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Kentucky Homeschool Events & Education Calendar
118 upcoming homeschool days, conventions, student competitions, camps, college dates and deadlines across Kentucky. New events are added every month.
November 2026
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Maker Days (Kentucky Science Center)
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main Street · Free with general admission
Science Celebration (activities 10 a.m.–2 p.m.) where local professionals show how maker hobbies turn into STEAM careers, with hands-on maker challenges. - Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (November 2026)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Nov. 5, 2026. - Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Fall Forest Exploration
Louisville · Louisville Nature Center ·5.00
A fall forest exploration program offered on November 14 and 21, listed on the public programs registration page.- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Lost at Sea: A Scallywag Shindig
Benton
A Saturday evening event listed on the MC Homeschool calendar, running 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The page gives no further details about the event.- Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Bat House Construction Workshop (Boyd County Master Gardeners)
Ashland · Boyd County Expo Building, 1760 Addington Rd. · $50 (paid in person by Nov. 6; cash or check)
Build a bat box (2–4 p.m.) to provide habitat for local bats and natural pest control; reserve a spot by phone and pay at the Boyd County Extension Office by Nov. 6.- Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 4-H Nature Art Club (Hopkins County)
Madisonville · Hopkins County Extension Office, 25 Mahr Park Dr
Monthly club (6 p.m. CST) for ages 9–18 that uses natural materials and outdoor inspiration for art projects; later dates Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 15 and April 19.- Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Homeschooler Meet & Play Social Hour (Scott County Public Library)
Georgetown · Scott County Public Library, 104 South Bradford Ln
A social hour (1–2:30 p.m.) for homeschool families before the holidays, with a free family photo backdrop; bring your own games.- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 4-H Entrepreneurship Club (Fayette County)
Lexington · Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way
Club (5:30–6:30 p.m.) on the basics of entrepreneurship and business, with guest speakers; youth can start a business from scratch. Next meeting Dec. 8.- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Junior Homemakers (Homeschool), Caldwell County
Princeton · Caldwell County Extension Office, 1025 US Hwy 62 W ·0 annual membership0.00, sold out
Monthly life-skills club for youth 9–18 (cooking, nature, crafts and more), 11 a.m.–noon CST, September through May.- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Lego Club (Pulaski County Extension)
Somerset · Pulaski County Cooperative Extension, 90 UK Ext Blvd
Pulaski County Extension LEGO club, 3:30–4:30 p.m.- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Lewis County 4-H Junior & Teen Club
Vanceburg · Lewis County Cooperative Extension, 284 Second Street
Middle and high school 4-H club with activities, leadership opportunities and career exploration, 3:30–4:30 p.m.; next meeting Dec. 15.- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Observe the SUN @ Hardin Planetarium
Bowling Green · Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Use a telescope to observe the Sun safely from noon to 2:00 PM central, weather permitting. Meet on the walkway in front of the planetarium and park on State Street, not on campus.- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Green County 4-H Homeschool Meeting
Greensburg · Green County Cooperative Extension Office, 298 Happyville Road
Green County 4-H's homeschool club meets the third Wednesday of each month, 1–2 p.m. CST, through October 2027.- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Homeschool Adventures: Ellis Island Experience (Daviess County Public Library)
Owensboro · Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica Street
America 250 Homeschool Adventures session (1–2 p.m.) on the immigrant experience at Ellis Island, with books and hands-on activities.- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Homeschool Libratory (Bullitt County Public Library)
Lebanon Junction · Lebanon Junction Branch, 11382 S. Preston Highway
Monthly hands-on STEAM meetup for homeschoolers ages 5–12 (1–2 p.m.); also Dec. 16 and Jan. 20.- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Middlesboro 4-H Club at SKCTC
Middlesboro · Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, 100 College Rd
Bell County 4-H club on arts, leadership and connection; third Wednesday of each month, 3:30–4:30 p.m.- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Poetry Out Loud Kentucky: Registration Deadline for Schools and Hosts
Online · Kentucky Arts Council (online registration)
Last day for Kentucky high schools and hosts to register for the 2026–27 Poetry Out Loud recitation program through the Kentucky Arts Council; accepted schools get a teaching-artist residency and must hold a school contest by Feb. 1, 2027.- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 4-H Homeschool Explorers Club (Breckinridge County)
Hardinsburg · Extension Community Building, 1377 S. Hwy 261
Breckinridge County 4-H's Homeschool Explorers Club meets 10–11 a.m. CST at the Extension Community Building.- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Hardin County 4-H Homeschool Club
Elizabethtown · Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office, 111 Opportunity Way
Monthly 4-H club (10 a.m.–noon) for homeschool families: leadership, communication and civic skills, STEAM activities and community service. Later meetings: Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11 and April 8.- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Teen Homeschool Art Club (Paul Sawyier Public Library)
Frankfort · Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St.
