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SUMMARY:Christian College Fair
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from dozens of Christian colleges and universities will be present to talk with students. Every attendee will also receive a free copy of THE Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities—a 200+ page college search resource. Financial aid information will be available as well. \nStudents are encouraged to register ahead of time. During registration\, they can indicate the qualities they are seeking in a school. They will then receive a barcode for easy check-in and a personalized list of schools that match their interests\, giving them a helpful starting point for conversations at the fair. \nMore details and the registration link can be found at FindYourChristianCollege.com.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/christian-college-fair/
LOCATION:Westminster of Oak Mountain\, 5080 Cahaba Valley Trace\, Birmingham\, 35242\, United States
CATEGORIES:For High School
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SUMMARY:Rickwood Caverns Cave Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore God’s creation beneath the surface with a guided tour of Rickwood Caverns. Together\, we’ll see stunning rock formations\, learn how caves are formed\, and connect what we observe to our homeschool studies. 🕯️ \nThis outing supports our mission to provide resources for K–12 homeschool families. Come enjoy fellowship with other parents and students while adding hands-on science and nature study to your year. 🚌 \nBe advised that the cave tour is 1 (one) mile long and includes 365 stairs\, including 110 steps to the exit. It stays a comfortable 62 degrees in the cave year-round. \nGroup entry costs: \n$16/adult \n$9/student \nFREE/ages 4 and under \nEssential families are encouraged to use their discount code for additional savings. \nSECURE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/rickwood-caverns-cave-tour/
LOCATION:Rickwood Caverns State Park\, 370 Rickwood Park Rd\, Warrior\, 35180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Flora Meets A Bee
DESCRIPTION:Flora has never quite felt like she fits in — until an unexpected friendship changes everything. Flora Meets a Bee follows a young girl and the unlikely companion who helps her discover that belonging can be found in the most surprising places. Warm\, uplifting\, and gently woven with Spanish language throughout\, this sweet story is a natural fit for classrooms exploring empathy\, friendship\, and what it means to truly see one another. A reminder for every child who has ever felt a little out of place: you are not alone. \nRun Time:\n40 minutes \nBest Enjoyed by:\nAges 4 – 8 years \nStage:\nBCT’s Wee Folks Theatre \nReserve Admissions by Oct 15th \n\nRESERVE NOW\n \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES:  Don’t forget to use your discount code (Look for it on your Member Page)
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/flora-meets-a-bee/
LOCATION:Birmingham Children’s Theatre\, Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:American Village - Thanksgiving and Living America's Story
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Thanksgiving story as well as America’s story with other homeschool families as we explore American Village together!🦃 \nRESERVE ADMISSIONS NOW\nEssential families should use the discount code available on your Member Page!
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/american-village-thanksgiving-and-living-americas-story/
LOCATION:American Village\, 3727 Highway 119 S\, Montevallo\, AL\, 35115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum & Train Ride
DESCRIPTION:This event requires a minimum number of attendees\, and we need commitments for this trip by September 7th in order to confirm and hold the reservation. \nThis field trip includes a self-guided tour of the museum and grounds\, as well as a train ride. \nTickets are non-refundable after September 15th. \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES: Please check for your school code before making reservations.  It is on your Member Page! \nRESERVE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/heart-of-dixie-railroad-museum-train-ride/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Santa's Boots
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1876\, Christmas is in jeopardy\, and one quick-thinking nine-year-old just captured an elf. Santa’s Boots is a warm\, witty\, and wonderfully chaotic adventure set in the charming New England seaport of Mystic Harbor. When Lizzy and her uncle stumble upon Santa’s trusted elf Mistletoe on a desperate mission to save Christmas\, Lizzy strikes a bargain: she’ll help\, but only if Mistletoe can prove Santa is real. Funny\, heartfelt\, and rich with themes of belief\, community\, and the rekindling of wonder\, Santa’s Boots is a joyful holiday experience for all ages! 🎄🥾 \nThis Mainstage performance at the Birmingham Children’s Theatre is perfect for the whole family! \nAdmission Costs:\nAdults $19.50\nChildren ages 2-18 $12.75 \nEssential families should use the special event discount code on your Member Page! \nSECURE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/santas-boots/
