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Indiana Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

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

October 2026

• Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Potawatomi Zoo Homeschool Series: Wild & Rare and Teen Zoo Dietician 101
  South Bend · Potawatomi Zoo, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. · $60 per four-class series; $54 per additional sibling; members 10% off
  Four Thursday classes (Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19): Wild & Rare for ages 6–8 and 9–12 (10 a.m.–noon) on endangered species, and Zoo Dietician 101 for teens 13–18 (1–3 p.m.) on animal nutrition.

November 2026

• Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NSTA National Conference on Science Education (Indianapolis)
  Indianapolis · Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. · Registration required (see NSTA)
  The National Science Teaching Association's fall national conference comes to Indianapolis: four days of sessions and workshops on science and STEM teaching.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · American Creation Stories at Vincennes State Historic Site
  Vincennes · Vincennes State Historic Site · $5 nonmembers; members 25% off
  Afternoon program (2–4 p.m.) on creation stories and how they help people understand their place in the universe.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Foraging in the Forest: How the Land Feeds Us (Gene Stratton-Porter Site)
  Rome City · Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site · Suggested donation $5 per person
  Evening program (4–6 p.m.) with local experts on the wild game that lived in the area, how it was used and the role of hunting in conservation today.
• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (November 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Indiana · 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 · Valparaiso University Explore Nursing and Health Professions Day
  Valparaiso · Valparaiso University · Free (registration required)
  Visit day starting at 9:30 a.m. with Valpo's College of Nursing and Health Professions: meet professors and students and watch hands-on lab demonstrations.
• Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Heroes from the Heartland at the Indiana State Museum
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Included with admission; free for active and veteran military
  All-ages day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) honoring Hoosier veterans with artifacts and stories from the museum's military history collection.
• Sun, Nov 8, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference 2026
  Indianapolis · Hyatt Regency Indianapolis (downtown) · Registration required (see ILF)
  Indiana's statewide conference for library staff and school librarians, with three days of sessions, exhibitors and networking.
• Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Heroes from the Heartland
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum
  Join us in honoring Hoosier veterans who have selflessly served and continue to serve our country. All ages, 10 am – 4 pm.
• Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Conner Prairie Curious By Nature: Trails for Kids
  Fishers · Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. · Price varies per program (see ticket page)
  Outdoor homeschool nature class on Conner Prairie's grounds at 10 a.m., for ages 4 and older.
• Mon, Nov 9, 2026 – Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Mustang Virtual
  Online · Virtual
  Mustang Virtual is a Science Olympiad tournament listed on the Indiana Science Olympiad 2026–2027 season calendar, running November 9–18, 2026.
• Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Story and Studio Time at the Eiteljorg Museum
  Indianapolis · Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St.
  A story and studio time at the Eiteljorg Museum, 10:00 to 11:00 am. The page gives no further details.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · T.C. Steele Homeschool Art Lab: Printmaking Masters
  Nashville · T.C. Steele State Historic Site · $8 per student; members 25% off
  Homeschool art lab (11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) for ages 12–16: learn about Renaissance printmaker Albrecht Dürer and make prints.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Wild & Rare Homeschool Class (ages 6-8 & 9-12), session 3 of 4
  South Bend · Potawatomi Zoo · $60 per series (4 classes included); $54 per additional sibling; Zoo Members get 10% off
  Thursday 10 am to 12 pm class in the Fall 2026 Homeschool Series, with hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and up-close encounters with animal ambassadors. Students ages 6-8 and 9-12 meet in separate groups.
• Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · New Harmony Hands-on History: Tea Lab (Homeschool Class)
  New Harmony · New Harmony State Historic Site · $7 per student; members 25% off
  Homeschool class (10:30–11:30 a.m. CT) for ages 7 and up: mix a tea blend while learning about tea's connections to nature and its roots in New Harmony.
• 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 · Second Saturday Speaker Series: Tecumseh, Panther Across the Sky
  Vincennes · Vincennes State Historic Site · See event page
