Events for Tennessee Homeschoolers (April 27 – May 3)
FIELD TRIPS
We held our last field trip for the school year on Friday to The Little Mermaid and hope you enjoyed it. Homeschool Roster will offer a few field trips throughout summer, so be sure to Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to not miss any updates.
The 2026/2027 field trip season is in the works and we would love for you to help us plan it. Take a short survey and share your thoughts. The new field trip season opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026!
In the meantime, check out these sites across Tennessee for field trip ideas.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Confirm in-person events are still happening before heading out.
Last week to vote for your favorite Tennessee State Park through the fundraising drive.
MONDAY, April 27, 2026
Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
HomeLife Academy (HLA) is celebrating Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week with a 20% discount on registration. The discount is for new and current HLA families. There will also be more fun and giveaways all week long (through May 1).
The Memphis Area Home Education Association (MHEA) is holding a Show and Share from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, April 28, 2026
Tennessee Tuesday free admission at the Memphis Zoo from 9 am. to 6 p.m. (close of gates). Advanced reservations are required for all guests.
The Germantown Community Library { 1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, 38138 } is holding Homeschool Hangout at 10:30 a.m. for kids and teens.
Gaze into the stars for “5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 5:30 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.
Catch up on your home school news by reading the Homeschool Roster Weekly for April 27 – May 3, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026
The Mid-South Ice House { 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Drive, Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654 } is offering discounted admission for Homeschool Skating from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Barefoot University Memphis is holding an Open House at Shelby Farms Park at 9:30 a.m.
It’s Homeschool Day at SOAR Adventure Tower ( 3794 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 37067 } from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Brown Bag Homeschool Hangout will be held at the Jackson-Madison County Library { 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, 38301 } from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 11 – 19. Come out and enjoy games, crafts, puzzles, socialize. You can even bring your schoolwork.
Sky Zone Jackson { 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305 } is holding Homeschool Hop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every other Wednesday
THURSDAY, April 30, 2026
Submissions for the IEW Writing Contest, open to students ages eight to 18 years old, are due. Being a user of the curriculum is not necessary for students to participate in the writing contest.
Last day to save on registration for Bryan College’s Summer Institute.
Last day to shop the YWAM Publishing Easter Sale.
The Metal Museum { 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, 38106 } offers free admission to Tennessee residents with a Tennessee state issued photo ID for visitors 18 years of age or older. Visitors under the age of 17 without a state issued photo ID must be accompanied by a current Tennessee resident with a valid photo ID.
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 7 p.m. Green Cast
Take our survey and help us plan the 2026/2027 field trips and events.
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026
Last day to save 20% off on registration during the HomeLife Academy (HLA) Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week. The discount is for new and current HLA families.
Sam Davis Home and Plantation { 1399 San Davis Road, Smyrna, 37167 } is holding Homeschool Days with a theme of Days on the Farm.
Gaze into the stars for “Sunstruck”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 1:30 p.m.
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 7 p.m. Pink Cast
SATURDAY, May 2, 2026
West Tennessee Homeschool Prom is one week away. Get your tickets before registration closes.
Have You Considered Homeschool?, a free homeschool information session, will be held at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library { 213 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008 } from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Although the session is free, registration is required.
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 2 p.m. Pink Cast
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 7 p.m. Green Cast
SUNDAY, May 3, 2026
McKay’s Knoxville will close its doors permanently. Save on all store inventory through its last day.
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 2 p.m. Green Cast
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition – Pay What You Can will be presented at The Ned { 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 7 p.m. Pink Cast
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