Events for Tennessee Homeschoolers (May 25 – 31)
FIELD TRIPS
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 25, 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.
TUESDAY, May 26, 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.
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 25 – 31, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, May 27, 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.
It’s Homeschool Day at SOAR Adventure Tower ( 3794 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 37067 } from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Last Magic Wheels { 1112 U.S. 45 Bypass, Jackson, 38301 } is holding its last Homeschool Skate for the season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ll 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.
Church Family Night will be held at Rockabillys Stadium { 4 Fun Place, Jackson, 38305 } with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the first pitch at 7 p.m. Group ticket prices are adults, $5 and youth (ages 12 and under), $3.
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026
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.
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026
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.
SATURDAY, May 30, 2026
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.
Elmwood Cemetery Tram Tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is recommended before spaces fill.
Elmwood Cemetery Tram Tours
SUNDAY, May 31, 2026
Last day to get free shipping on your Memoria Press order.
Last day to receive 13% off RightStart Math bundles.
Last day to register for Science Shepherd’s curriculum giveaway.
Last day to get the May Wonderings Magazine for free.
Last day Tennessee Tech University is waiving it’s application fee for admission.
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