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November is bringing a whole new season of learning opportunities for Colorado homeschool families!
From discovering how animals survive to exploring underground caves, experimenting with engineering, and visiting museums, there are plenty of ways to make learning come alive this month.
We've rounded up homeschool events, educational field trips, free and affordable enrichment opportunities, and local businesses that welcome homeschool families.
And keep reading, because something NEW is buzzing at The Buzzy B! 🎒
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Homeschool Field Trip
📍 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
💰 True North member students FREE; nonmembers $10; chaperone fees apply
🔗 https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
Explore fossils, space, wildlife, geology, and fascinating exhibits during a self-guided homeschool group visit.
Homeschool Hangout: Fall Crafts
📍 Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo
🕚 11 AM–Noon
💰 Check organizer
🔗 https://pueblolibrary.libnet.info/event/17135462
Connect with other homeschool families while enjoying creative fall-themed crafts.
Hands-On Homeschool: Teeth, Beaks & Jaws
📍 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd., Colorado Springs
🕘 9 AM–Noon
👧 Grades 1–8, divided into age groups
💰 Check registration
🔗 https://www.cmzoo.org/events-programs/camps-classes/family-programs/hands-on-homeschool/
Discover how animal mouths are specially adapted for different diets and survival needs. Registration required.
Homeschool Group
📍 St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs
🕗 8 AM–3 PM
💰 Contact organizer
🔗 https://stpatscs.org/events/homeschool-group-2/20261106
Contact the church for participation details.
Colorado Railroad History Presentation
📍 Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs
🕒 3–4 PM
💰 Check museum admission
🔗 https://wmmi.org/education/education.html/calendar/2026/11
Discover fascinating stories from Colorado's railroad history.
Monument Cemetery History Lecture
📍 Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs
🕓 4–5 PM
💰 Check museum admission
🔗 https://wmmi.org/education/education.html/calendar/2026/11
Learn about Colorado pioneers, historical research, and the stories preserved in a local cemetery.
Homeschool Day: Simple Machines
📍 Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs
🕐 1–2:30 PM
💰 Check registration
🔗 https://wmmi.org/news-events/events-wmmi.html/event/2026/11/11/homeschool-day-simple-machines/541764
Explore STEM concepts and Colorado industrial history through interactive learning. Registration preferred; supervising adult required.
Butterfly Pavilion Homeschool Day: Adaptations
📍 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster
🕒 Time: Confirm with organizer
💰 Check Homeschool Day admission
🔗 https://butterflies.org/field-trips/homeschool-field-trips/
Discover how butterflies and other invertebrates adapt to different environments. A longer-distance Colorado field trip option.
iFLY Homeschool STEM Field Trip
📍 iFLY, Lone Tree
🕙 10 AM–1 PM
💰 $60 per person through True North's listed group offer
🔗 https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
Explore physics, aerodynamics, and the science of flight with demonstrations and indoor skydiving.
Hands-On Homeschool: Teeth, Beaks & Jaws
📍 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs
🕘 9 AM–Noon
💰 Check registration
🔗 https://www.cmzoo.org/events-programs/camps-classes/family-programs/hands-on-homeschool/
Another opportunity to attend this month's animal adaptations class.
Homeschool Group
📍 St. Patrick Catholic Church, Colorado Springs
🕗 8 AM–3 PM
💰 Contact organizer
🔗 https://stpatscs.org/events/homeschool-group-3/20261120
Denver Zoo Homeschool Field Trip
📍 2300 Steele St., Denver
🕚 11 AM–2:30 PM
💰 True North member students FREE; nonmembers $10; check adult fees
🔗 https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
Explore wildlife, habitats, and conservation through a self-guided homeschool group visit.
Thanksgiving Break STEAM Camps
📍 Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs
🕘 Morning: 9 AM–Noon
🕐 Afternoon: 1–4 PM
👧 Designed for grades 3–5
💰 Check camp registration
🔗 https://wmmi.org/education/education.html/calendar/2026/11
Choose individual morning or afternoon sessions across three days of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Looking for an adventure that fits your family's schedule? These educational destinations are worth adding to your homeschool bucket list.
Space Foundation Discovery Center | Colorado Springs
📍 4425 Arrowswest Dr.
Explore space science, technology, and educational exhibits.
https://www.discoverspace.org/
Challenger Learning Center | Colorado Springs
📍 8717 Wolf Valley Dr.
Investigate space exploration, simulated missions, engineering, and astronomy. Ask about group programs.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry | Colorado Springs
📍 225 North Gate Blvd.
A wonderful place to study Colorado history, mining, simple machines, and industrial technology.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Colorado Springs
📍 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
Animal science, habitats, conservation, and dedicated homeschool programs.
Bear Creek Nature Center | Colorado Springs
📍 245 Bear Creek Rd.
Nature trails, environmental education, wildlife observation, and educational group experiences.
Catamount Institute | Colorado Springs
📍 740 W. Caramillo St.
