Homeschool & family fun on St. Thomas

The school lists its Fall Fest on its public events calendar.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

• When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
• Time: 3–5:30 p.m.
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The calendar entry gives only the date, time and place. It does not say what is on offer or whether the public is welcome, so call the school first.

The PTA's annual fundraiser brings a bigger haunted house, new activities and attractions, a new layout and a free shuttle for guests. Proceeds go to the school's water, shade, supplies and playground projects.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

• When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
• Time: 4–10 p.m.
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Tickets are sold online through the PTA's ticket page linked from the St. Thomas Source article.

⚠️ A haunted house can be too scary for young children, and the article does not give ticket prices or an age guide. Ask the PTA.

A Halloween production the shelter calls "for the entire family," held as a fundraiser for the animals.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026

• When: Thu–Sat Oct 29, 30 and 31, 2026
• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Price: $20 adults; $5 children
• Ages: "The entire family"
• Booking: Tickets are sold online; the link is on the Humane Society's events page.

⚠️ A haunted-style production can be scary for little ones. The shelter does not post an age guide.

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources reopens the library on St. John with decorations, staff in family-friendly costumes, snacks and Halloween candy. Kids are invited to dress as a favorite character. Activities: storytime 10:30–11, balloon animals 11–noon, face painting noon–1, scavenger hunt 1–2. St. John is a separate island reached by ferry from St. Thomas, so plan the crossing.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

• When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
• Time: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Children and families
• Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The release does not list a price or a street address. The library has been open only intermittently since 2016.

A homeschool enrichment program on the Northside. Its site lists Sunshine Sprouts (preschool), Forest Pod (kindergarten) and Good Leaf Pod (middle school), plus Forest Immersion Days for local student groups, Pop-Up Hikes, Community Garden Days and school field trips. Families remain responsible for their child's education and their own homeschool paperwork.

• When: School-year programs; enrollment for this year closed Apr 30
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Preschool through middle school
• Booking: Enrollment for the current school year closed on Apr 30, 2026. Contact the program through its website about the next year, Pop-Up Hikes or Garden Days.
• Proof of homeschool: Families are responsible for their own homeschool compliance

⚠️ The site does not post prices or dates for Pop-Up Hikes or Garden Days, so check with the program.

Individualized curriculum plans, consultations, assessments and live virtual classes for homeschooling families across the Virgin Islands. A virtual learning-pod package supports groups of up to five parent households. "At this time, all support is virtual only."

• When: Monthly subscriptions
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: From $55 a month for a single-subject package; $150 a month for the comprehensive package; $40 non-refundable application fee; learning-pod package $250 a month per group
• Ages: School-age children
• Booking: Apply through the enrollment form on the program's page. The page also mentions limited financial assistance for qualifying families.

⚠️ Online only, so this is a support service, not an in-person outing.

The Department of Education says each child in a home instruction program needs an annual Notice of Intent to Homeschool. Staff review takes typically under two weeks, and the department says the signed notice should be in hand 10 business days before the program starts. Public-school students must be withdrawn first. The page also says an outside group that charges tuition to teach children away from home is not a "home school" under VI law, so ask any class or pod how it is registered.

• When: Every school year
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: No fee listed
• Ages: K–12
• Booking: Fillable form and steps on the department's page.
• Proof of homeschool: Approved Notice of Intent (keep a copy)

⚠️ This is paperwork, not an event. Included because many field-trip and class sign-ups ask for proof of home instruction.

The museum's Visit page says it is "re-opening October 27." Admission is $10 for adults and children 2 and older, free under 2, and $4 with a valid SNAP/EBT card (up to 4 people per card). Military, veterans and seniors get 10% off. The museum also takes classroom and group field-trip bookings.

• When: Reopens Tue Oct 27, 2026; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24–25 and Jan 1
• Time: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; last entry 30 minutes before closing
• Price: $10 per person ages 2+; under 2 free; $4 with SNAP/EBT
• Ages: Children and families
• Booking: Walk-in; field trips and groups can book through the museum.

⚠️ Closed until Oct 27. Check the museum before you go for any other closures it announces.

Five acres of aquariums, outdoor pools and nature trails on a self-guided visit. Admission includes all marine-life exhibits. Day passes: adults 13+ $29, children 3–12 $17, under 3 free, seniors 65+ save 10%. A Family Fun Day Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children ages 3–21) is $100. VI locals pay less: $17 adults, $9.50 children, $70 for the family pass.

• When: Daily admission
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Adults $29; children 3–12 $17; under 3 free; Family Fun Day Pass $100; local rates lower
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Tickets and memberships on the park's site.

⚠️ Annual memberships are also listed on the same page.

A public beach and park on the north side of the island. The Authority's pass page lists daily entry at $7 per person for non-residents and $2 for residents with a local ID, with children under 12 free and parking at $2. Monthly passes also let children under 12 in free.

• When: Daily entry
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Children under 12 free; $7 non-resident adult; $2 resident adult (local ID); parking $2
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Pay at the gate.

Kids pick up a Junior Ranger workbook at the Visitor Center, work through "interviews" with trees, word searches, games and a natural hike, then show it to a ranger for a certificate and badge. St. John is a separate island reached by ferry, so this is a full-day trip from St. Thomas.

• When: Visitor Center Mon–Thu 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri 8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Kids
• Booking: Pick up the workbook at the Visitor Center.

⚠️ The park's page does not list a price. Ferry fares and any beach or campground fees are separate. The page was last updated in 2020, so call the Visitor Center to confirm.

The mall describes an annual December program: a Center Court tree lighting, Santa visits in Santa's Corner every Saturday of the month, a December concert series, a Grinch character and holiday food. The mall's events page says dates and times may change.

• When: Throughout December (2026 dates not yet posted)
• Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (per the mall's page)
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ This is the mall's standing description of its yearly event. Its page does not list 2026 dates for the tree lighting or concerts, so confirm with the mall.