Homeschool students in grades 6–12 study art history, mediums and techniques (3–4:30 p.m.) and build a portfolio for the spring Homeschool Art Show.- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Little Learners Family Camp
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center
A family camp at the Kentucky Science Center on November 19, 2026, listed on the Events calendar.- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · November Nights: Evening Campus Visit (Nov. 19)
Louisville · University of Louisville
An evening campus visit from 4 to 6 p.m. ET with a brief admissions presentation and a campus tour of the park-like campus. Registration is required.- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Homeschool STEAM: The Moon Landing (Daviess County Public Library)
Owensboro · Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica Street
Learn about Neil Armstrong, then design a lunar landing device and test whether an "egg-stranaut" survives (10–11 a.m.).- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Gatton Academy Preview Day
Bowling Green · Western Kentucky University · Registration required
Prospective applicants and parents hear from Gatton Academy staff, tour WKU and talk with current students and parents about Kentucky's residential STEM high school program.- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Scouts in Action (Kentucky Historical Society)
Frankfort · Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway St ·5 per scout (one chaperone included)0.00, sold out
A day of civics workshops (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) where Scouts learn how Kentucky government works and work toward civics badges and goals.- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Owl Prowl with Owl Whisperer Lee Payne
Louisville · Louisville Nature Center ·
An owl program with Owl Whisperer Lee Payne, offered on Nov. 13, Nov. 21 and Dec. 4. This date is listed as sold out.- Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 4-H Visual Arts Club (Pike County)
Pikeville · Pike County Cooperative Extension Office, 148 Trivette Drive
Monthly art club (fourth Monday, 5–6 p.m.) for ages 9–18 with sand art, kinusaiga, acrylic painting, wood burning, pottery and more, in partnership with Community Arts.- Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · West Kentucky Science Bowl: Team 1 registration deadline
Online
The coach must submit the Team 1 registration by 11:59 pm local time on November 23, 2026, or the school loses its reserved space (per the page, the cutoff is before November 24, 2026). Parental consent forms must be signed before a team…- Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Nelson County Extension Homeschool Club
Bardstown · Nelson County Extension, 317 S 3rd St
Homeschool club on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.–noon, through May 2027.December 2026
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · Observatory Nights @ Hardin Planetarium
Bowling Green · Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Guests may explore the night sky with telescopes outside the planetarium at 8:00 PM central, right after the planetarium show, depending on weather. - Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout
Liberty · Casey County Public Library, 238 Middleburg St.
A weekly program where homeschool families meet and hang out, with snacks, activities, and educational materials. The page lists it as every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 PM for all ages. - Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · Homeschool Day: Around the World, Africa (LASC)
Lexington · Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd · $5 per participating student (adults and children 3 and under free)
LASC's monthly Homeschool Day (1–2 p.m.) for grades K–5 continues its "Around the World" series: December explores the variety of music across Africa. - Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Owl Prowl with Owl Whisperer Lee Payne
Louisville · Louisville Nature Center ·
An owl program with Owl Whisperer Lee Payne, offered on Nov. 13, Nov. 21 and Dec. 4. This date is listed as sold out.- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Nov. 20, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Polar Express Family Movie Night
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center
A family movie night at the Kentucky Science Center on December 5, 2026.- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (December 2026)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Dec. 3, 2026.- Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · Homeschool Connect
Shepherdsville · Central Library, Meeting Room 1
A fun, casual drop-in hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with activities for students of different ages and interests.- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Lights on Main: Winterfest Homeschool Day (Frazier Museum)
Louisville · Frazier Kentucky History Museum, 829 West Main Street ·1 per child; one free adult per family; children 4 and under free
Drop-in homeschool day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) among three floors of decorated trees: scavenger hunt, craft and activity tables, holiday games, live theater presentations and access to all exhibitions.- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline Nov 6 (late: Nov 29), 11:59 pm Central.- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Holly and Ivy
Louisville · Louisville Nature Center · from $35.00
A Holly and Ivy program offered on December 12 and 13, listed on the public programs registration page.- Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Lights on Main Family Day (Frazier Museum)
Louisville · Frazier Kentucky History Museum, 829 West Main Street · Free admission until 2 p.m.
