MARCH 2026
Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.
(NC) Ongoing, OPEN STUDIO EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL MAY 31, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm (Ends), Ages 5+. Artspace NC, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh NC, 27601, 919-821-2787, info@artspacenc.org Let your imagination soar in Artspace’s Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. Every month there will be a new, beginner-level art making activity to experience. Registration is required for children and adults. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artspace-open-studio-tickets-1115849950239?aff=oddtdtcreator
(VA) thru March 8, 2026; COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG’S SPRING HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 10am – 5pm, K-12 Homeschoolers, Throughout the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 1-800-228-8878, groupsales@cwf.org. Step into the 18th century in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg with hands-on history, immersive experiences, and expert guides who bring the past to life. Students won’t just learn history – they’ll live it, craft it, and question it alongside master tradespeople in Virginia’s colonial capital. Use items from our Resource Hub, including virtual tours, articles, and publications, to set the stage for your visit. Cost of Event: $9.00 – $19.00. Colonialwilliamsburg.org/homeschool.
(PA) March 1, 2026, BIGFOOT SNOWSHOE RACE, 9am, All Ages. Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Strap on your snowshoes and take on a timed race up and down the mountain on closed trails! Race entry includes professional timing, online results, a raffle ticket, a Bigfoot water bottle, and access to free race photos. Registration options include $30 for race entry, $60 for entry with a full-day lift ticket, and $15 snowshoe rentals. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours—limited quantities available. This year’s race fees will be donated to the Bushkill Outreach food pantry to help residents in Pike and Monroe Counties. $30 race entry and $60 for race fee + full day lift ticket. https://shawneemt.com/events/bigfoot-snowshoe-race/
(NJ) March 7, 2026, MAKERSPACE, 11AM-3PM, METC Education Annex – 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 973-377-2982, education@metc.org. Join us at Makerspace on the first Saturday of every month from January through June! Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, Makerspace is the place to be! Enjoy hands-on activities in our collaborative workspace geared towards kids ages 5 to 12. Kids will use our 3D printer, build with Legos, make jewelry, experiment with our marble run and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. $10/family, $15/combo ticket – family with museum entry tickets included, free for METC members. metc.org/events.
(PA) March 7 and 8, 2026, SCOUT WEEKEND, All Ages, Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Calling all scouts! Join us for our annual March Scout Weekend, featuring special discounts on lift tickets, rentals, and lunch. Commemorative event patches will also be available for participants. Scout Weekend registration is now open, and event tickets are limited, there will be no day-of ticket sales, so be sure to register early. There is no minimum purchase required, and tickets may be purchased for active scouts, their parents, and siblings. Click the link to view the full event flyer and secure your spot for a fun-filled weekend on the mountain! Cost of Event: Varies. https://shawneemt.com/events/scout-weekend/
(GA) March 12, 2026, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM AT ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER, 1-3 pm. kindergarten through 6th grade. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504, 770-535-1976, sam@elachee.org. Explore guided and self-guided stations that cover different science and nature themes each month. Attendees will also have access to the entire Nature Center and hiking trails. Member child: free, non-member child: $10. www.elachee.org.
(PA) March 13, 14, 15 2026, MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS WEEKEND, All Ages, Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Join us for Military Appreciation Weekend as we honor the brave men and women who serve our nation. Active-duty Military members and their immediate families receive a free lift ticket and rentals with valid ID. Retired Military and Reserve members get 50% off lift tickets and rentals. No registration is needed, simply purchase at the window on the day of your visit. Tickets are set aside, so we won’t sell out. From March 13–15, First Responders also receive 1/3 off lift tickets with ID. Rentals, tubing, and lessons are not included. See you in March! Cost of Event: Varies. https://shawneemt.com/events/military-and-first-responders-weekend/
(AL) March 23, 2026; AMERICAN VILLAGE HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 10a-4p, Appropriate for all ages, American Village,3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115, Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1042 for more information, or email Jessica Averett at javerett@americanvillage.org. Step into the scenes and experience the risks, uncertainties, and dramatic events as they unfolded during America’s founding era. Activities will be planned for all ages on Homeschool Days – designed just for homeschool families! More than a field trip, the American Village educational programs are tied directly to state courses of study in history, citizenship (civics) and government, as well as graduation standards. Unique in its mission to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and constitutional self-government through citizenship education, the American Village is an educational experience like no other! Program fee is $11 for each student, $15 for each chaperone. Reservations are required. Make your reservation online at www.americanvillage.org/online-school-group-reservations/
(NJ) March 28, 2026, NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: DISCOVER BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL” SYMPHONY, 2 pm, All ages. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, NJPAC (1 Center Street), NJPAC (Newark, NJ 07102), NJPAC (888.466.5722), ticketservices@njpac.org. Discover the storytelling power of classical music! Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony was one of his only works that depicts very specific scenes and storylines, which we’ll dive into measure by measure in this concert. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert will feature inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing! This will be a Relaxed Performance, designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities, including individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or cognitive and physical differences. Audience members are encouraged to enter and exit the concert hall as needed throughout the performance and bring comfort items like sensory tools or stuffed animals that will aid in enhancing your musical experience! Accommodations such as large-print programs, sensory guides, a relaxation room, and more are also available. This New Jersey Symphony Family Concert is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. Cost of Event: $10-$22. https://www.njsymphony.org/. Please note: If you are someone who prefers silence when you are enjoying a concert, this performance may not be the best fit for you.