Concord, NC
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Indoor aquarium at Concord Mills with an ocean tunnel, sharks, rays, touch pools and Lego-themed play.
43 places
Homeschool field trips near Charlotte
Hands-on learning for history, science and nature units — gold mines, living-history farms, battlefields, planetariums and STEM museums.
Related: Huntersville, Gastonia, Concord
Hours, prices and seasonal dates change often — always check the official website before you go. Info last reviewed November 2026.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolUptown hands-on science museum with labs, live demos, an IMAX Dome theatre, a rainforest and aquarium exhibits. Field-trip planner for groups.
Huntersville, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolPlay-based STEAM museum for toddlers to early elementary: pretend-play town, building zones, water play and live shows.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolSmall nature museum beside Freedom Park with live animals, a butterfly pavilion and kid-height exhibits — great for little ones.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolUptown racing museum with race simulators, a pit-crew challenge, historic cars and the 'Glory Road' banked track display.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolAviation museum at Charlotte Douglas Airport featuring the 'Miracle on the Hudson' plane, hands-on flight exhibits and dozens of aircraft.
Gastonia, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolNatural history museum with dinosaurs, NC wildlife halls, a mineral gallery, planetarium, a Catawba Indian village and an 1700s backcountry farm on a nature trail. Free 2nd Tuesday evenings (4–8 pm).
Good to know: Free admission the second Tuesday of each month, 4–8 pm.
Concord, NC
HomeschoolIconic NASCAR track offering speedway tours, race weekends, and seasonal family events like Speedway Christmas.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolProfessional theatre for kids at ImaginOn, staging family shows and classes.
Rock Hill, SC
Rainy dayHomeschoolNatural history museum with an Ice Age Carolinas exhibit, the Settlemyre Planetarium, trails and gardens.
Rock Hill, SC
Rainy dayHomeschoolPretend-play museum for ages 0–6 with dress-up, farm and kitchen exhibits.
McConnells (near Rock Hill), SC
HomeschoolLiving-history plantation site with 30+ historic structures, heritage-breed animals and Revolutionary War history.
Midland, NC
HomeschoolSite of the first documented gold find in the U.S.; underground mine tours, exhibits, and seasonal gold panning. Free admission.
Good to know: Gold panning is seasonal and has a small fee.
Pineville, NC
HomeschoolBirthplace of the 11th president with reconstructed log buildings, a visitor center and free guided tours.
Huntersville, NC
HomeschoolSeasonal265-acre historic Scottish-heritage farm with trails, animals and events, home of the Amazing Maize Maze each fall.
Huntersville, NC
Homeschool1800s living-history farm inside Latta Nature Preserve with heritage animals, a restored home and history camps.
Huntersville, NC
HomeschoolWalk a wooded trail past eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in Latta Nature Preserve; live bird programs.
Charlotte, NC
HomeschoolRainy dayHome of the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander rock house, Mecklenburg's oldest home, plus exhibits on Charlotte history.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolNorth Carolina's first art museum. Free admission Wednesday evenings 5–9 pm, often with family crafts.
Good to know: Free Wednesdays 5–9 pm.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolModern art museum uptown; Wednesday Night Live (5–9 pm) adds music and workshops.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolUptown museum celebrating African-American art and culture with frequent free family programs.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree self-guided tour through the life of Billy Graham, starting with a talking-cow animatronic in a barn-shaped building.
Dallas, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree museum in historic Dallas, NC with local history exhibits and a carriage collection.
Lancaster, SC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree galleries on Catawba Nation history and pottery — great for NC/SC history units.
Lancaster, SC
HomeschoolPlaygroundsPark at the birthplace of Andrew Jackson with a museum, replica 1700s schoolhouse, playground, trails, fishing and boat rentals.
Small SC state park entry fee; kids under 5 free
Waxhaw, NC
HomeschoolRainy dayLocal history museum on the Waxhaws region and Andrew Jackson's early life.
Blacksburg, SC (west of Gastonia), SC
HomeschoolRevolutionary War battlefield with a free visitor center, film and a 1.5-mile paved battlefield trail.
Huntersville / Lake Norman, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree hands-on energy science center at McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman, with a nature trail. Walk-ins Tue–Thu 12–3 pm; groups by appointment.
Charlotte, NC
HomeschoolFree gardens and greenhouse with rainforest plants, orchids and carnivorous plants.
Belmont, NC
HomeschoolSeasonalGorgeous gardens with fountains, a children's garden, and an orchid conservatory; spring blooms and holiday lights.
Charlotte, NC
HomeschoolHistoric Myers Park garden and bird sanctuary with kids' programs.
Charlotte, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolKids' and teen library uptown with free storytimes, puppet shows, and a stop-motion studio.
Throughout Mecklenburg, NC
Rainy dayHomeschool20+ branches with free storytimes, STEM programs and homeschool resources.
Gastonia & Gaston County, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree kids' programs, storytimes and maker activities across Gaston County branches.
Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolFree storytimes and family programs at branches across Cabarrus County.
Charlotte, NC
PlaygroundsHomeschoolRainy dayIndoor nature center, easy trails, and a unique fenced nature playground; frequent free family programs.
Charlotte (Steele Creek), NC
HomeschoolPlaygroundsNature center on Lake Wylie with live animal exhibits, trails, playground and weekly animal meet-and-greets.
Huntersville, NC
HomeschoolRainy day1,460-acre preserve on Mountain Island Lake; Quest nature center has a big aquarium and interactive exhibits, plus trails, horseback riding and paddling.
Charlotte, NC
HomeschoolStroll a colorful Victorian neighborhood uptown with Fourth Ward Park at its heart.
Kings Mountain / Gastonia, NC
HomeschoolHiking with big views from Crowders Mountain and The Pinnacle, plus a lake for fishing and paddling. Free entry.
Fort Mill, SC
Homeschool2,100-acre preserve with hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, farm animals and the Greenway Canteen.
Day passes or family memberships (from about $12–13/month)
Hall Family Farm
FreeLancaster, SC
SeasonalHomeschoolAward-winning family farm (USA TODAY 10Best #9 corn maze 2026). Fall: 7-acre puzzle corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, goat walk ropes course, gem mine and play areas. Spring: u-pick strawberries. Homeschool days and field trips.
No admission; pumpkins ~$0.70/lb, large maze ~$12–13, hayride ~$4.49; strawberries ~$3.99/lb
Good to know: Fall 2026 season ran Sept 18 – Nov 1; strawberries return spring 2027.
Indian Trail, NC
SeasonalHomeschoolOrganic farm with spring strawberry picking and fall pumpkin season.
Frequently asked questions
Do these places offer homeschool days?
Many museums and historic sites run homeschool programs or group rates. Check the official site for schedules.
Which field trips are free?
Several historic sites, nature centers and libraries are free — filter this category by free on the Browse page.