EdventuresEdventures

Conference calendar

Homeschool conferences and conventions: a 2026-2027 calendar

Every homeschool conference, state convention, curriculum fair, and unschooling gathering we track, in one maintained list. Useful to traveling families passing through the States, and to anyone choosing their first convention.

This page is conferences only: scheduled, ticketed events you attend. For the places worldschooling families actually stay, see the worldschooling hub directory.

120

Conferences tracked

38

With confirmed dates

Conferences with confirmed dates

Soonest first. Links go straight to the organizer's own site, where registration and the latest details live.

  1. July 23–25, 2026Alternative education

    Charlotte Mason Institute Conference 2026 (Faithfully Present)

    Lookout Mountain, GA

    The Charlotte Mason Institute's signature summer conference, with in-person and virtual tracks and a research and teacher-training focus.

  2. July 24–25, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Southeast Homeschool Expo

    Atlanta, GA

    Georgia's de facto state convention, with a large vendor hall and a welcome for families of every background.

  3. July 25, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Homeschool Yo Kids Expo 2026 Denver

    Denver, CO

    An inclusive one-day family expo on a national tour, with vendors, speakers, and hands-on activities for children.

  4. August 5–19, 2026Unschooling gatherings

    Not Back to School Camp (Oregon session 2026)

    Bridge (near Myrtle Point), OR

    The iconic camp for self-directed teens, running since 1996 and home to one of the strongest teen communities in unschooling.

  5. August 8, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Homeschool Yo Kids Expo 2026 Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV

    An inclusive one-day family expo with vendors, speakers, and family enrichment activities, part of a national tour.

  6. August 8, 2026Homeschool conventions

    VaHomeschoolers [un]Convention

    Richmond, VA

    Virginia's inclusive, non-religious statewide gathering, welcoming families from all walks of life with workshops and an exhibit hall.

  7. August 8, 2026Homeschool conventions

    CHEO Homeschooling Special Needs Workshop

    OH

    A Christian workshop on homeschooling children with special needs, including a look at Ohio's scholarship programs.

  8. August 15, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Homeschool Yo Kids Expo 2026 Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ

    The hometown stop of an inclusive national expo tour: a one-day mix of vendors, speakers, and children's activities.

  9. August 15–18, 2026Unschooling gatherings

    Northeast Unschooling Conference (NEUC) 2026

    Pittsfield, MA

    The anchor unschooling family event in the Northeast, now run as a residential camp weekend with a whole-family feel.

  10. August 15, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Home Education Expo: Freedom to Answer the Call (free series)

    Oklahoma City, OK

    A small, free, university-hosted expo and workshop series with exhibitors and keynotes.

  11. August 15, 2026Homeschool conventions

    CT Homeschool Network Annual Conference

    Groton, CT

    Connecticut's main inclusive statewide event, a family-friendly half-day conference.

  12. August 16, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Wisconsin Homeschooling Expo: Speaking Life into Homeschool

    Waukesha, WI

    An explicitly inclusive expo welcoming secular and Christian families alike, with vendors, expert sessions, and children's activities.

  13. September 1–10, 2026Unschooling gatherings

    Not Back to School Camp (Vermont session 2026)

    Plymouth, VT

    The East Coast sister session of Not Back to School Camp, with the same self-directed teen community.

  14. September 11–12, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Wild + Free Conference 2026 (20th conference)

    Franklin, TN

    A nature-inspired, Charlotte Mason-flavored gathering with keynotes, live music, and a maker market in place of a traditional vendor hall.

  15. September 19, 2026Homeschool conventions

    Little by Little Homeschool Conference 2026

    Syracuse, NY

    A Christian encouragement day for homeschooling mothers, with speakers and worship, tied to the podcast of the same name.

  16. October 10, 2026Homeschool conventions

    CHEO High School Symposium & College and Career Fair 2026

    Cincinnati, OH

    A college and career fair for homeschooled teens, with workshops on transcripts, college credit, and test preparation.

  17. January 24–30, 2027Education innovation

    National School Choice Week 2027

    Nationwide (distributed events) · Local events nationwide

    A nationwide week of local school-choice events; homeschool co-ops and microschools are an official participant category.

