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Arkansas Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

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

October 2026

• Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · ASO Youth Chamber Ensembles Fall Semester
  Little Rock · Stella Boyle Smith Music Center ·
  50 per semester
  Arkansas Symphony Orchestra coached chamber music ensembles for student musicians, ending with a winter recital on Jan 20, 2027. The page asks students to register by Sept 21, 2026.

November 2026

• Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Amazeum Homeschool Adventures: BioBuilders
  Bentonville · Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way · $75 members / $95 non-members (sold out; open-seat list available)
  Three-week biology series: Wednesdays Nov 4-18 (ages 6-9) and Thursdays Nov 5-19 (ages 6-9 and 10-14).
• Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Arkansas 4-H Virtual Culinary Camp
  Online · $75 or free option
  Three-day online cooking camp from Arkansas 4-H where campers make dishes from scratch.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt (statewide)
  
  Arkansas Game and Fish Commission youth-only modern gun deer hunt weekend in all deer zones. Check WMA rules for exceptions.
• Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.
• Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · AAEA Fall Conference
  Benton · Benton Event Center · Paid registration
  One-day fall leadership conference ("Impact to Influence") of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators.
• Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Online Fall Speech Practice
  Online · Online Tournament
  An online NCFCA national-event speech practice tournament listed on the 2026-2027 tournament calendar.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Museum of Discovery Homeschool Series: Dissection: Shark
  Little Rock · Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. ·
  7 members /
  5 non-members per student
  Hands-on STEAM lab for homeschool students ages 7-12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Registration required.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Online Fall Debate Practice
  Online · Online Tournament
  An online NCFCA national-event debate practice tournament listed on the 2026-2027 tournament calendar.
• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · SAU Fall Preview Day
  Magnolia · Southern Arkansas University
  Main campus preview event for prospective students and families.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Second Saturday: Celebrating Indigenous Heritage at Crystal Bridges
  Bentonville · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way · Free
  Museum-wide day of gallery activities, artist conversations and family artmaking, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Little Historians: Gourds
  Springdale · Shiloh Museum of Ozark History · Free
  The museum lists a free Little Historians program on gourds on this date. The page gives no further details.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 7th Annual Native American Days
  Springdale · Shiloh Museum of Ozark History · Free
  The museum lists its 7th Annual Native American Days as a free event on this date. The page gives no further details.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Crowley's Ridge Adventure School: Whitetail Tales
  Paragould · Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North · Free; registration required
  Nature program with four age-group sessions from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call the park to reserve; registration opens one month ahead.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 7th Annual Native American Days
  Springdale · Shiloh Museum of Ozark History · Free
  The museum lists its 7th Annual Native American Days as a free event on this date. The page gives no further details.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · AMFA Children's Theatre: Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
  Little Rock · Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. 9th St. · Paid tickets
  World-premiere holiday play by AMFA Children's Theatre, with performances Nov 27-Dec 13.

December 2026

• Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · Homeschool Days: Winter in the Ozarks
  Springdale · Shiloh Museum of Ozark History · Free
  The museum lists a Homeschool Days program titled Winter in the Ozarks on this date. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, at 118 W. Johnson Avenue.
• Thu, Dec 3, 2026 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Stoa Christmas in the Ozarks Tournament
  Fayetteville · Calvary Baptist Church
  Stoa speech and debate tournament hosted by Surgamus Speech and Debate.
• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · UCA Bear Facts Day
  Conway · University of Central Arkansas
  Campus preview day at the University of Central Arkansas for high school seniors and their families.
• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Grand Opening: A Day with the Birds: Community Science & the Audubon Christmas Bird Count
  Helena-West Helena · DCC Visitor Center, 141 Cherry Street
  The Delta Cultural Center lists a grand opening event on community science and the Audubon Christmas Bird Count on December 4.
• Tue, Dec 8, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · NCFCA Online National Fall Open
  Online
  Online national speech and debate tournament run by NCFCA, open to affiliated students nationwide including Arkansas (Region 7).
• Tue, Dec 8, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Online National Fall Open
  Online · Online Tournament
  An online NCFCA national-event tournament running December 8 through December 11, 2026.
• Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Museum of Discovery Homeschool Series: Ichy Art: Fish Dissection + Gyotaku Art
  Little Rock · Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. ·
  7 members /
  5 non-members per student
  Hands-on STEAM lab for homeschool students ages 7-12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Registration required.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Second Saturday: Gallery Sing-along at Crystal Bridges
  Bentonville · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way · Free
  December's Second Saturday family program, a gallery sing-along starting at 11 a.m.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Crowley's Ridge Adventure School: Winter Birding
  Paragould · Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North · Free; registration required
  Nature program with four age-group sessions from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call the park to reserve; registration opens one month ahead.

