FREE and Low-Cost Field Trips, FunDays & Stuff!
Stuart, Florida
Home School Days — Fall 2008
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
All classes meet Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Education building of Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. Classes are suitable for grades 1-8. There are a minimun of six students per session.
- ► November 19, 2008 — Fouling Lab
- ► December 3, 2008 — Taxonomy/Beach Day
Stuart Lyric Theatre
A wide variety of plays geared toward young audiences. It is a great experience for kids to enjoy the theater and see actors portray different characters. All performances are at 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
- ► December 11-12, 2008
Nutcracker produced by Florida Arts and Dance Co. (Appropriate for all ages) - ► January 21, 2009
Interrupting Vanessa produced by Eckerd Theatre Co. (Grades 1-4) - ► March 30-31, 2009
Junie B. Jones produced by Theatreworks USA. (Grades K-4) - ► April 27, 2009
Goodnight Moon & the Runaway Bunny produced by Kids Entertainment Inc. (Grades Pre K-2) - ► May 6, 2009
Cinderella...A Fractured Fairy Tale produced by Fantasy Theatre. (Grades K-5)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Coral Reef Family Fun Day! Coming Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium
Join us and explore the underwater photographs of Idell Conaway during an afternoon of hands-on activities for the whole family. Meet photographer Conaway, play coral reef games, and investigate live and fossil coral specimens. Free with Museum admission.
San Diego, California
See Ms. Frizzle!
Wacky Science Sundays are stirring up a good time every Sunday with two FREE shows: 12:15 PM and 2:15 PM.
Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal science hands-on! So, wind up your mental motor and cruise on down to surf some brain waves with the Frizz!
Performances FREE with Museum admission to the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Detroit, Michigan
2008 Ford Free FunDays
- ► November 23, 2008 — Our Wonderful World
Celebrate International Polar Year 2008 and see what a wonderful world this can be! Learn ways to protect our world through recycling and reusing products and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Don't know what a "carbon footprint" is? Find out as we explain our role in global warming. - ► December 6, 2008 — Noel, Noel
Explore the essence of snowflakes, ice and all the wonders of the season during the day! And, don't miss the sights and sounds of the holiday season after dark with the 36th annual Noel Night Celebration. Evening festivities include special performances and activities both inside the Science Center and throughout the City's Midtown Cultural Center.
Visit The Detroit Science Center!
The Detroit Science Center
(corner of Warren Ave. and John R Street)
in the University Cultural Center
5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48202
Additional Links for FREE and Low-Cost Events
- Free Outdoor Movies & Concerts - Tuolumne & Calaveras County California
- Calaveras & Tuolumne Area Events for 2008 - Mother Lode & Big Trees Area (California)
- California San Francisco Bay Area Field Trip Directory - Homefires Journal of Homeschooling
- Go City Kids - Events Calendars for Major Cities
Submit your Free or Low-cost Funday Event
Updated: November 11, 2008






