Park Day in Jackson
2025-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Detert Park, 108 Court Street, Jackson, CA, 95642
Come join Ambassador Andrea for Park Day Fun: Warm Hearts, Helping Hands
Hi friends!
You’re invited to join us for our December Warm Hearts, Helping Hands Park Day — a cozy, community-building gathering filled with fun, creativity, and kindness!
Each ambassador will be hosting their own special spin on this theme, so every park day will be a little unique — and depending on weather, some gatherings may even be held indoors! Wherever you meet, expect a warm welcome and lots of memory-making.
What to Look Forward To

Winter-themed games that spark laughter and teamwork
Handmade card-making to brighten someone’s day
A Craft Exchange Table — bring a simple craft or extra supplies to trade
Acts of Kindness you can participate in as a group or take home to continue throughout the month
Connection & Community for the whole family
… and so much more!

Come as you are and bring the whole crew — whether you stay for the full gathering or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you! Let’s spread warmth, cheer, and kindness across our communities this December.
We can’t wait to share this season with you!

Park Day in Duarte
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA, 91010
Come join Ambassador Ilene for Park Day Fun: Warm Hearts, Helping Hands
Hi friends!
You’re invited to join us for our December Warm Hearts, Helping Hands Park Day — a cozy, community-building gathering filled with fun, creativity, and kindness!
Each ambassador will be hosting their own special spin on this theme, so every park day will be a little unique — and depending on weather, some gatherings may even be held indoors! Wherever you meet, expect a warm welcome and lots of memory-making.
What to Look Forward To

Winter-themed games that spark laughter and teamwork
Handmade card-making to brighten someone’s day
A Craft Exchange Table — bring a simple craft or extra supplies to trade
Acts of Kindness you can participate in as a group or take home to continue throughout the month
Connection & Community for the whole family
… and so much more!

Come as you are and bring the whole crew — whether you stay for the full gathering or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you! Let’s spread warmth, cheer, and kindness across our communities this December.
We can’t wait to share this season with you!

Park Day in Escondido
2025-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive,, Escondido, CA, 92069
Come join Ambassador Sue for Park Day Fun: Warm Hearts, Helping Hands
Hi friends!
You’re invited to join us for our December Warm Hearts, Helping Hands Park Day — a cozy, community-building gathering filled with fun, creativity, and kindness!
Each ambassador will be hosting their own special spin on this theme, so every park day will be a little unique — and depending on weather, some gatherings may even be held indoors! Wherever you meet, expect a warm welcome and lots of memory-making.
What to Look Forward To

Winter-themed games that spark laughter and teamwork
Handmade card-making to brighten someone’s day
A Craft Exchange Table — bring a simple craft or extra supplies to trade
Acts of Kindness you can participate in as a group or take home to continue throughout the month
Connection & Community for the whole family
… and so much more!

Come as you are and bring the whole crew — whether you stay for the full gathering or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you! Let’s spread warmth, cheer, and kindness across our communities this December.
We can’t wait to share this season with you!

Park Day in Red Bluff
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Trainor Park, 1000 Trainor St., Red Bluff, CA, 96080
Come join our CHN Host for Park Day Fun: Warm Hearts, Helping Hands
Hi friends!
You’re invited to join us for our December Warm Hearts, Helping Hands Park Day — a cozy, community-building gathering filled with fun, creativity, and kindness!
Each ambassador will be hosting their own special spin on this theme, so every park day will be a little unique — and depending on weather, some gatherings may even be held indoors! Wherever you meet, expect a warm welcome and lots of memory-making.
What to Look Forward To

Winter-themed games that spark laughter and teamwork
Handmade card-making to brighten someone’s day
A Craft Exchange Table — bring a simple craft or extra supplies to trade
Acts of Kindness you can participate in as a group or take home to continue throughout the month
Connection & Community for the whole family
… and so much more!

Come as you are and bring the whole crew — whether you stay for the full gathering or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you! Let’s spread warmth, cheer, and kindness across our communities this December.
We can’t wait to share this season with you!

Park Day in Redding
2025-12-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Rivercrest Park, 800 Woodacre Dr., Redding, CA, 96002

Christmas
2025-12-25 | CA
Merry Christmas

Park Day at Detert Park
2026-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Detert Park, 108 Court Street, Jackson, CA, 95642
Come join Ambassador Andrea on January 12th from 12-3 pm at Detert Park for a Winter Wonder Workshop park day.

Winter Wonder Workshop – January Park Days
Bundle up and join us for our Winter Wonder Workshop park days! Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on winter celebration filled with snowflake crafts, snowman-themed activities, creative play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers.
This workshop-style park day is designed for all ages, encouraging creativity, imagination, and community. Activities may vary by location, but each gathering will capture the cozy, playful spirit of winter—no snow required!
Whether you stay for the whole event or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there as we kick off the new year with creativity, connection, and winter wonder.

