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Utah Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

70 upcoming homeschool days, conventions, student competitions, camps, college dates and deadlines across Utah. New events are added every month.

November 2026

• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Girl Scouts @ NHMU: Roar & Snore Sleepover
  Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
  Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah for an unforgettable overnight adventure filled with science, exploration, and fun. The sleepover runs 6:30pm on November 13 to 8:30am on November 14.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Super STEM Saturday: Superhero Science – Thanksgiving Point
  Lehi · Thanksgiving Point – Museum of Natural Curiosity · Venue ticket required (see Thanksgiving Point)
  Themed hands-on STEM activity tables and programs for kids and families.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2026 Plein Air Competition Stamping Period
  Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History
  The Brigham City Museum of Art and History invites painters of all levels to share their vision of Utah in the 2026 Plein Air Competition. Cash prizes will be awarded.
• Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Native American Heritage Month Celebration
  Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
  This is NHMU's celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. The celebration runs 11:00am to 4:00pm.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · USU Virtual Open House
  Online · Virtual
  A virtual open house from 5-7pm MT. Register early to receive an email with a link to join; registration closes one day before the event at 11:59 PM MT.
• Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Story Time @ NHMU: November
  Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
  We'll be reading The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery by Bonnie Baxter & Jamie Butler. The story time runs 1:00 to 1:45pm.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Homeschool Naturalists (Fall Semester) – Ogden Nature Center
  Ogden · Ogden Nature Center · Semester registration fee (FareHarbor); scholarships available
  Outdoor environmental-science class (1–3 pm) on how plants and animals adapt through the seasons, aligned to Utah Core grades 1–6.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · November Homeschool Day - Fossils!
  Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
  Homeschool Day at the Brigham City Museum is held on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am, and all homeschool, online, and daycare groups are invited to visit. This November session is listed as SPOTS FULL.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Tween Thursdays - Thankful Pie Garland
  Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
  Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12. Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:00pm.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Third Saturday for Families: Printmaking – UMFA
  Salt Lake City · Utah Museum of Fine Arts · Free (museum admission free on third Saturdays)
  Free-admission family day with a hands-on art-making activity (Printmaking).
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · University of Utah: On-Campus Discover the U
  Salt Lake City · University of Utah campus, 155 Central Campus Dr · Free (registration required)
  University of Utah admissions event (8 am-1 pm) to meet current students, admissions staff, and campus partners.
• Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Homeschool STEAM Time – Provo Library
  Provo · Provo City Library · Free
  Monthly drop-off STEAM lesson and challenge (2–2:45 pm) on a new subject each month.
• Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Homeschool STEAM Time - Geometric Shapes
  Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
  Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us each month to learn about a new subject and participate in a STEAM challenge. Tuesday, 2:00pm - 2:45pm.

December 2026

• Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · Puppet Show - The Shoemaker and the Elves
  Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
  Enjoy a fun puppet show presented by The Puppet Players.
• Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · URock! Identification Night
  Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
  Junior rock collectors can bring a rock that sparkles, has an unusual shape, or an interesting color to show off and have identified. The event runs 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · FIRST Tech Challenge Beehive Qualifier
  Sandy · Beehive Science & Technology Academy, 2165 E 9400 S · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2026 Photography Competition Awards Ceremony and Closing Reception
  Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
  The awards ceremony for the 2026 Photography Competition runs 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with refreshments and a final look at the photos before the exhibit ends.
• Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout – Provo Library
  Provo · Provo City Library · Free
  Themed social hour (2–3 pm) with board games, coloring, toys and books selected by librarians.
• Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · Homeschool Libratory – Daybreak Library
  South Jordan · Salt Lake County Library – Daybreak · Free
  Monthly homeschool program (1–2 pm) to make friends and learn something new.
• Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Poetry Ourselves student poetry entry deadline
  Online · Online submission (Utah Division of Arts & Museums) · Free
  Deadline for Utah students in grades 9-12 to submit original poems in English or Spanish to the statewide Poetry Ourselves writing competition.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Nov 6 (late registration available for a fee).
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Little Zoo: Tidy Tails – Utah's Hogle Zoo
  Salt Lake City · Utah's Hogle Zoo · Paid class registration (see zoo webstore)
  Morning class (10–11:30 am) for ages 3–5 exploring animal behavior through play.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Super STEM Saturday: "Best of 2026" Celebration – Thanksgiving Point
  Lehi · Thanksgiving Point – Museum of Ancient Life · Venue ticket required (see Thanksgiving Point)
  Themed hands-on STEM activity tables and programs for kids and families.
• Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club – Taylorsville Library
  Taylorsville · Salt Lake County Library – Taylorsville · Free
  Monthly book club (1–2 pm) discussing a title from the 'Who Was' series with facts and activities.
• Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
  Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
  Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is Who Was Jim Henson? by Joan Holub.
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · FIRST Tech Challenge Hillcrest Qualifier
  Midvale · Hillcrest High School, 7350 S 900 E · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Third Saturday for Families: Corn Kaleidoscopes – UMFA
  Salt Lake City · Utah Museum of Fine Arts · Free (museum admission free on third Saturdays)
  Free-admission family day with a hands-on art-making activity (Corn Kaleidoscopes).

