Field Trips

Curious George: The Golden Meatball (Field Trip)
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 3, 2026

Curious George: The Golden Meatball (Field Trip)

Curious George, the inquisitive monkey of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show, stars in a brand–new fun-filled musical adventure! On All–You–Can–Eat Meatball Day, George heads to Rome where he enters his friend Chef Pisghetti’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest, and in the process learns the secret ingredient to cooking! 

Jazz Reach presents Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz (Field Trip)
Mon Mar 9, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Jazz Reach presents Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz (Field Trip)

Stolen Moments is a thoroughly captivating and informative program that introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history and to the names, faces and music of some of its many masters, as well as the ways in which jazz has acted as a unifying force, bridging cultural, ethnic and economic differences both in the U.S. and abroad. 

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Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream (Field Trip)
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026

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.  

The Pout-Pout Fish (Field Trip)
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026

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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MPAC Sustainability Series: National Geographic Live – Rise of T-Rex (Field Trip)
Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am

MPAC Sustainability Series: National Geographic Live – Rise of T-Rex (Field Trip)

Tyrannosaurus Rex is the most famous dinosaur out there, but few people know the true story of this species. Go on assignment with paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Lindsay Zanno to dig sites in the remote deserts of the western U.S. to find out how T. rex evolved. Along the way, uncover the entire landscape—from plants to fish to mammals—where these memorable dinos reigned 66 million years ago.

Mayhem Poets (Field Trip)
May 4, 2026 - May 5, 2026

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.  

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Field Trip)
May 11, 2026 - May 12, 2026

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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Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (Field Trip)
Jun 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am & 12:15 pm

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (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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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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