Free holiday family day (doors at 9:30 a.m.) among up to 80 decorated trees, with holiday crafts, photos with Santa and partners including StageOne Family Theatre and the Louisville Free Public Library.- Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Holly and Ivy
Louisville · Louisville Nature Center · from $35.00
A Holly and Ivy program offered on December 12 and 13, listed on the public programs registration page.- Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Muhlenberg County Homeschool Club
Central City · Muhlenberg County Extension Office, 3690 State Route 1380
Every-other-month club (10 a.m.–noon CST) covering public speaking, STEM, gardening, crafts, physical activity, environmental education and nutrition; also Feb. 8 and April 12, 2027.- Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · MATHCOUNTS: Regular Registration Deadline
Statewide · Online (mathcounts.org) · $48 per student for schools; $75 per non-school competitor (higher after Dec. 15)
Last day to register for the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series (grades 6–8) at the regular price; Kentucky chapter competitions follow on Feb. 20, 2027.- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Rockcastle County 4-H Homeschool Club Christmas Party
Mount Vernon · Rockcastle County Extension Office, 1050 West Main Street
The Rockcastle County 4-H Homeschool Club's annual Christmas party with refreshments and a Christmas craft, 10 a.m.–noon.- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Homeschool Meetup (Grades K-12th)
Mount Sterling · Mount Sterling Library, 328 North Maysville St.
Homeschool students and parents come together to socialize, learn, and develop. The event runs 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.January 2027
- Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027 · 4-H Writing and Blogging Workshop (Fayette County)
Lexington · Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way
Six evening sessions (6–7:30 p.m.: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 23) on writing, blogging, creative writing and publishing for middle and high school students. - Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · Homeschool Day: Around the World, Antarctica (LASC)
Lexington · Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd · $5 per participating student (adults and children 3 and under free)
LASC's monthly Homeschool Day (1–2 p.m.) for grades K–5 continues its "Around the World" series: January looks at Antarctica's climate and how living things adapt to it. - Tue, Jan 12, 2027 · Observatory Night at Hardin Planetarium (WKU)
Bowling Green · Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University · Free
Telescope viewing outside Hardin Planetarium at 8 p.m. CT after the evening show, weather permitting. - Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · Homeschool Connect (Bullitt County Public Library)
Shepherdsville · Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway
A casual monthly hangout (1–2 p.m.) for homeschooling parents and kids, with activities for different ages; earlier sessions Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. - Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · Hardin County 4-H Homeschool Club
Elizabethtown · Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office, 111 Opportunity Way
January meeting (10 a.m.–noon) of Hardin County 4-H's homeschool club, with STEAM activities, leadership practice and service projects. - Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · Kentucky Science Olympiad: Team Registration and Payment Deadline
Online · Online (Scilympiad) · State registration fee covers regional, state and national fees
Last day to register and pay for the 2026–27 Kentucky Science Olympiad season in Scilympiad; registered teams compete at a regional tournament in March and the state tournament at UK on April 10, 2027. - Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) 2027 Applications Due
Online · Online (Acceptd application portal)
Applications for the 2027 Governor's School for the Arts summer program are due Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET (10:59 p.m. CT). GSA takes Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors in nine artforms; finalists are announced Feb. 12. - Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (January 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Jan. 14, 2027. - Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · Cottage School Open House Tour
Louisville · Highlands Latin Cottage School, 10901 Shelbyville Road
Open House tours begin at 9:00am with a Principal overview, Q&A, and campus tour. Families must register on the page. - Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · 4-H Art Club: Clay (Campbell County)
Highland Heights · Campbell County Cooperative Extension Office, 3500 Alexandria Pike
Monthly 4-H art club session (5–7 p.m.) creating with self-hardening clay; register each month. - Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud School Competition Finals and State Finals Registration
Kentucky · Participating school
Schools hold their school champion finals and register the champion for the state finals by January 29, 2027. Each school must hold a schoolwide competition with at least two students and at least two rounds. - Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · West Kentucky Middle School Regional Science Bowl
Paducah · University of Kentucky College of Engineering, 4810 Alben Barkley Drive · No registration fee
U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional for middle school teams from 24 western Kentucky counties (up to 24 teams, two per school); a fast-paced science and math quiz competition.
