Homeschool Family Day
10am - 5pm
Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy special admission rates and unique experiences tailored for at-home learners with advance registration. Each program day explores a fun, educational theme. Choose your favorite or join us for all!
Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through our galleries, using themed activity sheets curated for students of all ages. Visit our educator-led stations for hands-on learning and check the daily schedule for additional fun.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Linked By Life: Exploring Food Webs
Discover how energy flows through ocean, freshwater and tropical forest food webs. Explore how plants and animals are connected, who eats who and why every organism plays an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy.
- Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.
- Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Elasmobranch Extravaganza
Discover how energy flows through ocean, freshwater and tropical forest food webs. Explore how plants and animals are connected, who eats who and why every organism plays an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy.
- Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.
- Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.
Friday, September 18, 2026 – Hide & Seek: Who Goes There?
In the underwater world, not everything is what it seems. Dive into the world of camouflage and discover how different aquatic animals blend in or change color to hide in plain sight from predators and prey!
- Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.
- Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Fantastic Features: Adaptations in Action
Discover the amazing adaptations Aquarium animals use to survive! From unique body shapes to specialized behaviors, explore the diversity of ways creatures find food, stay safe and thrive in their environments.
- Drop-in educator-led activity available 10am-12pm in the classroom.
- Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.
Plan your visit to coordinate with the Daily Activities Schedule.
Cost
Advance registration required. Recommended for students K-8.
- $11 general homeschool students (age 2+) & adults
- FREE for Passholders & guests younger than 2
- Plus City of Cleveland admission tax
Join Our Newsletter
Stay in the know about upcoming homeschool programs and events. Join our eNewsletter.
Homeschool FAQs
If I have an Annual Pass, do I need to register for the homeschool family day?
Yes, to ensure we have sufficient supplies prepped, please register in advance.
Is there space to eat lunch?
Yes, space is available to enjoy a packed lunch. Please note there are no food vendors on-site.
Does the program fee include Aquarium admission?
Yes, the program fee includes admission and activities.
What ages are best-suited to this program?
Aquarium exploration can be a learning experience for all ages. However, we have activity sheets created for those at the K-3 and 4-8 levels.
What happened to the educator-led classes?
The class format we offered in the past was misaligned with the capacity and registration flexibility needs of our homeschool family audience. Offering the Homeschool Family Days and the Co-op Class formats better meets the needs for the majority of our homeschool family audience.
Presented in collaboration with:
