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Utah Homeschool Events & Education Calendar

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

November 2026

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Utah Art Education Association Fall Conference
Draper · Corner Canyon High School · See UAEA site (registration opens Oct 1, 2026)
One-day fall conference for Utah art educators, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · ScienceFest 2026 - Saturday
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Ignite your curiosity at ScienceFest, a two-day celebration of the amazing science happening in Utah, with hands-on activities and experiences for all ages.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · ScienceFest 2026 - Sunday
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Ignite your curiosity at ScienceFest, a two-day celebration of the amazing science happening in Utah, with hands-on activities and experiences for all ages.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club – Taylorsville Library
Taylorsville · Salt Lake County Library – Taylorsville · Free
Monthly book club (1–2 pm) discussing a title from the 'Who Was' series with facts and activities.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is Who Was Marco Polo? by Joan Holub.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
Join other tweens on a Dungeons & Dragons quest for 9-12 year-olds. All experience levels are welcome. Monday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Little Zoo: Animal Dress Up – Utah's Hogle Zoo
Salt Lake City · Utah's Hogle Zoo · Paid class registration (see zoo webstore)
Morning class (10–11:30 am) for ages 3–5 exploring animal behavior through play.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout – Provo Library
Provo · Provo City Library · Free
Themed social hour (2–3 pm) with board games, coloring, toys and books selected by librarians.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Utah STEM Fest (field trips and free family night)
Sandy · Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St · Free
Utah STEM Action Center festival with hands-on exhibits from 60+ STEM companies: field trips for grades 5-10 on Nov 10-11 (8:30 am-2:30 pm) and a free family night on Nov 10 (4-8 pm).
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout - Grammar
Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
An opportunity for homeschool kids (ages 5-12) and their caregivers to socialize as they play board games, color, play with toys, or read books. Tuesday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Roller Coaster Design Challenge
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Dive into the thrilling world of roller coasters as you explore the physics of speed, motion, and gravity. The session runs 5:15 to 8:15pm.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Tween Minecraft Club
Provo · Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome. Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · University of Utah: Ogden Discover the U Event
Ogden · Event venue, 455 25th St · Free (registration required)
University of Utah admissions event (6:30-8:30 pm) to meet current students, admissions staff, and campus partners.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Utah School Counselor Association Annual Conference 2026
Salt Lake City · Utah State Fairpark (Utah Fairgrounds), 155 N 1000 W · USCA members only; in person

December 2026

Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · Puppet Show - The Shoemaker and the Elves
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Enjoy a fun puppet show presented by The Puppet Players.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · URock! Identification Night
Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
Junior rock collectors can bring a rock that sparkles, has an unusual shape, or an interesting color to show off and have identified. The event runs 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · FIRST Tech Challenge Beehive Qualifier
Sandy · Beehive Science & Technology Academy, 2165 E 9400 S · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2026 Photography Competition Awards Ceremony and Closing Reception
Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
The awards ceremony for the 2026 Photography Competition runs 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with refreshments and a final look at the photos before the exhibit ends.

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout – Provo Library
Provo · Provo City Library · Free
Themed social hour (2–3 pm) with board games, coloring, toys and books selected by librarians.

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · Homeschool Libratory – Daybreak Library
South Jordan · Salt Lake County Library – Daybreak · Free
Monthly homeschool program (1–2 pm) to make friends and learn something new.

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Poetry Ourselves student poetry entry deadline
Online · Online submission (Utah Division of Arts & Museums) · Free
Deadline for Utah students in grades 9-12 to submit original poems in English or Spanish to the statewide Poetry Ourselves writing competition.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Nov 6 (late registration available for a fee).

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Little Zoo: Tidy Tails – Utah's Hogle Zoo
Salt Lake City · Utah's Hogle Zoo · Paid class registration (see zoo webstore)
Morning class (10–11:30 am) for ages 3–5 exploring animal behavior through play.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Super STEM Saturday: "Best of 2026" Celebration – Thanksgiving Point
Lehi · Thanksgiving Point – Museum of Ancient Life · Venue ticket required (see Thanksgiving Point)
Themed hands-on STEM activity tables and programs for kids and families.

Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club – Taylorsville Library
Taylorsville · Salt Lake County Library – Taylorsville · Free
Monthly book club (1–2 pm) discussing a title from the 'Who Was' series with facts and activities.

Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is Who Was Jim Henson? by Joan Holub.

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · FIRST Tech Challenge Hillcrest Qualifier
Midvale · Hillcrest High School, 7350 S 900 E · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Third Saturday for Families: Corn Kaleidoscopes – UMFA
Salt Lake City · Utah Museum of Fine Arts · Free (museum admission free on third Saturdays)
Free-admission family day with a hands-on art-making activity (Corn Kaleidoscopes).

January 2027

Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · Home Education Day at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way · Free with homeschool letter of intent for each school-age child; arrive between 10am and 1pm
The Natural History Museum of Utah offers homeschool families one free self-guided field trip during one of its Home Education Days. Families must bring the homeschool letter of intent from their local school district for each school-age…

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Freedom Prep Qualifier
Provo · Freedom Preparatory Academy, 1761 W 820 N · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · NHMU Curiosity Club: Dino Detectives (K–2) & Super Sleuths (3–5)
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah · Ticketed (register via NHMU)
Saturday drop-off science program (9:15 am–12:15 pm) with separate sessions for grades K–2 and 3–5.

Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is What Is the Story of Anne of Green Gables?

Thu, Jan 14, 2027 – Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · UAN Southern Recharge / USU Extension FACETS Joint Conference
St. George · Utah Tech University Atwood Center · See Utah Afterschool Network (details coming)
Joint afterschool professional learning conference with a Jan. 14 pre-conference and sessions Jan. 15-16.

Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · Utah Middle School Regional Science Bowl
Kearns · Entheos Academy, 4710 W 6200 S · No registration fee
U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional quiz competition for middle school teams, hosted by USU Extension Youth Programs (max 12 teams).

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Utah High School Regional Science Bowl
Kearns · Entheos Academy, 4710 W 6200 S · No registration fee
U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl regional for high school teams (max 20); coach preregistration opens Oct 5, 2026 and Team 1 registration is due Nov 23, 2026.

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Discovery Friday - Tell Your Story
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Each month there is a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more.

Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Utah STEM Expo Scrimmage
Sandy · Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics scrimmage for up to 12 teams.

February 2027

Tue, Feb 2, 2027 · Homeschool Fair
Salt Lake City · CPB_RM—CAP Hall of Governors, Utah State Capitol
The Homeschool Fair is listed for February 2, 2027, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the CPB_RM—CAP Hall of Governors at the Utah State Capitol.

Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 1
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Hurricane Qualifier
Hurricane · Hurricane High School, 345 Tiger Blvd · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Southern Utah FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifying tournament for up to 24 teams.

Wed, Feb 17, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 2
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Uintah Basin Regional
Vernal · USU Uintah Basin · Free
Regional National History Day contest (register by Jan 29); winners advance to the Utah state contest.

Fri, Feb 26, 2027 – Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · FIRST Tech Challenge Utah Championship
Sandy · Alta High School, 11055 S 1000 E · No spectator fee listed; teams register through FIRST
Utah state championship for FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams (capacity 36 teams).

Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Jan 22 (late registration available for a fee).

March 2027

Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2027–28 applications open for returning students
Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
Utah Code 53F-6-405 requires the Utah Fits All application to open March 1 each year for current scholarship students.

Wed, Mar 3, 2027 · Utah Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Statewide · Location not yet announced · Free to participate
State final of the national poetry recitation contest for grades 9-12; local contests must be held by the end of January 2027 and regionals usually run in early February.

Wed, Mar 3, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 1 (Birds), Session 3
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 1 explores birds, including how they fly, why they migrate, and what they need to survive. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Weber-Davis Regional
Ogden · Weber State University · Free
Regional National History Day contest (register by Feb 12); winners advance to the Utah state contest.

Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Cache Regional
Logan · Utah State University, Logan campus · Free
Regional National History Day contest (register by Feb 16); winners advance to the Utah state contest.

