104 upcoming homeschool days, conventions, student competitions, camps, college dates and deadlines across Texas. New events are added every month.
November 2026
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · CAST26 – Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching Houston · Marriott Marquis Houston and George R. Brown Convention Center · Paid registration Annual conference of the Science Teachers Association of Texas with hands-on sessions for K-12 science educators.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Frontier Days (Homeschool Families Welcome) Richmond · The George Ranch, 10215 FM 762 · Tickets required; price not stated on page. Fort Bend County residents get free student admission with a valid county address. Frontier Days on Thursday, November 12 is listed on the page's homeschool dates. The page notes it is not exclusive to homeschool families. Advance tickets are required.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · FULL Homeschool: History Hike Texas · Lockhart State Park Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids at 10:00 a.m. Registration required.
5.95 nonmember, free for members Using 360-degree NASA imagery projected on the five-foot-tall OmniGlobe, students investigate planets, moons, stars, and galaxies while discovering what makes Earth uniquely suited for life.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Bees, wasps and ants Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Bees, wasps and ants.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St · Paid registration National world-language education convention held in San Antonio in 2026; the Texas Foreign Language Association is participating.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · giftED26 – TAGT Annual Conference Houston · Marriott Marquis Houston · Paid registration Annual conference of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented for teachers, coordinators and administrators in gifted education.
4.95 advance (buy one week ahead); members free Monthly homeschool day with early 8 a.m. entry and hands-on learning activities for all ages.
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Homeschool Art Day at The Grace Museum Abilene · The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street · $7 Homeschool art class in the museum's 3rd-floor classroom.
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Ozobots Save the Holidays Dallas · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Student
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7.95 member; Adult
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students use Ozobots to navigate maps of the Christmas Village, completing festive challenges through coding and robotics. They practice sequencing, debugging, and computational thinking.
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · Homeschool Art Day at The Grace Museum Abilene · The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street · $7 Homeschool art class in the museum's 3rd-floor classroom.
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Types of pollination; biotic vs. abiotic Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Types of pollination; biotic vs. abiotic.
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · Home School Day at George Ranch Historical Park Richmond · George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Living-history homeschool day at the George Ranch. Tickets go on sale one month before each date.
Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Mess and soil pollinators Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Mess and soil pollinators.
Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · THD T-Shirt Contest Deadline Online Deadline to submit a design for the official Texas History Day 2027 T-shirt, connected to Texas and this year's NHD theme. The page says the winning designer receives
4.95 advance (buy one week ahead); members free Monthly homeschool day with early 8 a.m. entry and hands-on learning activities for all ages.
Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Decomposers vs. pollinators Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Decomposers vs. pollinators.
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 – Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · TASA Midwinter Conference San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St · Paid registration Texas Association of School Administrators winter conference for superintendents and district leaders. Registration and housing open September 29, 2026.
Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · Microscopic Mysteries Dallas · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Student
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7.95 member; Adult
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students observe and compare common substances under a microscope, then use their findings to identify the source of a mystery material, as real-world scientists and forensic investigators do.
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Homeschool Day at The George Ranch Richmond · The George Ranch, 10215 FM 762 · Tickets required; price not stated on page. Fort Bend County residents get free student admission with a valid county address. Homeschooling families are invited to a homeschool exclusive visit to The George Ranch on Friday, January 29. Advance registration is required and tickets are limited.
Sun, Jan 31, 2027 – Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · TCEA Convention & Exposition San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St · Paid registration Large Texas education-technology conference for teachers, librarians, technology staff and administrators.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts private school students receive the remaining 50% of their award, provided they remain enrolled in a participating private school.
Thu, Feb 4, 2027 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Food chain bugs Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Food chain bugs.
8 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due January 15, 2027.
8 Regional History Day contest for Brazos Valley students. Registration, websites and papers were due 01/15/2027.
Wed, Feb 10, 2027 – Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · TMEA Clinic/Convention San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St · Paid registration Texas Music Educators Association annual clinic/convention with sessions, performances and exhibits for music teachers.
