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Alaska Homeschool Events & Education Calendar
106 upcoming homeschool days, conventions, student competitions, camps, college dates and deadlines across Alaska. New events are added every month.
November 2026
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Planetarium Show: Listening to Alaska
Anchorage · Thomas Planetarium, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St
Planetarium show about what researchers learn when they listen to Alaska, shown at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday through November. - Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · AASB 73rd Annual Conference & Youth Leadership Institute
Anchorage · Egan Civic & Convention Center
Alaska's largest gathering of education leaders (theme: Coming Together for Alaska's Students), with a Youth Leadership Institute for high school students. - Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Sitka WhaleFest 2026
Sitka · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Harbor Dr
30th annual marine science festival (theme: Generations of Giants); its core is a three-day science symposium where whale researchers present to a general audience. - Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · AASB's 73rd Annual Conference & Youth Leadership Institute
Anchorage · Egan Civic & Convention Center
AASB's annual conference includes a Youth Leadership Institute. The page lists the dates and the Egan Civic & Convention Center venue in Anchorage. - Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim/Dive State Championships
Anchorage · Bartlett High School Pool
The 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim/Dive State Championships are held November 6-7, 2026 at Bartlett High School Pool, Anchorage. - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · National Bison Day at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Hwy
National Bison Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with hayrides, educational programs, bison-themed crafts and a naturalist talk. - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (November 2026)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Alaska · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Oct. 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET). - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · "Marine Mammals and Fisheries: Interactions in a Changing Ocean" - Hannah Myers, PhD
Sitka · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Harbor Drive, Sitka, AK
Hannah Myers explores the evolving interactions between marine mammals and fisheries and how the science might shape future management. The talk runs 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm on Nov 07. - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · National Bison Day 2026
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Celebrate National Bison Day with hayrides, educational programs, bison-themed crafts, a naturalist talk, and family-friendly activities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. - Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Sensory-Friendly & Access Morning at the Anchorage Museum
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St
Self-directed drop-in session, 11 a.m.-noon, for families and adults with developmental and physical disabilities in the atrium, first-floor galleries and Discovery Center. - Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · "Back to the Future: Whalefest and Beyond" - Dr. Michael Castellini
Sitka · Harrigan Centennial Hall, Harbor Drive, Sitka, AK
Dr. Michael Castellini traces decades of marine mammal discovery and the history of WhaleFest. The talk runs 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm on Nov 08. - Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Night Lights (Nov 9)
Soldotna · Ward 102, Kenai River Campus · Free
Free astronomy evening with KPC Associate Professor Andy Veh, teaching how to use starfinders and telescopes. No registration required. - Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Alaska Zoo Wildlife Wednesdays: Tracking Southcentral Wolves
Anchorage · Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall, 4731 O'Malley Rd · Free
Alaska Department of Fish and Game research biologist David Saalfeld on a decade of wolf collaring and tracking on the Kenai Peninsula and in Chugach. Talks start at 7 p.m. and run about 45 minutes with Q&A. - Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Volleyball State Championships
Anchorage · Alaska Airlines Center
The 3A/4A Volleyball State Championships run November 12-14, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Center, Anchorage. - Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Pratt Museum Second Saturday: Sea Otters
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St · Free
Free family day to explore all of the museum's galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; this month's theme is sea otters. - Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · AASB Transforming Schools Webinar: Beyond Calm
Online
Transforming Schools webinar on understanding self- and co-regulation, from the Association of Alaska School Boards. - Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Night Lights (Nov 16)
Soldotna · Ward 102, Kenai River Campus · Free
Free astronomy evening with KPC Associate Professor Andy Veh, teaching how to use starfinders and telescopes. No registration required. - Thu, Nov 19, 2026 – Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · ASAA All-State Music Festival
Anchorage · West Anchorage High School
Selected high school musicians from across Alaska rehearse together; the festival concert is November 21 at 4 p.m. - Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Celebrating America250: Alaska's Year of Dreams
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum Auditorium, 625 C St (also online via Crowdcast) · Free
Cook Inlet Historical Society talk by State Historian Katherine Ringsmuth recapping Alaska's America250 year, 7 p.m. - Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · The Song of Plankton: Gems of the Sea
Homer · Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus
Naturalist-artist Kim McNett on combining science and art and her voyage on the R/V Tiglax's fall Gulf of Alaska research cruise, 6-7:30 p.m. - Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet #2
Anchorage · West High School, 1700 Hillcrest Dr
Second Anchorage-area FIRST Tech Challenge league meet; teams build and program robots for the season game. - Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska All-State Music Festival
Anchorage · West Anchorage High School
The Alaska All-State Music Festival takes place November 21, 2026 at 4:00PM at West Anchorage High School, Anchorage. - Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Night Lights (Nov 23)
Soldotna · Ward 102, Kenai River Campus · Free
Free astronomy evening with KPC Associate Professor Andy Veh, teaching how to use starfinders and telescopes. No registration required. - Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Night Lights (Nov 30)
Soldotna · Ward 102, Kenai River Campus · Free
Free astronomy evening with KPC Associate Professor Andy Veh, teaching how to use starfinders and telescopes. No registration required.