January 2027

• Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · Home Education Day at the Natural History Museum of Utah
  Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way · Free with homeschool letter of intent for each school-age child; arrive between 10am and 1pm
  The Natural History Museum of Utah offers homeschool families one free self-guided field trip during one of its Home Education Days. Families must bring the homeschool letter of intent from their local school district for each school-age…
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Freedom Prep Qualifier
  Provo · Freedom Preparatory Academy, 1761 W 820 N · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · NHMU Curiosity Club: Dino Detectives (K–2) & Super Sleuths (3–5)
  Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah · Ticketed (register via NHMU)
  Saturday drop-off science program (9:15 am–12:15 pm) with separate sessions for grades K–2 and 3–5.
• Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
  Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
  Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is What Is the Story of Anne of Green Gables?
• Thu, Jan 14, 2027 – Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · UAN Southern Recharge / USU Extension FACETS Joint Conference
  St. George · Utah Tech University Atwood Center · See Utah Afterschool Network (details coming)
  Joint afterschool professional learning conference with a Jan. 14 pre-conference and sessions Jan. 15-16.
• Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · Utah Middle School Regional Science Bowl
  Kearns · Entheos Academy, 4710 W 6200 S · No registration fee
  U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional quiz competition for middle school teams, hosted by USU Extension Youth Programs (max 12 teams).
• Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Utah High School Regional Science Bowl
  Kearns · Entheos Academy, 4710 W 6200 S · No registration fee
  U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional for high school teams (max 20); coach preregistration opens Oct 5, 2026 and Team 1 registration is due Nov 23, 2026.
• Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Discovery Friday - Tell Your Story
  Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
  Each month there is a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more.
• Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Utah STEM Expo Scrimmage
  Sandy · Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics scrimmage for up to 12 teams.

February 2027

• Tue, Feb 2, 2027 · Homeschool Fair
  Salt Lake City · CPB_RM—CAP Hall of Governors, Utah State Capitol
  The Homeschool Fair is listed for February 2, 2027, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the CPB_RM—CAP Hall of Governors at the Utah State Capitol.
• Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 1
  Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
  Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
• Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Hurricane Qualifier
  Hurricane · Hurricane High School, 345 Tiger Blvd · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Southern Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.
• Wed, Feb 17, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 2
  Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
  Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
• Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Uintah Basin Regional
  Vernal · USU Uintah Basin · Free
  Regional National History Day contest (register by Jan 29); winners advance to the Utah state contest.
• Fri, Feb 26, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Utah Championship
  Sandy · Alta High School, 11055 S 1000 E · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
  Utah state championship for FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams (capacity 36 teams).
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Jan 22 (late registration available for a fee).

March 2027

• Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2027–28 applications open for returning students
  Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
  Utah Code 53F-6-405 requires the Utah Fits All application to open March 1 each year for current scholarship students.
• Wed, Mar 3, 2027 · Utah Poetry Out Loud State Finals
  Statewide · Location not yet announced · Free to participate
  State final of the national poetry recitation contest for grades 9-12; local contests must be held by the end of January 2027 and regionals usually run in early February.
• Wed, Mar 3, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 3
  Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
  Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
• Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Weber-Davis Regional
  Ogden · Weber State University · Free
  Regional National History Day contest (register by Feb 12); winners advance to the Utah state contest.
• Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Cache Regional
  Logan · Utah State University, Logan campus · Free
  Regional National History Day contest (register by Feb 16); winners advance to the Utah state contest.
• Tue, Mar 9, 2027 – Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · UCET 2027 Education Technology Conference
  Provo · Utah Valley Convention Center · Early bird
  30 (both days) /

  10 (one day) /

  00 online only; regular

  50 /

  30 /

  20 online
  Utah Coalition for Educational Technology's annual conference on classroom technology, themed "U Have the Power."
• Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Salt Lake Regional
  Taylorsville · Salt Lake Community College, Taylorsville campus · Free
  Regional contest (register by Feb 17) for Jordan, Salt Lake and Murray district students plus charter, private, online and home school students in Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties.
• Tue, Mar 16, 2027 – Thu, Mar 18, 2027 · Central Utah STEM Fair (BYU)
  Provo · BYU Conference Center, 770 East University Parkway · $50 registration fee per finalist (