Thu, Feb 11, 2027 – Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Stoa Speech & Debate Tournament: The Texas Wildflower Justin · First Baptist Church Justin, 402 W Eighth St Stoa homeschool speech and debate tournament hosted by Fortify Speech & Debate Club. Listed on the Stoa tournament calendar; registration details not yet announced.
0 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration and submission deadline February 6, 2027.
Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · Heart of Texas Regional History Fair (Texas History Day) Waco · Baylor University · Free Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due January 14, 2027.
0 Regional History Day contest for North and East Texas students. Registration and submission deadline was 02/06/2027.
Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · Heart of Texas Regional History Fair Waco · Baylor University · free Regional History Fair hosted at Baylor University in Waco. Registration, websites and papers were due 01/14/2027.
Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH) Rosenberg · Fort Bend Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Fwy (2026 venue; confirm 2027 location) Regional science fair for the Houston area. Project check-in is February 12, 2027; judging and awards are February 13. Project finalization deadline is January 20, 2027.
Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Food web bugs Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Food web bugs.
5 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due February 2, 2027.
5 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due February 5, 2027.
0 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration and paper/website submission due February 1, 2027.
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Cen-Tex History Fair Austin · St. Edward's University, 3001 South Congress Ave ·
5 Regional History Fair for Central Texas students held at St. Edward's University. Registration, websites and papers were due 02/02/2027.
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Houston ISD Regional History Fair Houston · Lanier Middle School, 2600 Woodhead St. · $7 (waived for Houston ISD students) Regional History Fair for Houston-area students at Lanier Middle School. Registration and submission deadline was 02/01/2027.
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students use the engineering design process to design, build, and test model structures on a simulated earthquake table, exploring how engineers create safer buildings.
Wed, Feb 24, 2027 · Big Bend Regional History Fair (Texas History Day) Alpine · Sul Ross State University · Free Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration deadlines to be announced.
Thu, Feb 25, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Stoa Speech & Debate Tournament: The Buffalo Stampede Amarillo · Central Church of Christ, 1401 S Madison St Stoa homeschool speech and debate tournament hosted by Yellow City. Listed on the Stoa tournament calendar; registration details not yet announced.
0 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due February 5, 2027.
Fri, Feb 26, 2027 · Homeschool Day at The George Ranch Richmond · The George Ranch, 10215 FM 762 · Tickets required; price not stated on page. Fort Bend County residents get free student admission with a valid county address. Homeschooling families are invited to a homeschool exclusive visit to The George Ranch on Friday, February 26. Advance registration is required and tickets are limited.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Dallas Area Regional History Day (Texas History Day) Wylie · Collin College – Wylie Campus · Free Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration deadline to be announced.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · El Paso History Day (Texas History Day) El Paso · The University of Texas at El Paso · $5 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due February 10, 2027.
5 Regional National History Day contest for grades 6–12; top entries advance to the Texas History Day state contest. Registration, websites and papers due January 31, 2027.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · THSC DFW Leader Summit Fort Worth · Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001 W Seminary Dr One-day training summit from the Texas Home School Coalition for leaders of homeschool co-ops and support groups.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Dallas Area Regional History Day Wylie · Collin College – Wylie Campus · Free Regional History Day contest for Dallas-area students at Collin College's Wylie Campus. Registration, websites and papers were due 01/25/2027.
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 – Tue, Mar 2, 2027 · TAGT Leadership Conference Rockwall · Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront · Paid registration Conference for leaders of gifted and talented programs on program design and professional learning.
March 2027
Thu, Mar 4, 2027 · Homeschool Day at Texas Discovery Gardens: Color Quest Dallas · Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Monthly hands-on nature and science session for homeschool families.
Thu, Mar 4, 2027 · Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Insect predators Fort Worth · Fort Worth Zoo · $50 (Zoo members receive 10% off) Homeschool class for children ages 6 to 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., with a live animal presentation and themed art and science lessons. Theme: Insect predators.
Wed, Mar 10, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Stoa Speech & Debate Tournament: The Texas Escalade Dallas · Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Stoa homeschool speech and debate tournament hosted by Invictus Fides. Listed on the Stoa tournament calendar; registration details not yet announced.
Wed, Mar 17, 2027 · THSC Capitol Days – March Austin · Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave Homeschool families visit legislative offices at the Texas Capitol and learn how laws are made.
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Homeschool Family Expo (Texas Home Educators) Tomball · 4 Corners Conference Center, 130 Agg Road · Free attendee registration Saturday resource expo (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) featuring local homeschool resources such as co-ops, hybrid schools, sports and fine arts, with activities for kids. Family registration opens January 1, 2027.
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · Ecosystems in Action Dallas · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Student
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7.95 member; Adult
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students identify the ecological roles of red wolves, post oak trees, and white-tailed deer, build a food web, and play a game to explore how the local extinction of the red wolf impacts the ecosystem.
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 – Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Texas Science & Engineering Fair (TXSEF) College Station · Texas A&M University Student Recreation Center State science and engineering fair for students who qualify at an affiliated regional fair.
Thu, Apr 8, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Stoa Speech & Debate Tournament: The Texas Lone Star New Braunfels · First Protestant Church, 172 W Coll St Stoa homeschool speech and debate tournament hosted by Ascend Texas Speech and Debate. Listed on the Stoa tournament calendar; registration details not yet announced.
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Texas History Day State Contest Austin · $65 per student State contest and awards ceremony for Texas History Day (National History Day affiliate). 2027 theme: Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change. Registration deadline March 10, 2027.
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Texas History Day State Contest and Awards Ceremony Austin · Austin, Texas · $50 per student Statewide Texas History Day contest and awards ceremony. The page lists a registration deadline of 03/10/2027 for all categories.
Tue, Apr 13, 2027 · THSC Capitol Days – April Austin · Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave Homeschool families visit legislative offices at the Texas Capitol and learn how laws are made.
4.95 advance (buy one week ahead); members free Monthly homeschool day with early 8 a.m. entry and hands-on learning activities for all ages.
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · THSC Homeschool Graduation – Fort Worth Fort Worth · Tickets required Texas Home School Coalition graduation ceremony for homeschool seniors; each graduate's parent presents the diploma. Venue details are sent about 60 days before the event.
Mon, Apr 19, 2027 – Thu, Apr 22, 2027 · Texas Library Association Annual Conference (TLA 2027) San Antonio · Paid registration Annual conference for Texas school, public and academic librarians with sessions and an exhibit hall.
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students explore the science of light and perception through hands-on optical illusion stations, investigating how the brain interprets what the eyes see.
Thu, Apr 22, 2027 · THSC Homeschool Graduation – New Braunfels New Braunfels · Tickets required Texas Home School Coalition graduation ceremony for homeschool seniors; each graduate's parent presents the diploma. Venue details are sent about 60 days before the event.
Thu, Apr 22, 2027 – Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention – Fort Worth Fort Worth · Paid registration Three-day Christian homeschool convention with workshops, an exhibit hall and family programming. Venue details to be announced by the organizer.
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · THSC Homeschool Graduation – Brownwood Brownwood · Tickets required Texas Home School Coalition graduation ceremony for homeschool seniors; each graduate's parent presents the diploma. Venue details are sent about 60 days before the event.
Mon, Apr 26, 2027 · Stoa Speech & Debate Tournament: The Last Rodeo Fort Worth · Calvary Bible Church, 4800 El Campo Ave. Stoa homeschool speech and debate tournament hosted by Defenders 3:15. Listed on the Stoa tournament calendar; registration details not yet announced.
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 – Thu, Apr 29, 2027 · Texas Homeschool Expo – South-Central (New Braunfels) New Braunfels · New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S Castell Ave · $5/day for adults online; children free Resource fair for current and prospective home educators with curriculum exhibitors, local organizations and workshop sessions.
Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · Homeschool Day at The George Ranch Richmond · The George Ranch, 10215 FM 762 · Tickets required; price not stated on page. Fort Bend County residents get free student admission with a valid county address. Homeschooling families are invited to a homeschool exclusive visit to The George Ranch on Friday, April 30. Advance registration is required and tickets are limited.
May 2027
Wed, May 5, 2027 – Fri, May 7, 2027 · NCFCA Region 11 Championship (Frisco) Frisco · Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Dr. Regional championship speech and debate tournament of the NCFCA (Lincoln-Douglas and team policy debate, speech events).
Mon, May 10, 2027 · Matter Over Time Dallas · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Student
1.95 nonmember /
7.95 member; Adult
5.95 nonmember, free for members Students measure the physical properties of fresh and buried trash samples, then discuss what happens to matter in a landfill and how to reduce what gets added to one.
Fri, May 14, 2027 · THSC Homeschool Graduation – East Texas / Longview Longview · Tickets required Texas Home School Coalition graduation ceremony for homeschool seniors; each graduate's parent presents the diploma. Venue details are sent about 60 days before the event.
4.95 advance (buy one week ahead); members free Monthly homeschool day with early 8 a.m. entry and hands-on learning activities for all ages.
June 2027
Wed, Jun 2, 2027 · THSC Houston Leader Summit The Woodlands · The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center One-day training summit for homeschool co-op and support group leaders, held the day before the THSC state convention.
Thu, Jun 3, 2027 – Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · THSC Texas Homeschool State Convention The Woodlands · The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center · Paid registration The Texas Home School Coalition's annual statewide homeschool convention with speakers, workshops and an exhibit hall.
Fri, Jun 4, 2027 – Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · Texas Homeschool Expo – Dallas-Fort Worth (Hurst) Hurst · Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive · $5/day for adults online; children free Resource fair for current and prospective home educators with curriculum exhibitors, local organizations and workshop sessions.
Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · THSC Homeschool Graduation – Houston Houston · Tickets required Texas Home School Coalition graduation ceremony for homeschool seniors; each graduate's parent presents the diploma. Venue details are sent about 60 days before the event.
Tue, Jun 8, 2027 – Thu, Jun 10, 2027 · TEPSA Summer Conference Round Rock · Kalahari Resorts & Conventions · Paid registration Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association summer conference for elementary school leaders. Registration opens in January.
Wed, Jun 16, 2027 · TASB Summer Leadership Institute – San Antonio San Antonio · Paid registration Texas Association of School Boards training conference for school board members (start date shown; see organizer for full schedule).
Wed, Jun 23, 2027 · TASB Summer Leadership Institute – Grapevine Grapevine · Paid registration Texas Association of School Boards training conference for school board members (start date shown; see organizer for full schedule).
29 by March 1; $329 after Large Texas mathematics education conference with workshops and speakers for K-12 math teachers.
Thu, Jul 8, 2027 – Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · Great Homeschool Conventions – Texas Round Rock · Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd · Paid registration Multi-day homeschool convention with workshops, speakers and a large curriculum exhibit hall.
Thu, Jul 22, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St · Paid registration Annual convention and clinic for Texas band directors.
Thu, Jul 22, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · Texas Choral Directors Association Convention San Antonio · Paid registration Annual professional-development convention for Texas choral directors.
August 2027
Thu, Aug 5, 2027 · Homeschool Day at Texas Discovery Gardens: Cool as Ice Dallas · Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Monthly hands-on nature and science session for homeschool families.
September 2027
Thu, Sep 16, 2027 – Sun, Sep 19, 2027 · txEDCON 2027 San Antonio · Henry B. González Convention Center An annual conference that brings together thousands of Texas public education leaders, presented by the TASB and TASA boards. The page describes sessions, an exhibit hall, and an exhibit of school architecture.
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