December 2026
- Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · AASB School Board Essentials Webinar: The Funding Formula with DEED
Online
Association of Alaska School Boards webinar with the Department of Education & Early Development on Alaska's school funding formula. - Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · Community Holiday Party at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward · Alaska SeaLife Center · Free
Free community evening at the aquarium, 6-8 p.m., with cookie decorating and crafts. - Thu, Dec 3, 2026 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska MIX SIX/2A Volleyball State Championships
Anchorage · Dimond High School
The SIX/2A Volleyball State Championships are held December 3-5, 2026 at Dimond High School in Anchorage. - Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · First Friday at the Anchorage Museum (December)
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St · Free
Free family admission on First Friday to explore the museum's four floors of galleries and exhibitions. - Sat, Dec 5, 2026 – Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · ALASBO Annual Conference 2026
Anchorage · Hotel Captain Cook
Annual conference of the Alaska Association of School Business Officials, listed on AASB's 2026-27 event calendar. - Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Alaska · 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). - Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · December Military Monday
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · Free admission (first Monday of each month, per the page)
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers free admission to members of the United States Armed Forces on the first Monday of each month. The event runs 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Tue, Dec 8, 2026 – Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · FLL Bethel Qualifier
Bethel · Suurvik Theatre, 903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK
FIRST LEGO League qualifier tournament held at Suurvik Theatre in Bethel over two days. - Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Scientist Spotlight: Alaska Berries
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum Discovery Center, Art Lab, 625 C St
Plant ecologist Christa Mulder, co-author of the Alaska Berry Future Project's Berry Booklets, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Pratt Museum Homesteader Game Night
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St
Games from Homer's homestead era plus some old favorites, 4-6 p.m.; part of the museum's Homesteader Game Night series. - Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Alaska · 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 · Juneau Robot Jamboree
Juneau · Centennial Hall Convention Center, 101 Egan Dr
Annual Southeast Alaska qualifying tournament for FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams plus a FIRST LEGO League Explore festival, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Pratt Museum Second Saturday: Celebrate!
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St · Free
Free family day to explore all of the museum's galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; this month's theme is celebrate!. - Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Christmas for the Animals at the Alaska Zoo
Anchorage · Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Rd · General admission until 5 p.m., Zoo Lights rates after; members free in the evening
Families bring food donations to stuff stockings at each animal habitat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., with an artisans bazaar and Zoo Lights from 5-8 p.m. - Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Sensory-Friendly & Access Morning at the Anchorage Museum (December)
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St
Self-directed drop-in morning for families and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. - Fri, Dec 18, 2026 – Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 2026 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling State Championships
Anchorage · Alaska Airlines Center
The Wrestling State Championships take place December 18-19, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Center, Anchorage. - Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Panel Breaks: Alaska Comic Workshop with Tadd Galusha
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum Seed Lab, 111 W 6th Ave · Free
Free drop-in comic workshop, 6-8 p.m., with instructional presentations, live art demos and one-on-one portfolio reviews. - Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Portage Christmas Bird Count 2026
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Join the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The page calls on birders to take part. - Tue, Dec 22, 2026 – Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · Anchorage Museum Winter Break Camp: Arctic Marine Science (Ages 7-9)
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum Discovery Center, 625 C St
Two-day camp, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with hands-on STEAM activities on Alaska's marine ecosystem and soundscape ecology. - Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · Special 2026 Holiday Hours
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Spend a winter day with Alaska's wildlife, including muskox, reindeer, moose, porcupines, lynx, and bison, during special holiday hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Tue, Dec 29, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Anchorage Museum Winter Break Camp: Power (Ages 10-12)
Anchorage · Anchorage Museum Discovery Center, 625 C St
Two-day camp, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., exploring sources of energy, from potatoes to the sun.