Tue, Mar 9, 2027 – Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · UCET 2027 Education Technology Conference
Provo · Utah Valley Convention Center · Early bird

30 (both days) /

10 (one day) /

00 online only; regular

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30 /

20 online
Utah Coalition for Educational Technology's annual conference on classroom technology, themed "U Have the Power."

Wed, Mar 10, 2027 · National History Day Utah: Salt Lake Regional
Taylorsville · Salt Lake Community College, Taylorsville campus · Free
Regional contest (register by Feb 17) for Jordan, Salt Lake and Murray district students plus charter, private, online and home school students in Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties.

Tue, Mar 16, 2027 – Thu, Mar 18, 2027 · Central Utah STEM Fair (BYU)
Provo · BYU Conference Center, 770 East University Parkway · $50 registration fee per finalist (

April 2027

Thu, Apr 1, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2027–28 applications open for new students
Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
Utah Code 53F-6-405 requires the Utah Fits All application to open April 1 each year for new scholarship students.

Wed, Apr 7, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 1
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (April 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Mar 5 (late registration available for a fee).

Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 2027 Utah State Elementary Chess Championship
Farmington · Western Sports Park · Not yet posted
Utah Chess Association state championship tournament for elementary-age players; the organizer says more details are to come.

Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · NHMU Curiosity Club: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ughs (K–2) & Don't Try This @ Home! (3–5)
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah · Ticketed (register via NHMU)
Saturday drop-off science program (9:15 am–12:15 pm) with separate sessions for grades K–2 and 3–5.

Mon, Apr 19, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027 · UASBO Spring Conference
Provo · Utah Valley Convention Center · See UASBO
Spring conference of the Utah Association of School Business Officials for district and charter business staff.

Wed, Apr 21, 2027 – Thu, Apr 22, 2027 · National History Day Utah State Contest
Salt Lake City · Utah State Capitol Complex · Free
State contest for regional qualifiers (grades 4-5 on Apr 21, grades 6-12 on Apr 22; register by Mar 24); top projects advance to the national contest June 13-17, 2027.

Wed, Apr 21, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 2
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

May 2027

Sat, May 1, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2027–28 application deadline
Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
Utah Code 53F-6-405 requires the Utah Fits All application to close May 1 each year. Odyssey applied this date to new-student applications in 2026.

Wed, May 5, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 3
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Wed, May 19, 2027 · Homeschool Naturalists: Term 2 (Plants), Session 4
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center
Term 2 explores plants, including how they grow after dormancy and their adaptations. Classes run 1pm to 3pm for students ages 6-12.

Wed, May 26, 2027 – Fri, May 28, 2027 · Latter-day Saint Home Educators (LDSHE) Conference – Layton
Layton · Davis Conference Center · Registration required (pricing posted by LDSHE)
Three-day conference for Latter-day Saint homeschooling families with adult classes, a youth program, vendors and evening events.

Mon, May 31, 2027 · Utah Fits All: portfolio or assessment due for renewal
Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
Current scholarship students must submit a portfolio or assessment results by May 31 to stay eligible for the next year (Utah Code 53F-6-402(3)(d)).

June 2027

Tue, Jun 8, 2027 – Wed, Jun 9, 2027 · UAPCS Charter School Conference 2027
Layton · Davis Conference Center · Member and non-member rates; see UAPCS pricing page
Utah Association of Public Charter Schools' annual conference with breakout sessions, a keynote, Circle of Excellence awards, and a vendor hall.

Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (June 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is May 7 (late registration available for a fee).

Wed, Jun 30, 2027 · Utah Fits All: 2026–27 program year ends
Online · Online (Odyssey) · Free
The Utah Fits All program year runs July 1 to June 30. At the end of the 2025–26 year, Odyssey rolled over unspent funds at two-thirds of the balance, capped at ,000.

July 2027

Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (July 2027)
Statewide · ACT test centers across Utah · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students
National Saturday ACT administration; the regular registration deadline is Jun 4 (late registration available for a fee).

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