Kids and the Arts Field Trips
Kids and the Arts transforms the lives of youth by providing free access to live theatre for school-aged youth through field trips to the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.
Registrations for the 2025-26 Season of Kids and the Arts Field Trips are now open!
2025-26 Season Sponsors
Show Sponsor
School Sponsor
Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, field trips are available FOR FREE for any public school in Ventura County or LVUSD, and transportation costs can be covered to remove any barriers of access to the shows. For home schools, trips are provided for free but you will be responsible for transportation.
Private schools and schools outside of Ventura County are more than welcome to register, but there is a cost of $10 per student and availability will be based on space, with priority given to Ventura County public schools.
2025-26 Season Performances
Premier America Presents
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Thursday, November 6, 2025: 10am and 12pm
Grades: K-5
Length: 60m
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.
Show sponsored by Premier America Credit Union
Show Sold Out
JazzReach: Stolen Moments – The First 100 Years of Jazz
Thursday, January 22, 2026: 10am and 12pm
Grades: 5-8
Length: 70m
Take a thoroughly captivating and informative journey through jazz music’s rich history and the names, faces and music of some of its many masters. Along the way, we’ll explore the interplay between the jazz movement and the evolution of American culture throughout the 20th Century, emphasizing the ways in which jazz has acted as a unifying force, bridging cultural, ethnic and economic differences; stimulated cultural fusions and new stylistic idioms; exemplified democratic ideals; and influenced other genres of music, both in the U.S. and abroad.
U.S. Coast Guard Band
Tuesday, March 17, 2026: 10am
Grades: K-5
Length: 60m
Join the U.S. Coast Guard Band for an educational and entertaining hour-long performance by a world-class 50-piece Concert Band. The program will showcase the various sections of the band and highlight the collaborative way musicians come together to make beautiful music. Students will enjoy learning and listening to great music performed by world-class musicians in this interactive presentation.
Wind in the Willows
Thursday, April 30, 2026: 10am and 12pm
Grades: 3-6
Length: 60m
Journey into the Wild Wood on this multi-media adventure based on Kenneth Grahame’s beloved children’s novel. Wind in the Willows mixes classic storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the trials of Mole and Rat on an all-night race against time as they venture through the hidden wonders of the forest to find the young Otter before it’s too late.
Show Sold Out
For any inquires, please reach out to ethan@toarts.org
Kids and the Arts Frequently Asked Questions
When should we book transportation?
Transportation should be booked as soon as you receive confirmation of attendance. Due to a shortage of bus drivers in our county, it has been necessary to secure transportation much further in advance than usual.
How will transportation be reimbursed?
TOArts will reimburse the cost of transportation for any Ventura County public school. To secure reimbursement, we will need an invoice addressed to TOArts, and a signed W9. If possible, it is best if the district accounts payable team sends us one invoice for all schools in the district, if that’s not possible we will accept invoices for individual classes or schools. Reimbursement Requests must be received before May 30, 2026.
What is NOT allowed in the theatre?
All students and chaperones will go through security upon arriving at the theatre, no outside food or drink including metal or reusable water bottles will be allowed (small sealed plastic water bottles for students who absolutely need it are acceptable). No oversized backpacks will be allowed unless required for students needing ADA support.
Can you eat at the theatre complex?
Due to the urgency to clear the parking lot and buses in a timely manner before and after the performance, we cannot accommodate students staying at the Civic Arts Plaza to have a sack lunch. If you wish to enjoy a lunch while out, a map to local neighborhood parks is included in your confirmation email.
Where can I find information about show times and performance length?
Details for show start times and length are included in your confirmation email and listed on the registration forms.
Who funds these field trips?
Kids and the Arts field trips are able to be offered for free to Ventura County public schools, and at a significant discount to other schools because of generous donations from our incredible supporters and Audience Circle members, and through sponsorships. A list of arts education supporters can be found on our Educator Hub.