One of the perks of homeschooling? You don’t have to wait until Saturday for a field trip.
Museums, zoos, indoor play places and attractions across Arizona offer special homeschool admission, designated Homeschool Days and discounted educational field trips. Some deals are available to individual families, while others require a homeschool co-op or group.
We’ve rounded up Arizona homeschool deals from around the state to make planning your next field trip a little easier.
Last updated: September 2026
Before you go: Offers, dates and prices can change. Some locations require proof of homeschooling, advance registration or a minimum group size. Always confirm the current offer directly with the organization before visiting.
AVONDALE
Uptown Jungle – Avondale
1725 N. Dysart Road, Avondale • 623-526-0160 • avondale.uptownjungle.com
Uptown Jungle Avondale offers Homeschool Discount Play on select weekdays during the traditional school year. Kids can climb, slide, jump and burn off some energy while parents can play free with Uptown Jungle grip socks.
The location has offered special homeschool admission with additional sibling savings. Check the current events calendar for homeschool dates, hours and pricing, as holidays and school breaks may be excluded.
BENSON
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 S. Highway 90, Benson • 520-586-4100
azstateparks.com/kartchner/group-planning/school-groups
Take science underground! Kartchner Caverns offers educational school-group cave tours with curriculum resources covering caves, geology and the delicate cave environment.
School-group tours require advance reservations and payment at least 30 days before the visit. Homeschool groups should contact the park to confirm eligibility and current educational-group pricing.
BUCKEYE
Buckeye Air Fair – Field Trip Friday
3000 S. Palo Verde Road, Buckeye • 623-349-6880 • airfair@buckeyeaz.govÂ
buckeyeaz.gov/community/events-in-buckeye/buckeye-air-fair/schedule-of-events/field-trip-friday
Calling all future pilots! The annual Buckeye Air Fair typically kicks off with Field Trip Friday, an educational day designed for students in grades 5-12.
Students can explore aviation and aerospace careers through hands-on activities, educational booths, guest speakers and opportunities to meet pilots. Homeschool students have been able to register to participate.
When: Typically held in February as part of the annual Buckeye Air Fair
Ages: Grades 5-12
Cost: The Buckeye Air Fair is free to attend; parking fees and optional activities may apply.
The 2027 Buckeye Air Fair is scheduled for February 26-28, 2027. Watch for Field Trip Friday registration and details as the event gets closer.
Buckeye Valley Museum
116 E. MC 85, Buckeye • 623-349-6315 • museum@buckeyeaz.gov
buckeyeaz.gov/residents/buckeye-valley-museum/location-and-hours
Learn about Buckeye and the West Valley through local history, artifacts and exhibits.
Admission: FREE
The museum is open seasonally Wednesday, Friday and select Saturdays and is closed June-August. A field-trip program is also in the works, so homeschool families may want to check back for organized group opportunities.
CAMP VERDE
Montezuma Castle National Monument
2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde • 928-567-3322 • www.nps.gov/moca/
Homeschoolers can turn a visit to Montezuma Castle into a FREE educational field trip! The National Park Service specifically allows qualifying homeschool families and groups to apply for an Academic Fee Waiver when the visit supports their curriculum.
Cost: FREE with an approved Academic Fee Waiver
Apply: At least two weeks before your visit
Bonus: Kids can complete the free Junior Ranger program while they’re there.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 W. Camp Verde Bridgeport Highway, Camp Verde • 928-567-2842 ext. 2001
outofafricapark.com/field-trips-2
Out of Africa offers discounted field trips for schools, youth groups and educational-centered groups of 15 or more. Field trips include the Bush Safari, Wildlife Preserve and daily animal shows.
K-8 students: $9.95 + tax
9-12 students: $18.95 + tax
Adults: $18.95 + tax
Group minimum: 15 paying guests
Reservations are required.
CAVE CREEK
Cave Creek Museum
6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek • 480-488-2764 • cavecreekmuseum.org
Explore local archaeology, mining, ranching and the history of the Cave Creek area. The museum offers school field trips and private group tours, with hands-on experiences including gold panning.
Rates: Contact the museum for current school/homeschool field-trip pricing.
School tours: Available Monday-Thursday by advance reservation.
Bonus: Kids 11 and younger receive FREE regular museum admission.
CHANDLER
Chandler Museum
300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler • 480-782-2717 • chandler.museum@chandleraz.gov
chandleraz.gov/explore/arts-and-culture/chandler-museum
Chandler Museum is FREE to visit and explores Chandler’s history through changing exhibits and family programming.
Admission: FREE
The museum also offers free programs for kids, including C-Town Suitcase Club for ages 3-5, plus free docent-led group tours by reservation.
Chandler Nature Center
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler • 480-782-2890
chandleraz.gov/explore/chandler-recreation/centers-and-facilities/chandler-nature-center/field-trips
The Chandler Nature Center offers hands-on school and group field trips focused on the Sonoran Desert, sustainability and the natural world.
Programs change throughout the year and are designed to complement classroom learning.
Rates: Contact the Nature Center for current field-trip pricing and available programs.
Chuck E. Cheese – Chandler
2977 W. Frye Road, Chandler • 480-857-1263
chuckecheese.com/chandler-az/homeschool
Chuck E. Cheese offers an official Homeschool Play Day on the second Tuesday of every month at participating locations.
When: Second Tuesday of the month, opening-4 p.m.
Cost: $11.99 per child
Includes: 90 minutes of unlimited arcade play, unlimited soft drinks, a reusable Play Pass and all E-Tickets earned during the visit.
No advance registration is required for individual families.
Huhugam Heritage Center
21359 S. Maricopa Road, Chandler • 520-796-3500 • grichhc.org
Learn about the history and living cultures of the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh at the Gila River Indian Community’s Huhugam Heritage Center. Exhibits include pottery, basketry, archaeological materials, photographs and cultural history.
Admission: FREE
Check current hours before making the trip.
My Little Urban Homestead
Get hands-on with chickens, gardening and urban farming! My Little Urban Homestead offers field trips specifically for homeschool groups and microschools, along with kids’ chicken-keeping and gardening programs.
Rates: Contact directly for current field-trip pricing and availability.
Sky Zone Chandler
1095 S. Arizona Ave. • skyzone.com/chandler
Sky Zone Chandler offers special Homeschool Discount Days during weekday afternoons.
Cost: $10
Includes: 120-minute jump ticket
When: Monday-Friday, 1-3 p.m.
SkySocks and a completed waiver are required. Check current hours before visiting, especially around traditional school breaks.
Uptown Jungle – Chandler
2061 N. Arizona Ave. • 480-923-3670
chandler.uptownjungle.com
When: Monday-Thursday, noon-2 p.m.
First child: $12
Additional sibling: $6
Parents: Free with Uptown Jungle grip socks.
The homeschool offer isn’t available during holidays and school breaks.
COOLIDGE
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W. Ruins Drive, Coolidge • 520-723-3172 • nps.gov/cagr
This one’s easy: admission is FREE for everyone. Explore the remains of an ancestral Sonoran Desert community, including the four-story Great House built more than 650 years ago.
Stop at the visitor center, walk the ruins and ask about the Junior Ranger program for an easy Arizona history homeschool day.
DEWEY
Mortimer Farms
12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey • 928-830-1116 • mortimerfarmsaz.com
Turn a farm day into a field trip! Mortimer Farms offers educational farm tours where kids can learn about agriculture, animals and where their food comes from. Seasonal tours may incorporate what’s happening on the farm — including the corn maze and pumpkin experience in October.
