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SUMMARY:Homeschooling 101 on 8-6-26
DESCRIPTION:Homeschooling 101 on 8-6-26\nThe Homeschooling 101 on 8-6-26 is your opportunity to learn all about the home education option for your children. \nThis event\, presented by our Region 11 Homeschool Iowa Regional Representative\, Danna\, is free and open to the public. \nWHEN: Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 @9:00am\nWHERE: Welton City Park\, 95 Main St\, Welton\, Iowa 52774
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschooling-101-on-8-6-26/
LOCATION:Welton City Park\, 95 Main St\, Welton\, IA\, 52774\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mason City YMCA Homeschool P.E. Summer Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mason City YMCA Homeschool P.E. Summer Session 2026\nMason City YMCA Homeschool P.E. Summer Session 2026 will be on Thursdays through June\, July\, and August from 1:00-2:00pm. \nThese sessions are for homeschooled students in grades 1-8. They offer a range of physical activities and sports\, providing students with the opportunity to develop their fitness\, teamwork\, and sportsmanship. \nWHEN:\nJune\, July & August on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm \nWHERE: \nMason City YMCA\n1840 S Monroe Ave\, Mason City\, IA 50401 \nMore Information:\nhttps://masoncityymca.org/youth-sports/#homeschool-pe
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/mason-city-ymca-homeschool-p-e-summer-session-2026/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Mason City YMCA\, 1840 S Monroe Ave\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T170000
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SUMMARY:Homeschooling 101 on 8-10-26
DESCRIPTION:Homeschooling 101 on 8-10-26\nThe Homeschooling 101 on 8-10-26 is your opportunity to learn all about the home education option for your children. \nThis event\, presented by our Region 3 Homeschool Iowa Regional Representative\, Chelsea\, is free and open to the public. \nWHEN: Monday\, August 10\, 2026 @5:00pm\nWHERE: Robey Memorial Library\, 401 1st Ave NW\, Waukon\, Iowa 52172
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschooling-101-on-8-10-26/
LOCATION:Robey Memorial Library\, 401 1st Ave NW\, Waukon\, IA\, 52172\, United States
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UID:22019-1787218200-1787223600@homeschooliowa.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ed-Ventures 2026
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Ed-Ventures 2026\nHomeschool Ed-Ventures 2026 are offered by Dickinson County Conservation on the 3rd Thursday from 9:30-11:00am. \nRemaining sessions in 2026 are:\nAugust 20 Pollinator Patrol\nSeptember 17: Outdoor Skills Day\nOctober 15: Pioneer at Pioneer Park\nNovember 19 Renewable vs. Nonrenewable\nDecember 17: STEM Day \nPlease note varied locations for these events.\nClick on the event date listing you are interested in for more information\, including location.
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-ed-ventures-2026/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Dickinson County Nature Center\, 22785 Nature Center Road\, Okoboji\, IA\, 51355\, United States
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UID:21964-1787650200-1787657400@homeschooliowa.org
SUMMARY:ImOn ICE Homeschool Skating 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:ImOn ICE Homeschool Skating 2026-2027\nImOn ICE Homeschool Skating 2026-2027 will be offered on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am (with a few exceptions) at the Cedar Rapids ImOn ICE. \nWHEN:\nAugust 25— December 15\, 2026\nNo session on December 22 or 29\nJanuary 5—March 9\, 2027\nNo session on March 16\nMarch 23 —May 25\, 2027 \nBroomball/ice skating will be offered on these dates:\nOctober 27\, November 17\, January 26\, and February 23. \nWHERE:\nImOn Ice\n1100 Rockford Rd SW\nCedar Rapids\, 52401 \n$7 per skater\n(Admission & Skate Rental) \nDates & Times Subject to Change
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/imon-ice-homeschool-skating-2026-2027/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:ImOn ICE Homeschool Skating\, 1100 Rockford Rd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, 52401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living History Farms Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Living History Farms Homeschool Day\nThe Living History Farms Fall Homeschool Day will be held on Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, from 9:00am-4:00pm at Living History Farms in Urbandale. LHF members attend free. Nonmembers can access discounted admission if purchased before the event. \nYou and your children will have the opportunity to tour the museum’s many historic areas\, participate in hands-on activities\, complete a special activity sheet\, and most of all have fun! Living History Farms suggests that you plan at least 3–4 hours for your experience. \nSpecial activities will be offered at the 1700 Ioway Farm\, the 1850 Pioneer Fam\, the 1900 Horse-Powered Farm\, Schoolhouse (spelling bees)\, the Flynn Mansion\, the Tangen Home\, the Drug Store\, the Blacksmith\, the Print Shop\, the Millinery\, the Drug Store\, and the Cultivation Center Exhibition Hall.