January 2027

• Sat, Jan 2, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt (statewide)
  
  Arkansas Game and Fish Commission youth-only modern gun deer hunt weekend in all deer zones. Check WMA rules for exceptions.
• Wed, Jan 6, 2027 – Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · Amazeum Homeschool Adventure in the Community: Amazing Anatomy
  Gravette · Gravette Civic Center, 401 Charlotte St SE
  Four Wednesday sessions (10 a.m.-noon) on how the human body works, for ages 6-11. Registration not yet open.
• Thu, Jan 7, 2027 – Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · Stoa Cross Timbers Classic Tournament (Oklahoma)
  Bartlesville · Hope Presbyterian Church
  Stoa speech and debate tournament with junior events, hosted by LAUNCH.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · Museum of Discovery Homeschool Series: Mad for Matter: Awesome Science Demo + Chemicool Lab
  Little Rock · Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. ·
  7 members /
  5 non-members per student
  Hands-on STEAM lab for homeschool students ages 7-12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Registration required.
• Wed, Jan 20, 2027 – Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · NCFCA Online National Winter Open
  Online
  Online national speech and debate tournament run by NCFCA, open to affiliated students nationwide including Arkansas (Region 7).
• Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · ASO Youth Chamber Ensembles Winter Recital
  Little Rock · Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
  Youth Chamber Ensembles students perform at the winter recital after eight coaching sessions from an ASO teaching artist. The fall semester runs from the weeks of October 5, 2026 to January 20, 2027, and tuition is
  50 per semester.
• Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · AJSHS Priority Deadline (Top Five Eligibility)
  Russellville · Arkansas Tech University
  Students who submit after the January 22nd priority deadline will not be eligible for the top five places, which include an all-expenses-paid trip to nationals.

February 2027

• Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · AJSHS Nationals Eligibility Deadline
  Russellville · Arkansas Tech University
  Students who submit by the February 7th deadline and are selected for oral presentation will compete for the alternate delegate spot at the National JSHS Symposium.
• Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Arkansas Destination Imagination Regional Showcase
  
  Arkansas Destination Imagination regional showcase for student creative problem-solving teams. Location to be announced; tournament registration closes Feb 20.
• Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.
• Wed, Feb 17, 2027 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Arkansas All-State Music Conference
  Hot Springs · Hot Springs Convention Center
  Statewide music education conference with all-state honor ensembles, clinics and exhibitors, organized with the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association.
• Wed, Feb 17, 2027 · AJSHS Registration Deadline for Other Students, Teachers and Guests
  Russellville · Arkansas Tech University
  All other students (poster presenters and observers), teachers, chaperones, and other guests must register by February 17th.
• Wed, Feb 17, 2027 · Local Science Fair Deadline and Top Winners Registration Due
  Fayetteville · Local school or district science fairs; NWARSEF registration
  Local science fairs must be held by Feb. 17, 2027, and the top four 5th-12th-grade winners in each division and category must be registered with the NWARSEF by that date.
• Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · North Central & Northeast Arkansas History Day (Region 8)
  Searcy · Harding University
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 4, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · NWARSEF Scientific Review Committee Meeting
  Fayetteville · NWARSEF Scientific Review Committee (SRC) meeting
  All student project paperwork must be completed and due at the SRC/IRB meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, prior to the NWARSEF. At least one teacher from each participating school must help with the SRC.
• Thu, Feb 25, 2027 · Henderson State Reddie Rumble (Academic Showcase)
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  Henderson State University preview day covering admissions, enrollment, scholarships and campus life.
• Thu, Feb 25, 2027 · Home School Day at the Capitol
  Little Rock · Arkansas State Capitol · Free registration
  The Education Alliance's day for home school families to visit legislators and tour the Arkansas State Capitol during the 2027 legislative session.
• Fri, Feb 26, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (AJSHS) 2027
  Russellville · Arkansas Tech University
  AJSHS is a research competition for Arkansas high school students and the regional qualifier for the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. The 2027 symposium will be held February 26-27, and registration opens in November.
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Central Arkansas History Day (Region 7)
  Little Rock · University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 2, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Region 7 Central Arkansas History Day Contest
  Little Rock · University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  Regional National History Day contest for Central Arkansas, hosted by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Registration closes February 2, 2027.

