NJ teachers! Planning your next field trip? Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) offers on-school-time events designed to enrich your curriculum and spark meaningful discussion.

Presented in our historic Main Stage theater, these screenings immerse students in classic literature brought to life on the big screen—deepening comprehension and enhancing critical thinking. A field trip to UCPAC isn’t just a day out—it’s an opportunity to inspire young minds, connect stories to real-world conversations, and create a shared cultural moment your students will remember long after the credits roll and the curtains close.

Upcoming On-School-Time Field Trips

Women’s History Month Story Time: Brave Girls, Bold Stories | Monday, March 16 | 10 AM | Grades Pre-K – 3

UCPAC invites children in Pre-K through third grade and their teachers, parents, and guardians to celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us for story time with classic books about women who changed the world read by community leaders. Images from the books will be projected onto our screen, so everyone can follow along. Admission is free; registration is required.

NJ Ballet On School Time Program – Wednesday, April 15 | 10 AM | Grades 1-5

New Jersey Ballet’s On-School-Time Program is tailored for young public school children. The program introduces the art of ballet to students by taking them on a journey through the various movements a dancer practices everyday as part of their training.

Professional dancers from New Jersey Ballet Company perform movements to highlight the high level of flexibility, strength and coordination required to be a professional dancer. Students will gain insight on how female dancers stand on their toes in pointe shoes and how male dancers lift their partners over their head.

In addition to showcasing the high level of technique required to perform ballet, the Company will present a work from their repertory. Students will witness how the progression of movements presented at the beginning of the presentation lead to the grand finale where technique and artistry merge. Admission is free to Union County schools; registration is required.

Earth Day Story Time: Tiny Hands, Big Planet – Monday, April 20 | 10 AM | Pre-K – Grade 3

UCPAC and New Jersey Clean Communities invite children in Pre-K through third grade and their teachers, parents, and guardians to celebrate Earth Day! Join us for story time with classic books about conserving and enjoying our beautiful planet, read by community leaders. Images from the books will be projected onto our screen, so everyone can follow along. Attendees will receive a free souvenir to take home! Admission is free; registration is required.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – SHAKESPEARE LIVE! – Wednesday, April 29 | 10 AM & 1 PM | Grades 7-9

Teachers and students are invited to a free performance of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented by Shakespeare LIVE!, the educational touring company of the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey. Every Shakespeare LIVE! performance includes access to a Study Guide as well as a post-show Q&A with the actors immediately following each performance. Please note that this performance is open exclusively to grades 7-9, and tickets are limited to 500 per performance. Admission is free; registration is required.

Register your class today by contacting Lynn Patmalnee, 732-499-0441 (ext. 1525) | marketingmanager@ucpac.org or by filling out our Group Sales form.