The Center for the Arts offers matinee’ performances and exhibition tours as a unique field trip opportunity for specified-aged school groups. Tickets for school programs are $5 for students and chaperones, teachers are free. All school programs have accompanying educational materials available upon request. For details, call 770.838.1083.

Big, Bang, Boom – Kindie Rock
September 18 / 9am and 10:30am
This show is high energy and both parents and children will find it hard to stay in their seats! Kids take the stage for the Spongebob Chorus and the Parents/Teachers vs.Kids Hokey-Pokey challenge. Playing covers (with a twist) combined with their hard-rockin’ funky original music has made this one of the most in-demand youth acts in the Southeast.
Performed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center
Targeted Ages: Kindergarten – Second Grade
$5
Rudolph
November 14 / 10am
Founded in 1961 at Columbia City Ballet, this show delights audiences nationwide with world-class productions. This performance of the classic tale is narrated, providing the audience with a clear understanding of the story and allowing them to fully appreciate the professional dancers of the South Carolina Ballet Company.
Targeted Ages: Grades 1 – 5
$5
Sciencesplosion – Saving the Universe One Planet at a Time!
January 30, 2026 / 10am
Comedian and juggler Mark Nizer has taken his one-man show to a variety of venues around the world. Don’t miss the combination of original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology that promises a spellbinding performance
Performed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center
Targeted Ages: Grades 3 – 6
$5
CSO Discovery Music Concert
February 6, 2026 / 10am
During the final rehearsal for the Carroll Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks concert, area students are invited to come hear west Georgia’s finest musicians. This fun outing will offer audience participation and an introduction to the sounds of a symphony orchestra. This year’s performance will include the winning compositions of the CSO Young Composer Competition.
Performed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center
Targeted Ages: Grades 4 – 12
$5