LOCATION:BCT Mainstage Theatre\, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special school performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker! \nBecause this is a special school performance\, the Alabama Ballet is requiring that no more than 1 “teacher” per student attend.  This is not an event for bringing Grandma\, or your favorite Auntie.  In addition\, this is not a performance for young children under the age of 5. \nThis annual performance is very popular\, and we are securing our seats a bit earlier this year due to a new reservation system.  Please complete your reservations and payments by September 7th! \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES: Please check for your school code before making reservations.  It is on your Member Page! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:BJCC Concert Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Make Our Garden Grow - The World of Music
DESCRIPTION:Young People’s Concert: Make Our Garden Grow — The World of Music  (Grades 3 – 6) \nJoin the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for an exciting and educational concert experience! Inspired by the beauty and balance of the natural world\, Make Our Garden Grow — The World of Music invites students on an imaginative journey where music and Earth science come to life side by side. As they explore how melody\, harmony\, and rhythm work together\, just like sunshine\, water\, and soil sustain thriving ecosystems\, they will begin to understand the essential building blocks that shape both music and the world around them. Along the way\, students will discover the instruments of the orchestra\, the traditions of Western classical music\, and the powerful stories music can tell\, with selections by Beethoven\, Tchaikovsky\, and Bernstein\, as well as familiar favorites from film. Through curiosity\, creativity\, and connection\, they will experience how music grows\, evolves\, and flourishes—just like the ecosystems that inspire it. \nAdmission Cost:  $11.25/seat \nEssential families should use the discount code provided on their Member Pages. \nSECURE YOUR ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/make-our-garden-grow-the-world-of-music/
LOCATION:Hoover High School Performing Arts Center\, 1034 Buccaneer Drive\, Hoover\, 35244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:The Trumpet of the Swan
DESCRIPTION:The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony for Actors and Orchestra\nAdapted by Marsha Norman\nfrom the novel by E.B. White\nMusic by Jason Robert Brown \nin partnership with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra \nLouis is a trumpeter swan who cannot trumpet. In a world where his voice should be his greatest gift\, Louis faces each day in silence — navigating the fear of being different and the deep longing to be understood. But with the help of a devoted young boy named Sam\, a father’s extraordinary act of love\, and a brass trumpet that changes everything\, Louis embarks on a remarkable journey to find his place in the world and discover that what makes us different can also be what makes us extraordinary. \nAdmission Costs: \n$23/ adult\n$12.75/student ages 2 and up \nEssential families should use the special event code for discounts!  This is found on your Member Page. \n\nSECURE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/the-trumpet-of-the-swan/
LOCATION:BCT Mainstage Theatre\, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:A Year with Frog and Toad
DESCRIPTION:A Year with Frog and Toad\nMusic by Robert Reale.\nBook and Lyrics by Willie Reale.\nBased on the books by Arnold Lobel \nCheerful Frog. Grumpy Toad. Four seasons. One truly great friendship. Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved stories\, A Year with Frog and Toad is a whimsical\, warmhearted musical that follows two wonderfully mismatched best friends through a year of adventure\, laughter\, and gentle life lessons. Part vaudeville\, part make-believe\, and all charm\, this joyful production is a charming story about friendship\, empathy\, and celebrating what makes each of us unique\, brought to life through the magic of live theatre! \nAdmission Costs: \n$19.50/adult\n$12.75/student ages 2 and up \nEssential families should look for the discount code available on the Member Page. \n\nSECURE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/
LOCATION:BCT Mainstage Theatre\, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270430T123000
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SUMMARY:Swan Lake
DESCRIPTION:SWAN LAKE\n\n\n\n\nDate:  April 30\n\n\n\n\nPLACE:  BJCC CONCERT HALL\n\n\n\n\nSwan Lake returns as Alabama Ballet celebrates the 150th anniversary of this iconic ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score\, the ballet tells a haunting story of love and betrayal between Prince Siegfried and Odette\, a young woman bound by a sorcerer’s curse. \nBy night\, Odette is human; by day\, she is transformed into a swan\, living beside a moonlit lake. When Siegfried vows his devotion\, hope for her freedom appears within reach. Deception and illusion soon test that promise\, placing love and loyalty at risk. \nRichly atmospheric staging and sweeping choreography bring this timeless tale to life. Rooted in classical tradition\, the ballet blends romance\, drama\, and fantasy. Swan Lake continues to captivate audiences as one of the most enduring works in the ballet repertoire. \nBecause this is an educational performance\, the ballet has a couple of rules for reservations: \n\nno more than one chaperone per student\nno children aged 4 and under are allowed to attend\n\nAdmission Costs: \nStudents are FREE\nAdults are $29 (and 1 supervising adult is required per ticket order) \nEssential families should use the discount code on their Member Pages. \nSECURE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/swan-lake/
LOCATION:BJCC Concert Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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