July/August 2026 Trips & Outings Lunch Bunch
UTA Planetarium
Invite your friends to the Lunch Bunch! Bring your appetites and experience a great time of eating and connecting with friends.
UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in Texas. With its 60-foot dome projection surface, fully digital projection system, and advanced Digistar 7 software, UTA Planetarium provides unparalleled views of the night sky, the solar system, stars, and distant galaxies. You will view: From Earth to the Universe. Afterwards, we will grab lunch at the student center.
Date: Thursday, July 23 Location: P. F. Changs Date: Thursday, August 20 Location: Benjamin’s Pizza Departure: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Fee: Each person will pay for their own meal.
Dallas Holocaust Museum
Date: Thursday, August 13 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $15 / person
Take a tour of the Museum, as it is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. Afterwards, we will go across the street and have lunch at Jack Ruby’s Saloon and Grill. Date: Thursday, July 30 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $20 / person Registration for July/August Field Trips for Grapevine Residents is Friday, June 19 at 9:00 am in-person or 11:00 am online/phone.
Dallas Aquarium Dallas World Aquarium is one of the more immersive indoor attractions in downtown Dallas, especially if you like rainforest-style exhibits mixed with marine life. The shark tunnel is a highlight, and the upper canopy areas with tropical birds and monkeys make it feel more like a jungle expedition than a traditional aquarium. You’ll see a mix of marine animals and land species, including sloths, toucans, penguins, crocodilians, and manatees. The aquarium has several on-site dining options for lunch. Date: Thursday, August 27 Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $25 / person
Registration for July/August Field Trips for Non-Residents is Friday, June 26 at 9:00 am.