  18. January 30–31, 2027Alternative education

    Reimagine Education Expo 2027

    Oakland, CA

    A two-day inclusive alternative-education expo where families meet educators directly, with youth booths, roundtables, and art activities.

  19. February 5–7, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Charlotte Mason Educational Retreat (CMER) 2027

    Colorado Springs, CO

    A small Charlotte Mason philosophy retreat with sessions, meals, and lodging under one roof and a Christian emphasis.

  20. February 18–21, 2027Homeschool conventions

    GameSchoolCon

    Irvine, CA

    A four-day family convention where gaming meets homeschooling; secular, inclusive, and beloved by alternative-education families.

  21. March 11–13, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great Homeschool Conventions: Southeast 2027

    Greenville, SC

    Great Homeschool Conventions' Southeast stop, Christian-leaning with a huge speaker slate and exhibit hall.

  22. March 12–13, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Louisiana Homeschool Conference

    Hammond, LA

    Louisiana's main state conference, Christian in heritage, with keynotes, workshops, a vendor hall, and youth programs.

  23. March 18–20, 2027Homeschool conventions

    HOME Annual Maine Homeschool Convention

    Rockport, ME

    Maine's statewide Christian convention, held at a coastal resort and now in its 37th year.

  24. March 18–20, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great Homeschool Conventions: Missouri 2027

    St. Charles, MO

    Great Homeschool Conventions' Missouri stop, with the circuit's signature speaker lineup and exhibit hall.

  25. April 1–3, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great Homeschool Conventions: Midwest (Ohio) 2027

    Cincinnati, OH

    The flagship and largest Great Homeschool Conventions event, serving as Ohio's de facto state convention.

  26. April 2–3, 2027Homeschool conventions

    MPE Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair

    Kansas City, MO

    One of the Midwest's largest curriculum discovery events, now in its 41st year, with dozens of workshop presenters.

  27. April 22–24, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Teach Them Diligently: Fort Worth 2027

    Fort Worth, TX

    A new city for Teach Them Diligently, an explicitly Christian, discipleship-focused family convention with children's and teen programs.

  28. April 28–29, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Texas Homeschool Expo: South-Central 2027

    New Braunfels, TX

    An approachable expo-format sister event to the Southeast Homeschool Expo, serving the New Braunfels area.

  29. April 30 – May 1, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference 2027

    Augusta, ME

    Maine's inclusive statewide conference, with 50+ workshops, a busy vendor hall, and a teen career and college fair.

  30. May 6–8, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Teach Them Diligently: Pigeon Forge 2027

    Pigeon Forge, TN

    Teach Them Diligently's largest event, a Christian family convention in the Smokies.

  31. May 13–15, 2027Homeschool conventions

    A Family Homeschool Experience (Ark Encounter)

    Williamstown, KY

    A large Christian homeschool conference held at the Ark Encounter, with a national keynote lineup.

  32. May 13–15, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Teach Them Diligently: Branson 2027

    Branson, MO

    Teach Them Diligently's Branson stop, a Christian family convention with children's and teen programming.

  33. May 27–29, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Thrive! The NCHE Homeschool Conference

    Winston-Salem, NC

    North Carolina's main state conference, drawing several thousand families with a large book fair, exhibit hall, and graduation ceremony.

  34. June 3–5, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Texas Homeschool Convention (THSC)

    The Woodlands, TX

    The main Texas state convention, drawing thousands of families, with 2027 dates confirmed on the organizer's events page.

  35. June 4–5, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Oklahoma State Homeschool Convention (HSOK)

    Edmond, OK

    Oklahoma's statewide Christian convention, returning as the organization restarts its convention tradition.

  36. June 4–5, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Texas Homeschool Expo: Dallas-Fort Worth 2027

    Hurst, TX

    The Dallas-Fort Worth edition of the Texas Homeschool Expo's approachable expo format.

  37. June 17–19, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great Homeschool Conventions: California 2027

    Ontario, CA

    Great Homeschool Conventions' Southern California stop, with the circuit's speaker slate and exhibit hall.

  38. July 8–10, 2027Homeschool conventions

    Great Homeschool Conventions: Texas 2027

    Round Rock, TX

    Great Homeschool Conventions' Texas regional stop.

