FIELD TRIPS IN NJ
UCPAC offers enriching on-school-time events for students
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
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 the form below.