February 2027
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · Gatton Academy Application Deadline (#gatton2029)
Statewide · The Gatton Academy, Western Kentucky University (online application)
All application materials for The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science (Kentucky's residential STEM academy at WKU, for juniors and seniors) are due Feb. 1, 2027. Applicants need Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II and at least a 22… - Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · West Kentucky High School Regional Science Bowl
Paducah · University of Kentucky College of Engineering, 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional for high school teams from 24 far-western Kentucky counties; the winner advances to the national finals. - Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · Observatory Nights @ Hardin Planetarium
Bowling Green · Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Guests may explore the night sky with telescopes outside the planetarium at 8:00 PM central, right after the planetarium show, depending on weather. - Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Homeschool Connect
Shepherdsville · Central Library, Meeting Room 1
A fun, casual drop-in hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with activities for students of different ages and interests. - Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · Homeschool Day: Around the World, Asia (LASC)
Lexington · Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd · $5 per participating student (adults and children 3 and under free)
LASC's monthly Homeschool Day (1–2 p.m.) for grades K–5 continues its "Around the World" series: February explores Asia and the diversity of its people and cultures. - Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (February 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Feb. 11, 2027. - Thu, Feb 18, 2027 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Engineering Days (Kentucky Science Center)
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main Street · Free with general admission
Three-day Science Celebration with engineers and hands-on design activities throughout the galleries (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). - Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud Kentucky State Finals
Statewide · Central Kentucky (site to be announced)
School and regional champions recite three poems each at the Kentucky state final; the state champion goes to the national finals in Washington, D.C., April 26–28, 2027. - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Big Sandy Chapter Competition
Prestonsburg · Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 1 Bert T Combs Drive
MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes in grades 6–8; top finishers advance to the Kentucky state competition (date to be announced). - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Bluegrass Chapter Competition
Lexington · University of Kentucky, Chemistry-Physics Building
MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes in grades 6–8; top finishers advance to the Kentucky state competition (date to be announced). - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Cumberland Falls Chapter Competition
Somerset · 808 Monticello Street
MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes in grades 6–8; top finishers advance to the Kentucky state competition (date to be announced). - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS My Old KY Home Chapter Competition
Elizabethtown · 600 College Street
MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes in grades 6–8; top finishers advance to the Kentucky state competition (date to be announced). - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Northern KY Chapter Competition
Highland Heights · Northern Kentucky University, MEP Building, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr
MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes in grades 6–8; top finishers advance to the Kentucky state competition (date to be announced). - Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline Jan 22 (late: Feb 9), 11:59 pm Central. - Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Gatton Academy Interview Day (#gatton2029)
Bowling Green · Western Kentucky University
Invited Gatton Academy applicants interview and take a math placement exam; full admission requires placement into trigonometry or higher. - Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Greater Cincinnati High School Regional Science Bowl (Serves 96 Kentucky Counties)
Cincinnati · Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
The DOE National Science Bowl regional assigned to 96 of Kentucky's 120 counties (all but the 24 West Kentucky counties); high school teams compete in science and math quiz rounds for a trip to the national finals.
