Events for Tennessee Homeschoolers (May 4 – 10)
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 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.
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MONDAY, May 4, 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 5, 2026
Registration for individual Adventure Science Center Homeschool Program classes opens.
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 “MarsQuest”, 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 home school news by reading the Homeschool Roster Weekly for May 4 – 10, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 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.
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 7, 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.
Homeschool Book Sale & Swap { Bolivar VFW, 323 East Market Street, Bolivar, 38008 } will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take our survey and help us plan the 2026/2027 field trips and events.
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026
Gaze into the stars for “MarsQuest”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 1:30 p.m.
Gaze into the stars for “Astronaut”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 3:45 p.m.
Last day for early ACT registration for the June 13, 2026 test before the price increase.
SATURDAY, May 9, 2026
West Tennessee Homeschool Prom is one week away. Get your tickets before registration closes.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market will be held at the Mi So Beachy { 11925 US-70, Arlington, 38002 } Grand Opening from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is open for children vendors.
Jackson State Community College men’s basketball is holding an Unsigned Senior/Transfer Showcase from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 10, 2026
Last day to submit an entry for the Discovery Park America250 Student Art Contest.
Last day to register for the Operation Purple Summer Challenge and get a kit.
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