  Talk (2–3 p.m.) on Vincennes' connection with Shawnee chief Tecumseh and how 'the panther across the sky' helped shape the city's future.
• Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Valpo Preview Day
  Valparaiso · Valparaiso University · Free (registration required)
  Valparaiso University's main open house (9:30 a.m.): academic program sessions across its five colleges, a campus tour, and admission and financial aid next steps.
• Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Sensory Friendly Afternoon
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum
  Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way! All ages, 3 – 5 pm.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Conner Prairie Curious By Nature: Thriving in the Winter and Living off the Land
  Fishers · Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. · Price varies per program (see ticket page)
  Outdoor homeschool class at 10 a.m. on how people and nature get through winter and live off the land, for ages 5 and older.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Half Day: Time Travelers
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Half-day program (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) for ages 6–13 that hops through the museum's 'time machine' on an adventure across the ages.
• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Homeschool Half Day: Time Travelers
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · $30/student (25% discount for members)
  Hop in the museum's time machine and get ready for an adventure across the ages. Runs 10 am–1 pm for ages 6–13.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Angel Mounds Homeschool Adventures: Beginner Beading Class
  Evansville · Angel Mounds State Historic Site · Ticketed (separate from admission); members 25% off
  Homeschool class (1–2:30 p.m. CT) for ages 6–12 on the basics of beading and its place in Native American culture.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Indiana State Museum Teen Homeschool Program: Project Polymer
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 explore what polymers are and how they react in experiments, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Teen Homeschool Program: Project Polymer
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum ·
  8/student (25% discount for members)
  Explore what polymers are and how they react to different experiments. Runs 1:30–3:30 pm for ages 13–17.
• Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Children's Museum of Indianapolis November Homeschool Class: Chemistry in Nature
  Indianapolis · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. · Ticketed program; fees do not include nonmember museum admission
  Hands-on homeschool class with the museum's visiting scientist on the hidden chemistry in nature, including how plants protect themselves. Sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; best for ages 6–10.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Wild & Rare Homeschool Class (ages 6-8 & 9-12), session 4 of 4
  South Bend · Potawatomi Zoo · $60 per series (4 classes included); $54 per additional sibling; Zoo Members get 10% off
  Thursday 10 am to 12 pm class in the Fall 2026 Homeschool Series, with hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and up-close encounters with animal ambassadors. Students ages 6-8 and 9-12 meet in separate groups.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · George Rogers Clark: Frontier General at Corydon Capitol
  Corydon · Corydon Capitol State Historic Site · See event page
  Program (1–2 p.m.) on George Rogers Clark's role in the Revolution and how his land grant helped shape southern Indiana.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · The Boat-Rocking Life of Indiana's Elizabeth Eaglesfield (Vigo County History Center)
  Terre Haute · Vigo County History Center · See event page
  History talk (2–3:30 p.m.) on Clay County native Elizabeth Eaglesfield, who in 1875 became the first woman admitted to the Indiana bar.
• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Northridge HS Science Olympiad Tournament
  Indiana · Northridge HS
  A Science Olympiad tournament hosted at Northridge HS on November 21, 2026, listed on the Indiana Science Olympiad season calendar.
• Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · Homeschool Day at the Eiteljorg Museum
  Indianapolis · Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St. · $5 nonmembers; members free
  A day of exploration and hands-on activities (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) inspired by the Eiteljorg's collections, with Choctaw basket weaver and artist-in-residence Susan Locke Charlesworth.
• Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes (Madison)
  Madison · Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and historic Madison homes · Adults $35 after Nov. 1; youth (5–12) $5
  Madison's 44th annual candlelight tour of historic homes, including Lanier Mansion, on Nov. 27–28 and Dec. 4–5, 2026.
• Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · STEAMsgiving at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · Included with admission (see site)
  Thanksgiving-weekend event that grew out of the Festival of Trains, highlighting STEAM hobbies with model railroading at its center.

