APRIL 2025
(SC) Ongoing, HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Charleston County Parks, 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Cost: $7. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and make for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. https://ccprc.com/.
(FL) Through April 16, 2025, FEATURED EXHIBIT: DIVE INTO ART: FINTASTIC FISH OF FLORIDA, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. Visit to explore Dive Into Art: Fintastic Fish of Florida. This limited-time exhibit showcases artistic creations from students across the Keys, as well as from members of the Art Guild of the Purple Isles. These works focus on the diverse fish of the Florida coast, and delve into the topics of sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and conservation. www.divingmuseum.org.
(PA) 4/5/2025, THE SCIENCE OF SOUND, 1:00 TO 3:00 PM, Ages: 7-12. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380, (610) 436-9600, . info@helicoptermuseum.org. In this workshop, we will learn about the fascinating science of sound. We’ll learn about the four types of instruments and how they use vibrations to create the music we hear every day. We’ll also take a look at the relationship between music and math. We’ll even create some musical instruments to take home. Cost: $30.00/person. helicoptermuseum.org.
(MD) April 5, 2025, REBELS & REDCOATS: A SOUTHERN MARYLAND REVOLUTIONARY WAR FAMILY EVENT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674. Rebels & Redcoats is a free family event commemorating the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary’s County and Southern Maryland. The event will be held near the site of the Battle of St. George Island – the only Revolutionary War battle to occur in Maryland. Exhibits and displays by other organizations related to area local 18th century history will be on hand, along with musket and canon fire demonstrations, food truck, educational and period programing, kids and family activities, reenactors, period encampment, military demonstrations, live fire drills and much more for all ages. Visitors can experience life in camp for Maryland’s Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen as we begin the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Visit their tents, learn about what they wore and carried, join the militia for a rifle drill, and listen to some military music, along with more period fun. Event parking will be off site at Piney Point Elementary and free shuttles will transport visitors to the event at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 or visit www.Facebook.com/1836Light.
(NJ) Apr 9-13, 2025, Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert, New Jersey Symphony at the Movies. Performed in Red Bank, Morristown, Newark and New Brunswick. Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live. Call us Monday–Friday from 10 am–5 pm at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476. https://www.njsymphony.org/concerts-and-events/concert-listing.
(OH) April 11, 2025, SPRING HOMESCHOOL DAY, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, All ages, Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main St. Zoar, OH 44697, 330-874-3011 or 1-800-262-6195, zoarinfo@zca.org, $8 per student, www.historiczoarvillage.com. During Homeschool Day, students learn how the Zoar Separatists prepared for spring through hands-on activities including a bread relay, butter churning, planting seeds and tin smithing. Visit the Blacksmith, the Dairy, the Laundry and many other buildings to learn more about Zoar’s fascinating history. Tickets are $8 per student, $8 per adult and free for children 5 and under. One free adult admission per group. All proceeds go toward the preservation and educational efforts of Historic Zoar Village. Reservations are requested and can be made at www.historiczoarvillage.com.
(VA) April 11, 2025, COFFEE CONCERT: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE, 11am, Good for Middle & High School. Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606, bbates@virginiasymphony.org, 757-213-1423. Symphonie Fantastique takes the listener on one of the greatest musical odysseys in orchestral repertoire. It’s a fever dream of passion, unrequited love, and a journey to the underworld. Virginiasymphony.org/fieldtrips
(MD) April 14 to 17, 2025, JUNIOR HISTORIAN, Piney Point Lighthouse, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674. St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is pleased to announce the Junior Historian program for Spring Break. Designed for children aged 7 to 10, the Junior Historian program at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will run for 3 hours per day offering an exciting blend of outdoor exploration and hands-on history lessons. Our young adventurers will discover the past in a whole new way as they explore local history and nature. This program is a fantastic combination of learning, history and outdoor activities. Activities will include, but are not limited to, a hands-on archaeological dig, creating a river model, fishing, and crafting a bird or bat box. Upon completion of the program, each participant will receive a “Junior Historian” badge to commemorate their achievements. Book online at JuniorHistorian2025.eventbrite.com; the cost is $75 per child for the entire 4-day program. For more information about the program or other Museum activities, please email Olivia Flack at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov, call Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471, or visit www.Facebook.com/1836Light.
(FL) April 19, 2025, GUIDED TOURS AT THE HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM, 11 AM and 2 PM Earth Day Tour – Free with your Admission. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. Open Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free with your Admission. Venture through 4,000 years of “the quest to explore under the sea” and the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story. Exhibits and Museum Store open 362 days a year plus featured exhibits and special events. www.divingmuseum.org.
(AL) April 22-23, 2025, NATURE ACADEMY AT HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN, 10:00am 12:00pm. Kindergarten-8th Grade. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256)830-4447 ext. 270, sparsons@hsvbg.org. Explore the wonders of science in the great outdoors with Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Nature Academy! Offering dynamic, hands- on STEM classes, tailored for students in grades K-8, our program is designed to enhance learning with fresh and engaging content each year. Open to homeschoolers and led by our highly qualified educators, these two-hour classes delve into exciting scientific topics through hands-on activities and exploration. Join us on either of our monthly scheduled dates from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants for each session. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out our Youth Programs webpage https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/ to register for an upcoming session. Member Child- $15 Non-Member Child- $20. https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/
(PA) April 26, 2025, MUSIC AND ART WITH THE WOLVES, 11AM to 2PM, All Ages, Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA, 17543, 717-626-4617, wolfsanctuary@gmail.com. Celebrate Music and Art with the Wolves at Wolf Sanctuary of PA! This fundraising event will feature self-guided wolf tours, educational games and activities for children, art vendors, live music and more! Cost: $20 adults, $15 children age 4-11, FREE children 0-3. https://wolfsanctuarypa.org/tours-events/