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Colorado Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

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

November 2026

• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Denver Arts Week Free Night at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  Denver · Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd · Free general admission (5–10 p.m.)
  Free evening admission (5–10 p.m.) during Visit Denver's Night at the Museums, when more than a dozen Denver museums stay open late with free shuttles between them. Planetarium and theater shows cost extra.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Mesa Experience Visit Day (Colorado Mesa University)
  Grand Junction · Colorado Mesa University, University Center, Meyer Ballroom · Free
  Colorado Mesa University's in-person visit program (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) for prospective students and families.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (November 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Colorado · 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 · SCFD Free Night: Denver Arts Week Night at the Museum
  Denver · Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Free (museum admission free all evening)
  Explore art, nature and science at the Museum from 5 to 10 p.m. as it joins Denver's cultural institutions in a free evening celebrating Denver Arts Week. Museum admission is free all evening; a separate ticket is needed for the Sturm…
• Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Incoming! Hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins
  Boulder · Fiske Planetarium
  A show about asteroids, comets, and the hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins, narrated by George Takei. Shown at 1pm.
• Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Social Studies Studio: Winning the Vote
  Denver · Molly Brown House Museum
  Standards-aligned social studies lesson for grades 2–6 using primary sources, artifact analysis, games, and discussion. Part of the Social Studies Studio series.
• Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Denver Zoo Free Day
  Denver · Denver Zoo, City Park · Free (timed tickets)
  One of the Denver Zoo's 2026 free days; free tickets are released online on Oct. 28.
• Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Free Entrance Day at National Parks (Veterans Day)
  Statewide · National Park Service sites in Colorado that charge an entrance fee · Free entrance for U.S. citizens and residents
  The National Park Service waives entrance fees on Veterans Day. Starting in 2026, free entrance days apply to U.S. citizens and residents only.
• Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Homeschool Day: Simple Machines (Western Museum of Mining & Industry)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  A 1–2:30 p.m. homeschool session on simple machines, taught in the classroom, the museum and around the historic campus.
• Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Homeschool Day - Simple Machines
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  A monthly homeschool session featuring a STEM or Colorado History topic, with exploration in the classroom, the museum, and the historic Museum Campus, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Butterfly Pavilion Homeschool Day: Invertebrate Adaptations
  Westminster · Butterfly Pavilion · $6 per student (August–February); +$3 for a facilitated class;
  per chaperone
  Homeschool day exploring how invertebrates' adaptations let them survive in ecosystems around the world, with self-guided exhibits and an optional 30-minute class with a Butterfly Pavilion educator.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Woodlands Style Animal Art (PPLD High Prairie)
  Falcon · High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Rd · Free
  A 1–2:30 p.m. art program inspired by Indigenous Canadian artist Norval Morisseau and ancient rock drawings; students make X-ray style animal art.
• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · iFLY STEM Field Trip (Lone Tree)
  Lone Tree · iFLY Lone Tree
  An iFLY STEM day from 10:00am to 1:00pm with an interactive presentation, lab activity, physics demonstrations in the wind tunnel, and one-on-one flying with a certified flight instructor.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · CHEC Casterline Banquet for Single Homeschooling Moms
  Elizabeth · Reformation Church, 489 Rocky Cliff Circle · Free (reservation required)
  An evening of encouragement for single homeschooling moms: fellowship at 6 p.m., then dinner and an evening program until 8:15 p.m.
• 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.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Denver Zoo Free Day
  Denver · Denver Zoo, City Park · Free (timed tickets)
  One of the Denver Zoo's 2026 free days; free tickets are released online on Oct. 31.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Emergence: Exploring Quantum Technology Through Music and Dance (CU Science Discovery)
  Boulder · Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd
  An all-ages multimedia performance on quantum science with a NIST quantum physicist, musicians from Grande Orquesta Navarre and tango dancers. Hands-on quantum activities start at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Stars & Planets