December 2026

• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Candlelight Tours at the Levi and Catharine Coffin Historic Site
  Fountain City · Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site · Adult
  7; youth

  2; members 25% off
  Candlelight tours of the 'Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad' on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 (6 and 7 p.m.), focusing on the experiences of freedom seekers; ages 8 and up.
• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Christmas Candlelight Tour at Vincennes State Historic Site
  Vincennes · Vincennes State Historic Site · See event page
  Evening tour (6:30–9:30 p.m.) of the decorated historic buildings with costumed interpreters telling stories of holiday traditions in Vincennes.
• Fri, Dec 4, 2026 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Christmas in New Harmony
  New Harmony · New Harmony State Historic Site · See event page
  Holiday festival (10 a.m.–5 p.m. CT both days) in the historic town of New Harmony; on Dec. 5 the site also offers 'Yuletide Remembered: A History of Christmas Traditions.'
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Culbertson Mansion Holiday Open House
  New Albany · Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site · See event page
  Holiday open house (2–5 p.m.) in the Victorian mansion, decorated in traditional finery, with holiday music, hot cider and treats.
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Indiana · 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).
• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Jingle Rails Sensory Friendly Day
  Indianapolis · Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St.
  A sensory friendly day at Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg Museum, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The page gives no further details.
• Mon, Dec 7, 2026 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: Snowflake Science
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 get a closer look at the science behind snowflakes, including crystal structures and fractals; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · Youth Homeschool Program: Snowflake Science
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum ·
  5/student (25% discount for members)
  Get a closer look at the science behind snowflakes. Morning session 10 am–12 pm for ages 6–13.
• 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 · Youth Homeschool Program: Snowflake Science
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum ·
  5/student (25% discount for members)
  Get a closer look at the science behind snowflakes. Morning session 10 am–12 pm for ages 6–13.
• Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Children's Museum of Indianapolis December Homeschool Class: Winter Exploration
  Indianapolis · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. · Ticketed program; fees do not include nonmember museum admission
  Hands-on homeschool class investigating the science of winter through experiments and building. Sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; best for ages 6–10.
• Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Poetry Out Loud Indiana: Intent to Participate Form Due
  Statewide · Online (Indiana Humanities) · Free
  Schools and organizations hosting a 2026–27 Poetry Out Loud recitation competition submit the intent to participate form; local winners must be reported by Jan. 25, 2027, and Rounds 1 and 2 videos are due Feb. 1.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Indiana · 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 · Cozy Winter Crafting at Limberlost
  Geneva · Limberlost State Historic Site · $6 nonmembers; members 25% off
  Afternoon craft session (3–5 p.m.) making winter and holiday décor from natural materials at Limberlost State Historic Site.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Paint Your Own Wooden Steam Engine
  Indianapolis · Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St.
  A paint-your-own wooden steam engine activity at the Eiteljorg Museum, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The page gives no further details.
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Raymond Park Science Olympiad Tournament
  Indiana · Raymond Park
  A Science Olympiad tournament at Raymond Park on December 12, 2026, listed on the Indiana Science Olympiad season calendar.
• Mon, Dec 14, 2026 – Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · Indiana Association for the Gifted (IAG) 2026 Conference
  Indianapolis · JW Marriott Indianapolis · Registration required (see IAG)
  Annual conference of the Indiana Association for the Gifted on teaching and supporting high-ability students.
• Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · Disability Day at Science Central (December)
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · Free for participants and their caregivers
  Free session (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) for people with developmental, intellectual and emotional disabilities and their caregivers to explore the science center.
• Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · MATHCOUNTS Regular Registration Deadline
  Indiana · $48 per student or $672 for the max registration of 14 students (1 team of 4 + 10 individuals); $75 for an NSC
  Registrations received (postmarked) by Dec. 15, 2026 get the Regular rate. Registrations after this date pay the Late rate.
• Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Indiana State Museum Teen Homeschool Program: Architecture and Design
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 learn the principles of architecture and design a building of their own, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Teen Homeschool Program: Architecture and Design
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum ·
  8/student (25% discount for members)
  Discover the principles of architecture and put them into practice as you create the building of your dreams. Ages 13 – 17, 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
• Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Archaea Community Day at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · $7 per person; members free
  Reduced-price community day (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) with hands-on exhibits and a look at how landfill gas can become an alternative energy source.
• Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · Conner Prairie Curious By Nature: Winter Solstice Celebration
  Fishers · Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. · Price varies per program (see ticket page)
  Curious By Nature homeschool program marking the winter solstice at 3 p.m. on Conner Prairie's grounds.

