• The Great Orchestra Experiment

    Wright Center at Samford University Montague Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Chris Confessore join Dr. Susie Sonata in this engaging, full STEAM ahead Great Orchestra Experiment! This interactive concert is sure to engage all the senses as students experience the orchestra through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math! Commissioned by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and written by Candace Neal Pappas, come celebrate the WORLD PREMIERE of “The Great Orchestra Experiment- Where Science Meets the Symphony!” Recommended for grades 3-6. Reserve your seats by October 6th!

    $9.25
  • A Christmas Carol

    Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, United States

    ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. This play is a joyful Christmas tradition for the entire family! Recommended for grades 3-12.  Admission required for all ages.  (This is not a good activity for young children) CHRISTMAS CAROL STUDY GUIDE

    $20 – $26
  • Ice Skating Day

    Pelham Civic Center 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, United States

    Join area homeschoolers for a day on the ice! Pay at the door for skaters only - most parents will gather as spectators in the stands.

  • AL Homeschool Spelling Bee 2024

    Faulkner University - Birmingham Campus Southlake Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    Come support Essential students participating in this year's state competition!

  • Teen Driver Summit

    University of North Alabama Florence, United States

    Ur Keys 2 Drv is an interactive educational day for young drivers. Open to 8th-12th grade students in Alabama.

    Reservation required to attend with Essential.  FREE admission, and lunch is provided.

  • BHC Valentine’s Day Party

    Veteran's Park 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL, United States

    Join us for a valentine swap and valentine box competition judged by the teens - which makes this a perfect family event! Bring snack and drink to share. Box Judging begins at 1:30pm Valentine Swap begins at 2pm

  • 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 Mom’s Night Out

    Essential Church School Offices 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Join us on March 13 @ 6 as we make a perfume roller and lip gloss. The cost for this event is $15. Bring a snack to share. Email Mandy at  1homeschoolmom23@gmail.com to RSVP.

  • Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood

    Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, United States

    Join Essential families in experiencing the literature of the past coming to life on stage! ACT FAST!  Reserve your admissions by Thursday, March 13 at noon!