Events for Tennessee Homeschoolers (May 18 – 24)
FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool Roster has officially ended its 2025/2026 field trip and event season with West Tennessee Homeschool Graduation, which was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Fifteen high school seniors were celebrated and they are now ready to take on the world! Congratulations to those students as well as all of the seniors in the Class of 2026.
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 kicks off with the annual Homeschool Roster Back-to-Homeschool Splash at Thornton’s Pool. Registration for the new season opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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. 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.
MONDAY, May 18, 2026
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Judges are still needed.
Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate Little Free Library Week.
TUESDAY, May 19, 2026
Celebrate Little Free Library Week
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Judges are still needed.
Homeschool Curriculum Sale at Ellendale Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.
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.
Gaze into the stars for “Distant Worlds: Alien Life”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 5:30 p.m.
Catch up on your homeschool news by reading the Homeschool Roster Weekly for May 18 – May 24, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026
Celebrate Little Free Library Week.
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Judges are still needed.
Annual DeSoto County Curriculum Sale at Longview Heights Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.
The Big Fair is coming to the Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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.
It’s Homeschool Day at SOAR Adventure Tower ( 3794 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 37067 } from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memphis Zoo is holding a Homeschool Program from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fee is $30 members / $35 non-members and registration is required, which only pay for the event and not zoo admission.
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.
THURSDAY, May 21, 2026
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Judges are still needed.
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.
Celebrate Little Free Library Week
The Big Fair is coming to the Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FRIDAY, May 22, 2026
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Judges are still needed.
Gaze into the stars for “Distant Worlds: Alien Life”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 1:30 p.m.
The Big Fair is coming to the Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
D.A.Y. Cosmetology { 21 Meridian Springs Drive, Jackson, 38301 } invites you to its 8th Birthday Celebration and is offerings all services 1/2 off and other giveaways. Wear your orange and celebrate with them.
SATURDAY, May 23, 2026
Stoa National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) will be held at Union University { 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 } from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Judges are still needed.
Gaze into the stars for “Capcom GO!”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 9:30 a.m.
A Babysitting 101 Class is being offered by West Tennessee Healthcare { 637 Skyline Drive, Jackson, 38301 } from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required.
Shiloh National Military Park { 1055 Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh, 38376 } is presenting U.S. Military History Timeline and Historic Weapons Firing Demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On display will be weapons, equipment, and personal items used by American soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Weapons firing demonstrations featuring historic long arms be at 11 and 2 p.m.
Last day to celebrate Little Free Library Week.
Warbird Day is being held at the Lebanon Municipal Airport { 200 Aviation Way, Suite 115, Lebanon, 37090 } from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Big Fair is coming to the Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 24, 2026
Shiloh National Military Park { 1055 Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh, 38376 } is presenting U.S. Military History Timeline and Historic Weapons Firing Demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On display will be weapons, equipment, and personal items used by American soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Weapons firing demonstrations featuring historic long arms be at 11 and 2 p.m.
The Big Fair is coming to the Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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