January 2027

• Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: Contest Registration Opens
  Statewide · Online registration (Indiana Humanities) · See Indiana Humanities
  Registration for the 2027 National History Day in Indiana regional contests opens at 8 a.m.; closing dates run Feb. 16 to March 8 depending on the region.
• Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · Hoosier Boys State 2027 Registration Opens
  Statewide · Online (The American Legion, Department of Indiana) · See Hoosier Boys State
  Registration opens for Hoosier Boys State, the American Legion's week-long government and leadership program for boys going into their senior year of high school.
• Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · IAHE Homeschool Day at the Capitol
  Indianapolis · Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St. · $5 family registration (includes event guide and Indiana State Symbols ebook)
  Homeschool families from across Indiana gather at the Statehouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for speakers, activities and meetings with legislators, with a noon rally featuring Will Estrada.
• Mon, Jan 11, 2027 – Tue, Jan 12, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: Starry, Starry Night
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 look at the night sky through art and science; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · Youth Homeschool Program: Starry, Starry Night
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum ·
  5/student (25% discount for members)
  Appreciate the beauty of the night sky through the lens of art and science. Ages 6 – 13, with morning (10 am – 12 pm) and afternoon (1:30 – 3:30 pm) sessions.
• Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · Indiana STEM Education Conference 2027
  West Lafayette · Hosted by Purdue University's CATALYST center (location on the registration page) · $90 before Dec. 10, 2026;
  10 after
  12th annual conference, 'STEM by Design: Building Meaningful Learning Experiences,' with 60+ presentations, a keynote by Rick Crosslin and Professional Growth Points for teachers.
• Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · Indiana 4-H Enrollment: Recommended Sign-Up Window Closes
  Statewide · 4-H Online / county Purdue Extension offices · See county Extension office
  Indiana 4-H enrollment is open year-round through 4-H Online, but Purdue Extension encourages youth to sign up between Oct. 1 and Jan. 15 to get the most out of the 4-H year, including county fair projects.
• Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Koszut Invite (Wilbur Wright)
  Indiana · Wilbur Wright
  The Koszut Invite is a Science Olympiad invitational hosted at Wilbur Wright on January 16, 2027, listed on the Indiana Science Olympiad season calendar.
• Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Teen Program: Printmaking
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 explore printmaking and learn about Indiana artists, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Children's Museum of Indianapolis January Homeschool Class: The Science of Unusual Jobs
  Indianapolis · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. · Ticketed program; fees do not include nonmember museum admission
  Hands-on homeschool class exploring the science behind unusual and unexpected jobs, shaped by students' own questions. Sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; best for ages 6–10.
• Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (January 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Jan. 14, 2027.
• Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Indiana Science Olympiad: Notre Dame Invitational
  Notre Dame · University of Notre Dame · Team registration fees apply
  One of the Indiana Science Olympiad season's invitational tournaments, a practice competition before February regionals.
• Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · Indiana Science Olympiad: Purdue Invitational
  West Lafayette · Purdue University · Team registration fees apply
  Invitational Science Olympiad tournament hosted at Purdue, part of the 2026–27 Indiana season calendar.