March 2027

• Tue, Mar 2, 2027 · South Arkansas History Day (Region 5)
  Smackover · Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 15, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Thu, Mar 4, 2027 – Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · ARMEA Spring Conference (Arkansas Mental Health in Education Association)
  Fairfield Bay · Fairfield Bay Conference Center · Paid registration
  Spring conference for school-based mental health professionals and educators in Arkansas.
• Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · NWARSEF 2027 Regional Science and Engineering Fair
  Fayetteville · University of Arkansas Student Union Ballroom
  The Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair is held Friday, March 5, 2027, at the University of Arkansas Student Union Ballroom for students in 5th-12th grade. Individual school and project registration fees are also due…
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 – Thu, Mar 25, 2027 · AMFA Children's Theatre: Pete the Cat
  Little Rock · Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. 9th St. · Paid tickets
  Musical based on the Pete the Cat books, performed by AMFA Children's Theatre March 6-25, 2027.
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Northwest Arkansas History Day (Region 10)
  Fayetteville · University of Arkansas
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 12, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Region 10 Northwest Arkansas History Day Contest
  Fayetteville · University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
  Regional National History Day contest for Northwest Arkansas, hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Registration closes February 12, 2027.
• Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · Arkansas River Valley History Day (Region 9)
  Alma · Alma High School
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 12, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · Region 9 Arkansas River Valley History Day Contest
  Alma · Alma High School
  Regional National History Day contest for the Arkansas River Valley, hosted at Alma High School. Registration closes February 12, 2027.
• Wed, Mar 10, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · FIRST Robotics Competition Arkansas Regional
  Searcy · Ganus Activities Complex, Harding University
  Regional FIRST Robotics Competition event for high school robotics teams. Free for spectators to watch.
• Wed, Mar 10, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Stoa The Texas Escalade Tournament (Texas)
  Dallas · Dallas Baptist University
  Stoa speech and debate tournament with junior events, hosted by Invictus Fides.
• Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.
• Fri, Mar 12, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Louisiana Homeschool Conference (Louisiana)
  Hammond · First Baptist Church, 401 W Morris Ave · Paid registration
  Homeschool Louisiana's annual conference with speakers, a vendor hall and a youth program during parent sessions.
• Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Arkansas Destination Imagination Affiliate Tournament
  
  State-level Destination Imagination tournament; top two teams in each challenge and level advance to Global Finals. Location to be announced; registration deadline Feb 20.
• Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · South Central & Southwest Arkansas History Day (Region 6)
  Arkadelphia · Ouachita Baptist University
  National History Day in Arkansas regional contest where students present history research projects. Registration deadline Feb 25, 2027; top entries advance to the state contest.
• Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.
• Thu, Mar 18, 2027 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Great Homeschool Convention (Missouri)
  St. Charles · St. Charles Convention Center · Paid registration
  Three-day homeschool convention with workshops, speakers, a teen track and a large curriculum exhibit hall.
• Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.

