Homeschool hub: Phoenix

A morning for homeschool families and groups: STEM learning stations, animal interactions and science careers (bat surveying, big cat identification, conservation projects). Full access to zoo paths for the rest of the day. Later dates: Feb 24 and Apr 28, 2027.

• Ages: Best for learners 5–17; all ages welcome
• Cost: $25 general; $12 members (includes admission)
• When: Wed Oct 28, 2026 (also Feb 24 and Apr 28, 2027) · 9 a.m.–noon

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Drop-in gallery activities, docent-led spotlight tours, custom gallery guides and optional choice-based art workshops for Pre-K–12 homeschool students. Next date after this: May 5, 2027.

• Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade
• Cost: $4 per student (free 5 and under); one free adult per family, extra adults $4; workshops $5 per student
• When: Wed Nov 18, 2026 (also May 5, 2027) · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Hands-on science for homeschool students in grades 1–12, every Tuesday and Thursday for a month, with a new theme each unit. Take one session or the whole month. Separate grade bands.

• Ages: Grades 1–12 (by grade band)
• Cost: 1 session $70 ($65 members); 4 sessions $270 ($250); 8 sessions $530 ($490)
• When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in November 2026 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Year-round homeschool discount: life-size dinosaurs, Dinosaur Mountain, a three-story flash-flood waterfall, geology and ancient cultures. Adults serving as educators or chaperones get the discount too.

• Ages: Homeschool students 6–16 and their adult educators
• Cost: Homeschool rate: $6 per person (see source)
• When: Tuesday–Friday, year-round · Not listed on source

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Field trips with a museum tour, free-choice learning, music making in a hands-on gallery and downloadable educator resources, tied to state standards in music, geography, science and social studies.

• Ages: School groups
• Cost: $8 per student
• When: By reservation · Not listed on source

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Maricopa County Parks homeschool workshops on Arizona geology, prehistoric peoples and archaeology, and desert mammals. Small groups of up to 20 start at 9:00, 9:40, 10:20, 11:00 and 11:40 a.m.

• Ages: Homeschool students
• Cost: Free with the park entry fee
• When: Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

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Check out a Culture Pass for free admission for two people at participating museums and cultural spots, such as the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum and Desert Botanical Garden. Good for one visit within 7 days; one pass per family at a time, up to two a month.

• Ages: Library cardholders
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Library open hours · Not listed on source

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Culture Passes give general admission for two at each participating organization, including the Desert Botanical Garden; your checkout receipt is the pass. Use it within 7 days. Add-ons and special exhibits aren't covered.

• Ages: Library cardholders
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Library open hours · Not listed on source

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Library cardholders can check out admission for up to two people at participating art, science, history and nature venues around Arizona.

• Ages: Library cardholders
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Library open hours · Not listed on source

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Borrow an Act One Culture Pass for general admission for two at participating museums.

• Ages: Library cardholders
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Library open hours · Not listed on source

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Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).

Arizona Families for Home Education runs a sale of gently used curriculum, books and resources. Proceeds go to its Hope for Homeschool Fund, which helps homeschool families in need.

• Ages: All grade levels
• Cost: Free to shop (see site)
• When: A yearly summer sale. The latest was Sat., June 27, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The page has not posted the next date.

A two-day convention with keynotes, workshops, and a large exhibit hall of curriculum and course providers. A free "You Can Homeschool!" mini-conference for new homeschoolers ran the day before.

• Ages: All ages (workshops for parents and teens)
• Cost: Pre-registration online, with a member discount. Exhibit hall access comes with convention registration.
• When: The latest was Fri.–Sat., July 17–18, 2026. The page has not posted the next dates.

The library keeps a homeschool collection of books, kits and other materials, and says it works with homeschool groups in Maricopa County to provide meeting space for free or at a discount.

• Ages: Homeschool families and groups
• Cost: Collection: free with a library card. Room rental: free or discounted, as the schedule allows.
• When: Year-round