October School Field Trips

The Dinosaur Field Trip They'll Never Forget.

šŸ¦– Life-Size Dinosaurs 🦓 Dino Dig 🄚 Petable baby dinosaurs šŸ”¬ STEM Activities šŸŽŸļø 30+ Attractions
October Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays 9 AM–1 PM
Reservations Required Popular October Dates Fill Quickly
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* Waiver Required For Each Student


  • 30+ Attractions
  • Ice cream, Milkshakes, and Food available.
  • Lots Of Space To Run Around.
  • The Best Bang For Buck Field Trip !!


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Scooped Ice Cream, Insane Milkshakes, and Delicious Snacks Available!

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  • Must have at least 25 students for a field trip.


  • Must have over 50 kids to have slide included in general admission price.



 Field Trip  General Admission  $10 per student


  • Corn Maze - Seasonal Availability
  • Sunflower Patch- Seasonal Availability
  • Pumpkin Patch - Seasonal Availability Pumpkins additional purchase)
  • Farm Animals - Seasonal Availability
  • Hayrides- Seasonal Availability
  • Wagon Ride
  • Human Hamster Wheel
  • Bubble Barn
  • Barn Bowling
  • Outdoor Trampoline Park
  • Giant Mega Tube Slide - (Must be 42 inches to ride)
  • Pedal Kart Track
  • Kids Zipline
  • Dodgeball
  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Barn Obstacle Course
  • Kids sand pit beach area
  • 12- Hole mini golf
  • Barnyard Basketball
  • Cornhole
  • Kids Slide
  • Tic-Tac Toe and other Yard Games
  • Seasonal Activities such photo ops
  • +Much More





Must fill out waivers before participating. Waivers can be downloaded below or filled out online.

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School Field Trip Questions

Everything teachers, schools, daycares and homeschool groups need to know before visiting River City Adventure Park.

Booking & Pricing

When are school field trips available?

Field trips may be scheduled throughout the year during available field-trip hours. Fall field trips are offered on select October dates from 9 AM–1 PM. Please reserve at least one week in advance, although earlier booking is recommended for popular October dates.

How much does a field trip cost?

General field-trip admission is $10 per student. Optional activities, food and upgrades may cost extra. Contact River City Adventure Park for availability and a quote based on your group’s needs.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes. A minimum of 25 students is required to receive field-trip group pricing.

How do we reserve a school field trip?

Contact the park directly to request a date, confirm availability and discuss your group size, grade level, food needs and optional activities. Your reservation is not complete until it has been confirmed by the park.

Activities & Learning

What activities are included with field-trip admission?

General field-trip admission includes access to many of the park’s outdoor attractions, including:

  • Outdoor trampoline park
  • Mini golf
  • Zipline
  • Low ropes course
  • Pedal karts
  • Mega Slide
  • Dino Dig and prehistoric play areas
  • Additional park games and attractions

Shooting games and certain optional activities are not included with general field-trip admission.

Is the dinosaur field trip educational?

Yes. The dinosaur experience supports hands-on exploration, observation, movement and problem-solving. Students can explore prehistoric themes through experiences such as the Dino Dig, dinosaur encounters, fossil-inspired discovery and active outdoor play. These activities can support classroom conversations about fossils, habitats, movement, size, adaptation and scientific discovery.

What makes this a STEM field trip?

Students learn by investigating, comparing, digging, observing and solving physical challenges. Dinosaur and fossil themes can introduce science concepts, while mini golf, pedal karts, the zipline and obstacle-based attractions encourage discussions involving motion, force, balance, measurement and problem-solving.

What ages and grade levels are field trips designed for?

River City Adventure Park welcomes schools, preschools, daycares, elementary groups, homeschool groups and youth organizations. Some attractions have height, weight or safety restrictions, so available activities may vary by student age and size.

How long should schools plan to stay?

Fall field-trip hours run from 9 AM–1 PM. The amount of time your group needs will depend on group size, lunch plans and the number of attractions your students visit.

Food & Planning

Can students bring their own lunch and drinks?

Yes. Field-trip groups may bring their own food and drinks. Picnic tables are available. Groups are responsible for cleaning their seating area after lunch.

Do you offer school lunch options?

Yes. Food options may be added to your field trip. Ask about available meals, snacks and drinks when requesting your date.

What should students wear and bring?

Students should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen, insect repellent, weather-appropriate clothing and refillable water bottles are also recommended.

Do students need a waiver?

Yes. Participants must have a completed waiver before using applicable attractions. Completing waivers before arrival can help your group enter the park more quickly.

Safety & Logistics

What safety measures are in place?

Park team members are positioned throughout the attraction areas to assist guests and help enforce park rules. Teachers, school staff and chaperones remain responsible for supervising students throughout the visit.

Are there height or weight restrictions?

Yes. Some attractions have height, weight or other participation requirements. Contact the park before your visit for questions about specific attractions or student age groups.

Is there parking for school buses?

Yes. River City Adventure Park has parking available for school buses, passenger vehicles and other large group transportation.

Where is River City Adventure Park located?

River City Adventure Park is located in Caruthersville, Missouri, with convenient access from I-55. The park serves schools across Southeast Missouri, Northeast Arkansas and West Tennessee.

Do you host field trips from Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee?

Yes. The park welcomes schools, daycares, homeschool groups and youth organizations from communities throughout Southeast Missouri, Northeast Arkansas and West Tennessee.

Reservations are required. Popular October dates may fill before the season begins.

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