January 2027
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · January Military Monday
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · Free admission (first Monday of each month, per the page)
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers free admission to members of the United States Armed Forces on the first Monday of each month. The event runs 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Fri, Jan 8, 2027 – Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge League Tournament
Anchorage · West High School, 1700 Hillcrest Dr
League tournament for Anchorage-area FIRST Tech Challenge teams after the fall league meets. - Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · Pratt Museum Homesteader Game Night
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St
Games from Homer's homestead era plus some old favorites, 4-6 p.m.; part of the museum's Homesteader Game Night series. - Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · FIRST Robotics Competition 2027 Season Kickoff
Statewide
FIRST Robotics Competition opens its 2026-27 CANOPY season with the BIOCORE game reveal on January 9, 2027. - Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · Pratt Museum Second Saturday: Oil-Burning Stone Lamps
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St · Free
Free family day to explore all of the museum's galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; this month's theme is oil-burning stone lamps. - Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · Alaska Zoo Wildlife Wednesdays: Alaska Dinosaurs
Anchorage · Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall, 4731 O'Malley Rd · Free
UA Museum of the North director Patrick Druckenmiller on the dinosaurs found in Alaska and how paleontologists look for them. Talks start at 7 p.m. and run about 45 minutes with Q&A. - Thu, Jan 14, 2027 – Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · FTC Southeast Qualifier
Hoonah · Hoonah School, 366 Garteeni Hwy, Hoonah, Alaska
FIRST Tech Challenge Southeast qualifier held at Hoonah School over two days. - Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · Alaska Poetry Out Loud Video Recitations Due
Statewide · Free
Deadline to submit video recitations for the video-adjudicated regional competition; in-person regional competitions must be held by January 29. - Fri, Jan 22, 2027 – Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Southcentral Qualifier
Palmer · Colony High School, 9550 E Bogard Rd
Southcentral Alaska qualifying tournament for FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12) robotics teams. - Wed, Jan 27, 2027 – Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · Alaska Regional Poetry Out Loud Video Adjudication
Juneau
Regional Poetry Out Loud video adjudication takes place January 27 to January 31, 2027. - Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Deadline to Hold In-Person Regional Poetry Out Loud Competitions
Juneau
January 29, 2027 is the deadline to hold in-person Regional Alaska Poetry Out Loud Competitions.
February 2027
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · Alaska Poetry Out Loud State Finalists Announced
Statewide · Free
State finalists are announced after regional video adjudication (Jan. 27-31); the state final is planned for Juneau in the first week of March 2027. - Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · February Military Monday
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · Free admission (first Monday of each month, per the page)
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers free admission to members of the United States Armed Forces on the first Monday of each month. The event runs 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Alaska POL State Finalist Online Meet-and-Greet
Online · Zoom
State finalists are invited to an online Zoom meet-and-greet on February 3, 2027. - Mon, Feb 8, 2027 – Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference (ASSEC)
Anchorage · Marriott Anchorage Downtown, 820 W 7th Ave
Annual statewide special education conference for educators, administrators, paraprofessionals and families, in partnership with the Alaska Council for Exceptional Children. - Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Alaska Zoo Wildlife Wednesdays: Polar Bear Oil Spill Response
Anchorage · Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall, 4731 O'Malley Rd · Free
Alaska Zoo curator Samantha Lavin on how the zoo trains to help wild polar bears in an oil spill on the North Slope. Talks start at 7 p.m. and run about 45 minutes with Q&A. - Sat, Feb 13, 2027 – Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · ASTE 2027 Conference
Anchorage · Hotel Captain Cook
Alaska Society for Technology in Education's annual conference, the state's largest education-technology gathering, with workshops and speakers for K-12 educators. - Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Pratt Museum Second Saturday: Fossils
Homer · Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett St · Free
Free family day to explore all of the museum's galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; this month's theme is fossils. - Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · University of Alaska Foundation Scholarships Application Deadline
Statewide · Free
Applications for University of Alaska Foundation scholarships are due February 15, per the UA Scholars dates and deadlines. - Mon, Feb 15, 2027 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027 · World Ice Art Championships: Multi-Block Competition
Fairbanks · Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, 1800 College Rd
Ice Alaska's multi-block carving runs Feb. 15 (8 a.m.) to Feb. 20, with awards night Feb. 21; double-block and single-block contests follow through March 3. - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 – Mon, Feb 22, 2027 · AASB Leadership Academy, Legislative Fly-In & Youth Advocacy Institute
Juneau · Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall
Association of Alaska School Boards' legislative fly-in in Juneau, paired with a Youth Advocacy Institute. - Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · TENTATIVE FLL State Championship: Alaska Robot Rendezvous
Anchorage · Mountain View Christian Academy, 6575 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK
The date is tentative. This is the FIRST LEGO League Alaska Statewide Championship, including the Anchorage/Matsu region FLL Explore Festival. - Thu, Feb 25, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Festival of Native Arts 2027
Fairbanks · Davis Concert Hall, UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus · Free
UAF's Festival of Native Arts (theme: Growing Our Roots, Shaping Our Future): doors open at 5 p.m., performances at 6 p.m. each night. - Fri, Feb 26, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Alaska State Championship
Palmer · Colony High School, 9550 E Bogard Rd
Statewide championship for Alaska's FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams. - Fri, Feb 26, 2027 · 2027 Festival of Native Arts
Fairbanks · Davis Concert Hall, UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus · Free admission
The 2027 Festival of Native Arts, themed "Growing Our Roots, Shaping Our Future." Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and performances begin at 6:00 p.m. - Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Alaska · 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 · 2027 Festival of Native Arts
Fairbanks · Davis Concert Hall, UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus · Free admission
The 2027 Festival of Native Arts, themed "Growing Our Roots, Shaping Our Future." Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and performances begin at 6:00 p.m.
