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Homeschooling in Jackson, Mississippi

Co-ops, support groups, vendors and events for homeschool families in and around Jackson.

Homeschool co-ops and groups in Jackson

Athenaeum of Central Mississippi — Learning center
Capital Area Social Homeschoolers (CASH) — Support group
Homeschoolers of Central Mississippi — Support group
Muddy River Counselors Homeschool Sports — Support group
PEAK Jackson (Inclusive) — Support group
Victors Homeschool Sports — Support group

Upcoming events in Jackson

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Make Ink from the Forest Workshop (Museum of Natural Science)
Jackson · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr
Hands-on workshop with artist and naturalist Robin Whitfield: make a turkey feather quill and inks from oak galls and black walnut hulls while exploring their ecological and cultural history.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · National Folk Festival
Jackson · Downtown Jackson · Free
Free three-day festival in downtown Jackson with traditional music and dance, craft exhibits and demonstrations of Mississippi folklife, and family activities.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · National Folk Festival Performances at the Mississippi Children's Museum
Jackson · Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard
Puppeteer Jeghetto (Tarish Pipkins) presents his recycled puppet theater at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. as part of the National Folk Festival.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · GIS Day at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Jackson · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr
South Central Arc Users Group exhibit booths, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., showing how Geographic Information Systems are used across Mississippi.
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Let's Talk Turkey (Museum of Natural Science)
Jackson · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr · Included with museum admission
Morning program, 10 a.m. to noon, on turkey science with games, a craft and live turkeys.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes (Museum of Natural Science)
Jackson · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr · Included with museum admission
Weekday morning program, 9 a.m. to noon: experiment with instant snow and dry ice, make paper snowflakes, and hear the story of Snowflake Bentley.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Christmas by Candlelight at the Old Capitol and Two Mississippi Museums
Jackson · Old Capitol Museum and Two Mississippi Museums · Free shuttles
Annual holiday-themed evening tour, 5 to 8 p.m., of the Old Capitol Museum and the Two Mississippi Museums, with free shuttles between sites.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Millsaps College Holiday Open House
Jackson · Millsaps College, 1701 N State St
Holiday Open House visit day for prospective students at Millsaps College, Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration is through the admission portal.
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Homestead for the Holidays (Mississippi Ag Museum)
Jackson · Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive ·
0 (ages 3 and up)
Evening holiday event, 5 to 8 p.m., with demonstrators in Small Town, Christmas of the late 1800s at the Fortenberry-Parkman Farmstead, hands-on historic crafts and storytime.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Snow Much Fun (Museum of Natural Science)
Jackson · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr
Evening winter event, 6 to 8:30 p.m., with hands-on winter-themed STEM experiments and a look at the Ice Age history of Mississippi; tickets in advance or at the door.
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · Rooks N' Reindeer Chess Tournament (Mississippi Children's Museum)
Jackson · Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard ·
5 player entry; $8 per accompanying adult/child (free for MCM members); +$5 day-of
Unrated youth chess tournament, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with K-2, K-4, K-6 and K-12 divisions; pre-registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Storytelling Festival at the Mississippi Children's Museum
Jackson · Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard
Annual festival celebrating MCM's Literacy Initiative, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with staff and visiting artists showing creative ways to bring stories to life.
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Millsaps College Junior Preview Day
Jackson · Millsaps College, 1701 N State St
Junior Preview Day at Millsaps College, Monday, February 15, 2027, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration is through the admission portal.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Dr. Seuss' Silly Birthday Celebration (Mississippi Children's Museum)
Jackson · Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard · Free for MCM members;
3 per person for non-members
Seuss-themed day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with oobleck, a scavenger hunt, food labs and readings of Dr. Seuss books.
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Space Day at the Mississippi Children's Museum
Jackson · Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard · Free for MCM members;
3 per person for non-members
Space-themed day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with hands-on activities about rockets, astronauts and STEAM careers.
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 · Belhaven University Discover Day
Jackson · Belhaven University, 1500 Peachtree Street
Discover Day at Belhaven University on March 19, 2027, with the president and faculty, current students, classroom and residence hall visits, and financial aid information. Registration opens about six weeks before the event.
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 · Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair: State Level (Grades 7-12)
Jackson · Millsaps College (hosted by Region III)
State-level Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair for regional winners in grades 7-12; Mississippi sends up to 16 students to the Regeneron ISEF (Los Angeles, May 8-14, 2027).

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