2026 Symposium

SCHEDULE

Sunday, March 1

Science parade, dinosaurs, and fossil experiments.

Monday, March 2

First Responders, trains, + Ai, technology, and the brain.

Tuesday, March 3

Trucks, Tractors, and Reptiles

Wednesday, March 4

NE GA Homeschool Expo, square dancing, speakers every hour, an experiment every half-hour

Thursday, March 5

NE GA Homeschool Expo, petting zoo, taser demonstration, bounce house

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Friday

March 6

3:30pm Tour Blastec- a local business specializing in cleaning LARGE objects.. like aircraft carriers or train cars.. with metal shot. The types of metal used and angles to remove the paint are heavy Math. The Blastec facility is FILLED with science! scissor-lifts, heating areas, wenches, mobile sweepers, and MORE!
Please the text number in your party and their ages to: (678) 908-6853
 

Saturday

March 7

10:00am – Hike with Jack and Shari at Indian Seats. This hike is moderate to intense. Please text number in party and ages to (678) 908-6853
Registration capacity: 12 people ages 10yo+
 
10:30-2:30 Fernbank goes wild. Click Here for additional details.
 
 

Monday

March 9

10:30am  Boomshakalaka: Homeschool Soccer at Victor Lord Park, Winder. We’ll be on the soccer fields at the ONE-WAY Victor Lord Park. (There are duplicates of all landmarks at both parks with the same name. Come to the ONE-WAY park.) All ages of kids are welcome! Children 6 and under may be “Bombs.” When a bomb gets the ball
1. It cannot be stolen,
2. Anyone who touches the bomb blows up!
Please wear shinguards and bring water bottles. We play till 12:30pm.
12:30pm Winder Police Interaction at Victor Lord Park, Winder
 

Monday

March 9

7:00-8:30pm – Looky Lou Square Dance Lessons St Paul UMC (Gainesville, GA)

Come see what happens at a Square Dance Lesson! 404 Washington St., Gainesville, GA (inside St. Paul’s UMC off the Gainesville Square, behind Boot Barn Hall).

Looky Lou is FREE! Attendees may be able to try a few moves. An Open House Fun Dance will be offered in early Summer. You can register to be notified.

Tuesday

March 10

1:00pm Boomshakalaka Homeschool Group invites you to join us for Family Gameschooling at Meeple Madness in Braselton.
Come try new games from their FREE Game Library! A nice day to chill inside with friends.

Wednesday

March 11

9:30-6:00pm – Tesla Coils! Nikolai Tesla was a Super Genius whose inventions are only now being understood and utilized. Come learn about and SEE a Tesla Coil in action!! Do NOT touch the Tesla Coil! $25/ group or family.
Each session of 6 or fewer people lasts about an hour. You must call to register.
 
10:30am Let’s learn about Math and ratios with Dollhouses and miniatures! This Tour is limited to 10 people. Ages 10 and under must keep their hands in their pockets. Please text to register: (678) 908-6853
 

Thursday

March 12

9:30-6:00pm – Tesla Coils! Nikolai Tesla was a Super Genius whose inventions are only now being understood and utilized. Come learn about and SEE a Tesla Coil in action!! Do NOT touch the Tesla Coil! $25/ group or family.
Each session of 6 or fewer people lasts about an hour. You must call to register.
 
11:00am Atlanta Safari Park! The Wagon Tour starts at 11am. The Owner Talk starts at 1pm. Each ticket gets you 1/2 a bucket of food and a cup of giraffe food!
$14/ adult, $12/ child.
Arrive a little early to pay and get inside for the wagon ride. LOTS of bonuses!!

Thursday

March 12

6:30pm –  Fire Training at Jackson County Firefighter Training Facility, Jefferson, GA. We’re allowed to watch MULTIPLE fire stimulations as firefighters from different stations practice their pyrotechnic skills. Our group MUST stay together. ONLY closed-toe shoes. Park with the other vehicles.
Registration is not necessary, but Text for the latest information: (678) 908-6853
 

Friday

March 13

12-4:00pm – Sparkles Gwinnett Roller Skating (Lawrenceville, GA)
 
March 14

Pi DAY

Concentrated in the Farmer’s Market Pavilion and Train Depot

10:00am Butterfly Contest Closes. Undiscovered butterflies will receive prizes at the Awards Ceremony.

4:00 – 8:00pm Live animals, gem mining, fossil dig, Rockwell Masons sponsored Wreck-A-Wreck/ Destructo Car
FREE pizza while it lasts. Delicious pie slices for sale, $3.14/ slice.

4:00 -6:00pm Turning Point USA Rise sponsors the NE GA KIDpreneur Fair

4:00pm Opening Explosion

4:30pm Jason Kean presents, “The Science of Solar Panels”

5:00pm Explosion

5:30- 6:30pm  Barkers & Brett presents a Dog Training Circle for spectators and participants. If you would like to register your dog for this FREE interactive training session, please call: (478) 918-5097. There is a screening process to ensure the safety of all dogs and participants. Brief questions ensures your issues will be addressed in the time allotted.

6:00-8:00pm Instrument Petting Zoo in and around the Train Depot

6:00pm Explosion + Fire Pit lit multicolor flames

6:30pm Daily T-Shirt Contest (Theme: Explosions!) AND Awards Ceremony- Butterfly Contest, Passport Prizes, Attendee Awards

7:00pm Explosion – Flowery Branch Police Department Tasers and Drone

8:00pm Everything closes. If you’re still here, you’re helping us clean.

Saturday, March 14th

KIDpreneur Fair Applications

Have a great idea, product or service you want to sell at the KIDpreneur Fair from 4:00 – 6:00pm?  

Fill out the application linked below and pay $10 (+Eventeny fees) to apply.

We guarantee $10 in sales to all fair KIDpreneur’s or we will refund the $10.  
(Sorry, we cannot refund the Eventeny charges)

More Details in application.