March 2027
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · Homeschool Visit Day (Asbury University)
Wilmore · Asbury University, Shaw Colonnade · Registration required
An 8 a.m.–5 p.m. visit day for homeschooled high schoolers and families: tour campus, attend chapel, meet professors and talk with Asbury students who were homeschooled. - Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship: Home School Application Deadline (Spring 2027)
Statewide · KHEAA (paper application for home school students)
Last day for Kentucky home school students in grades 11–12 to submit the Dual Credit Scholarship application for spring 2027 classes. Participating colleges charge no more than $99 per credit hour for dual credit in 2026–27 and no extra… - Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Kentucky Science Olympiad: Lexington Regional Tournament
Lexington · Lexington (site not yet posted) · Included in state registration
Qualifying regional tournament for Kentucky Science Olympiad teams (Division B middle school, Division C high school); top teams advance to the state tournament. - Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (March 2027)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Feb. 19, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET). - Sun, Mar 7, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud 2027 State Contest Deadline
Online
Sunday, March 7, 2027 is the State Contest Deadline for the 2027 Poetry Out Loud competition. The page lists this under 2027 State and Regional Important Dates. - Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud National Finals Registration Deadline
Washington · National finals registration
The national finals registration deadline is March 10, 2027. This applies to schools and state champions taking part in the national finals. - Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Homeschool Connect
Shepherdsville · Central Library, Meeting Room 1
A fun, casual drop-in hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with activities for students of different ages and interests. - Thu, Mar 11, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Governor's School for the Arts: Final Round Auditions and Reviews
Highland Heights · Northern Kentucky University (some artforms review virtually)
GSA 2027 finalists audition or present portfolios; some artforms meet in person at NKU and others virtually. Accepted students and alternates are announced April 9, 2027. - Thu, Mar 11, 2027 · Homeschool Day: Around the World, Australia (LASC)
Lexington · Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd · $5 per participating student (adults and children 3 and under free)
LASC's monthly Homeschool Day (1–2 p.m.) for grades K–5 continues its "Around the World" series: March closes the series in Australia. - Thu, Mar 11, 2027 · National Latin Exam
Louisville · Cooke Hall
The page lists the National Latin Exam at 9:00 AM in Cooke Hall, marked as tentative. - Fri, Mar 19, 2027 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Health & Wellness Days (Kentucky Science Center)
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main Street · Free with general admission
Science Celebration connecting visitors with partners in health, medicine and the mind; activities 10 a.m.–2 p.m. - Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (March 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline March 11, 2027. - Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Kentucky Science Olympiad: Louisville Regional Tournament
Louisville · Louisville (site not yet posted) · Included in state registration
Qualifying regional tournament for Kentucky Science Olympiad teams in the Louisville region; top teams advance to the state tournament on April 10, 2027. - Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · Cottage School Open House Tour
Louisville · Highlands Latin Cottage School, 10901 Shelbyville Road
Open House tours begin at 9:00am with a Principal overview, Q&A, and campus tour. Families must register on the page.
April 2027
- Thu, Apr 1, 2027 – Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Great Homeschool Convention: Ohio (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati · First Financial Center (formerly Duke Energy Convention Center), 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH · Individual and family registration; prices rise closer to the dates; Shopping Only option for the exhibit hall
The Great Homeschool Conventions' Midwest event, just across the river from Northern Kentucky: workshops in several tracks and a large curriculum exhibit hall. - Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (April 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline March 5 (late: March 23), 11:59 pm Central. - Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Kentucky Science Olympiad State Tournament
Lexington · University of Kentucky campus · Included in state registration
Kentucky's annual Science Olympiad state tournament, held in person on the University of Kentucky campus with the same block schedule as the national tournament. - Tue, Apr 13, 2027 · Observatory Nights @ Hardin Planetarium
Bowling Green · Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Guests may explore the night sky with telescopes outside the planetarium at 8:00 PM central, right after the planetarium show, depending on weather. - Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · Homeschool Connect
Shepherdsville · Central Library, Meeting Room 1
A fun, casual drop-in hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with activities for students of different ages and interests. - Thu, Apr 15, 2027 · Kentucky Individual Income Tax Returns Due (Tax Year 2026)
Statewide · Kentucky Department of Revenue
Under KRS 141.160, Kentucky individual income tax returns for the preceding year are due by April 15 (fiscal-year filers: the 15th day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends). - Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (April 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline April 8, 2027. - Mon, Apr 26, 2027 – Wed, Apr 28, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud National Finals, Washington, D.C.
Washington · Washington, D.C.