Park Day in Rail Road Flat
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Rail Road Flat, 298 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, CA, 95248, United States
Come join Ambassador Vera for Park Day Fun: Warm Hearts, Helping Hands
Hi friends!
You’re invited to join us for our December Warm Hearts, Helping Hands Park Day — a cozy, community-building gathering filled with fun, creativity, and kindness!
Each ambassador will be hosting their own special spin on this theme, so every park day will be a little unique — and depending on weather, some gatherings may even be held indoors! Wherever you meet, expect a warm welcome and lots of memory-making.
What to Look Forward To

Winter-themed games that spark laughter and teamwork
Handmade card-making to brighten someone’s day
A Craft Exchange Table — bring a simple craft or extra supplies to trade
Acts of Kindness you can participate in as a group or take home to continue throughout the month
Connection & Community for the whole family
… and so much more!

Come as you are and bring the whole crew — whether you stay for the full gathering or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you! Let’s spread warmth, cheer, and kindness across our communities this December.
We can’t wait to share this season with you!

Park Day in Duarte
2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA, 91010
Come join Ambassador Ilene for Park Day Fun: Winter Wonder Workshop

Bundle up and join us for our Winter Wonder Workshop park days! Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on winter celebration filled with snowflake crafts, snowman-themed activities, creative play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers.
This workshop-style park day is designed for all ages, encouraging creativity, imagination, and community. Activities may vary by location, but each gathering will capture the cozy, playful spirit of winter—no snow required!
Whether you stay for the whole event or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there as we kick off the new year with creativity, connection, and winter wonder.

Park Day in Red Bluff
2026-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Trainor Park, 1000 Trainor St., Red Bluff, CA, 96080
Come join our CHN Host for Park Day Fun:
Winter Wonder Workshop – January Park Days
Bundle up and join us for our Winter Wonder Workshop park days! Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on winter celebration filled with snowflake crafts, snowman-themed activities, creative play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers.
This workshop-style park day is designed for all ages, encouraging creativity, imagination, and community. Activities may vary by location, but each gathering will capture the cozy, playful spirit of winter—no snow required!
Whether you stay for the whole event or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there as we kick off the new year with creativity, connection, and winter wonder.

Park Day in Redding
2026-01-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Rivercrest Park, 800 Woodacre Dr., Redding, CA, 96002
Come join our CHN Host for Park Day Fun
Winter Wonder Workshop – January Park Days
Bundle up and join us for our Winter Wonder Workshop park days! Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on winter celebration filled with snowflake crafts, snowman-themed activities, creative play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers.
This workshop-style park day is designed for all ages, encouraging creativity, imagination, and community. Activities may vary by location, but each gathering will capture the cozy, playful spirit of winter—no snow required!
Whether you stay for the whole event or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there as we kick off the new year with creativity, connection, and winter wonder.

Park Day in Escondido
2026-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive,, Escondido, CA, 92069
Come join Ambassador Sue for Park Day Fun
Winter Wonder Workshop – January Park Days
Bundle up and join us for our Winter Wonder Workshop park days! Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on winter celebration filled with snowflake crafts, snowman-themed activities, creative play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers.
This workshop-style park day is designed for all ages, encouraging creativity, imagination, and community. Activities may vary by location, but each gathering will capture the cozy, playful spirit of winter—no snow required!
Whether you stay for the whole event or just stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there as we kick off the new year with creativity, connection, and winter wonder.

February Book Club
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Life in Five Senses
Mondays in February · 7–8pm · Relaxed · Interactive · No-pressure
We’re so excited to invite you to our next Book Club pick, Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin.
In this beautiful and thought-provoking book, Rubin invites us to slow down and rediscover everyday joy by fully engaging our five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Through gentle reflection, practical ideas, and relatable stories, she reminds us that happiness isn’t always found in big life changes, but often in the small, sensory moments we rush past each day.
This book club is less about keeping up and more about connecting—with the book, with one another, and with the simple pleasures woven into our daily lives.
When: Starting February 9th
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 3 Weeks
All are welcome! Even if you don’t finish the reading (or don’t read at all), you’re still invited to join the conversation. Come as you are, listen in, share when you feel led, and enjoy a cozy, encouraging space together.
We hope you’ll join us for these meaningful evenings of reflection, discussion, and community.
Register Here

Park Day at Detert Park
2026-02-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Detert Park, 108 Court Street, Jackson, CA, 95642
Come join Ambassador Andrea on February 11th from 12-3 pm at Detert Park for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

Park Day in Duarte
2026-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA, 91010
Come join Ambassador Ilene for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

Park Day in Rail Road Flat
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Rail Road Flat, 298 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, CA, 95248, United States
Come join Ambassador Vera for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

