
Michigan Homeschool Field Trips & Tours
Michigan field trips and tours for homeschool families, from factory and store tours to farms, art studios, and behind-the-scenes visits. Many are free or low-cost for groups. Always call to confirm pricing, as changes do occur without notice to this website.
Chelsea Milling Company (aka The Makers of “Jiffy” Mix)
Chelsea Milling Company (aka The Makers of "Jiffy" Mix) offers a virtual tour. Take an updated look at the “JIFFY” Mix packaging plant in Chelsea, Michigan. 201 W North Street Chelsea, MI 734-475-1361 ... Read More
Creative Arts Studio
Creative Arts Studio has field trips available: Paint your own pottery, mosaics, beading/jewelry making, and hand-building with clay and wheel throwing. Creative Arts Studio 114 W. Fourth St Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-544-2234 ... Read More
Grandpa Tiny’s Farm Frankenmuth
Seasonal Fun & Learning at Grandpa Tiny’s Heritage Farm Located in the charming town of Frankenmuth, Grandpa Tiny’s Heritage Farm offers a delightful mix of agriculture, history, and seasonal fun. This working educational farm welcomes families year-round with events and hands-on activities that make it an ideal ... Read More
Great Harvest Bread Company
In most Great Harvest Bread Company locations you could schedule free group tours. Just call and ask. Various locations in Michigan 800-442-0424 ... Read More
Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace
All Nino Salvaggio's International Marketplace stores should offer a tour/field trip. At time of original post, the 3 locations with tours were Troy, Farmington Hills and St Clair Shores. 248-879-9222 Don't forget to sign up for their Fresh Rewards Program to help you save in store. http://www.ninosalvaggio.com/schooltours.asp ... Read More
Oakland Historical Society Tour
Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society offers tours. Contact them to set up your group tour. The Oakland County Historical Society is located at the Wisner Home at 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342 248-338-6732 ... Read More
Petco
PETCO's Fur, Feathers & Fins program allows children to learn about the characteristics and habitats of fish, reptiles, birds and small animals. Lessons in science, math and geography come to life through this hands-on field trip. The field trips are 60-90 minutes in length and are limited ... Read More
Pizza Hut
Call your local Pizza Hut store to set up a Free Tour for your group! Come in to see how pizza is made. Every child on the tour gets to make and eat their own pizzas. Available at participating locations ... Read More
Tour of Detroit Parade Company
Take a behind the scenes look and discover Detroit’s hidden treasures at The Parade Company Studio. Step into a story land of color and fun as they get ready for one of Detroit’s most anticipated holiday events, America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Wander through a wonderland of fantasy and ... Read More
Whole Foods Market
Many of the Whole Foods Market https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores offer free tours. Find the location nearest you and either check the calendar or call the store to set up your tour. Last I checked, Michigan has 4 locations offering store tours. Go to the customer service counter and ... Read More
Williams Cheese Company
Williams Cheese Company started in a barn along Michigan’s Saginaw Bay in 1945 is now a major cheese producer, aging and packaging over five million pounds of cheese every year. While factory tours are available by appointment, many families stop in simply for the cheese shop experience ... Read More
With Liberty and Justice for All
The Henry Ford Museum’s exhibit, With Liberty and Justice for All, explores four transformative moments in America’s fight for freedom: The Revolutionary Era The Antislavery Movement and Civil War Era The Woman’s Suffrage Movement The Civil Rights Movement From George Washington’s camp cot and Abraham Lincoln’s rocking ... Read More
More Michigan ideas:
Boat and Train Tours https://homeschoolingonashoestring.com/visiting-michigan/boat-train-tour/
Mazes https://homeschoolingonashoestring.com/visiting-michigan/mazes/
Museums https://homeschoolingonashoestring.com/visiting-michigan/museums/