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California Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

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

November 2026

• Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · California Science Education Conference
  Sacramento · SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
  Annual conference of the California Association of Science Educators: pre-conference Nov. 5, main conference Nov. 6–8 with sessions and exhibits for K-12 science teachers.
• Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · CMC-South Mathematics Conference
  Palm Springs · Palm Springs Convention Center
  California Mathematics Council's southern section conference; 2026 theme "Designing Mathematical Futures."
• Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · California Science Education Conference 2026
  Sacramento · Safe Credit Union Convention Center
  The 2026 California Science Education Conference, the premier event for science educators across California, with keynotes by Beth Pratt (November 6) and John Muir Laws (November 8). Registration is open at full price from 10/1 through the…
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (November 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across California · 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).
• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · AMC 10 B and AMC 12 B
  Statewide · Registered AMC competition sites
  Mathematical Association of America's AMC 10/12 B contest day, the second 2026 date for the AMC 10 and 12.
• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · CTA New Educator Weekend – North
  Burlingame · SFO Marriott Waterfront
  California Teachers Association weekend for educators in their first years in the classroom.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (November 2026)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Nov. 5, 2026.
• Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Intent to Enroll deadline for Spring 2027 transfer students
  San Jose · San José State University
  Spring 2027 transfer applicants must submit their Intent to Enroll by this date. A nonrefundable enrollment deposit is also due.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Mondays at Master's Preview Day
  Santa Clarita · The Master's University
  One-day visit for prospective students and families: sit in on classes, campus tour, chapel, financial aid information and time with current students.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Sac Zoo Academy Day
  Sacramento · Sacramento Zoo · $45/student for attendance with Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet; Academy Day participation requires the $50 virtual curriculum materials, one purchase per homeschool group or family
  A 45-minute guided zoo tour that follows the Sac Zoo Academy curriculum, followed by an ambassador animal meet and greet, starting at 10 am.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Crocker Art Museum Homeschool Day: Painting Ceramics
  Sacramento · Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St · $5 per person (supplies included)
  Drop-in homeschool program, noon–2 p.m.: families follow a map to gallery and studio stations where docents, educators and teaching artists lead discussions and art activities (theme: Painting Ceramics).
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 – Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · Glow
  San Francisco · Exploratorium at Pier 15
  Your favorite winter tradition returns with fresh and luminous artworks. Delight in spinning sculptures, soak in color, uncover radiant patterns, and question your eyes!
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Deadline: Submit Team 1 registration for Sacramento Middle School Regional Science Bowl
  Carmichael · Winston Churchill Middle School
  Coaches must submit the Team 1 registration by 11:59 pm local time on November 23, 2026, or the school loses its reserved space. Signed Parental Consent and Media Release Forms are required for each team member before a team registration…
• Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Cal State Apply Fall 2027 Freshman Application Deadline
  Statewide · Cal State Apply (online) · CSU application fee; fee waivers available
  The Fall 2027 Cal State Apply filing period for first-year students runs through November 30, 2026 (San José State's published deadline; check each CSU campus).
• Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · University of California Fall 2027 Application Deadline
  Statewide · UC Application (online) · UC application fee; fee waivers available
  The fall filing period for UC freshman applicants runs October 1–November 30; the application opens August 1 for drafting.

December 2026

• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · CMC North Mathematics Conference at Asilomar
  Pacific Grove · Asilomar Conference Grounds
  California Mathematics Council's northern section conference at Asilomar; 2026 theme "Cultivating Positive Mathematical Identities."
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Mira Loma High School Science Olympiad Invitational
  Sacramento · Mira Loma High School, 4000 Edison Ave
  Division B and C practice invitational for the 2027 Science Olympiad season.
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across California · 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).
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Mira Loma Scilympiad Tournament
  Sacramento · Mira Loma
  The page suggests families who cannot join GullSO try the Mira Loma tournament on 12/5/26 in Sacramento. No further details are given on this page.
• Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (December 2026)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Dec. 3, 2026.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across California · 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 · GullSO Science Olympiad Invitational (Division C)
  Castro Valley · Canyon Middle School
  Castro Valley High School's Division C invitational, running all 23 events under regional rules; registration was full with a waitlist as of Oct. 16, 2026.
• Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Monterey Bay Aquarium Waves of Learning Day
  Monterey · Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row · Free (admission included; reservation required)
  Free aquarium day for families who learn outside a traditional school, with optional staff-led experiences such as the Kelp Forest Connections Lab and Story and Craft Time. Dates were listed as fully booked on Oct. 16, 2026; check for…
• Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Sac Zoo Academy Day
  Sacramento · Sacramento Zoo · $45/student for attendance with Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet; Academy Day participation requires the $50 virtual curriculum materials, one purchase per homeschool group or family
  A 45-minute guided zoo tour that follows the Sac Zoo Academy curriculum, followed by an ambassador animal meet and greet, starting at 10 am.
• Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Crocker Art Museum Homeschool Day: Three-Dimensional Art
  Sacramento · Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St · $5 per person (supplies included)
  Drop-in homeschool program, noon–2 p.m.: families follow a map to gallery and studio stations where docents, educators and teaching artists lead discussions and art activities (theme: Three-Dimensional Art).
• Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · The Tech Challenge 2027 Early Registration Deadline
  San Jose · The Tech Interactive (online registration) ·
  50 per team until Dec. 31, then $300
  Early registration for The Tech Challenge's 40th season, where teams in grades 4–12 design and build physical, mechanical games; fees rise from

  50 to $300 per team on Jan. 1, 2027.

January 2027

• Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · COSMOS Online Applications Open
  California
  Online applications for the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) will be available at 8:00 AM. COSMOS is limited to California high-school students.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 – Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Los Altos Science Olympiad Satellite Invitational
  Online · Online via Scilympiad
  Online satellite invitational for Division B and C teams run under 2027 regional rules; registration closes Dec. 18, 2026 and fees are due Jan. 4, 2027.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · Oak Valley Science Olympiad Invitational (Division B)
  San Diego · Oak Valley Middle School, 16055 Winecreek Rd ·