March 2027
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · March Military Monday
Portage · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · Free admission (first Monday of each month, per the page)
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers free admission to members of the United States Armed Forces on the first Monday of each month. The event runs 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. - Tue, Mar 2, 2027 – Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · Iditarod Education Winter Conference
Anchorage · The Wildbirch Hotel · Registration fee; $300 off when registered before Dec. 31, 2026
Professional development built around the Iditarod: lessons for the classroom, pre-race vet checks, a musher kennel visit, the Musher Meet and Greet on March 5 and start-chute access at the Ceremonial Start. - Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · ASAA Drama, Debate & Forensics State Championship
Anchorage · Dimond High School
State championship for high school drama, debate and forensics, listed on ASAA's 2026-27 calendar; the eligibility and registration deadline is Feb. 11. - Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Iditarod 2027 Race Start
Anchorage · Ceremonial Start, downtown Anchorage
The 2027 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins March 6; the race's education program brings teachers to the Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage. - Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (March 2027)
Statewide · SAT test centers across Alaska · 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). - Mon, Mar 8, 2027 – Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · Ice Alaska Youth Classic Ice Carving Competition
Fairbanks · Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, 1800 College Rd
Youth ice carving competition at the World Ice Art Championships: registration and class March 8 (1-6 p.m.), carving March 9-11, awards night March 12 at 7 p.m. - Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Alaska Zoo Wildlife Wednesdays: Beak Deformities in Wild Birds
Anchorage · Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall, 4731 O'Malley Rd · Free
USGS Alaska Science Center biologist Danielle Gerik on avian keratin disorder, first documented in Alaska chickadees. Talks start at 7 p.m. and run about 45 minutes with Q&A. - Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Deadline for State Champions to Register for National Finals
Juneau
State champions and chaperones must register for the National Finals by March 10, 2027. - Mon, Mar 29, 2027 – Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · AK STAR and Alaska Science Assessment Testing Window
Statewide · Free
Tentative statewide window for AK STAR (grades 3-9) and the Alaska Science Assessment (grades 5, 8 and 10), per DEED's five-year assessment calendar.
April 2027
- Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Alaska Science Olympiad Division B State Tournament
Fairbanks · University of Alaska Fairbanks
Statewide middle school (grades 6-8) Science Olympiad tournament at UAF; teams of up to 15 compete in hands-on STEM events, and team registration for 2027 is open. - Mon, Apr 5, 2027 – Sun, Apr 11, 2027 · Alaska Folk Festival 2027
Juneau · Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr (dance stage at JAHC, 350 Whittier St) · Free
52nd annual week-long folk festival; every concert, dance and workshop is free, and its mission is to provide educational opportunities in American folk music. - Fri, Apr 9, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · APHEA 41st Annual State Homeschool Convention
Palmer · First Baptist Church of Palmer, 1150 E Helen · $65 ticket listed in APHEA's online shop
Alaska Private and Home Educators Association's statewide Christian homeschool convention, Friday 10 a.m. to Saturday 5:30 p.m., with speakers Renton Rathbun and Kristi Clover. - Fri, Apr 9, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 41st Annual Homeschool Convention
Palmer · First Baptist Church of Palmer, 1150 E Helen, Palmer, AK 99645 · General Admission (Family) $65, Individual Admission