• Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly

    Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd St North, Birmingham, United States

    A One-Man Stage Play based on the life of a true American hero, General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. – the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen – Red Tails. This is a theatrical experience that is inspirational and part of the fabric of our American History. Ages 8 and up.

  • Homeschool Alabama Capitol Day 2025

    Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL, United States

    Registration is now closed at https://homeschoolalabama.org.  Space is limited for the day's activities inside and around the Statehouse.  BUT - your family can still participate in the afternoon rally together with other homeschool families from around the state. Stay tuned for information about attending the "rally" at the end of the day.  We will share these details as soon as it is confirmed by Homeschool Alabama. In addition, if you missed the registration for the tours with Homeschool Alabama, there is so much to see and do in Montgomery!  We hope to post an activity guide for our families who still want to be a part of the day.

  • BHC Easter Park Day 2025

    Cahaba Lily Park 3200 County Road 52, Helena, AL, United States

    Join us for an Easter egg hunt and community park day! Teens and dads are invited to “hide” the eggs for us, and we divide the park up for age appropriate hunts.

  • Alabama Homeschool Prom 2025

    Gabrella Manor 8912 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

    This event is not organized by Essential, but it is a long-standing community event.

  • Mother-Daughter Tea

    Faith Worship Center 505 West Main St, Glencoe, AL, United States

    Join our state homeschool organization for a special event for mothers and daughters this summer!

  • TEEN – House Hang

    Private Home Birmingham, United States

    ***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***

    First meetup of the year! Teens will hangout at the house playing get-to-know-you games!

  • Science Fair 2025

    North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Share your knowledge and experiments! We are excited to offer the BHC Science Fair for the 2025-2026 school year for all ages and grade levels. We do require you to register your student’s project by September 22 if possible. The $5 registration fee will help BHC cover the expenses of the venue, judges, and prizes – yes, this event includes some friendly competition!

    $5
  • TEEN – Arcade at Oak Mountain Lanes

    Oak Mountain Lanes 300 Bowling Lane, Pelham, United States

    ***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***

    Come play games in the arcade at Oak Mountain Lanes! Wednesdays is half priced on arcade games!

  • National Homeschool Day of Prayer

    Virtual

    Please join us and other homeschoolers across the country as we: Give thanks for the freedom we have to homeschool our children, Pray for homeschooling families in your own nation and around the world, Pray for upcoming elections and the impact they may have on homeschooling, Pray for your state’s homeschool organization and its leaders. Pray for your elected officials to recognize that the education of children is the responsibility of the parents, not that of the nation, Pray for your own family—your homeschooling journey and the Lord’s guidance as you take that journey, your relationships with one another, your own children and their futures, as well as seeking ways your family can minister to others, Rejoice in God’s mercy and His faithfulness in all things.

  • TEEN – House Hang

    Private Home Birmingham, United States

    ***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***

    Wear your favorite team jersey/shirt! Any team, any sport!
    Not a sports fan? No problem, just come for the fun!