Homeschool Happenings: September 2026
Hello and welcome back, NEO Homeschoolers! Welcome to September... We've officially entered the "brr" months of the year. Have you seen those memes on social media? I think they're fun and kind of cute. Personally, this time of year is my absolute favorite! I love the fall colors and going apple picking and preparing for the holidays... It's all so fun and exciting. I'm excited to celebrate this year especially because I now have my son's birthday this time of year as well.. December 24th. <333 Anyway, you're here to find homeschool events for the month of September, so let's dive in!
Homeschool Events & Classes
Sept. 1st: Learning Lab @Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library [60 South High St. Akron, OH] – time: 10:30 AM-noon – ages: students in grades K-5 – price: free event {registration required - 7 seats remaining} — ALSO: Homeschool Art: Georges Seurat @Medina Community Room A & B, Medina County District Library [210 South Broadway St. Medina, OH] – time: 1-2 PM – ages: students in 3rd grade & up {note: students in K-2 welcome, but may need additional help with the projects} – price: no pricing listed {registration required - registration closes on Sept. 1st at 1 PM} — ALSO: Homeschool Hour: STEM @Ida Rupp Public Library Main [310 Madison St. Port Clinton, OH] – time: 10:30-11:30 AM – ages: students in grades K-5 – price: no pricing listed {recurring event: weekly}
Sept. 2nd: Homeschool Series @National Museum of the Great Lakes [1701 Front St. Toledo, OH] – time: 10-11:30 AM – ages: 7-14 {younger + older siblings welcome} – price: $10 for members; $15 for non-members {Notice: tickets selling fast} – recurring event - first Wednesday of every month September through May
Sept. 3rd: Kids in the Garden @Summit Lake Nature Center [411 Ira Ave. Akron, OH] – time: 3:30-4:30 PM – ages: preschool+ – price: no pricing listed
Sept. 7th: No School Nature Play: Labor Day @Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation [2277 Ridgewood Dr. Parma, OH] – time: 10 AM-1 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: free event
Sept. 9th: Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Kayaking @Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store, Hinckley Reservation [1 West Dr. Hinckley, OH] – time: 1:30-3:30 PM – ages: 13-17 – price: $16 per person {registration required}
Sept. 11th: Homeschool Day @Ramseyer Farms [4000 Ramseyer Ln. Wooster, OH] – time: 10 AM-1:30 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $12 per person ages 3+ {recurring event}
Sept. 15th: Homeschool Explorers: Ohio Animal Adaptations @Cleveland Museum of Natural History [1 Wade Oval Dr. Cleveland, OH] – time: 2-4 PM – ages: all school ages welcome – price: members = free; non-members = $20 adults, $13 youth; parking garage fees apply as well
Sept. 16th: Homeschool Field Trip Day @Hartford Orchards [6953 OH-305 Hartford, OH] – time: 9:30-10:30 AM – ages: all ages welcome – price: parents/guardians = $3 each; kids ages 3+ = $7 each; kids under 2 years = free — ALSO: Homeschool Day @Hale Farm & Village [2686 Oak Hill Rd. Bath, OH] – time: 10 AM-4 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $8 per person — ALSO: Learn-It: Mountain Biking @Egbert Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation [off Gorge Pkwy. near Egbert Rd. - reservation address: 18753 Egbert Rd. Bedford, OH] – time: 5:30-7:30 PM – ages: 12+ – price: $32 {registration required}
Sept. 17th: Homeschool Field Trip Series: Industrial Cleveland @Cleveland History Center [10825 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH] –time: 10 AM-noon – ages: 3-18 – price: students = $9 each; parents/guardians = free; children 0-2 = free; parking = $10 per car flat rate, paid onsite before leaving
Sept. 18th: Homeschool Family Day: Hide and Seek: Who Goes There @Greater Cleveland Aquarium [2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, OH] – time: 10 AM-5 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $11 general admission; free for passholders + guests younger than 2 — ALSO: Zoar & The Presidents School Day @Historic Zoar Village [198 Main St. Zoar, OH] – time: 9 AM-2 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $10 for students + 1 free adult per group; $10 per additional adult; children under 5 = free
Sept. 21st: Homeschool: Explore the World of Monarch @Lehman's [4779 Kidron Rd. Kidron, OH] – time: 10-11:30 AM – ages: no age limits listed – price: $5 per ticket — ALSO: Homeschool Adventures: Apples & Johnny Appleseed @Wildwood Cultural Center [7645 Little Mountain Rd. Mentor, OH] – time: 1-2:30 PM – ages: 7-10 – price: Mentor resident = $12; nonresident = $18
Sept. 28th: Homeschool: Discovery of Simple of Machines @Lehman's [4779 Kidron Rd. Kidron, OH] – time: 10-11:30 AM – ages: no age limits listed – price: $5 per ticket
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor exploration, hands-on history lessons, or some fun with science, September's homeschool events have you covered! With everything from library homeschool classes to opportunities to learn about mountain biking and simple machines, this month is packed with fun, educational activities that are sure to keep homeschool kiddos of all ages engaged and learning. If you haven't checked it out yet, click here to meet Clara Stacko, a Spanish teacher who works specifically with homeschool students. And if you're interested in finding a new playground to check out, click here to learn about ALPS in Avon Lake. In the meantime, I'm off to mama duty and household chores... Thanks for reading and see you soon!!
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