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/living-history-farms-homeschool-day/
LOCATION:Living History Farms\, 11121 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, Iowa\, 50322\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Wednesdays 2026
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Wednesdays 2026\nHomeschool Wednesdays 2026 are offered by Warren County Conservation on a Wednesday once a month at 10:00am. \nRemaining sessions in 2026 are:\nSeptember 16 Monarch Tagging\nOctober 14 Snakes\nNovember 18: Moon Phases \nAnnett Nature Center\n15565 118th Ave\nIndianola\, IA 50125 \nRegistration is required\, and will open one month before the date of each class session. \nMore Information:\nhttps://www.warrenccb.org/education/homeschool-wednesdays/
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-wednesdays-2026/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave\, Indianola\, 50125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Iowa Leader2Leader
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Iowa Leader2Leader\nHomeschool Iowa Leader2Leader provides a one-day collaborative event for leaders of homeschool support groups\, co-ops\, micro-schools\, and extra-curricular programs. \nWHEN: October 10\, 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\nWHERE: First Family Church\, Upstairs Venue\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA 50023 \nFind complete event details and registration form here:\nhomeschooliowa.org/events-page/leader2leader/
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-iowa-leader2leader/
LOCATION:First Family Church\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, 50023\, United States
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UID:19861-1805101200-1805122800@homeschooliowa.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day\nJoin hundreds of homeschooling families from across Iowa for Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day event on March 15\, 2027\, at the State Capitol. \nRegister for this free event offering an entertaining and educational experience that also makes a huge impact. \nParticipate in family activities\, lawmaker contacts\, Capitol tours\, a rotunda rally\, and more! \nMore Information HERE
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-iowa-capitol-day/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Homeschool Iowa":MAILTO:capitolday@homeschooliowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270508T140000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Iowa Graduation Service
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Iowa Graduation Service\nCelebrate your homeschooled student's high school completion by participating in the Homeschool Iowa Graduation service on May 8\, 2027. Parents award diplomas at this beautiful service complete with all of the elements of a traditional commencement ceremony. \nThis memorable event will be held at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny. Family and friends are welcome to attend. \nDetails and registration are available here.
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-iowa-graduation-service/
LOCATION:Faith Baptist Bible College\, 1900 NW 4th St\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States
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UID:19914-1812067200-1812239999@homeschooliowa.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Iowa Conference
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Iowa Conference\nExperience "the event of the year" for Iowa homeschooling families\, the Homeschool Iowa Conference on June 4-5\, 2027\, at the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex in West Des Moines. \nYou'll experience a fantastic weekend of excitement and encouragement at the 2026 Homeschool Iowa Conference event! \nCome away feeling not only informed and equipped\, but also refreshed and rejuvenated for your homeschool journey\, whether just starting out or a seasoned traveller. \nOur 2027 Conference will offer new ideas\, strategies\, vision\, and perspective. \nSoak in useful information from the outstanding speakers\, shop in the expansive exhibit hall\, and tap into the special tracks\, youth programs\, and other custom-designed programming for homeschooling families. \nFind more details here.
URL:https://homeschooliowa.org/event/homeschool-iowa-conference/
LOCATION:MidAmerican Energy RecPlex\, 6500 Grand Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States
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