Outdoor science and environmental education programs.
https://www.catamountinstitute.org/
Garden of the Gods | Colorado Springs
📍 1805 N. 30th St. (Visitor & Nature Center)
Explore geology, rock formations, ecosystems, and Colorado history. The park is free to visit.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | Colorado Springs
📍 215 S. Tejon St.
FREE general admission. Explore the history and people of the Pikes Peak region.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Colorado Springs
📍 200 S. Sierra Madre St.
Sports history, determination, innovation, and accessible interactive exhibits.
Cave of the Winds | Manitou Springs
Explore geology, caves, bats, and underground environments through specially designed homeschool group tours.
https://caveofthewinds.com/group-tours/home-school-groups/
📍 2834 N. Powers Blvd., Colorado Springs
10% off art projects during Friday Pop In & DIY hours, 1–5 PM.
Projects start at $10 before the discount. Families can choose projects based on age, ability, and budget.
📍 Manitou Springs
Special homeschool group rates are available for selected cave tours, with additional November–February discounts.
Examples include tour-only rates starting at $6 for certain students ages 6–12, depending on the selected program. Minimum group requirements or flat group fees apply.
https://caveofthewinds.com/group-tours/home-school-groups/
📍 Westminster
November falls within the August–February homeschool group pricing period.
Students: $6 each
Optional facilitated class: additional $3 per student
Qualifying chaperones: $1
Advance group arrangements and eligibility conditions apply.
https://butterflies.org/field-trips/homeschool-field-trips/
True North offers member-first access to group field trips, reduced rates, and selected free student admissions.
Listed membership: $4.99 per month per family. Confirm current terms before joining.
https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
Radius Learning Center
📍 2713 W. Cucharras St., Colorado Springs
Tuition-free K–12 homeschool enrichment featuring STEAM, robotics, engineering, art, and outdoor adventure tracks.
Falcon Homeschool Program | District 49
📍 9233 Vista del Pico Blvd., Colorado Springs
Part-time enrichment for homeschool students, including K–8 programming.
https://fhp.d49.org/parents-community/d49-homeschool-families/d49-homeschool-program-options
Rocky Mountain Enrichment
📍 115 S. 27th St., Colorado Springs
Small-group homeschool enrichment with hands-on learning, nature studies, and community opportunities.
Thrive Home School Academy
📍 2400 Slater Ave., Colorado Springs
Public homeschool enrichment designed to complement learning at home.
Academy District 20 Home School Academy
📍 Wolf Valley Drive, Colorado Springs
Weekly enrichment opportunities and educational support for homeschool families.
High Country Home Educators
📍 Colorado Springs
Christian homeschool community, educational programs, and parent connections.
Academy Charter School Homeschool Enrichment
📍 1551 Prairie Hawk Dr., Castle Rock
Tuition-free K–8 homeschool enrichment with science, Spanish, and electives.
https://www.academycharter.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?pREC_ID=2188597&type=d&uREC_ID=2191272
Summit Homeschool Academy
📍 4825 Crowfoot Valley Rd., Castle Rock
Homeschool enrichment with academic and specialized educational pathways.
Cloverleaf Enrichment School
📍 3350 Summit View Pkwy., Highlands Ranch
Tuition-free, one-day-per-week homeschool enrichment with project-based learning and high school credit opportunities.
https://cloverleaf.dcsdk12.org/about/welcome-to-cloverleaf-enrichment-school
Important: Publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs may have enrollment restrictions, including limits on participating in more than one publicly funded part-time program. Contact the school for eligibility and enrollment requirements.
1. The Gratitude Project: Have children write or draw something they're thankful for each day, then assemble a family gratitude book.
2. Fall Nature Journals: Collect fallen leaves, sketch trees, record temperatures, and identify signs of seasonal change.
3. Thanksgiving History Investigation: Explore primary sources, Wampanoag perspectives, and the difference between historical evidence and popular Thanksgiving stories.
4. Kitchen Chemistry: Investigate how yeast works, measure ingredients, and practice fractions while preparing a family recipe.
5. Build a Simple Machine: Create a pulley, ramp, or lever using household materials. Experiment with how each makes moving objects easier.
The Buzzy B is spreading its wings beyond the calendar!
We're exploring opportunities to bring local homeschool families together for exciting, educational field trips and unforgettable adventures.
Imagine visiting museums, farms, science centers, theaters, local businesses, and unique Colorado attractions alongside other homeschool families.
Our goal is simple: more opportunities for children to learn, explore, make friends, and create memories, without parents having to organize everything themselves.
We're currently gathering ideas and interest as we plan this exciting addition.
What field trips would your family love? What ages are your children? Would you join a Buzzy B homeschool adventure?
We'd love to hear from you!
Homeschooling isn't about recreating a traditional classroom at home. It's about discovering what works for your family and finding opportunities to make learning meaningful.
Whether you're exploring a museum, discovering wildlife, joining a homeschool group, or conducting a science experiment in your kitchen, every experience is another opportunity to learn something new.
The Buzzy B is here to make finding those experiences easier!
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