February 2027

• Mon, Feb 1, 2027 – Tue, Feb 2, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: Rescue Heroes
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 get a behind-the-scenes look at the science and technology that support first responders; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Mon, Feb 1, 2027 – Sun, Feb 28, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competitions (February 2027)
  Statewide · Chapter competition sites across Indiana · School or non-school competitor registration fee
  Chapter-level MATHCOUNTS competitions for grades 6–8 run during February; top students advance to state competitions held in March and the national competition is May 9–10, 2027.
• Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · Huntington Scholars Day (February)
  Huntington · Huntington University · Free; includes lunch
  Second of three 2026–27 Scholars Days for admitted fall 2027 freshmen with a 3.6+ GPA, with scholarship awards and lunch; the last date is March 19, 2027.
• Sat, Feb 6, 2027 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Indiana Science Olympiad Regional Tournaments
  Statewide · Valparaiso University (Feb. 6), Purdue Northwest (Feb. 13), Manchester University, Butler University and Ivy Tech Lafayette (Feb. 20) · Team registration fees apply
  Five regional tournaments qualify teams for the state tournament: Valparaiso University on Feb. 6, Purdue Northwest on Feb. 13, and Manchester University, Butler University and Ivy Tech Lafayette on Feb. 20, 2027.
• Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Half Day: Color Science
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Half-day program (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) for ages 6–13 testing how colors work and what they mean.
• Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Teen Program: Reverse Engineering
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 take things apart to learn how they are built, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · Indiana State Poetry Out Loud Competition
  Indianapolis · Indianapolis (location to be announced) · Free
  Local Poetry Out Loud winners from across Indiana compete in the state recitation finals; the state winner goes to the national finals in Washington, D.C., April 26–28, 2027.
• Tue, Feb 16, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: North Regional Registration Closes
  Indiana
  Registration for the North Regional Contest closes at 11:59 PM. Project materials are due the next day, February 17, 2027.
• Wed, Feb 17, 2027 · Notre Dame Summer Scholars Application Deadline
  Notre Dame · University of Notre Dame (online application) · Tuition and fees apply; financial aid request form due the same day
  Applications for Notre Dame's two-week Summer Scholars courses for current sophomores and juniors are due Feb. 17, 2027 (opened Oct. 19, 2026); optional test scores are accepted through Jan. 31, 2027.
• Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · Children's Museum of Indianapolis February Homeschool Class: Woodcraft Wonders
  Indianapolis · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. · Ticketed program; fees do not include nonmember museum admission
  90-minute hands-on homeschool class on crafting with wood, making several projects with different techniques and tools; best for ages 6–10.
• Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (February 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline Feb. 11, 2027.
• Mon, Feb 22, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: South Central Regional Registration Closes
  Indiana
  Registration for the South Central Regional Contest closes at 11:59 PM. Project materials are due February 24, 2027.
• Thu, Feb 25, 2027 · Children's Museum of Indianapolis Homeschool Class: Bullfrog Dissection
  Indianapolis · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. · Ticketed program; fees do not include nonmember museum admission
  Instructor-led bullfrog dissection exploring biology, with preserved specimens and paper versions provided; the museum recommends this one for ages 10 and up.
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Indiana · 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 · Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · See site
  Hands-on day (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) celebrating women in STEM and showing girls what engineering careers look like.
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: Regional Contests
  Statewide · Four regional contest sites (North, South Central, South, North Central) · See Indiana Humanities
  Regional contests: North on Feb. 27, South Central on March 6, South on March 13 and North Central on March 20, 2027. Project materials are due about 10 days before each contest.