  Boulder · Fiske Planetarium
  A tour of the night sky that locates the observable planets, brilliant stars, and some constellations. Shown at 1pm.
• Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Fiske Planetarium
  Boulder · Fiske Planetarium, University of Colorado Boulder
  A 10 a.m. planetarium show for families who benefit from a less dark theater, quieter sound and freedom to move around while exploring science and astronomy.
• Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Sensory-Friendly Sundays
  Boulder · Fiske Planetarium
  A family session for exploring science and astronomy in a theater that is less dark and less loud, with room to explore at one's own pace. Starts at 10am.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
  Denver · Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd · Free general admission
  The museum's last scheduled free day of 2026: free admission to permanent exhibitions and wildlife halls (shows in the Gates Planetarium and Sturm Infinity Theater are extra).
• Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Hands-On Homeschool: Teeth, Beaks & Jaws
  Colorado Springs · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd · $30.75 member student; $35.75 non-member student
  A three-hour (9 a.m.–noon) hands-on science program on how animals' teeth, beaks and jaws match what they eat, with zoo admission for the student and an animal ambassador meet-and-greet.
• Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Denver Zoo Homeschool Day (Discovery or Secret Science Day)
  Denver · Denver Zoo · Free for Member Students |
  0 for Non-Member Students
  A True North Homeschool Day at the Denver Zoo with zoo entrance and all permanent exhibitions, from 11:00am to 2:30pm. This is a Discovery or Secret Science Day.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Astronomy Night at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight
  Englewood · Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way (Centennial Airport)
  Stargazing on the tarmac (5:30–8:30 p.m.) with telescopes from the Denver Astronomical Society, talks on the solar system and the life of stars, the Planetary Science Institute and Dark Sky Colorado, plus planet-themed crafts.
• Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Denver Zoo Free Day
  Denver · Denver Zoo, City Park · Free (timed tickets)
  One of the Denver Zoo's 2026 free days; free tickets are released online on Nov. 8.
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 – Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Denver Zoo Fall Safari Camp
  Denver · Denver Zoo, City Park · $85 per camper per day
  One-day camps (9 a.m.–4 p.m.): Find the Feast on Nov. 23 (animal diets) and Enrichment Escapades on Nov. 24 (animal enrichment). Registration closes Nov. 19.
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp (Western Museum of Mining & Industry)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  À la carte morning (9 a.m.–noon) and afternoon (1–4 p.m.) STEAM sessions Monday–Wednesday of Thanksgiving week; themes change daily.
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Fall Safari Camp - Denver Zoo
  Denver · Denver Zoo (Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance), 2300 Steele St.
  A one-day fall camp that gets kids outside, curious, and hands-on with nature. The page lists the camp for November 23 and 24.
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp AM Session
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  Morning à la carte Thanksgiving break STEAM camp from 9 am to 12 pm, with themes varying daily for grades 3-5. Families can attend one morning or all three.
• Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp (AM and PM sessions)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp with a 9:00 am to 12:00 pm morning session and a 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm afternoon session on Monday, November 23, 2026.
• Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Fall Safari Camp - Denver Zoo
  Denver · Denver Zoo (Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance), 2300 Steele St.
  A one-day fall camp that gets kids outside, curious, and hands-on with nature. The page lists the camp for November 23 and 24.
• Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp AM Session
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  Morning à la carte Thanksgiving break STEAM camp from 9 am to 12 pm, with themes varying daily for grades 3-5. Families can attend one morning or all three.
• Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp (AM and PM sessions)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp with a 9:00 am to 12:00 pm morning session and a 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm afternoon session on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
• Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp AM Session
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  Morning à la carte Thanksgiving break STEAM camp from 9 am to 12 pm, with themes varying daily for grades 3-5. Families can attend one morning or all three.
• Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp (AM and PM sessions)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camp with a 9:00 am to 12:00 pm morning session and a 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm afternoon session on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

