Events for Tennessee Homeschoolers (July 13 – 19)
FIELD TRIPS
The 2026/2027 field trip season registration is open! See what’s on the schedule and what now has open registration. The new field trip season kicks off with the annual Homeschool Roster Back-to-Homeschool Splash.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Confirm in-person events are still happening before heading out.
ONGOING
Notice of Intent to Home School forms are due from Independent Homeschoolers. Last day to submit the form is the first day of public school in your district.
August 1 – Class of 2026 using the Tennessee Promise scholarship must submit a minimum of 16 community service hours to remain Tennessee Promise eligible. Class of 2027 students may complete community service hours now to meet the 2027 requirement.
Tennessee Promise application is open for the Class of 2027.
MONDAY, July 13, 2026
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Super Skulls program at the Nature Center from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program is free and registration is required.
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Leaf Impressions program at the Nature Center from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required and the price is $3.
Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, July 14, 2026
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are The Croods and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Learn more about the series and see trailers for the current and upcoming movies.
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Cord making program at the Nature Center from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required and the price is $1.
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 and only six tickets per reservation.
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 5:30 p.m.
The Summer Court Shadow Program is being held in general sessions court in Trenton { 295 North College Street, Trenton, 38382 } for high school and college students to gain a real-world look at the legal and criminal justice system beyond what they see on television and social media. Court is in session from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Catch up on your homeschool news by reading the Homeschool Roster Weekly for July 13 – 19, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are The Croods and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Learn more about the series and see trailers for the current and upcoming movies.
The Summer Court Shadow Program is being held in general sessions court in Humboldt { 1421 Osborne Street # 4, Humboldt, 38343 } for high school and college students to gain a real-world look at the legal and criminal justice system beyond what they see on television and social media. Court is in session from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are The Croods and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Learn more about the series and see trailers for the current and upcoming movies.
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.
Military Families Get Free Museum Admission This Summer Through Blue Star Museums.
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026
Not Consumed Back to School 25% off everything sale ends.
Registration for the August 14 Back-to-Homeschool Splash opens at 8 a.m. CT.
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Morning Kayak Float program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration is required and the price is $15.
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Atlatl Throwing program for people 12 and older from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The program is free and registration is required.
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 1:30 p.m.
The University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } holds Summer Friday Afternoons at the Planetarium series with Seasonal Stargazing at 3:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 18
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Pinecone Bird Feeders program at the Nature Center from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Registration is required and the price is $3.
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Guided Lantern Night Hike program from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Registration is required and the price is $5+.
SUNDAY, July 19, 2026
Chickasaw State Park { 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, 38340 } is offering a Nature Suncatchers program at the Nature Center from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required and the price is $3.
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