Our automated field trip registration and confirmation system is officially up and running!

I built this to take the headache out of booking field trips and juggling multiple RSVP lists — because let's be honest, we're all busy enough as it is. Now sign-ups, confirmations, and spot-tracking happen automatically, so you get a faster, smoother experience every time you register for an outing. Now, that being said, technology isn’t perfect and glitches do happen - so if you need assistance or need to change an RSVP, please email me directly.

I have many ADVENTURES in the works! Here is just a preview of what’s coming in the 2026 - 2027 school year:
_{The Coterie: JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix, The Gingerbread Kid, Madagascar
KC Symphony: Peter and the Wolf
KC Ballet: The Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio}

Apologies if this issue runs a little long! I've got several active field trips lined up below. And any time you're not reading straight from the newsletter, you can always catch the full list of active trips on our website calendar: Adventures!

Thanks for reading 🙂

Arbor Day Farm Nebraska City, NE (~95 mi)
Friday, October 16th @ 10am *Organized by homeschool Untethered
_{Child (3-12): $10
Adult (13+): $12
Under 3: Free
Terrific Trees Tour: Take an up-close look at trees. Discover how the parts and function of a tree can become unforgettable once you act them out. Get an introduction to dendrochronology—the study of tree rings. Observe the many species that depend on trees for their survival. Learn how different trees disperse seeds into the environment. And share our passion for growing trees with a trip through the Lied Greenhouse.}

Tentative Schedule (may vary if group is split):
10am: Terrific Trees Tour
11:15am: Lunch break (bring picnic lunches)
11:45am - 3pm: Tree Top Adventure free time

_{REGISTRATION REQUIRED}
*This is a homeschool Untethered organized event, leave the payment field blank — if payment is needed, we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. If there isn't any space left, you will be notified that you're on the Waitlist.

Organ Concert with Anna Lapwood Kansas City, MO (~50 mi)
Thursday, November 5th @ 10am *Organized by homeschool Untethered
$2.00 per person (all ages require ticket)
_{KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts
STUDENT MATINEE version of her SOLD OUT public show!!
Anna Lapwood MBE — official Organist of the Royal Albert Hall, chart-topping recording artist and social media sensation — brings her trailblazing artistry to Kansas City. You won’t want to miss her performance on the custom-built Julia Irene Dennie – Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875 in Helzberg Hall. Known across the world for her imaginative, open-minded approach, Lapwood is redefining what it means to be a classical musician today with her joy, authenticity and connection with millions of fans. Follow her here!}

_{REGISTRATION REQUIRED}
*This is a homeschool Untethered organized event, leave the payment field blank — if payment is needed, we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. If there isn't any space left, you will be notified that you're on the Waitlist.

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza Kansas City, MO (~50 mi)
Friday, November 13th @ 12pm *Organized by homeschool Untethered
$6.75 per person (all ages require ticket)
_{THE COTERIE THEATRE
Based on Books and Character by Mo Willems
Targeted to Grades: PreK – 5th
Length: Approx. 60 min.}

<sub>The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED</sub> *Organized by homeschool Untethered
*This is a homeschool Untethered organized event, leave the payment field blank — if payment is needed, we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. If there isn't any space left, you will be notified that you're on the Waitlist.

BEEKEEPING 101
_{Tuesday, August 11 · 6:00 PM · Remington Nature Center, 1502 McArthur Dr, St. Joseph $3/person: Beekeeper William Kutosky walks through bee biology, hive inspection, and honey harvesting. A solid intro, whether you're curious or seriously considering a hive.}

ST. JOSEPH YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS
_{Tuesday, August 11 · 5:00–7:00 PM · St. Joseph
The premier St. Joseph Youth Chorale is holding auditions for its performance choir. Email to schedule your child's audition slot. [email protected]}

TEEN – BACK TO SCHOOL CRAFTS
_{Tue, Aug 11 · 12:00–2:00 PM · Downtown Library (Owen Meeting Room), St. Joseph
FREE - Make backpack charms, water bottle charms, a decorated pencil bag, and locker magnets. A good low-key outing for teens who want to do something creative this week.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! – ZOO ANIMALS
_{Tue, Aug 11 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library (Storytime Room), St. Joseph
FREE - Stories, crafts, and games built around a zoo animal theme for kids ages 6–12. No registration needed — just show up.}

BOOK BUDDIES
_{Tue, Aug 11 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
FREE - Kids read aloud to certified therapy animals in a relaxed, drop-in setting. Great for building reading confidence at any level, no pressure.}

AQUARIUM IN A JAR
_{Wed, Aug 12 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Downtown Library (Storytime Room), St. Joseph
FREE - Kids create their own mason jar aquarium craft. Registration required.}

EVENING BINGO!
_{Thu, Aug 13 · 5:00–6:00 PM · Washington Park Library (Storytime Room), St. Joseph
FREE - A casual evening bingo game open to teens and adults, with prizes. No library card required. Registration Required}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Fri, Aug 14 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
Two trucks this week — Scoop Skool Bus for frozen treats and drinks, Lucky Thai for lunch and dinner. A nice reason to make a library trip into a meal.}

BROADCASTING THE OZARKS
_{Sat, Aug 15 · 1:00–3:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
FREE - Author Dr. Kitty Ledbetter talks Missouri's role in American country music, including the history of the Ozark Jubilee. A natural fit if your family is studying regional history or music.}

TRAINING CAMP WALK IN CRAFTS
_{WED - FRI, AUGUST 12TH-14TH · 12 PM - 5PM
AR Workshop, 3855 FREDERICK AVE, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506 PHONE: (816) 282-0266
Walk-in Chiefs mini crafts available at our Walk-in Craft Bar starting at only $5!
Chiefs/football themed to go kits also available anytime in store for DIY to go!
We can't wait to see you! Go Chiefs!! **Pre-registration is not required but will guarantee a seat & help us prepare and staff appropriately.}