Group minimum: 15 people
Advance reservations required.
FLAGSTAFF
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff • coconinoarts.org
This contemporary arts center features rotating exhibitions and is free to visit, making it an easy art-focused homeschool field trip. Check the current exhibition schedule before you go.
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff • 928-774-5211 ext. 217 • tours@musnaz.org
musnaz.org/plan-your-visit/tours/schooltours
Explore dinosaurs, geology, archaeology, Indigenous cultures, art and the natural history of the Colorado Plateau. The Museum of Northern Arizona offers several student field-trip options, including guided programs and hands-on workshops.
Self-guided student groups: $10/student
Student programs: $15/student
Chaperones: FREE
Group minimum: 6
Programs can be customized for different ages and what students are studying.
Lowell Observatory
1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff • 928-774-3358 • fieldtrips@lowell.edu
lowell.edu/visit/field-trips
Explore space, telescopes and astronomy with a field trip to Lowell Observatory! School field trips are available for students PreK through high school, with morning educator-led experiences as well as daytime and nighttime visits.
Field-trip admission: $14/person for weekday visits
Nights & weekends: $17/person
Homeschool groups should contact Lowell to confirm eligibility and arrange a visit.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
6082 Sunset Crater Road, Flagstaff • 928-526-0502
nps.gov/sucr/learn/education/fieldtrips.htm
Study volcanoes, geology and ecology in the actual landscape! Educational groups can apply for an Academic Fee Waiver for curriculum-based visits.
Cost: FREE with an approved Academic Fee Waiver.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mountain Road • 928-774-1442 • info@thearb.org
thearb.org/field-trips/
Take science outside! The Arboretum offers spring and fall field trips across its 200-acre outdoor classroom with forests, gardens, greenhouses and wetlands.
Self-guided: $5/student
Docent-led: $8/student
Teachers: FREE
Additional adults: $10
When: May 1-October 31
Programs are geared toward PreK-5 and can also be customized around a group’s curriculum.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
3 Walnut Canyon Road, Flagstaff • 928-526-3367
nps.gov/waca/learn/education/fieldtrips.htm
Explore ancient cliff dwellings, archaeology and the natural environment. Educational groups can apply for an Academic Fee Waiver for curriculum-based field trips.
Cost: FREE with an approved Academic Fee Waiver.
Wupatki National Monument
25137 N. Sunset Crater-Wupatki Loop Road • 928-679-2365
nps.gov/wupa/learn/education/fieldtrips.htm
Explore ancestral Puebloan sites while learning about archaeology, culture and life on the Colorado Plateau.
Cost: FREE with an approved Academic Fee Waiver.
Good to know: One application can cover an educational visit to one or more of the Flagstaff Area National Monuments — Wupatki, Sunset Crater Volcano and Walnut Canyon.
GILBERT
Elevate Trampoline Park – Gilbert
891 N Val Vista Dr. #101, Gilbert • 480-257-3190
elevatetrampolinepark.com/gilbert
Elevate offers a weekday homeschool special that makes an easy indoor PE day.
Cost: $12 per jumper
Includes: Two hours of jump time
When: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elevate grip socks are required. Traditional school-break blackout dates apply.
Mother Nature’s Farm
1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert • 480-892-5874 • mothernaturesfarm.com
Mother Nature’s Farm offers weekday school tours during its October Fall Festival, making it a fun option for homeschool groups. Tours include a pumpkin for each child plus farm activities like a hayride, animal feeding, straw bale maze, pedal carts and more.
Field-trip rate: $12 per person
Group minimum: 25 children
Tours are offered weekdays during October and require advance booking.
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert • 480-503-6200
gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch/school-programs
Take science outside! The Riparian Preserve offers hands-on educational field trips covering wildlife, ecology and the Sonoran Desert, with activities aligned to Arizona academic standards.
3-topic program: $3/student
5-topic program: $6/student
Teachers & chaperones: FREE
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, October-April
Programs have minimum group sizes starting at 25 students, or groups can pay the minimum program fee.
GLENDALE
Cerreta Candy Company
5345 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale • 623-930-9000 • cerreta.com/tour-activities
Chocolate + a field trip? Cerreta offers 30-minute factory tours where kids can learn about the history of chocolate and see how candy is made. They even have additional educational activities and worksheets specifically for teachers and homeschool families.
Chocolate Tasting Tour: $7/person
When: Monday-Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Hands-on chocolate-making activities can be added for an additional fee.
Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
5959 W. Brown St., Glendale • 623-930-3596
glendaleaz.com/live/city_services/water_services/conservation_and_sustainable_living/xeriscape_garden
Pair a library trip with a little desert science! The free Xeriscape Demonstration Garden surrounds Glendale Main Library and features more than 1,000 varieties of desert-adapted plants, with educational areas focused on water-wise landscaping and gardening.
Admission: FREE
It’s self-guided, so this is an easy no-reservation-required homeschool outing.
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale • 602-377-4747 • farmfieldtrips@yahoo.com
tolmachoff-farms.com/post/arizona-farm-field-trips-for-schools
Get a group together for a hands-on farm field trip! Designed for PreK-8th grade, visits include a garden tour, U-pick produce, mini corn maze, farm animals, kids’ train ride and more. Each guest also gets a small pumpkin to take home.
Cost: $15/person in October; $12/person Nov.-Dec. and Feb.-March
Group minimum: 25 people (or pay for 25)
Reservations: Required
GOODYEAR
Beyond Gymnastics
3690 S Estrella Pkwy., Ste. 101, Goodyear • 623-230-2798 • beyondgymnasticsinfo@gmail.com
beyondgymnasticsaz.com
Get moving for your next field trip! Students get to explore obstacle courses, trampolines, rope swings and more with certified gymnastics coaches.
Field-trip rate: $10/student
Ages: Preschool (3+) through 8th grade
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W Vineyard Ave., Goodyear • 602-506-2930 ext. 6
maricopacountyparks.net
Maricopa County Parks hosts Homeschool Happenings throughout the year with ranger-led lessons and outdoor activities just for homeschool families. Topics change and have included engineering challenges, nature hikes, wildlife, water and other hands-on science activities.
Cost: FREE with park entry
Ages: Vary by program
Registration: Some programs require advance registration.
Check the park’s event calendar for upcoming Homeschool Happenings.
GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, AZ • 928-638-7888
nps.gov/grca/learn/education/classrooms/academic-fee-waivers.htm
Educational groups may qualify for a FREE Academic Fee Waiver when visiting as part of a specific curriculum. Homeschool groups should contact the park to confirm eligibility and required documentation.
Cost: FREE with approved Academic Fee Waiver
Apply: At least 30 days in advance
LITCHFIELD PARK
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park • 623-935-9453
wildlifeworld.com/schools
Wildlife World specifically offers discounted field trips for registered homeschool groups!
Registered homeschool groups: $8 per child PreK-12 and $25 per adult
Minimum: 10 children
When: Monday-Friday
Homeschool social groups that aren’t registered can also receive group pricing with a minimum of 30 paying guests.
MARICOPA
The Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary
50459 W. Papago Road, Maricopa • 520-510-3555 • thegudark.com
This nonprofit animal sanctuary offers homeschool programs and educational field trips focused on animal science, nature and agriculture. Kids get hands-on opportunities to learn about rescued animals and their care.
Rates: Contact The Gud Ark for current homeschool and field-trip pricing.
MESA
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa • 480-924-1940
azcaf.org/visit-us/groups-and-school-field-trips/
This museum offers discounted school and youth-group tours where kids can explore historic aircraft and learn about aviation and military history.