Park Day in Escondido
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive,, Escondido, CA, 92069
Come join Ambassador Sue for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

March Field Trip
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Join us on a guided tour at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery to learn more about salmon, steelhead, and the amazing American River! We will explore the Nimbus Visitor Center, the American River Discovery Trail, and the hatchery raceways. During the tour, we will cover the life cycle and biology of steelhead trout, their habitat needs, and human impact on riparian ecosystems.
Tour is 90 minutes from 12pm-1:30pm. We will meet in the parking lot at 11:45am.
March through October is non-peak season and our fish ladder is closed during this time. During shoulder season months (i.e. March or October), you can expect to see adult fish in the American River adjacent to the fish hatchery. While this is a slower time at the hatchery, juvenile fish can still be observed in our raceways (concrete holding ponds) and fish food is offered to tour groups.
Contact CHN ambassador Andrea @ morningside.homeschool@gmail.com for details & registration.
This field trip has a max of 35 students, register now to reserve your spot!

April's Book Club
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Step Outside & Join Us!
This month, we’re diving into 1,000 Hours Outside by Ginny Yurich—and you’re invited to come along for the adventure! We will explore these fun, fresh-air activities and share ideas on how to implement them with the goal of getting our families outdoors more often.
No pressure, no homework—just a relaxed space to gather, share ideas, swap stories, and encourage one another in the beautiful (and sometimes messy!) journey of homeschooling and family life.
Come connect, be inspired, and leave with fresh ideas to bring a little more sunshine into your days.
We’d love to have you join us!
Register here

Wakamatsu Farm Field Trip
2026-04-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Wakamatsu Farm
California Homeschool Network is hosting a field trip for CHN members to Wakamatsu Farm. A beautiful 272 acre property that is home to an organic farm, large ponds, oak woodland, historical artifacts and an outdoor learning campus. Come join us for an outdoor day of adventure & learn Wakamatsu cultural history + silk dyeing!

$13 per student

Meeting at 9:45am- Field Trip is 10am-12:30pm

Contact CHN Ambassador Andrea @ morningside.homeschool@gmail.com for details & registration.

This field trip has a max of 70 students, register now to reserve your spot!

Homeschooling Q & As
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Homeschool Curious? Confused? Just Need to Vent? Join our Homeschooling Q&A Zoom Session—where questions are always welcome, curiosity is celebrated, and “silly” questions simply don’t exist (we prefer to call them brilliantly brave).
Whether you’re wondering how to teach fractions without tears, or just need reassurance that your living room counts as a classroom—this is your space.
New homeschoolers, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between—come hang out, ask away, and leave feeling a little more confident (and a lot more supported).
It’s casual, it’s comfy, and yes—lounging while eating a bag of chips is totally acceptable.
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation. Because these are small groups, register by the dates shown on the calendar of events or the zoom registration page to ensure your spot.

CHN Ambassador Info Meeting
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Become a CHN Ambassador—Because Community Starts with YOU! Love homeschooling? Love sunshine, field trips, and making new friends? Then you’re halfway to becoming a California Homeschool Network Ambassador!
We’re building vibrant local homeschool communities across California—and we need fun-loving, big-hearted parents like you to help host park days, plan adventures, and bring families together.
No experience? No problem. We’ll train you. All you need is a willing heart and a positive attitude (bonus points if you love snacks and playgrounds).
Let’s make homeschooling feel a little less lonely and a lot more awesome—one park day at a time!
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
July 9, 2026 – Meeting Moved to July 16, 2026

Calling All Ambassadors…
2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
(Ambassador Meeting — Ambassadors Only)
Join us each month for a fun, supportive, and idea-filled gathering designed just for CHN Ambassadors! We’ll share creative Park Day activities tied to our monthly themes, vote on future themes, swap ideas, and team up for field trips and outreach opportunities. And of course… enjoy our always-popular raffle!
These meetings help you feel equipped, connected, and inspired as you serve homeschooling families in your community.
Ambassadors only — but if you’re reading this and thinking, “This sounds wonderful… I’d love to be part of this!” you’re warmly invited to attend our Ambassador Info Meeting to learn more about joining the team!

CHN Ambassador Info Meeting
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Become a CHN Ambassador—Because Community Starts with YOU! Love homeschooling? Love sunshine, field trips, and making new friends? Then you’re halfway to becoming a California Homeschool Network Ambassador!
We’re building vibrant local homeschool communities across California—and we need fun-loving, big-hearted parents like you to help host park days, plan adventures, and bring families together.
No experience? No problem. We’ll train you. All you need is a willing heart and a positive attitude (bonus points if you love snacks and playgrounds).
Let’s make homeschooling feel a little less lonely and a lot more awesome—one park day at a time!
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
July 9, 2026 – Meeting Cancelled
