Education Days
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 2025
Think education and amusement parks have nothing in common? Think again! Kings Dominion isn't just a leader in thrills, but also a hub for exciting and educational school field trips.
Kings Dominion has teamed up with top-notch interactive education experts to provide educational materials, including teacher-student workbooks, educator guides, and pre-field trip classroom activities – all made to align with Virginia courses of study as well as National Science Standards. View our elementary, middle school, and high school workbooks.
At Kings Dominion, we believe learning should be an adventure! Join us for a day that combines the thrill of amusement park rides with the excitement of STEAM education. Your students will have a blast, and they won't even realize they're learning.
Ready to turn education into an unforgettable experience? Contact us today to plan your thrilling and educational adventure at Kings Dominion!
Dates:
- May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- June 6
2025 Pricing:
- Students: TBD
- 1 complimentary admission ticket for every 15 purchased
Coaster Mania
School groups are challenged to construct a themed roller coaster to compete in our daily Coaster Mania Contest each programming date of Education Days. Overall winners will be awarded each day in three different categories (Elementary, Middle/ Junior High and High School).
Meal and Drink Options
Unless otherwise noted, all ticket orders (admission and meal/drink add-ons) must be received 14 days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable. No rain checks are offered.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups of 100+ or who ordered via order form will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and print your group ticket order.
Payments can be received via checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover cards. Checks should be made payable to Kings Dominion. Purchase orders are not accepted. All school checks will be processed through the Kings Dominion finance department for approval. If declined, another method of payment will be requested.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee. For more information, view our Cashless information.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 15 admission tickets purchased. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that season passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs to include food allergies and baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
Visit our dining page to view available meal and drink options for groups.
Bus/motor coach parking is free. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.
We are proud partners of the Student & Youth Travel Assocation, SYTA. Visit syta.org to find transportation resources near you.