Students/youth: $5
Teachers, leaders & chaperones: $10
Guided tour minimum: 8 people
Tours are generally available Wednesday-Saturday during museum hours. Homeschool groups should confirm eligibility when booking.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa • 480-644-2230
azmnh.org/home-school-discount
Dinosaur lovers, this one’s for you! The Arizona Museum of Natural History offers a year-round discount specifically for Arizona homeschool families.
Cost: $6 per person
When: Tuesday-Friday, year-round
Who qualifies: Arizona homeschool students ages 6-16 and their adult educators/chaperones.
Bring a copy of your filed Arizona homeschool affidavit.
Exhibits cover dinosaurs, paleontology, geology, archaeology, ancient cultures and Arizona history, making this an easy field trip to connect to your curriculum.
Elevate Trampoline Park – Mesa
4310 E McDowell Rd., Mesa • 480-355-1940
elevatetrampolinepark.com/
Elevate offers discounted weekday jump time for homeschool students.
Cost: $12 per jumper
Includes: Two hours
When: Monday-Thursday, generally 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elevate grip socks are required. The homeschool rate isn’t typically available during fall, winter, spring or summer school breaks.
i.d.e.a. Museum
150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa • 480-644-2468 • ideamuseum.org/group-visits
Homeschoolers qualify for the museum’s discounted school field-trip rate with an Arizona homeschool affidavit! Field trips combine hands-on art, creativity and STEAM learning and are best suited for kindergarten through second grade.
Homeschool field-trip rate: $5/person
Advance reservations required.
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
1 E. Main Street, Mesa • mesaartscenter.com/mca
Located at Mesa Arts Center, this contemporary art museum features five galleries with changing exhibitions. Admission is always free.
Mesa Grande Cultural Park
1000 N. Date St., Mesa • 480-644-3076 • azmnh.org/mesa-grande
Explore a preserved archaeological site built by the ancestral Sonoran Desert people, including a large platform mound and other archaeological remains.
Admission: $6/adults; $3/children
Educational and group visits are available.
Uptown Jungle – Mesa
5741 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • 480-508-7030
mesa.uptownjungle.com/
Uptown Jungle Mesa offers Homeschool Discount Play Monday-Thursday from noon-2 p.m. during participating school weeks.
Kids can climb, jump and slide while getting in some indoor PE time. Homeschool pricing generally isn’t offered during holidays or school breaks.
The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa • 480-461-7022 • mesacc.edu/rose-garden
Need a simple botany field trip? The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College is open to the public for FREE and features thousands of rose bushes and numerous varieties.
Admission: FREE
Use it for plant identification, sketching, photography, pollinator observations or simply an inexpensive outdoor homeschool day.
Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Road, Mesa • vertucciofarms.com
Vertuccio Farms periodically hosts dedicated Homeschool Days during its seasonal farm events.
Families can enjoy farm activities while incorporating agriculture and hands-on learning into the day. Dates and homeschool admission vary by season, so watch the farm’s calendar for the next Homeschool Day.
PAYSON
Rim Country Museum & Zane Grey Cabin
700 S Green Valley Pkwy., Payson • 928-474-3483
rimcountrymuseum.org
Learn about Payson and Northern Gila County history, then tour a replica of author Zane Grey’s historic cabin.
Children under 12: FREE
Ages 12-17: $3 per attraction
Adults: $5 per attraction
Outdoor exhibits: FREE
Special group tours can also be scheduled in advance.
Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
3898 N Tonto Creek Rd., Payson • 928-478-4200
azgfd.com/fishing-2/hatcheries-fisheries-management/fish-hatcheries/tonto-creek-hatchery
See where Arizona’s trout come from! The hatchery raises several species of trout and offers an easy, educational look at fish production and stocking.
Admission: FREE
Visitors can explore the indoor visitor center and feed fish at the show pond. The hatchery is currently open daily from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., although winter weather can cause closures.
Shoofly Village Ruin
Houston Mesa Rd., Payson • 928-474-7900
Tonto National Forest
Turn an Arizona history lesson into a field trip! Shoofly Village Ruin preserves the remains of a large prehistoric village just outside Payson, with an interpretive trail through the archaeological site.
Admission: FREE
The site is self-guided, making it an easy stop to pair with other Payson-area activities.
Paleo Site
AZ-260, approximately 13 miles east of Payson • 928-474-7900
Tonto National Forest
Go fossil hunting! This roadside paleontology site lets kids search exposed limestone for small marine fossils left behind from when this part of Arizona was covered by an ancient sea.
Admission: FREE
Bring a magnifying glass and small brush and turn it into a hands-on geology lesson.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583A, Pine • 928-476-4202
azstateparks.com/tonto
Turn geology into a field trip at one of Arizona’s coolest natural wonders. Kids can see a massive natural travertine bridge, explore trails and learn about the geology, plants and wildlife of Rim Country.
The park also offers ranger-led educational programs throughout the year, including guided bird walks and historic Goodfellow Lodge tours.
Admission: Regular park admission applies
Programs: Many ranger programs are included with park entry; some require reservations.
Check the calendar before you go — pairing a visit with a ranger program makes this an especially fun homeschool science day.
PEORIA
Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant
41402 N. 87th Ave., Peoria • 602-372-7470 ext. 200
maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/desert-outdoor-center-at-lake-pleasant/school-programming/
The Desert Outdoor Center specifically welcomes homeschool groups for hands-on outdoor education! Ranger-led classes cover science, social studies, art and physical education and are aligned with Arizona Academic Standards.
School day session: $10/person
Overnight: $25/person
Group size: 25-150
Reservation fee: $100
Programs are available for grades K-12 and advance reservations are required.
Uptown Jungle – Peoria
7608 W. Cactus Road, Peoria • 623-404-6868
peoria.uptownjungle.com/
Uptown Jungle Peoria periodically offers weekday Homeschool Discount Play.
The indoor playground includes climbing, obstacle and active-play areas, making it an easy option for a homeschool PE day.
Check the location’s current calendar for participating dates, hours and homeschool pricing.
PETRIFIED FOREST
Petrified Forest National Park
1 Park Road, Petrified Forest • 928-524-6228 • nps.gov/pefo/learn/education/index.htm
The majority of educational groups visiting Petrified Forest qualify for free admission through an Academic Fee Waiver. Groups can explore independently or inquire about ranger-led educational programs.
Contact the park in advance for current homeschool eligibility and application requirements.
PINE
Pine-Strawberry Museum
3886 AZ-87, Pine • 928-476-3932
pinestrawhs.org
Explore the history of Pine and Strawberry through pioneer artifacts, archaeology, fossils, historic photographs and exhibits about early Rim Country life.
Children 11 & under: FREE
Adults: $1
Donations: Accepted
The museum is volunteer-run and hours can vary, so check before making the trip.
PHOENIX
Arizona Capitol Museum
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix • azcapitolmuseum.gov
Admission: FREE
Okay, technically this isn’t a homeschool discount — it’s free for everyone — but it’s too good of a homeschool field trip to leave off the list.
Families can explore Arizona history and government inside the historic Arizona Capitol. Exhibits cover state history, civics and the USS Arizona, and educational tours and resources are available.
Arizona Humane Society
5501 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix • 602-997-7585 • azhumane.org/school
Animal lovers can go behind the scenes at the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park Campus to learn how animals are rescued, cared for and adopted. Field trips include hands-on lessons, animal interactions and STEM-focused activities.
