Elementary School

Free Event: U.S. Army Field Band (Field Trip)
Nov 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am & 12:15 pm

Free Event: U.S. Army Field Band (Field Trip)

The United States Army Field Band is the official touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. Through performances in communities across the United States, The U.S. Army Field Band fosters a positive relationship with the American people, supports diplomatic efforts around the world, and inspires future generations to serve. 

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Pete the Cat (Field Trip)
Nov 30, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026

Pete the Cat (Field Trip)

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. 

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Clifford the Big Red Dog (Field Trip)
Jan 19, 2027 - Jan 20, 2027

Clifford the Big Red Dog (Field Trip)

Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford– bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination and the magic of unconditional love!  

Let’s Go Science (Field Trip)
Jan 25, 2027 - Jan 26, 2027

Let’s Go Science (Field Trip)

The Let’s Go Science Show is a wacky look at “how things work” with Professor Smart and Ms. Knowitall. This fun-filled production teaches physics concepts through theatrically based experiments and demonstrations. With lots of audience interaction, this science lesson is one that students won’t want to miss.

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Field Trip)
Feb 8, 2027 - Feb 10, 2027

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Field Trip)

This deeply moving history lesson tells the story of the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery.  

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Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream (Field Trip)
Mar 15, 2027 - Mar 16, 2027

Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream (Field Trip)

Twelve million people passed through Ellis Island on their way to a new life in America from 1892-1954. This show captures the essence of the immigrant experience and their journey to a new world.  

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers (Field Trip)
Apr 5, 2027 - Apr 6, 2027

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers (Field Trip)

Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their STEM problem-solving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork.  

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Bill Blagg’s Magic in Motion (Field Trip)
Apr 12, 2027 - Apr 13, 2027

Bill Blagg’s Magic in Motion (Field Trip)

Magic in Motion is designed to inspire students to investigate how physical science can create magic while also playing an important role in their daily lives! Students will learn how to create illusions using core scientific principles such as force, energy, friction, motion and more that will bend the laws of science and create the impossible!  

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Mayhem Poets (Field Trip)
Apr 26, 2027 - Apr 27, 2027

Mayhem Poets (Field Trip)

Theatrically trained and comedically gifted lyrical virtuosos blend elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and poetry that leave audiences inspired and moved.  

The Pout-Pout Fish (Field Trip)
May 3, 2027 - May 4, 2027

The Pout-Pout Fish (Field Trip)

Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.    

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Field Trip)
May 10, 2027 - May 11, 2027

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Field Trip)

It’s not easy being the Pigeon–you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” books, and featuring an innovative mix of songs (and feathers), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. re 

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Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

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Fmkirby Discoverjerseyarts New Jersey State Council on the Arts Morris County NJ
New Jersey Cultural Trust Jacobs Levy Equity Management The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
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