CT HOMESCHOOL NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Saturday, August 15, 2026
12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM
72 Broad Street
Groton, Connecticut
A free, family-friendly event for current and prospective homeschool families!
While admission is free, a modest $5 donation is appreciated (but never required) to help Connecticut Homeschool Network offset conference expenses.
No pre-registration is necessary. Simply come and enjoy an afternoon filled with helpful workshops, outstanding exhibitors, community connections, educational resources, and family fun.
Parking: Plenty of free street parking is available, as well as parking in the lot behind the buildings.
Conference Entrance: Please enter through the side doors under the portico, where you’ll find a warm welcome from our CHN volunteers.
Schedule of Events
Upon Arrival
Welcome!
Please stop by the CHN Information Table upon arrival to receive your free Resource Handout Bag and free Giveaway Table tickets. Once you enter the building, the CHN Family Room is to your immediate left – and there will be signs throughout.
Giveaway Prize Drawing: 3:45 PM
Location: CHN Family Room (signed door to the left as you enter the building)
You must be present to win.
Exhibitor Hall
Open: 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM
Browse dozens of exhibitors offering curriculum, educational resources, books, testing services, tutoring, colleges, online classes, educational games, STEM programs, financial literacy resources, children’s authors, outdoor education opportunities, homeschool support organizations, and much more.
Visit with exhibitors throughout the afternoon to ask questions, explore products, and discover new resources for your homeschool journey.
Used Curriculum Sale
Shop hundreds of gently used homeschool books, curriculum, educational games, and teaching resources while saving money for the upcoming school year.
The Used Curriculum Sale is located in two areas:
- CHN Family Room
- Main Exhibitor Hall
Furry & Scaly Friends for Families
Children’s Room
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bring the children to meet some fascinating live animal ambassadors!
Families will enjoy learning fun facts about a variety of furry and scaly friends—including a live tarantula!
(Don’t worry…all animals are safely housed in secure containers.)
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For Advertisers Unable to Attend the Conference
Reach Homeschool Families Through Our Resource Handout Bags!
Can’t attend the conference in person but still want to introduce your products or services to Connecticut homeschool families?
Advertise through our CHN Resource Handout Bags, distributed free to conference attendees upon arrival. It’s an excellent way to reach hundreds of homeschool families with information about your educational products, services, classes, events, or organization.
For pricing and participation details, please email: CHNconference@outlook.com
For Prospective Conference Exhibitors
Showcase Your Business at the CHN Annual Conference!
Do you offer products, services, classes, or resources that would benefit homeschool families?
Become a conference exhibitor and meet hundreds of current and prospective homeschool families face-to-face. This is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate your products, answer questions, build relationships, and introduce families to the educational resources you have to offer.
Exhibitor space fills quickly every year, so early registration is strongly encouraged. As of 7/8/2026 we are very close to full.
If you’d like to receive exhibitor information for our next conference, or would like to be added to our exhibitor contact list, please email: CHNconference@outlook.com