Cost: $245 for up to 30 students + 5 chaperones
Length: 1.5 hours
Additional guests: $10 each when booked in advance
Homeschool groups should contact AHS to arrange a visit and confirm availability.
Arizona Opera
1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix • education@azopera.org • azopera.org
Homeschool students can attend select Arizona Opera Student Preview performances at deeply discounted student rates.
Homeschool students don’t need a traditional school ID; families can identify the student as homeschooled during the reservation process.
2026-27 student preview tickets: Approximately $5-$10 for participating performances.
Arizona State Fair
1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix • 602-252-6771 • azstatefair.com/fieldtrips
The Arizona State Fair offers designated FREE Field Trip Days specifically for public, private, charter AND homeschool groups.
2026 dates: October 15, 16 and 22
Cost: FREE for registered students and adult chaperones
Register by: October 1
Groups get early admission plus access to agriculture exhibits, livestock barns, Kerr’s Farm Tours, fine arts and educational curriculum.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N. 7th St., Phoenix • 602-253-0501 • info@childmusephx.org  childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers a standing homeschool discount.
Homeschool admission: $15 per person with proof of homeschooling.
Bring a copy of your homeschool affidavit to receive the discounted admission at the front desk.
The Museum also periodically hosts Homeschool Meetups with activities designed for homeschool families. Don’t forget about free First Fridays!
Chuck E. Cheese – Phoenix
8039 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix • 602-973-1945
chuckecheese.com/phoenix-az/homeschool/
Participating Chuck E. Cheese locations host Homeschool Play Day on the second Tuesday of each month.
When: Second Tuesday, opening-4 p.m.
Cost: $11.99 per child
Includes: 90 minutes of unlimited games, unlimited soft drinks, reusable Play Pass and E-Tickets.
Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix • 623-582-8007 • deervalley.asu.edu/learn/field-trips
Explore Arizona’s Indigenous history and archaeology while spotting ancient petroglyphs along a desert trail. The Preserve specifically welcomes homeschool groups for self-guided field trips and provides resources including an audio tour, activity booklets and an interactive app.
Field trips are available Tuesday-Friday mornings, October through April. Contact the Preserve for current field-trip pricing and reservations.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix • 480-941-1225 • dbg.org/school-and-teachers
Explore the plants and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert with a self-guided educational field trip through the Garden.
Students: $12
Teachers & required chaperones: FREE
Group size: 15-100 students
When: Weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Homeschool groups should confirm eligibility when booking.
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix • 602-275-3473
hallofflame.org/programs-and-hall-rentals
Learn about firefighting history AND fire safety during a field trip to the Hall of Flame. Their Storytime Tours are especially popular with homeschool groups and include a fire-safety story, video, hands-on activities and a chance to climb aboard a real fire engine.
Field-trip rate: $10/person
When: Weekdays by reservation
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix • heard.org
Explore American Indian art, history and culture at the Heard Museum. Look for free admission during First Friday evening programming throughout the year. Check the museum calendar for current dates and hours.
Liberty Wildlife
2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix • 480-998-5550
libertywildlife.org/education/field-trips
Liberty Wildlife offers dedicated Homeschool Field Trips where students can learn about native wildlife, conservation and animal rehabilitation.
Cost: $5/student
Chaperones: One free chaperone for every five children; additional chaperones $5
When: Wednesdays for homeschool groups of approximately 20 students or fewer
Larger homeschool groups can request a Tuesday or Thursday visit. Field trips are two hours, and families are welcome to stay afterward while Liberty Wildlife is open to the public.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix • 480-478-6000 • grouptours@MIM.org
mim.org/field-trips
Take a musical trip around the world! MIM welcomes homeschool educators and their students for field trips exploring music, instruments, cultures and even STEM concepts through its galleries.
Field-trip rate: $8/student
Group minimum: 10 students
Required chaperones: FREE
When: Year-round, seven days a week
Guided and teacher-led options are available for PreK-12, and families can also apply for free or reduced student admission based on available funding.
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
3131 S Central Ave., Phoenix • 602-468-6470
riosalado.audubon.org
A completely FREE nature and wildlife stop just minutes from downtown Phoenix. Explore interactive nature exhibits, trails and a Sonoran riparian habitat that’s home to more than 200 species of birds and other wildlife.
Admission: FREE
The center also offers educational field trips for K-8 students, plus free guided bird walks and other nature programs. Homeschool groups can contact the center about current field-trip options.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix • phxart.org
Turn an afternoon at the art museum into a budget-friendly homeschool field trip. Phoenix Art Museum offers Pay-What-You-Wish admission Wednesdays from 3-8 p.m. and free general admission on First Fridays from 5-8 p.m.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix • 602-286-3800
phoenixzoo.org/programs/kids-and-families/
The Phoenix Zoo hosts dedicated Homeschool Days featuring STEM learning stations, animal interactions, conservation activities and opportunities to learn about science-based careers.
2026-27 dates: October 28, 2026; February 24, 2027; April 28, 2027
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25 general / $12 Zoo members
Homeschool Day admission includes general Zoo admission for the remainder of the day. Activities are primarily designed for ages 5-17, although all ages are welcome.
Pioneer Living History Museum
3901 W. Pioneer Road, Phoenix • 623-465-1052 • pioneeraz.org/teacher-resources
Why just read about Arizona history when you can walk through it? Pioneer Living History Museum recreates Territorial Arizona from 1863-1912 with historic buildings, artifacts and a self-guided village experience.
Field-trip rate: $10/person
Advance reservations required.
S’edav Va’aki Museum
4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix • 602-495-0901
phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/phoenix-parks-preserves/sedav-vaaki-museum.html
Explore a 1,500-year-old archaeological site and learn about the ancestral people of the Salt River Valley through exhibits, artifacts and the museum’s outdoor archaeological trail.
General admission: FREE for children 12 and younger
Educational group and field-trip opportunities are also available.
The Square PHX / Rosson House Museum
113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix • 602-254-8696
thesquarephx.org/visit/field-trips-more
Step into early Phoenix history at Heritage Square! The Square offers educational field trips and resources exploring life in territorial and early-20th-century Phoenix.
Homeschool groups are specifically welcomed, and the organization also offers hands-on educational resources covering topics such as Arizona’s Five Cs.
Contact The Square for current homeschool/group visit options and pricing.
Uptown Jungle – Laveen
6310 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix • 602-894-9444
laveen.uptownjungle.com/
The Laveen location offers Homeschool Discount Play, generally during weekday school hours.
Recent homeschool sessions have been offered Monday-Thursday from noon-2 p.m. Check the current calendar because holidays and school breaks may be excluded.
Uptown Jungle – North Phoenix
10630 N. 32nd St., Phoenix • 602-767-1778
phoenix.uptownjungle.com/
North Phoenix offers designated Homeschool Discount Play during participating weekday school hours.
Kids can climb, jump, slide and play, while parents can play free with Uptown Jungle grip socks.
Check the location’s current calendar for homeschool pricing and hours.
PICACHO
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
17599 E. Peak Lane, Picacho • 520-237-5887 • groups@roostercogburn.com
roostercogburn.com/groups-field-trips/
Feed ostriches, goats, stingrays and plenty of other animals during a seriously memorable field trip. Rooster Cogburn specifically welcomes homeschool groups and offers group outings by reservation.
Group admission: $12/person ages 6+ without stingray feeding; $15/person with stingray feeding
Groups of 20+: Receive a free shooting-gallery token with each paid admission
Contact the ranch in advance to arrange your homeschool group visit.