The Poetry Out Loud national finals are held April 26-28, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Mid Atlantic Arts administers travel for state champions, and the page states there is no monetary obligation for the school or district. - Tue, Apr 27, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud National Finals: Kentucky Champion Semifinal Recitation
Washington · Washington, DC (National Finals)
Champions from Kentucky recite in the 1:00 PM ET semifinal group on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, during the National Finals in Washington, DC, April 26-28, 2027. The top three students from each semifinal advance to the finals on April 28.
May 2027
- Sat, May 1, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (May 2027)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Apr. 16, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET). - Mon, May 3, 2027 – Fri, May 14, 2027 · AP Exams (May 2027)
Statewide · Participating schools and test sites in Kentucky · AP exam fee
2027 AP Exams run over two weeks, May 3–7 and May 10–14, with morning and afternoon sessions. - Thu, May 6, 2027 – Sat, May 8, 2027 · Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention: Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge · LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN · 2027 tickets on sale (see the TTD site)
Teach Them Diligently's three-day Christian homeschool convention in East Tennessee, the closest TTD stop to southeastern Kentucky: biblical teaching, practical training sessions and an exhibit hall. - Wed, May 12, 2027 · Homeschool Connect
Shepherdsville · Central Library, Meeting Room 1
A fun, casual drop-in hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with activities for students of different ages and interests. - Thu, May 13, 2027 – Sat, May 15, 2027 · A Family Homeschool Experience (Answers in Genesis)
Williamstown · Ark Encounter, Answers Center · Individual49; Family $349
A three-day homeschool conference at the Ark Encounter with keynote speakers (including Ken Ham and astronaut Capt. Barry Wilmore), workshops, hands-on programs and behind-the-scenes tours; registration includes admission to the Ark…- Sat, May 15, 2027 · Paws & Pals Day (Kentucky Science Center)
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main Street · Free with general admission
Partners bring animals and talk about animal-care careers, then visitors explore the science center.- Sat, May 15, 2027 · Paws & Pals Day
Louisville · Kentucky Science Center
A Paws & Pals Day at the Kentucky Science Center on May 15, 2027, listed on the Events calendar.- Sat, May 22, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (May 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline May 13, 2027.June 2027
- Tue, Jun 1, 2027 · KEES Workforce Reimbursement Requests Due (July 2026–June 2027 Expenses)
Statewide · KHEAA (postmark deadline)
Graduates using KEES for an approved apprenticeship or workforce training pathway must mail reimbursement requests for July 2026–June 2027 expenses with a postmark on or before June 1, 2027. - Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (June 2027)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline May 21, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET). - Sun, Jun 6, 2027 – Sat, Jun 26, 2027 · Governor's School for the Arts 2027 Summer Program
Highland Heights · Northern Kentucky University
Three-week residential summer arts program for Kentucky high school students selected in creative writing, dance, drama, film and photography, graphic design, instrumental music, musical theatre, visual art and vocal music. - Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (June 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline May 7 (late: May 25), 11:59 pm Central. - Thu, Jun 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (June 2027)
Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline June 10, 2027.
July 2027
- Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (July 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline June 4 (late: June 22), 11:59 pm Central. - Tue, Jul 13, 2027 – Fri, Jul 16, 2027 · SREB Making Schools Work Conference
Louisville · Louisville (venue details on the SREB conference site)
The Southern Regional Education Board's annual Making Schools Work conference for K–12 teachers, school leaders and career-technical educators, held in Louisville in 2027.
August 2027
- Sat, Aug 28, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (August 2027, anticipated)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
September 2027
- Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (September 2027, projected)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
ACT lists this as a projected 2027–28 national test date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date. - Sat, Sep 18, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (September 2027, anticipated)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
October 2027
- Fri, Oct 1, 2027 · 2028–29 FAFSA Opens (CAP and KTG Are First-Come, First-Served)
Statewide · Online (FAFSA at studentaid.gov) · Free
KHEAA says the FAFSA opens October 1 each year. Kentucky's need-based College Access Program (CAP) grant and Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) are awarded first-come, first-served by FAFSA completion date, so early filing matters; there is no… - Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (October 2027, anticipated)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Kentucky · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date. - Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (October 2027, projected)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Kentucky · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
ACT lists this as a projected 2027–28 national test date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
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