Dates coming for the next edition

These conferences are expected to return, and most will publish dates a few months after their current edition wraps. We list them now so you can shortlist the ones that fit your family, and we add dates the moment organizers announce them.

Homeschool conventions (74)

The convention circuit: state conventions, curriculum fairs, and family expos with vendor halls, workshops, and programming for children and teens. Many carry a Christian heritage and a growing set of inclusive and secular expos rounds out the list, so each description notes the orientation to help your family find the right room.

Alternative education conferences (6)

Conferences from the broader alternative-education world: Charlotte Mason, classical education, democratic schools, microschools, and school-choice fairs. Worldschooling families borrow freely from all of them.

  • Hawaii School Fair 2027

    Honolulu, HI · Next edition expected 2027

    A free school-choice fair in Honolulu, one of the few in-person events on Hawaii's homeschool calendar.

  • Alaska School Choice Expo 2027

    Anchorage, AK · Next edition expected 2027

    A free afternoon family fair spanning every schooling option, homeschool programs included.

  • NEON Kidz Education Expo 2027

    Keizer, OR · Next edition expected 2027

    A free, secular-friendly community expo connecting Oregon families to alternative-education resources.

  • Charlotte Mason Institute Conference 2027

    TBA · Next edition expected 2027

    The next edition of the Charlotte Mason Institute's summer conference, typically on a college campus with in-person and virtual tracks.

  • CiRCE Institute National Conference 2027

    TBA · Next edition expected 2027

    The classical-education movement's flagship annual conference, with strong homeschool crossover and a mid-July rhythm.

  • AERO Conference 2027

    TBA · Next edition expected 2027

    The longest-running big-tent alternative-education conference, drawing democratic schools, microschool founders, homeschoolers, and unschoolers together.

Unschooling gatherings (2)

Conferences and reunions built on self-directed learning. Less lecture, more conversation; the closest cousins to worldschooling on this list.

Looking for worldschooling gatherings instead?

They are not on this page, and that is deliberate. Worldschooling families gather at hubs, pop-up weeks, retreats, and family camps: places you stay for weeks, not conferences you attend for a weekend. Those all live in the hub directory, which maps 600+ worldschooling hubs and programs across 68 countries. Keeping them out of this calendar keeps both lists clear.

A conference gives you a weekend of inspiration. A hub gives your children friends and your family a village.

How worldschooling hubs work

Conference questions, answered

What parents ask when they start choosing a convention.

For many families, yes, at least once. A good convention lets you hold curriculum in your hands before buying, sit in workshops with experienced parents, and meet the co-ops and programs near you. The key is choosing one whose philosophy matches yours: many state conventions carry a Christian heritage, while a growing set of inclusive and secular expos welcomes every kind of family.

Most organizers publish the next edition's dates a few months after the current one wraps, and the big convention season runs March through July. That is why so many 2027 editions are listed here without dates yet. We refresh this calendar as announcements land, so checking back beats chasing dozens of organizer websites.

Start with fit, then distance. Check the organizer's orientation (Christian, Catholic, secular, or broadly inclusive) against your family's, look at whether the program leans workshops or vendor hall, and see what is offered for children and teens so the day works for the whole family. A smaller regional expo near home is often a better first experience than the biggest convention in the country.

Very few, in the convention-center sense. A handful of worldschooling summits ran in the 2010s and several have gone quiet since 2020. Worldschooling families gather somewhere else entirely: at hubs, pop-up weeks, retreats, and family camps, which are places you stay rather than events you attend. Those live in the Edventures hub directory, not on this page.

At hubs: place-based communities where cohorts of traveling families stay for weeks at a time, from Southeast Asia to Latin America to Europe. The Edventures directory maps 600+ worldschooling hubs and programs across 68 countries on a live map. You can browse the preview without an account, and membership unlocks the full directory: parent reviews, pricing, and direct links to each program.

A conference is a weekend. Community is the point.

Use the calendar to plan your conferences, then go deeper: our guides walk you through starting out, the hub directory shows you where worldschooling families gather year-round, and the community puts you in the room with parents already living it.

Read the guidesExplore hubsJoin the community
Homeschool Conferences and Conventions: A 2026-2027 Calendar · Edventures