PRESCOTT
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott • 928-778-4242 • info@heritageparkzoo.org
heritageparkzoo.org/programs
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary offers customizable educational field trips featuring its rescued wildlife. Programs cover everything from Arizona animals and reptiles to adaptations, food webs and conservation, with options for PreK through high school.
Rates: Contact the Education Department for current field-trip pricing.
Custom programs: Available for groups studying a specific topic.
Highlands Center for Natural History
1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott • 928-776-9550 • highlandscenter.org/fieldtrips
The Highlands Center specifically works with homeschool groups to create customized outdoor science programs on its forest trails.
Homeschool groups can contact the education team to design a program based on ages and what students are studying.
Bonus: The Highlands Center’s trails and James Family Discovery Gardens are open to the public FREE, with no admission or parking fees.
QUEEN CREEK
American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
wemakehistory.com/american-heritage-festival
History comes to life during this annual educational festival at Schnepf Farms.
Homeschool Family Day: Typically November
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Families can interact with historical interpreters and explore living-history experiences spanning different periods of American history.
Discounted advance homeschool reservations are offered for a limited time. At-the-door admission is $20 cash/$21 card; children ages 2 and younger are free.
Elevate Trampoline Park – Queen Creek
8946 E Germann Rd., Queen Creek • elevatetrampolinepark.com/queen-creek
Homeschool deal: $12 per jumper for two hours
When: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elevate grip socks are required. School-break blackout dates apply.
SCOTTSDALE
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale • 480-800-3000 • butterflywonderland.com
Butterfly Wonderland periodically offers special Homeschool Days and educational group admission.
Homeschool groups generally need at least 10 participants for discounted educational admission, with advance reservations required for some programs.
Great Wolf Lodge Arizona
7333 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale • greatwolf.com/arizona
Great Wolf Lodge has previously offered Home Away From Home School promotions with discounted stays and indoor water-park access for homeschool families.
Verify dates before packing your swimsuit!
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park & Scottsdale Railroad Museum
7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale • 480-312-2312 • therailroadpark.com
Train lovers can explore railroad history without spending a dime. Admission to the park and Scottsdale Railroad Museum is FREE, including historic railroad exhibits and locomotives.
Train and carousel rides cost extra, but families can visit the museum, playgrounds and many of the railroad exhibits for free.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale • 480-291-8000 • odyseaaquarium.com/
OdySea offers educational field-trip rates that can be used by qualifying homeschool groups and co-ops.
Groups generally need at least 10 participants and advance reservations are required. Contact OdySea for current homeschool group pricing.
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Suite C100, Scottsdale • 480-362-3466
pangaealandofthedinosaurs.com/field-trips/
Dinosaur lovers can explore 81 animatronic dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric science during an educational field trip at Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs.
Field-trip rate: $10.95 per student/teacher
Group minimum: 20 students
Chaperones: $15 each
Field trips include a guided exhibit tour, dinosaur presentation, fossil showcase and educational activities.
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
North Scottsdale — address provided after booking • 480-513-4377 • programs@phoenixherp.com
phoenixherp.com/education/field-trips.html
Reptile lovers, this one’s for you! Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary specifically welcomes homeschool groups for 1.5-hour educational field trips through the country’s largest reptile sanctuary, including animal interactions along the way.
Students: $10
Chaperones: $8
Minimum: 20 students + 1 chaperone
Ages: All ages
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)
7374 E. Second Street, Scottsdale • smoca.org
SMoCA makes an affordable art field trip with free admission for visitors 18 and younger. The museum also offers Pay-What-You-Wish admission on Thursdays and the second Saturday of each month.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale • 480-471-3621 • southwestwildlife.org/school-programs
See black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes and other native wildlife while learning about rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. Southwest Wildlife specifically includes homeschool groups in its school field-trip program.
Field trips are two hours and include educational activities along the tour route.
Rates: Contact the education department for current homeschool field-trip pricing.
Taliesin West
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale • 480-860-2700 • Education@FrankLloydWright.org
franklloydwright.org/field-trips-2
Explore architecture, engineering, art and the Sonoran Desert at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. K-12 field trips include a one-hour guided tour plus a hands-on Learning Lab.
Students: $10
Chaperones: One FREE for every 10 students
Additional adults: $30
Minimum: 10 students
When: Tuesday-Friday, September-May
Bonus: Taliesin West also offers Homeschool Explorations throughout the year with STEAM-focused lessons designed specifically for homeschool students.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale • 480-686-9539 • westernspirit.org/field-trips/
Studying Arizona or the American West? Western Spirit offers educational field trips covering Arizona history, the Five Cs, westward expansion, art and more.
Field-trip rate: $7 per student
Chaperones: One free for every five students; additional chaperones are $10.
Homeschool groups should contact the museum to confirm current rates and availability.
SUPERIOR
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior • 520-689-2723 • btarboretum.org/school-field-trips
Boyce Thompson Arboretum specifically welcomes homeschool groups for educational field trips through its gardens and trails.
Self-guided: $7/student
Guided: $9/student
Homeschool adults: $10
When: Weekdays, October-April
Advance reservations required. Guided programs require at least 15 students.
SURPRISE
Elevate Trampoline Park – Surprise
14537 W Grande Ave., #200 Surprise • 480-590-0314 elevatetrampolinepark.com/surprise/
Elevate Surprise offers discounted weekday jump time for homeschool students.
Cost: $12 per jumper for two hours
When: Monday-Thursday
Elevate grip socks are required. Traditional school-break blackout dates apply.
Surprise & Shine
11294 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Surprise • 480-621-5782 • play@surpriseshine.com
surpriseshine.com/large-play-date-groups-or-field-trip
Designed for younger kids, Surprise & Shine welcomes homeschool groups and learning pods for field trips featuring dedicated playtime, hands-on and sensory exploration, and optional enrichment activities.
Rates: Call for current group pricing and availability.
Advance arrangements are required for group visits, and all children need a completed waiver.
TEMPE
ASU Art Museum
51 E. 10th Street, Tempe • asuartmuseum.org/
Located at Arizona State University, ASU Art Museum features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, ceramics and more. Admission is always free.
ASU Gallery of Scientific Exploration
781 E. Terrace Road, Tempe • 480-965-5081
sese.asu.edu/about/asu-tempe-campus/istb4
Here’s another FREE science field trip! Located inside ASU’s Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV, the Gallery of Scientific Exploration features meteorites, Earth and space science, NASA missions and displays highlighting current scientific research.
Admission: FREE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 135, Tempe • 480-565-7081
legolanddiscoverycenter.com/arizona/whats-inside/events/homeschool-week/
Calling all LEGO lovers! LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona hosts a special Homeschool Week with discounted admission and hands-on opportunities to incorporate engineering, problem-solving, physics and math into your visit.
2026 Homeschool Week: September 21-25
Cost: $12 per person
Ages: All ages
Group minimum: None — individual homeschool families and co-ops are welcome.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and families need to bring proof of homeschooling when they check in. Children under 2 are free.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 145, Tempe • arizona@sealifeus.com
Homeschool Info & Tickets: visitsealife.com/arizona/schools-groups/homeschool
SEA LIFE Arizona offers special homeschool admission for groups of 10 or more. Families can explore more than 20 marine exhibits with thousands of sea creatures and 250 species, including sharks, stingrays, rescued sea turtles and plenty of fish. There’s also a 360-degree ocean tunnel and an interactive touchpool.
Homeschool group rate: $14 per person when booked in advance
Day-of rate: $18 per person
Group size: 10+ people
Experience: Self-guided aquarium visit
You’ll want to pre-book to receive the $14 homeschool rate.
Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe
tempe.gov/government/community-services/tempe-history-museum
Learn about Tempe’s history through exhibits covering the people, places and events that shaped the community. Admission is free.
TONOPAH
Mesquite Wildlife Oasis
10909 S. 399th Ave., Tonopah • 623-633-3925 • wildlifefortomorrow.org
Mesquite Wildlife Oasis is an outdoor classroom where students can learn about Arizona wildlife, habitats, water, renewable energy and conservation through hands-on activities.
Cost: FREE
Grades: 2-8 for regular field-trip programming
They also host special Homeschool Group Days that bring homeschool families together for a day of wildlife and conservation activities. Watch for upcoming homeschool dates.
TUBAC
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum
1 Burruel St., Tubac • 520-398-2252 • info@tubacpresidio.org
tubacpresidio.org/field-trips
This is a great cheap history field trip! Students can explore Arizona history through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration and even experience school inside the original 1885 schoolhouse.
Students K-12: $2
Adult chaperones: $7
Teachers: FREE
Maximum group: About 60 students
Advance reservations are required.
TUCSON
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson • 520-883-2702
desertmuseum.org/center/edu/homeschool_day.php
2026 Homeschool Day: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Children: $8
Adults: $12
Ages: Homeschool learners ages 3-18
No advance ticket is required. Tell the ticket window you’re visiting for Homeschool Day.
Families can spend the day exploring Sonoran Desert wildlife, plants, geology and ecology.
Arizona State Museum
1013 E. University Blvd., Tucson • 520-621-6302 • statemuseum.arizona.edu/visit/k12-groups
Explore Arizona archaeology and the Indigenous cultures of the Southwest at the Arizona State Museum.
K-12 students: FREE
Adults/chaperones: $5
When: Tuesday-Friday
Advance reservations are required for group visits.
Children’s Museum Tucson
200 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson • childrensmuseumtucson.org/
Hands-on exhibits make this an easy field trip for younger homeschoolers. Visit during Discovery Nights on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. for pay-what-you-wish admission.
Cooper Center for Environmental Learning
5403 W Trails End Rd., Tucson • 520-626-1825
coopercenter.arizona.edu/programs/person-field-trips
Also known as Camp Cooper, this University of Arizona outdoor education center offers hands-on Sonoran Desert field trips for PreK-8, including half-day, full-day and overnight programs.
Non-TUSD students: Programs start at $8/student
Financial assistance: Available
2026-27 registration: OPEN
Programs focus on ecology, wildlife, desert habitats and environmental science.
Elevate Trampoline Park – South Tucson
6221 S. Palo Verde Road, Tucson • 520-372-8649
elevatetrampolinepark.com/south-tucson
Homeschool deal: $12 per jumper for two hours
When: Monday-Thursday, noon-2 p.m.
Elevate grip socks are required. Traditional school-break blackout dates apply.
Elevate Trampoline Park – Tucson
9705 N Thornydale Rd., Tucson • elevatetrampolinepark.com/tucson/
Homeschool deal: $12 per jumper for two hours
When: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elevate grip socks are required. School-break blackout dates apply.
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson • 520-621-4516 • flandrau.org
Flandrau offers educational group visits featuring hands-on science exhibits and planetarium experiences, with programs tied to Arizona science standards.
Contact Flandrau for current homeschool/group pricing and available programs.
Pima Air & Space Museum
6000 E. Valencia Road, Tucson • 520-574-0462
pimaair.org/homeschool-groups/
This is an especially good option for homeschool co-ops.
Pima County homeschool groups: Qualifying students and chaperones are FREE.
Homeschool groups outside Pima County: $5 per student and qualifying chaperone.
Groups must include at least 10 students ages 5-18 and book at least seven days in advance. Educational group visits aren’t available during March.
Presidio San AgustÃn del Tucson Museum
196 N Court Ave., Tucson • 520-622-0594
tucsonpresidio.com/education-outreach
This is a really good homeschool find. The Presidio offers educational field trips specifically for public, private, charter and homeschool groups in grades 3-12. Programs are hands-on and explore Tucson’s history and cultures.
Students: $6
Chaperones: FREE
Group size: 8-40 participants
Supply fee: $25/group
When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, October-April
The same program can also be booked at Fort Lowell Museum.
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson • 520-791-3204 • reidparkzoo.org
Reid Park Zoo offers educational field-trip opportunities that may be available to organized homeschool groups.
Programs can incorporate animals, habitats, biology and conservation. Contact the Zoo’s education department for current homeschool eligibility, rates, minimum group sizes and reservation requirements.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
933 N Cherry Ave., Tucson • 520-626-8122
mirrorlab.arizona.edu/content/tours-tickets
See how some of the world’s largest telescope mirrors are actually made! This 90-minute University of Arizona tour goes behind the scenes of the giant mirror-making process and combines astronomy, engineering and technology.
Students with ID: $20
Adults: $25
Ages: 10+
School & group tours: Available with advance coordination
Closed-toe shoes are required, and advance reservations are recommended.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson • 520-326-9686
tucsonbotanical.org/visit/group-tours
Homeschool groups are specifically included in the Gardens’ discounted school field-trip program. Explore themed gardens, desert plants and the seasonal butterfly exhibit on a self-guided visit.
Field-trip rate: $5/person
Group size: 10-75 people
When: Monday-Friday
Bonus: Butterfly exhibit included!
One chaperone is required for every five children, and reservations should be requested at least two weeks ahead.
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N Main Ave., Tucson • 520-624-2333
tucsonmuseumofart.org/tours/k-12-tours
K-12 groups can choose a self-guided or docent-led museum experience exploring art, culture and history.
Students: $7
Teachers & chaperones: FREE
Optional art-making activity: +$5/student
Chaperones: One adult for every 10 students
Advance reservations are required. Homeschool groups should confirm eligibility when booking.
Tucson Village Farm
2201 E Roger Rd., Tucson • 520-621-1006
tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/field-trips
This one was hiding in plain sight! Tucson Village Farm offers hands-on agriculture field trips for K-12 students covering gardening, food production, soil science, composting, nutrition, animal husbandry and more.
Programs include Growing Forward for K-2, Dig In for grades 3-12 and Roots & Hooves for K-12.
2026-27 field trips: Now accepting interest forms
Rates: Contact the farm for current field-trip pricing.
Tucson Village Farm also has programs specifically for homeschoolers on the first Friday of each month.
Tucson Wildlife Center
13275 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson • 520-290-9453 • DevelopmentDirector@tucsonwildlife.com
tucsonwildlife.com/education
Tucson Wildlife Center rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife and offers educational tours and programs for groups interested in learning more about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Rates: Contact Tucson Wildlife Center for current tour and educational-program pricing.
UA Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
115 N Church Ave., Ste. 121, Tucson • 520-621-7433
gemandmineralmuseum.arizona.edu
Minerals, gems, meteorites and Earth science make this an easy science field trip. The University of Arizona museum offers K-12 field trips, including self-guided visits.
Field trips: Available for K-12 groups
Rates: Contact the museum for current educational group pricing.
The museum is inside the historic Pima County Courthouse downtown.
WHITE MOUNTAINS
Allen Severson Memorial Wildlife Area & Pintail Lake
Pintail Lake Rd., Show Low
https://www.azgfd.com/location-type/where-to-watch-wildlife/
Grab binoculars and turn this into a birding field trip. The wildlife area includes Pintail Lake and surrounding wetlands managed to provide habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Admission: FREE
Use it to study birds, wetlands, habitats and wildlife conservation.