March 2027

• Mon, Mar 1, 2027 – Tue, Mar 2, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 delve into the art of storytelling and comic design; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Mon, Mar 1, 2027 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS State Competition Window
  Indiana
  State MATHCOUNTS competitions take place March 1-31, 2027. Use the Chapter and State Competition Search tool to find the specific date and state coordinator.
• Fri, Mar 5, 2027 – Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · IAHE Parenting & Homeschool Conference 2027
  French Lick · French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 IN-56 · Family registration $65 (Nov 5–Dec 5, 2026), $80 (Dec 6, 2026–Feb 12, 2027), $85 (Feb 13–Mar 6, 2027)
  Indiana's statewide homeschool convention from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, with workshops, an exhibit hall, keynotes, kids' programs and a Teen Track.
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Doctor's Day at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · Free
  Free hands-on health career fair (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) from the Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance, with specimen tables, wellness tips and a look at medical careers.
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (March 2027)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Indiana · 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).
• Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: South Central Regional Contest
  Indiana
  Regional contest in National History Day in Indiana's 2027 season. Students present projects on the year's theme, Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change.
• Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Teen Program: Hoosier Leading Ladies
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 learn about historic women with ties to Indiana during Women's History Month, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Thu, Mar 11, 2027 – Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair (USI)
  Evansville · University of Southern Indiana, University Center West · See USI
  Regional science fair at USI: judging interviews Thursday, March 11 (6–8 p.m.), exhibit hall open to the public Friday, March 12 (9 a.m.–noon), and awards Monday, March 15.
• Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: South Regional Contest
  Indiana
  Regional contest in National History Day in Indiana's 2027 season. Students present projects on the year's theme, Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change.
• Wed, Mar 17, 2027 – Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · INSO Virtual Tournament
  Online · Virtual
  The INSO Virtual tournament runs March 17–26, 2027, as part of the Indiana Science Olympiad season calendar.
• Fri, Mar 19, 2027 · Huntington Scholars Day (Session 3)
  Huntington · Huntington University, Merillat Centre for the Arts
  An in-person scholarship event for admitted first-time freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.6 or higher, featuring a recorded interview, campus visit, and lunch. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the day ends by 1:45 p.m.
• Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (March 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline March 11, 2027.
• Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: North Central Regional Contest
  Indiana
  Regional contest in National History Day in Indiana's 2027 season. Students present projects on the year's theme, Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change.
• Sun, Mar 21, 2027 – Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · ILF 2027 Youth Services Conference
  Muncie · Horizon Convention Center · Registration required (see ILF)
  Indiana Library Federation's two-day conference for children's and teen librarians and other youth services staff.
• Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · Science Fair Recognition Day at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · See site
  Students who completed strong science fair projects this school year that did not qualify for a regional fair display their work for local experts (10 a.m.–5 p.m.).
• Sun, Mar 28, 2027 · Space Day at Science Central
  Fort Wayne · Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. · See site
  Space-themed day (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) with special demonstrations, hands-on activities and a look at careers in space.

April 2027

• Thu, Apr 1, 2027 – Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Great Homeschool Convention: Ohio (Cincinnati)
  Cincinnati, OH · First Financial Center (formerly Duke Energy Convention Center), 525 Elm St · Registration prices rise closer to the event; shopping-only Exhibit Hall pass available
  Three-day homeschool convention with workshops, speakers and a large curriculum exhibit hall in downtown Cincinnati, close to southeast Indiana.
• Mon, Apr 5, 2027 – Tue, Apr 6, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: Citizen Scientists
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 take part in real citizen-science projects; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Wed, Apr 7, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: State Contest Project Materials Due
  Indiana
  Project materials for the State Contest are due at 11:59 PM. The state contest is on April 17, 2027.
• Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (April 2027)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Indiana · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline March 5 (late: March 23), 11:59 pm Central.
• Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Teen Program: Rocket Scientists
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 learn how rockets are designed and powered, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Thu, Apr 15, 2027 · Indiana FAFSA Deadline for State Aid (Frank O'Bannon Grant)
  Statewide · Online at FAFSA.gov · Free
  Indiana's Commission for Higher Education says to file the FAFSA by April 15 each year to be considered for the Frank O'Bannon Grant, Indiana's main need-based college grant. 21st Century Scholars must also file by this date each college…
• Thu, Apr 15, 2027 · Indiana Income Tax Filing Deadline: Claim the
  ,000 Homeschool Deduction
  Statewide · Indiana Department of Revenue (IT-40) · Free
  Indiana individual income tax returns (Form IT-40) are due April 15. Families can claim the Private School/Homeschool Deduction of