December 2026

• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Homeschool Book Blast (PPLD East Library)
  Colorado Springs · East Library, 5550 N Union Blvd (Community Room/Annex) · Free
  Homeschoolers present creative book reports (dioramas, games, comics and more) to other families in a science-fair format, 1–2 p.m.
• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Homeschool Book Blast
  Colorado Springs
  Homeschool students prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families, in a science fair-style format. The event runs Fri., Dec. 4, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Colorado · 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 · Denver Museum of Nature & Science Homeschool Day
  Denver · The Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Free for Member Students |
  0 for Non-Member Students. Chaperone fees apply.
  A self-guided tour of the Museum that includes museum entrance and all permanent exhibitions, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
• 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.
• Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Homeschool Days: Deck the Halls!
  Denver · Molly Brown House Museum
  Hands-on workshop with crafts, making, experiments, and interactive stations for ages 5–12 and their caregivers. Inspired by the people, stories, and objects of the museum.
• Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · Homeschool Day: Mine Drift Model (Western Museum of Mining & Industry)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  A 1–2:30 p.m. homeschool session where students build a model of a mine drift, part of WMMI's monthly STEM and Colorado history series.
• Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · Homeschool Day - Mine Drift Model
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  A Homeschool Day at WMMI on the Mine Drift Model on December 9, 2026.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Colorado · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline Nov 6 (late: Nov 29), 11:59 pm Central.
• Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · Colorado Science Olympiad: Early Bird Registration Ends
  Online · scilympiad.com/co ·
  75 per team until Dec. 15;
  00 per team after
  Last day to register a Colorado Science Olympiad team at the
  75 early rate; final registration closes Feb. 1, 2027, when team numbers are assigned.
• Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · MATHCOUNTS: Regular Registration Deadline
  Online · mathcounts.org · $48 per student for schools; $75 per non-school competitor (rises to $53 and $85 after Dec. 15)
  Last day to register for the 2026–27 MATHCOUNTS Competition Series (grades 6–8) at the regular price. Colorado chapter contests follow in February.
• Mon, Dec 21, 2026 – Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · Denver Zoo Winter Safari Camp
  Denver · Denver Zoo, City Park · $85 per camper per day
  Single-day camps (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) on Dec. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 4, each with its own theme, from cold-weather animals to rainforests and ocean life.
• Mon, Dec 28, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Winter Break STEAM Camp (Western Museum of Mining & Industry)
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
  À la carte morning and afternoon STEAM sessions Dec. 28–30 with daily changing themes.
• Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Winter STEaM Camp
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Winter STEaM Camp at WMMI, running December 28 to 30, 2026. Session times are not listed on the page.
• Tue, Dec 29, 2026 · Winter STEaM Camp
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Winter STEaM Camp at WMMI, running December 28 to 30, 2026. Session times are not listed on the page.
• Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Winter STEaM Camp
  Colorado Springs · Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  Winter STEaM Camp at WMMI, running December 28 to 30, 2026. Session times are not listed on the page.

January 2027

• Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · National History Day in Colorado: Student Registration Opens
  Online · ZFairs (online)
  Student registration for the 2027 National History Day in Colorado contest cycle opens Jan. 1 at 8 a.m. for all regional contests.
• Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · Teen Curator Club: Museum Deep Clean
  Denver · Molly Brown House Museum
  Exclusive Teen Curator Club experience for ages 13–17 that includes caring for the historic house. Teens can also explore behind-the-scenes spaces.
• Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · Homeschool: Winter Wonders: Snowflake Science and Art (PPLD Ruth Holley)
  Colorado Springs · Ruth Holley Library, 685 N Murray Blvd · Free
  A 2–3 p.m. hands-on program on snowflake symmetry and six-sided designs; participants design snowflakes with 3D pens.
• Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · Homeschool: Explore Owl Pellets (PPLD Monument Library)
  Monument · Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr · Free
  An on-the-road program from PPLD's Educational Resource Center (2–3 p.m.): students dissect owl pellets and identify the small animals in an owl's last meal.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · CHEC High School and Beyond Seminar
  Aurora · Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 11453 E Wesley Ave · $69 per family (covers the whole family plus grandparents)
  All-day seminar (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) from veteran homeschool parents and graduates on four-year high school plans, credits, transcripts, record keeping and preparing for college or career. Lunch is provided.
• Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · CHEC Introduction to Homeschooling Seminar
  Aurora · Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 11453 E Wesley Ave ·