Becker Lake Wildlife Area
Off US-60, approximately 2 miles northwest of Springerville
https://www.azgfd.com/location/becker-lake-wildlife-area/
A free outdoor science stop with a lake, wetlands, grasslands and Little Colorado River habitat, plus lots of opportunities for bird and wildlife watching.
Admission: FREE
Use a visit to study aquatic ecosystems, wildlife habitats, birds and conservation.
Big Springs Environmental Study Area
Lakeside
https://pinetoplakesideaz.gov/229/White-Mountain-Nature-Center
This one was literally created for environmental education! Big Springs is an outdoor study area used to learn about White Mountains plants, wildlife and ecosystems.
Admission: FREE
Follow the easy self-guided trail with interpretive signs explaining local plants, wildlife and habitat.
Butterfly Lodge Museum
4 County Rd. 1126, Greer • 928-270-8849
https://butterflylodgemuseum.org/
Step inside a historic 1913 log cabin that was once home to author James Willard Schultz and his artist son, Hart Merriam Schultz, also known as Lone Wolf. The museum preserves original features and artifacts while sharing White Mountains history.
Admission: By donation
The museum is seasonal, so check current dates and hours before visiting.
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum
418 E Main St., Springerville • 928-333-5375
https://www.springervilleaz.gov/casamalpais
Start at the museum, then take a guided hiking tour to an archaeological site dating back more than 700 years. It’s a fantastic hands-on Arizona history lesson combining archaeology, geology and ancient architecture.
Ages 5-12: $5
Ages 13-59: $12
Ages 60+: $10
Ages 4 & under: FREE
Museum only: FREE
Reservations are strongly recommended, and archaeological-site tours are weather dependent.
Fort Apache Historic Park & Apache Cultural Center
127 Scout St., Fort Apache • 928-338-4625
https://www.wmat.us/fortapachepark.htm
Explore White Mountain Apache history and culture along with the history of Fort Apache and the former Theodore Roosevelt Indian Boarding School. Start at Nohwike’ Bágowa — the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center & Museum — then explore the historic district.
Admission to the museum and historic park also includes access to Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark.
Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark
Check in at Fort Apache Historic Park, 127 Scout St., Fort Apache • 928-338-4625
https://www.wmat.us/fortapachepark.htm
Explore the remains of a large ancestral pueblo that once contained hundreds of rooms. It’s a great addition to an Arizona history or archaeology unit.
Admission: Included with Fort Apache Historic Park admission.
Visitors must check in at the Apache Cultural Center & Museum before heading to the ruins.
Navajo County Historical Society Museum
100 E Arizona St., Holbrook • 928-524-6558
https://holbrookazmuseum.org/
Located inside Holbrook’s historic Navajo County Courthouse on Route 66, this surprisingly large museum has more than 70 exhibit areas covering Native American history, early settlers, ranching, Route 66, local families and the Old West.
Admission: FREE
Donations are appreciated.
Petrified Forest National Park
1 Park Rd., Petrified Forest • 928-524-6228 ext. 276
https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/education/index.htm
This is a big homeschool field-trip opportunity. Educational groups can qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver for a curriculum-based visit to Petrified Forest National Park.
Admission: FREE with approved Academic Fee Waiver
Homeschool groups should be prepared to provide documentation showing their educational status and how the visit relates to their curriculum. Contact the park’s education team when planning your trip.
Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society Museum
1973 Jackson Ln., Lakeside • 928-368-8696
https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/216/Historical-Society-Museum
Explore photographs, artifacts and documents preserving the history of Pinetop-Lakeside and Arizona’s White Mountains.
The museum is seasonal, typically operating May-October. Check current hours before visiting.
Rock House Museum
1831 Black Canyon Rd., Heber • 480-720-0560
https://heberovergaard.org/things-to-do-here/
Step back into early Heber life inside a historic stone home filled with original furnishings, family artifacts, photographs and local history.
Hours are limited and can be seasonal, so check before making the drive.
Show Low Historic Museum
561 E Deuce of Clubs #3, Show Low • 928-532-7115
https://showlowhistoricalmuseum.com/
Explore themed rooms covering Show Low and White Mountains history, including historic photographs and artifacts, a former jail and the Silver Creek Railroad Club’s model railroad exhibit.
Admission: FREE
Donations are appreciated. Check current hours before visiting.
Silver Creek Fish Hatchery
Off Bourdon Ranch Rd., east of Show Low
https://www.azgfd.com/fishing-2/hatcheries-fisheries-management/fish-hatcheries/silver-creek-hatchery/
Here’s a fun local science field trip: Silver Creek Hatchery raises Apache trout and plays an important role in Arizona’s fish-stocking and conservation programs.
Tours: By appointment only
Kids can learn about Arizona’s native Apache trout, fish hatcheries, conservation and stocking programs.
Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area
Southeast of Eagar off US-180/191 • 928-532-3680
https://www.azgfd.com/location/sipe-white-mountain-wildlife-area/
Turn wildlife watching into a science lesson! Sipe includes reservoirs, wetlands, meadows, grasslands and pinyon-juniper woodland, with hiking trails and wildlife-viewing areas.
Admission: FREE
The visitor center is open seasonally, typically mid-May through early October.
Sipe also hosts the annual FREE High Country Hummingbird Festival, with children’s activities, wildlife displays and educational talks.
Springerville Heritage Center
418 E Main St., Springerville • 928-333-2656 ext. 230
https://www.springervilleaz.gov/theheritagecentercasamalpais
Four museums in one stop — and they’re completely free! The historic school building houses the Casa Malpais Archaeological Museum, Renee Cushman Museum, Becker Family History Museum and White Mountain Historical Society Museum.
Admission: FREE
Exhibits cover archaeology, art, pioneer life, local businesses and Round Valley/White Mountains history, including a blacksmith shop, historic telephone switchboard and jail cell.
Summit Healthcare – Kids ER Day
2200 E Show Low Lake Rd., Show Low • 928-537-4375
https://summithealthcare.net/
Ever wonder what happens in an emergency room? Summit Healthcare has hosted a Kids ER Day, giving local kids a fun, less-scary introduction to emergency medicine, hospital equipment and the people who help during an emergency.
When: Typically held in the fall — watch for the next event date
Cost: Check current event details
It’s not specifically a homeschool event, but it’s a great hands-on healthcare and career-learning opportunity for White Mountains families.
Sunrise Park Resort
200 Highway 273, Greer • 928-735-7669
https://sunrise.ski/summer/group-sales/
Homeschool co-ops can turn this one into a pretty memorable PE field trip! Sunrise offers special group rates for school groups and other groups of 20 or more.
Activities vary by season and can include skiing, snowboarding, scenic lift rides, tubing, climbing, mountain biking and other mountain activities.
Group size: 20+ paying guests
Rates: Contact Group Sales for current discounted pricing.
Reservations: Book in advance.
Wenima Wildlife Area
Approximately 3 miles northwest of Springerville
https://www.azgfd.com/location/wenima-wildlife-area/
Another completely FREE outdoor classroom near Round Valley. Wenima protects 355 acres along the Little Colorado River, including riparian habitat, wetlands, grasslands and rocky cliffs.
Admission: FREE
Kids can look for eagles, herons, kingfishers, kestrels, songbirds, mule deer, pronghorn and other wildlife while learning about Arizona’s riparian ecosystems.