  ,000 per qualified child for education expenditures (Schedule 2).
• Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (April 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline April 8, 2027.
• Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · Indiana Science Olympiad State Tournament
  Bloomington · Indiana University Bloomington · Qualifying teams
  Qualifying Division B and C teams from the regionals compete for the state title and spots at the national tournament in May.
• Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · National History Day in Indiana: State Contest
  Statewide · State contest (site to be announced by Indiana Humanities) · See Indiana Humanities
  The 2027 state contest for students who advance from the regionals; project materials are due April 7, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Top entries advance to the national contest.
• Mon, Apr 19, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Half Day: Meteorology Masters
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Half-day homeschool program on weather science for ages 6–13, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

May 2027

• Sat, May 1, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (May 2027)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Indiana · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
  National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Apr. 16, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET).
• Mon, May 3, 2027 – Fri, May 14, 2027 · AP Exams (May 2027)
  Statewide · Participating schools and test sites in Indiana · AP exam fee
  2027 AP Exams run over two weeks, May 3–7 and May 10–14, with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Mon, May 3, 2027 – Tue, May 4, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Youth Homeschool Program: STEM in the Summer
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Ages 6–13 try summer-inspired STEM activities; sessions 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. each day.
• Sun, May 9, 2027 – Mon, May 10, 2027 · 2027 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Competition
  Washington
  The 2027 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Competition takes place May 9-10 in Washington, DC. It is the final level of the Competition Series for students who progress from earlier rounds.
• Wed, May 12, 2027 · Indiana State Museum Homeschool Teen Program: Grow with the Flow
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. · Ticketed; registration required
  Teens ages 13–17 dig into horticulture, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Wed, May 12, 2027 · Teen Homeschool Program: Indiana Ecology
  Indianapolis · Indiana State Museum · Student
  8; members get 25% off tickets. Separate ticket required. Includes $4 parking validation.
  Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history and more hands-on experiences for homeschool youth ages 13-17, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration closes three days before the program.
• Sat, May 22, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (May 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline May 13, 2027.

June 2027

• Thu, Jun 3, 2027 – Sun, Jun 6, 2027 · ICHE 2027 Homeschool Conference (Bourbonnais, IL)
  Bourbonnais, IL · Olivet Nazarene University, One University Ave. · Registration required (see iche.org)
  Illinois Christian Home Educators' multi-day family conference on a university campus, with workshops, an exhibit hall and evening family events; the closest large homeschool conference for northwest Indiana families.
• Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (June 2027)
  Statewide · SAT test centers across Indiana · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students
  National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline May 21, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET).
• Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (June 2027)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Indiana · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline May 7 (late: May 25), 11:59 pm Central.
• Sun, Jun 13, 2027 – Fri, Jun 18, 2027 · Hoosier Boys State 2027
  Angola · MTI Center, 1215 Thunder Ave. (drop-off and pickup) · See Hoosier Boys State
  Week-long program in which rising seniors build a working state government: forming two parties, running elections, proposing laws and negotiating bills from the local to the state level.
• Thu, Jun 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (June 2027)
  Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com)
  Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline June 10, 2027.
• Sat, Jun 19, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · Notre Dame Summer Scholars 2027 Sessions
  Notre Dame · University of Notre Dame · Tuition and fees apply (see site)
  Two-week residential sessions (Session I June 19–July 3; Session II July 10–24, 2027) in which rising juniors and seniors take a college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty.

July 2027

• Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (July 2027)
  Statewide · ACT test centers across Indiana · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
  National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline June 4 (late: June 22), 11:59 pm Central.
• Sat, Jul 10, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · Summer Scholars: Session II
  Notre Dame · University of Notre Dame campus, Office of Pre-College Programs, 403 McKenna Hall
  Two intensive weeks on Notre Dame's campus taking a challenging college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty, with small classes. Students could earn one transferable college credit upon completing a program track.

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