Indian Trail Back To School Night!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet your teachers and get ready for the new school year. 200 Indian Trail Road South, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
Field Trips and Events
Learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Museums, science centers, historic sites, and the arts bring our curriculum to life. Each trip is enrichment that deepens what students are already learning — never a substitute for the fundamentals.
Upcoming events
We have a LOT going on.
From aviation and aerospace to natural history and live theatre, our field trips connect hands-on experiences to reading, writing, science, and social studies.
Steven's Creek Back to School Meet and Greet
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us at Steven's Creek Nature Center to meet teachers and families before classes begin. 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
Ballantyne Forest School Meet Your Teachers
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet your teachers before the year begins at Elon Rec Center, 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277.
Monroe Back to School Night!
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet your teachers and get ready for the new school year. 2850 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110
Hall Family Farm
Friday, October 2, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Registration required for ages 3+ (under 3 free). Includes an interactive lesson, pumpkin picking, hayride, animal time, and playground access. Bring your own lunch/snack.
RegisterThe Raptor Center comes to TLH!
Friday, November 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Discover what makes a bird a raptor or bird of prey. Tickets are $16 for anyone not enrolled in Friday classes; students enrolled in Friday classes are automatically invited.
RegisterDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Live at Charlotte Children's Theatre at ImaginOn. Registration required. Tickets range from $18-$21. Picnic-style lunch space available after the show (bring your own lunch).
RegisterCamp Flintlock come to TLH
Friday, January 15, 2027
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Camp Flintlock will be setting up a Colonial Encampment right at the Monroe Location, bringing hands-on activities and living history demonstrations directly to us. Registration required. Attendance is free to current students. Non-enrolled guests are $31 per child. Parents are free. Beeswax candle making and mini flag making are extra cost. Please register.
RegisterSullenberger Aviation Museum
Friday, January 22, 2027
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Let your mind soar at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum and maker space. 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte. $20 per person. Registration required. Scavenger Hunt can be added on the day of for $5 per person.
RegisterDisney's Finding Nemo: A Family Musical
Friday, April 23, 2027
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Live at Charlotte Children's Theatre at ImaginOn. Registration required. Tickets range from $19-$21. Lunch space is not provided.
RegisterWant your child to be part of the adventure?
Field trips and events are one of the many ways we educate the whole child. We would love to give you a tour and help you find the right schedule for your family.