White Mountain Dinosaur Exploration Center
81 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low • 480-201-0665
https://www.whitemountaindino.com/kids-program
This one is specifically for homeschoolers! The White Mountain Dinosaur Exploration Center offers homeschool groups hands-on field and classroom experiences with real fossils, rocks and casts.
Students can learn from local paleontologists about dinosaurs discovered in the region, fossil preparation, geology and how scientists use evidence to understand Earth’s past.
Homeschool field trips: Available
Custom homeschool programs: Available
Traveling fossil, cast & rock programs: Available
Rates: Contact the center for current homeschool/group pricing.
Full-day programs can even include local field experiences for hands-on geology and specimen study.
White Mountain Nature Center
425 S Woodland Rd., Lakeside • 928-358-3069
https://whitemountainnaturecenter.org/
Explore local wildlife and ecology through nature exhibits, programs and the Nature Center’s popular raptor education experiences.
Nature Center admission: FREE/donations appreciated
Educational events: Some programs have a small fee.
The property connects with the Big Springs Environmental Study Area, so families can combine the two for an easy nature and science day.
WICKENBURG
Sigler Western Museum
21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg • 928-684-2272 • westernmuseum.org
Learn about Arizona and Western history through art, artifacts and exhibits covering cowboys, Native cultures, mining and life in the West.
Field trips: FREE for groups ages 17 and younger. Advance reservations are required for group visits.
WILLCOX
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins
6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox • 520-384-2084 • appleannies.com/group-events
Apple Annie’s specifically welcomes homeschool groups for farm outings! Groups can explore the farm, pick produce and enjoy seasonal activities including the corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin patch.
Group rate: Groups of 15+ can save $1 per person on corn maze or combination tickets on weekends.
Bonus: There’s no general admission or parking fee to visit Apple Annie’s orchard or farm — you pay for what you pick and any ticketed activities.
WILLIAMS
Grand Canyon Deer Farm
6769 E. Deer Farm Road, Williams • 928-635-4073 • deerfarm.com/info-faqs
Get up close with deer and other animals at this interactive wildlife park near Williams. Grand Canyon Deer Farm offers special rates for school field trips, church outings and other organized groups.
Group rates: Call for current special pricing and to schedule a field trip.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS / STATEWIDE
Act One Culture Pass
This one isn’t exclusive to homeschool families, but it’s too useful not to include.
Arizona library cardholders can check out Act One Culture Passes for free admission to participating museums, gardens, performing-arts organizations and cultural attractions.
Availability and participating organizations vary by library, and passes are generally first-come, first-served.
Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day
Participating Arizona locations offer Homeschool Play Day on the second Tuesday of each month.
Cost: $11.99 per child
Includes: 90 minutes of unlimited games, unlimited soft drinks, reusable Play Pass and E-Tickets.
Homeschool co-ops can also ask about Chuck E. Cheese’s STEAM educational field trips for groups of 10 or more.
Every Kid Outdoors – FREE 4th Grade Pass
202-208-6843 (National Park Service information) • everykidoutdoors.gov
Fourth graders — including homeschool fourth-grade equivalents — can get a FREE annual pass to more than 2,000 participating federal recreation sites.
At sites that charge by vehicle, the pass generally covers everyone in one private vehicle. At per-person sites, it covers the fourth grader, children under 16 and up to three adults.
2026-27 pass: Valid through August 31, 2027.
GetOutPass Arizona
While GetOutPass isn’t specifically a homeschool program, it can be a great option for homeschool families who love field trips — especially if you have multiple kids!
The annual Arizona pass includes admission and offers to participating attractions, entertainment venues and family activities throughout the state. Depending on the current lineup, participating attractions can include trampoline parks, museums, bowling, mini golf, water parks, sporting events, indoor play places and more.
Instead of purchasing admission every time you visit, passholders can redeem included offers throughout the year. Each attraction has its own redemption rules, available dates and restrictions, so check the current Arizona pass before purchasing to see what’s included and how often each offer can be used.
RAISING ARIZONA KIDS DEAL: Use code RAK when purchasing your GetOutPass.
Good to know: GetOutPass isn’t limited to homeschool families, but the ability to visit attractions during less-busy weekday hours can make it especially useful for families looking to add more affordable field trips and PE days to their homeschool calendar.
Goldfish Swim School
Multiple Arizona locations • 480-418-0905 • goldfishswimschool.com
Looking for a homeschool PE day that gets everyone out of the house? Goldfish Swim School offers Home School Family Swims for homeschool groups, giving kids a chance to stay active, spend time with other homeschool families and practice important water-safety skills.
Home School Family Swims are arranged directly with Goldfish Swim School rather than offered on a set schedule.
Homeschool Travel Deals
homeschooltraveldeals.com/arizona/
Want to turn a field trip into a staycation? Homeschool Travel Deals partners with hotels, resorts and attractions to offer special rates specifically for homeschool families.
Arizona deals currently include:
- The Wigwam – Litchfield Park — Homeschool rates starting at $112
- Mountain Shadows Resort – Paradise Valley — Homeschool rates starting at $119
- Arizona Biltmore – Phoenix — Homeschool rates starting at $159
- Great Wolf Lodge Arizona – Scottsdale — Homeschool rates starting at $89
- JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa – Tucson — Homeschool rates starting at $139
- Trailborn Grand Canyon – Williams — Homeschool rates starting at $99
- GetOutPass Arizona — Special access to a variety of Arizona attractions and activities
Rates, available dates and included perks vary by property.
Important: Use the Homeschool Travel Deals link above to view the offers and access the homeschool booking links. These special rates may not be available by booking directly through the hotel’s regular reservation page.
Maricopa County Regional Parks
maricopacountyparks.net/events
Maricopa County park rangers periodically host Homeschool Days and Homeschool Happenings at regional parks.
Programs have included wildlife biology, microscopes, desert ecology, pollinators, citizen science, native plants and other hands-on science activities.
Search “homeschool” on the county events calendar for upcoming programs.
Your Local Library
Locations throughout Arizona
Any day can be a homeschool day at your local library — and most of it is completely FREE.
Arizona libraries offer much more than books. Depending on your local branch, you’ll find baby and toddler storytimes, preschool activities, LEGO clubs, arts and crafts, STEAM and science programs, coding and technology classes, book clubs, teen programs, homework help, maker spaces, special performances and educational events throughout the year.
And don’t forget to check what’s included with your library card. Many libraries provide free access to digital books, audiobooks, research databases, language-learning programs, educational resources and other tools you can use from home.
Bonus: Participating Arizona libraries also offer Act One Culture Passes, which can get your family free admission to museums, gardens, arts organizations and other cultural attractions around the state.
Programs vary by library system and branch, so check your local library’s event calendar regularly. You might be surprised how much of your homeschool week you can fill without spending a dime.
BEFORE YOU GO
Homeschool discounts aren’t all created equal. Some are available to individual homeschool families, while others require a homeschool co-op or group of 10 or more students.
Before heading out, check whether:
- You need to show an Arizona homeschool affidavit or other proof of homeschooling.
- Advance registration is required.
- There’s a minimum group size.
- Adults receive the homeschool rate.
- Siblings qualify for the discount.
- There are blackout dates during traditional school breaks.
- The offer is year-round or only available on designated Homeschool Days.
Know about an Arizona homeschool deal we missed?
We’re always adding to this list! If your favorite museum, attraction, farm, gym or family-friendly business offers a homeschool discount or special Homeschool Day, email publisher@rakmagazine.com know so we can add it.
Prices, dates and programs were current when this guide was updated in September 2026. Offers can change, so confirm details directly with each organization before visiting.