April 2027

• Thu, Apr 1, 2027 · Henderson State Reddie Rumble
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  Henderson State University preview day covering admissions, enrollment, scholarships and campus life.
• Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair (73rd Annual)
  Conway · UCA Farris Center
  The state science fair for grades 9-12 students who placed in the top 4 of their category at an Arkansas regional ISEF-affiliated science fair. Registration opens after the regional fairs are held, on the Arkansas State Science and…
• Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · State Science and Engineering Fair
  Conway · University of Central Arkansas
  The State SEF at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway is for the 9th-12th-grade winners of the NWARSEF. The top five 9th-12th-grade representatives from each category can register, with the online deadline to be announced.
• Wed, Apr 7, 2027 – Wed, Apr 28, 2027 · Amazeum Homeschool Adventure in the Community: Circuit Laboratory
  Gravette · Gravette Civic Center, 401 Charlotte St SE
  Four Wednesday sessions (10 a.m.-noon) building circuits with LEDs and motors, for ages 6-11. Registration not yet open.
• Wed, Apr 7, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · FIRST Robotics Competition Green Country Regional (Oklahoma)
  Tulsa · Expo Square Pavilion
  Regional FIRST Robotics Competition event in Tulsa for high school robotics teams.
• Wed, Apr 7, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Stoa The Arkansas Oak Tournament
  Fayetteville · First Baptist Church Fayetteville
  Stoa speech and debate tournament hosted by Surgamus Speech and Debate.
• Thu, Apr 8, 2027 · Arkansas EFA Quarter 4 Funding Disbursement
  Online
  Fourth-quarter 2026-27 Education Freedom Account funds are released to participating families' ClassWallet accounts.
• Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · Harding University Black & Gold Day
  Searcy · Harding University
  Group visit day for prospective students at Harding University.
• Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · Saturday Campus Visit
  Arkadelphia · Henderson State University
  A Saturday campus visit at Henderson State University. The page notes academic appointments are unavailable on Saturday visits.
• Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · UCA Bear Necessities Day
  Conway · University of Central Arkansas
  Event for high school juniors on preparing for the college application process. Registration opens in spring.
• Tue, Apr 20, 2027 – Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · NCFCA Online National Spring Open
  Online
  Online national speech and debate tournament run by NCFCA, open to affiliated students nationwide including Arkansas (Region 7).
• Thu, Apr 22, 2027 – Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention (Texas - Fort Worth)
  Fort Worth · Paid registration
  Christian homeschool convention with sessions for parents, family programming and an exhibit hall.

May 2027

• Sat, May 1, 2027 · Education Alliance Northwest Arkansas Home School Graduation
  Bentonville · Bentonville Church of Christ · Paid registration
  Group high school graduation ceremony for home school seniors (4:00 p.m.; rehearsal 1:30 p.m.). Early-bird registration by Feb. 15, final registration by March 15, 2027.
• Sat, May 1, 2027 · University of Arkansas Ready Razorback (Junior Preview Day)
  Fayetteville · University of Arkansas
  Spring open house for high school juniors covering admissions, financial aid, scholarships and housing. Registration opens March 31, 2027.
• Thu, May 13, 2027 – Sat, May 15, 2027 · Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention (Missouri - Branson)
  Branson · Paid registration
  Christian homeschool convention in Branson with sessions for parents, family programming and an exhibit hall; a common choice for Arkansas families.
• Sat, May 15, 2027 · Education Alliance Searcy Home School Graduation
  Searcy · Benson Auditorium, Harding University · Paid registration
  Group high school graduation ceremony for home school seniors (4:00 p.m.; rehearsal 1:00 p.m.). Early-bird registration by Feb. 15, final registration by March 15, 2027.

June 2027

• Tue, Jun 1, 2027 · Arkansas Home School Notice of Intent Opens for 2027-28
  Online · Free
  First day the ADE Home School Office accepts Notice of Intent forms for the upcoming school year; forms submitted earlier are processed for the preceding year.
• Fri, Jun 4, 2027 – Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · Homeschool Oklahoma State Convention (Oklahoma)
  Edmond · Edmond Convention Center · Paid admission
  Homeschool Oklahoma's state convention with keynote speakers, workshops, vendors, kids' workshops and a homeschool film festival.
• Fri, Jun 4, 2027 – Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · Texas Homeschool Expo - Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas)
  Hurst · Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive · $5/day adults online; children free
  Secular, all-styles homeschool resource fair with curriculum exhibitors, local organizations and workshop sessions.
• Mon, Jun 28, 2027 – Wed, Jun 30, 2027 · Arkansas School Counselors Association (ArSCA) Conference
  Hot Springs · Paid registration
  Annual summer conference for Arkansas school counselors, celebrating 85 years of ArSCA.

July 2027

• Mon, Jul 5, 2027 – Sun, Aug 1, 2027 · Arkansas Governor's School (48th session)
  Russellville · Arkansas Tech University
  Four-week residential summer program for rising high school seniors, held at Arkansas Tech University. Students must be nominated to apply.
• Wed, Jul 28, 2027 – Sat, Jul 31, 2027 · Arkansas Bandmasters Association Convention
  North Little Rock · Paid registration
  53rd annual summer convention for Arkansas school band directors, with clinics, performances and exhibitors.

August 2027

• Sun, Aug 15, 2027 · Arkansas Home School Notice of Intent Deadline (2027-28)
  Online · Free
  Deadline to file the Notice of Intent to home school for the 2027-28 school year. Late forms for students currently enrolled in public school are subject to a waiting period.

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