FLORIDA HOMESCHOOL UPDATES

February 2026

Family-friendly regional expos & conferences

SoFlo Homeschool Expo 2026 — February 7, 2026 (Deerfield Beach)
One-day expo with speakers + vendors + co-ops + raffle.
Mom-to-mom tip: If you’re newer to homeschooling or feeling stuck, this is one of those “leave with ideas + contacts” kind of events.

March 2026

Family-style retreats (more “community + experience” than vendor hall)

Life Rocks! Radical Unschooling Retreat — March 26–29, 2026 (Englewood area)
A gathering built around families and connection (peaceful parenting / freedom-based learning).
Mom-to-mom tip: This isn’t about buying curriculum—it’s about recharging, meeting like-minded families, and letting the kids just be kids together.

April 2026

Family-friendly regional expos & conferences

Homeschool Yo Kids Expo 2026 — Miami — April 18, 2026 (11:00 AM–2:00 PM) (South Miami)
A homeschool-family expo vibe with resources + community + connection.
Mom-to-mom tip: Perfect if you want a smaller, more personal feel than a huge convention.

Homeschool Yo Kids Expo 2026 — Jacksonville — April 25, 2026 (Jacksonville; location listed as TBD on the event page)
Same expo brand—great for getting plugged into local resources.
Mom-to-mom tip: Since the location is marked TBD, I’d bookmark it and check again closer to April.

Space Coast Homeschool Expo — April 25, 2026 (Space Coast/Brevard area)
Date is posted on the event listing; check the event page for newest updates (venue/vendor info).
Mom-to-mom tip: Facebook event pages are notorious for last-minute tweaks—double-check before you go.

May 2026

Big, can’t-miss Florida convention

FPEA 2026 Homeschool Convention (38th Annual) — May 21–23, 2026 (Kissimmee/Orlando area — Gaylord Palms)
Huge vendor hall + workshops + children & teen programs + evening activities—this is one of the most family-friendly “everything in one place” homeschool events in Florida.
Mom-to-mom tip: If you only do ONE big homeschool event all year, this is the one. It’s the easiest way to compare programs, curricula, co-ops, and services without spending months researching.

June 2026

Best “whole-family day out” expos (inclusive + kid activities)

CHILL ACT Miami — Neurodiversity & Homeschool Expo — June 6, 2026 (Miami)
Promotes an all-ages, family-centered expo vibe with resources plus kid-friendly experiences.
Mom-to-mom tip: If you’ve got a neurodivergent learner (or you’re just craving a more inclusive homeschool space), this one is worth a look.

July 2026

Family-friendly regional expos & conferences

Tampa Bay Homeschool Conference (TBHC) 2026 — July 18, 2026 (Palm Harbor — Innisbrook Resort)
Designed for homeschool families (community + inspiration + resources), with a big “conference day” feel.
Mom-to-mom tip: Great mid-summer reset—especially if you’re planning your next school year and want to feel motivated again.

February 2026

Florida-departing homeschool cruises confirmed for 2026

Homeschool Cruises — Eastern Caribbean 2026 — Feb 7–14, 2026 (Port Canaveral)
Their site lists the sailing window and Port Canaveral departure.
Mom-to-mom tip: This overlaps with the SoFlo Expo date (Feb 7). If you’re trying to do both, you’ll want to choose which “bucket” matters more this year: local connections (expo) vs. big experience (cruise).

September 2026

Not Back to School Cruise (NBTS) — Sept 20–26, 2026 (Port of Miami — Carnival Horizon)
One of the most well-known homeschool cruise communities.
Mom-to-mom tip: If your kids love instantly making friends, this cruise has that “everyone gets it” homeschool vibe.

October 2026

Homeschool Cruises — “Latter Up” Bahamas Homeschool Co-Op Cruise — Oct 11–15, 2026 (Port Canaveral)
The page highlights it as a homeschool-family trip and lists the dates.
Mom-to-mom tip: Shorter cruises can be a sweet spot—still special, but not as intense as a full week.