83 upcoming homeschool days, conventions, student competitions, camps, college dates and deadlines across Utah. New events are added every month.
November 2026
Mon, Nov 9, 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, Nov 9, 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 Marco Polo? by Joan Holub.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Tween Dungeons & Dragons Provo · Provo Library - Story Room Join other tweens on a Dungeons & Dragons quest for 9-12 year-olds. All experience levels are welcome. Monday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Little Zoo: Animal Dress Up – 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Utah STEM Fest (field trips and free family night) Sandy · Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St · Free Utah STEM Action Center festival with hands-on exhibits from 60+ STEM companies: field trips for grades 5-10 on Nov 10-11 (8:30 am-2:30 pm) and a free family night on Nov 10 (4-8 pm).
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout - Grammar Provo · Provo Library - Story Room An opportunity for homeschool kids (ages 5-12) and their caregivers to socialize as they play board games, color, play with toys, or read books. Tuesday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Roller Coaster Design Challenge Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah Dive into the thrilling world of roller coasters as you explore the physics of speed, motion, and gravity. The session runs 5:15 to 8:15pm.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Tween Minecraft Club Provo · Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260 Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome. Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · University of Utah: Ogden Discover the U Event Ogden · Event venue, 455 25th St · Free (registration required) University of Utah admissions event (6:30-8:30 pm) to meet current students, admissions staff, and campus partners.
00 late) Annual K-12 conference for Utah school counselors, themed "Ignite the Possibilities," with in-person and virtual options.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Tween Thursdays - Thaumatrope 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.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Character Storytime - Bubble Fairy Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51) Meet Sage the Bubble Fairy for a story, bubbles and fun. Costumes welcome.
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.
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).
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.
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 (
5 late fee after Feb 20, 2027) Regional science and engineering fair: elementary judging Mar 16-17 (home schools and private schools on Mar 17) and grades 7-12 on Mar 18; on-time online registration closes Feb 20, 2027.
Wed, Mar 17, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 4 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, Mar 20, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Utah Valley Regional Alpine · Timberline Middle School · Free Regional National History Day contest (register by Feb 12); winners advance to the Utah state contest.
Wed, Apr 7, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 1 Ogden · Ogden Nature Center Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (April 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 Mar 5 (late registration available for a fee).
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 2027 Utah State Elementary Chess Championship Farmington · Western Sports Park · Not yet posted Utah Chess Association state championship tournament for elementary-age players; the organizer says more details are to come.
Mon, Apr 19, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027 · UASBO Spring Conference Provo · Utah Valley Convention Center · See UASBO Spring conference of the Utah Association of School Business Officials for district and charter business staff.
Wed, Apr 21, 2027 – Thu, Apr 22, 2027 · National History Day Utah State Contest Salt Lake City · Utah State Capitol Complex · Free State contest for regional qualifiers (grades 4-5 on Apr 21, grades 6-12 on Apr 22; register by Mar 24); top projects advance to the national contest June 13-17, 2027.
Wed, Apr 21, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 2 Ogden · Ogden Nature Center Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
May 2027
Sat, May 1, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2027–28 application deadline Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free Utah Code 53F-6-405 requires the Utah Fits All application to close May 1 each year. Odyssey applied this date to new-student applications in 2026.
Wed, May 5, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 3 Ogden · Ogden Nature Center Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
Wed, May 19, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 4 Ogden · Ogden Nature Center Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.
Wed, May 26, 2027 – Fri, May 28, 2027 · Latter-day Saint Home Educators (LDSHE) Conference – Layton Layton · Davis Conference Center · Registration required (pricing posted by LDSHE) Three-day conference for Latter-day Saint homeschooling families with adult classes, a youth program, vendors and evening events.
Mon, May 31, 2027 · Utah Fits All: portfolio or assessment due for renewal Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free Current scholarship students must submit a portfolio or assessment results by May 31 to stay eligible for the next year (Utah Code 53F-6-402(3)(d)).
June 2027
Tue, Jun 8, 2027 – Wed, Jun 9, 2027 · UAPCS Charter School Conference 2027 Layton · Davis Conference Center · Member and non-member rates; see UAPCS pricing page Utah Association of Public Charter Schools' annual conference with breakout sessions, a keynote, Circle of Excellence awards, and a vendor hall.
Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (June 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 May 7 (late registration available for a fee).
Wed, Jun 30, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2026–27 program year ends Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free The Utah Fits All program year runs July 1 to June 30. At the end of the 2025–26 year, Odyssey rolled over unspent funds at two-thirds of the balance, capped at
,000.
July 2027
Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (July 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 Jun 4 (late registration available for a fee).
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