Homeschool Roster Event Calendar (July 27 – August 2)
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
Nashville Shores Homeschool Days is happening all week in Hermitage/Nashville.
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. You may also now check your TCAP Family Portal.
Pizza Hut’s Summer Reading Program.
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 27, 2026
Discover Rhodes, an in-person program for high school juniors and seniors, to learn more about the school.
Last day for the Well-Trained Mind Summer Sale.
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 28, 2026
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and Over The Hedge. Learn more about the series and see trailers for the current and upcoming movies.
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 “Forward! to the Moon!”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 5:30 p.m.
This is the last week for the Summer Court Shadow Program 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.
The Milan Ritz 3 { 1109 South Main Street, Milan, 38358 } is holding a Free Community Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. and showing Charlotte’s Web.
Catch up on your homeschool news by reading the Homeschool Roster Weekly for July 27 – August 2, 2026.
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026
FIELD TRIP: This is the last week for the Summer Court Shadow Program 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.
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are The Boss Baby and Abominable. Learn more about the series and see trailers for the current and upcoming movies.
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026
Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Free Summer Movie Series has new movies this week at theaters in West Tennessee. Featured this week are The Boss Baby and Abominable. 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 31, 2026
FIELD TRIP: Back-to-Homeschool Splash { register to attend }
FIELD TRIP: Guys and Dolls { register to attend }
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday begins. Learn what is and is not exempt.
Last day to register for All About Learning Press’ All About Spelling giveaway.
Last day to save an additional 10% off on your order from Nasterbooks.
Last day to get your free digital download of the July Wonderings from Weird and Unsocialized Homeschoolers.
Gaze into the stars for “Forward! to the Moon!”, 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 in Jackson at 3:45 p.m.
The University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium in Jackson holds Summer Friday Afternoons at the Planetarium series with Seasonal Stargazing at 3:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, August 1, 2026
FIELD TRIP: Guys and Dolls { register to attend }
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. High school juniors in the Class of 2028 may start earning community service hours now.
The National Civil Rights Museum is holding the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival, a free community event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Home Depot is holding a free Kids Workshop at several locations.
Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh is hosting a Civil War Cannon Firing Demonstration.
Catbird Studio in Jackson is holding auditions for Anne of Green Gables.
Tennessee Soccer Referee Program certification class is being held in Crossville.
Gaze into the stars for “Kid’s Saturday Morning Planetarium Show: “The Cowboy Astronomer”, a free planetarium show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium { 299 Maple Street, Jackson, 38301 } at 9:30 a.m.
SUNDAY, August 2, 2026
FIELD TRIP: Guys and Dolls in Somerville { register to attend }
Last day for water fun at Nashville Shores for its annual Homeschool Days.
Tennessee Soccer Referee Program certification classes are being held in Nashville, Spring Hill, and White House.
Catbird Studio in Jackson is holding auditions for Anne of Green Gables.
Tennessee Soccer Referee Program Certification Class will be held in Memphis from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Take a field trip and see some fun places to visit across Tennessee.
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