dinosaurs brought to life throughout our grounds! This is a unique opportunity for the whole family to explore, learn, and immerse yourselves in a world where dinosaurs roam. Join us for a journey back in time with giant, lifelike animatronic dinos roaring all around! This prehistoric exhibit is here until April 27, 2025. What will you discover as you explore? Dinos in the Desert is included with Museum admission. Also included Sting Ray Touch and a Student activity book.
Pangaea Land of Dinosaurs
Scottsdale, AZ
February 7th 2025, 9:00am
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an indoor interactive exhibit and educational center located at Arizona Boardwalk. Complete with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and true-to-life recreations of prehistoric habitats, Pangaea is designed to transport guests back to the age of the dinosaurs. Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, educational explorations, high-quality dining and more.
Bisbee, Arizona
Bisbee, AZ
November 22nd 2024, 9:45am
Spend the day with Us in Bisbee Az. We will spend the day exploring this awesome little town including the Historical Museum and a private tour of the Copper Queen Mine.This will be a 2 part Field Trip, because some of you have small children under the age of 6. The Museum tour is open to all but the Mine Tour is 6 and up no exceptions please note this when paying for tickets. If you cannot go on the mine tour due to small children we should have enough chaperones if you would like to send your older children with the rest of the group. Just please make sure and let me know ahead of time.
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ
November 8th 2024, 9:00am
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin Patch
Queen Creek, AZ
October 11th 2024, 9:30am
Explore our expansive pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking. Take a scenic hayride to the patch and enjoy the crisp fall air.Your field trip is included as part of our “Pumpkin & Chili Party”, so be prepared for some wide-eyed children as they get ready to run through a corn maze, ride the honeybee adventure, roller coaster, carousel, visit the petting barn, pig races, hay rides and more. Your ticket includes a small pumpkin to take home. Others may be purchased on your own.
Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK)
Tucson, AZ
September 27th 2024, 9:00am
Therapeutic Ranch for animals and kids is a one of a kind ranch in the city, offering children with and without special medical or developmental needs , The opportunity to serve their community through the joy of animal interaction. Each person is given a chance to reach their fullest potential, in a loving and accepting environment where Western values and the Cowboy Code of Conduct are alive and well in the 21st century.
Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, AZ
September 20th 2024, 9:30am
The Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona has four levels of exhibits, a planetarium, a five-story IMAX theater, and live demonstrations: Exhibits: More than 300 interactive displays for all ages that cover topics like electricity, weather, outer space, sound, gravity, and psychology, Planetarium: Offers 15-minute shows that are included with general admission and seating is first-come, first-served, IMAX theater: Shows family-friendly educational entertainment, snf Live demonstrations: Exciting science program
Back to School Skating Party!
Tucson, AZ
August 23rd 2024, 10:00am
Get ready to roll into the new school year with our Back to School Skating Party Kick-off! Join us in the Tucson region for an exhilarating start to the semester filled with music and fun. Lace up your skates and groove with us as we celebrate the beginning of a new academic adventure!
Back to School Skating Party!
Chandler, AZ
August 16th 2024, 10:00am
Get ready to roll into the new school year with our Back to School Skating Party Kick-off! Join us in the Phoenix region for an exhilarating start to the semester filled with music and fun. Lace up your skates and groove with us as we celebrate the beginning of a new academic adventure!
Shamrock Dairy Farms
Stanfield, AZ
April 26th 2024, 12:00am
Learn about modern milking and see 200 cows being milked in our state-of-the-art milking barn. Climb a 20-foot milk bottle and milk our simulated cow as part of Roxie’s Outdoor Adventure Land. And Much More!
Japanese Friendship Garden
Phoenix, AZ
March 1st 2024, 12:00am
The garden features more than 1,500 tons of hand picked rock, stone footbridges, lanterns and more than 50 varieties of plants. It includes streams, a 12-foot waterfall, and a Koi pond with over 300 Koi fish. One of the main attractions at the Japanese Friendship Garden is the Japanese Tea House. 3.5 total acres with a koi pond that is 5/8 of an acre.
