SEPTEMBER 2026
(SC) 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. http://ccprc.com.
(PA) September 5, 2026, 60TH ANNUAL DURYEA DAY, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. All ages. Boyertown Community Park, 419 S Madison Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090. Our 60th Annual Duryea Day Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market will be held Saturday, September 5, from 9 am to 3 pm at Boyertown Community Park. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display throughout the park, and shuttle service is available between the Park and Museum through the duration of the event. Pre-registration and day of show registration for show vehicles available—all makes, models, and years are welcome. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 15 & under. Spectator admission includes both the Park and Museum. For sponsorship opportunities contact michaela@boyertownmuseum.org. www.boyertownmuseum.org.
(VA) September 5 – 20, 2026, COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG’S FALL HOMESCHOOL DAYS, daily from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, K-12 Homeschoolers. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 1-800-228-8878, groupsales@cwf.org, Tickets will be available later in the summer. Travel back in time with your homeschoolers to the 18th-century and experience the birth of America. Learn how things were made, discover what the culture was all about, and feel the passion of the people who turned a colony into a country. Colonial Williamsburg also offers exclusive pricing year-round for homeschool groups of all sizes in addition to a wide variety of teaching resources. Look for more information on group tours here, or to make reservations call 1-800-228-8878 or email groupsales@cwf.org. Cost varies, colonialwilliamsburg.org/homeschool.
(PA) September 5, 2026, 60th ANNUAL DURYEA DAY, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, All ages. Boyertown Community Park, 419 S Madison Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090. Our 60th Annual Duryea Day Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market will be held Saturday, September 5, from 9 am to 3 pm at Boyertown Community Park. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display throughout the park, and shuttle service is available between the Park and Museum through the duration of the event. Pre-registration and day of show registration for show vehicles available—all makes, models, and years are welcome. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 15 & under. Spectator admission includes both the Park and Museum. www.boyertownmuseum.org
(MD) September 5 & 19, 2026, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18287 Cherryfield Rd, Drayden, MD 20630, (301) 994-1471, Museums@stmaryscountymd.gov. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. “The Division is pleased to offer the open so guests can learn more about this important piece of our county’s African American educational history,” says Karen Stone, Manager of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. Individual visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse during times outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 to arrange a visit. museums.stmarysmd.com.
(NJ) September 11, 2026, HOMESCHOOL DAY AT THE NJ STATE MUSEUM – STEAM, 10 am – 3 pm. Preschool through 9th grade. NJ State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, devra.hock-reid@sos.nj.gov. Science and art come together for a day filled with exciting activities, gallery exploration, and Planetarium shows. Workshop stations will run from 10 AM – 3 PM, focusing on paleontology, nature, history, archaeology, and art. See one of our two new Planetarium shows – “Little Eve” (pre-k through 3rd grade) or “Encounters in the Milky Way” (4th grade and up)! Registration is $15 per person (including adults and siblings) and includes one Planetarium show, access to all workshop stations and Fine Art gallery tours. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, including during the Planetarium show.. Register on Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/sept-26-homeschool-day-steam
(MD) September 12, 2026, FAMILYFEST ON THE POTOMAC. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674. The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, are excited to present the annual FamilyFest on the Potomac FamilyFest is a free event featuring fun including live music from Billy Breslin & the Swamp Weasels, free museum and lighthouse admission, food trucks, children’s activities, community vendors, displays, and much more! Admission is free for this event, but museum donations are always welcome. Free parking will be available at Piney Point Elementary School, with free shuttle service bringing visitors to and from FamilyFest. There will be no public parking at the museum during the event, except for vehicles displaying appropriate accessible parking permits or placards. For more information about this event, please call Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 or visit Facebook.com/1836Light (information available under the “Events” tab)
(MD) September 14–17, 2026. “ART KIDS” CLASS AT ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND MUSEUM , Ages 7–14. 38370 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point, MD 20626, (301) 769-2222 Young artists are invited to explore fine arts. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects. Students will also reflect on how creating art can positively impact society for future generations. At the end of the session, participants will have their own unique piece of artwork to take home and share with family and friends. Preregistration is required and the cost is $7 per child. All materials are provided; however, participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon, as slots fill quickly. For more information or to sign up, please email Olivia Flack with the Museum Division at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov. For more information on museum hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices, and more, follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
(FL) September 16, 2026, IMMERSE YOURSELF! KELP BED RESTORATION, 7 pm. All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum and Nancy Caruso, a kelp bed researcher, as she takes us through this unique, fascinating marine habitat, the threats that face it, and what is being done to restore them. Free admission. https://divingmuseum.org/.
(OH) September 18, 2025, ZOAR AND THE PRESIDDENTS SCHOOL DAY, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, All ages, Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main St. Zoar, OH 44697, 330-874-3011 or 1-800-262-6195, zoarinfo@zca.org, $10 per student, www.historiczoarvillage.com. Learn and meet U.S. Presidents and other key historical figures who were active during Zoar’s era as a communal settlement from 1817 to 1898 at Historic Zoar Village’s award-winning Zoar and the Presidents School Day. Presidential speeches, activities, and games will be held throughout the village along with a voting station, general museum tours, and interactive demonstrations. Tickets are $10 per student, $10 per adult, and free for children 5 and under. One free adult admission per group. This event is open to all public, private, and homeschooled students. Reservations are requested. Please call 330-874-3011 or email tshrum@zca.org to make a reservation as a school group or co-op. Registration is also available online at www.historiczoarvillage.com
(OH) September 19, 2026, ZOAR AND THE PRESIDENTS, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, All ages, Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main St. Zoar, OH 44697, 330-874-3011 or 1-800-262-6195, zoarinfo@zca.org, $10 per adult, www.historiczoarvillage.com. Learn and meet U.S. Presidents and other key historical figures who were active during Zoar’s era as a communal settlement from 1817 to 1898. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, Presidential speeches, and other activities alongside Zoar’s general museum tours and exhibits. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 5 and under. www.historiczoarvillage.com
(FL) September 19, 2026, HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM ANNIVERSARY, 11 am and 2 pm. All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum for the month of their anniversary for guided tours at 11 AM and 2 PM! Learn how the Museum was created by dedicated founders Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, and how it evolved into the largest public display of diving equipment in the world. Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-11, 5 and under free https://divingmuseum.org/.