END OF SUMMER BASH Elwood, KS (~5 mi)
_{Sun, Aug 16 · 3:00 PM · Elwood City Park, Elwood, KS (~5 mi) · FREE
A genuine send-off to summer — bounce houses, color powder war, throwable paintball fight (bring swim goggles), giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, ice cream floats, and music. One of the more fun-packed free events we've seen this season.}

CUB CARNIVAL
_{Mon, Aug 17 · 6:00–7:30 PM · YMCA Park Pavilion, St. Joseph
FREE - Pack 30 hosts an outdoor family carnival with inflatables, face painting, and games. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].}

SPOOKTACULAR
_{Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 1pm-9pm
Pack 30 would like to invite our homeschool friends to come to Spooktacular with us! Message me at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions or for how to camp with us at Spooktacular. Participate in activities such as BB-guns, archery, slingshots, water balloons, rockets, and a costume contest!}

KIDPRENEUR MARKET AT THE MALL
_{Saturday, October 17 · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · East Hills Shopping Center, 3702 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph · $10 (8x8 booth) / $15 (10x10 booth)
Young entrepreneurs under 18 can rent a booth to sell handmade goods, creative services, or big ideas at this first-ever market. Up to 40 participants. https://shopeasthills.com/events}

CANNED FILM FESTIVAL - LAST WEEK!!
_{August 10th-13th · Mon–Thu · 11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
THE SANDLOT or MUPPETS: TREASURE ISLAND $1 or one non-perishable food donation per entry gets you into a summer movie on the big screen. Summer Movie Express}

HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT 2026
_{Wednesdays: Aug 26 - Sept 30 - Oct 28 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
The Vault Ninja Academy $8/person (day-of $10 if spots remain)
A recurring homeschool hangout at The Vault Ninja Academy. Pre-registration is encouraged!}

HOMESCHOOL SOCIAL @ Slick City Overland Park, KS (~55 mi)
_{Select Fridays: Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28 + more · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
$14.99 discounted homeschool admission (choose Homeschool Social tickets)
Exclusive access for homeschool families during these Friday sessions. A good way to connect with other families while the kids burn some energy.}

KIDS BOWL FREE Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Mon–Fri · Open–5:00 PM · Through October · Main Event KC North, 8081 Roanridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64151 · Register to claim two free games per day for kids 15 and under (standard shoe rental rates apply). A Family Pass unlocks adult games for $5, and members can grab a $10 arcade card for $5. Call (816) 281-2020 with questions.}

HOMESCHOOL PORTRAITS with Bountiful Eye Photography
_{Sun, Sept 6 · 5:00–7:00 PM (30-min sign-up slots)
LOCATION: Mark Youngdahl (near the parking lot off 32nd St.)
PRICE: $20/child for two edited portraits (download); cash due at session
Homeschool families miss out on the yearly school photo — so here's the fix.
Bountiful Eye Photography is offering homeschool portraits at $20 per child for two edited images delivered by download. Sessions run in 30-minute slots with up to five families per slot, so you're in and out without the crowd. Sign up for a time slot through the event's Facebook page or Email Alysa; cash payment due at the session.}

VOLUNTEER FOOD DRIVE @ CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{August 10 – August 13 · Mon–Thu · 10:00–11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph
Your kids can help collect food donations for Second Harvest Community Food Bank right before the movie — two volunteer slots per day (adult supervision required)
Contact: Jonna Gallegos ·[email protected]  · 816-273-6572}

CIRCUIT BREAKERS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TEAM
_{First Lego League Robotics team is looking for a few more kids for our team! This is for kids 4th-8th grade. Practices would be Tuesday and Friday evenings, exact times TBD. Because of the nature of how FLL works, both nights are required, barring occasional absences due to illness, travel, etc. There would be one tournament in November or early December. If the team advances from that, Champs would likely be in January. Due to business sponsorships, the cost for this activity would be covered. EMAIL OR CALL Rebekah Gertsema @ 314-681-9344, if you’re interested.}

CRAIG’S FARMERS MARKET City Park - SW Street - Craig, MO (~45 mi)
_{THIS Friday, August 7th is Carnival Night}

FALL HOMESCHOOL DAYS Olathe, KS (~50 mi)
_{Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th
Morning session: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.}

_{Cost: $7 per student (ages 5–17). Ages 4 and under are free.
One adult per paid student is admitted free. Additional adults are $7.}

_{Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site
The theme is Stone House on the Prairie…Laura Ingalls Wilder meets the Mahaffies! In addition to enjoying our regular living history programming, students will participate in Little House on the Prairie-inspired activities. Families can choose either the morning or afternoon session to explore the farm and activities at their own pace.}

_{Living History Activities:
-Stagecoach rides
-Blacksmith and cookstove demonstrations
-House tours
-Woodworking
-Crafts
-1860s games
-And much more!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN}

HOW TO SNAG A SEA MONSTER Kansas City, MO (~66 mi)
WHAT IF PUPPETS presents @ JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - YARDLY HALL
_{Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
School show tickets start at $5
Recommended for grades pre-K–2.}

_{When a seaweed-covered creature washes ashore in the Cape Cod village of Barnacle Bay, the inhabitants fear the worst. Is it a sea monster in their midst? No, it's a baby as big as a house! The villagers adopt the giant baby, whom they name Stormalong or Stormy, for short. Growing over 24 feet tall, Stormy struggles to fit in and chooses a life aboard a merchant ship to find his place in the world. Meanwhile, a REAL sea monster torments the villagers and only Stormy is big enough to save them all!}

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