(MD) September 19, 2026, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18287 Cherryfield Rd, Drayden, MD 20630, (301) 994-1471, Museums@stmaryscountymd.gov. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. “The Division is pleased to offer the open so guests can learn more about this important piece of our county’s African American educational history,” says Karen Stone, Manager of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. Individual visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse during times outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 to arrange a visit. museums.stmarysmd.com.
(VA) September 22-24, 2026, FALL HOMESCHOOL MARINE SCIENCE ADVENTURE, All ages. Chincoteague Bay Field Station, 34001 Mill Dam Road, Wallops Island, VA 23337, 757-824-5636, afscoordinator@cbfieldstation.org. Enjoyoy some coastal exploration time on the beautiful barrier islands of the Eastern Shore!. During the Marine Science Adventure, students will get hands-on and feet-wet in some of our favorite marine habitats. Depending on which program you sign up for, activities could include observing the physical and chemical properties of the Chincoteague Bay, seining for organisms in the intertidal zone, exploring the life hidden inside the marsh, studying the unique ecology of a barrier island, and more. This combination of hands-on and feet-wet in some of our favorite marine habitats. Depending on which program you sign up for, activities could include observing the physical and chemical properties of the Chincoteague Bay, seining for organisms in the intertidal zone, exploring the life hidden inside the marsh, studying the unique ecology of a barrier island, and more. This combination of hands-on observation of marine environments and time to socialize with other young marine biologists will make for some of the most memorable homeschool experiences for your family yet! Cost: 225 (staying on campus); $185 (commuter). http://www.cbfieldstation.org/marine-science-adventure.html.
(PA) September 25, 2026, (rain date October 2), WOODHICK DAY, 9:30AM-1:30PM. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum 5660 US Route 6 West, Ulysses (Township), PA 16948, (814) 435-2652, palumbermuseum@gmail.com. The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum will be hosting a special field trip program. Students can visit the museum to explore the courageous yet reckless spirit of Pennsylvania’s lumber past at our Woodhick Day education program. Learning stations across the museum will give students the opportunity to watch demonstrations, try hands-on activities and talk with knowledgeable staff to discover what it was like to work in the woods. Learning stations will include: Demonstrations from our blacksmith; Trying your hand at using tools like a cross-cut saw and auger; Watching our shingle mill in action; Learning about the importance of the CCC program during the Great Depression; Talking with the camp cook to learn what it takes to feed a logging camp; And so much more! Space is limited and reservations are required. Admissions: K-12th grade: $3 per student. Teachers, chaperones & bus driver are free (so long as they don’t outnumber the students).. Contact Museum Educator Jennifer Haines at (814) 435-2652 or email jenhaines@pa.gov for more information. We would love to have your family visit.
(MD) September 26, 2026, MOON FESTIVAL ALICE, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Ages 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, contact@marylandensemble.org, (301) 694-4744. A curious child falls down a rabbit hole during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and enters a magical world inspired by Asian folklore, festivals, and modern Asian American life. Presented in partnership with The Asian American Center of Frederick. Run time: Around 60 minutes without an intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35900/production/1279462.
(MD) September 27, 2026, MOON FESTIVAL ALICE,1:30pm. Ages 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, contact@marylandensemble.org, (301) 694-4744. A curious child falls down a rabbit hole during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and enters a magical world inspired by Asian folklore, festivals, and modern Asian American life. Presented in partnership with The Asian American Center of Frederick. Run time: Around 60 minutes without an intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35900/production/1279462.
(Zoom) September 27, 2026, THE COLD WAR CONVERSATIONS LECTURE SERIES: SHADOW FLYER: THE LIFE OF BOB ERICSON, CIA AND NASA U-2 PILOT 5 pm EST (ZOOM only): : Speaker: Chris Pocock will about Bob Ericson who was one of the select group of pilots recruited in 1956 by the CIA to fly the U-2 over the Soviet Union. He subsequently flew this extraordinary spy-plane for 30 years, 16 years with The Agency followed by another 15 years with NASA. This book tells the story of how a small-town boy grew up to serve his country with distinction, how he survived a crash in this most difficult-to-fly airplane, and how he was nearly shot down over the USSR. It also describes Bob’s flight over Cuba in 1962 that set off the Cuba Missile Crisis; his missions over Tibet, China and North Vietnam; and his remarkable save of a crippled U-2 for NASA. There is a modest $20 charge for tickets to attend these presentations. For tickets, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shadow-flyer-the-life-of-bob-ericson-cia-and-nasa-u-2-pilot. (NOTE: To avoid paying the suggested Service Fee of 17%, click on the drop-down menu and select “Other” to enter your own amount which could also be zero).