(OH) October 1-5, 2012, HOMESCHOOL DAYS AT GREAT WOLF LODGE, GREAT WOLF LODGE – Cincinnati/Mason, OH, 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040, 800.913.9653, masongroupsales@greatwolf.com. Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark resort is the perfect combination of family fun and affordability for homeschooling families. And the flexibility of a homeschooling family’s schedule, allows you to take advantage of our greatest mid-week values.  It’s family fun on your terms!  Terrific Homeschool Discount Rates Available!  Use Group Code1212HOME for special rates. www.greatwolf.com.

(NJ) October 1, 2012-January, 2013, NEW JERSEY VIEWS: Original Paintings and Prints of New Jersey, 1761-1900, Morven Museum & Gardens, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, 609-924-8144, info@morven.org. This exhibit, featuring one hundred original prints and paintings depicting New Jersey, represents a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the state’s visual history. This private collection of lithographs, aquatints, engravings, watercolors, and oil paintings, presents a unique look into the wide variety of images of New Jersey from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.   www.morven.org.

(FL) October 2012, - May, 2013, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS, Central Florida Zoo, 3755 NW Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL, 407-323-4450 x 123, education@centralfloridazoo.org. Call or email to receive a brochure on our Homeschool Programs. www.centralfloridazoo.org.

(PA) October 5, 2012, CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY SPECIAL SCHOOL EVENT, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. OLD MILL VILLAGE MUSEUM, Route 848, Harford Rd, P O Box 434, New Milford, PA 18834, (570) 465-3448. The War Between the States shaped our history and changed life for many in our area. Be a part of the action in the "evacuation" through the woods. March in step with soldiers, and be charmed by the elegantly dressed ladies. Battle re-enactments each day, including "aftermath" hospital scenarios. Contact Kelli Kane for school tour information at (570) 853-4158 or visit www.oldmillvillage.org.

(PA) October 6-7, 2012, FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10am-5pm (rain or shine). Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg PA 18360, 570-992-6161, farm@quietvalley.org. Harvest Festival will be a day visitors of all ages can enjoy. Tasty Country Foods, Folk Entertainment, Storytelling, Children's Activitiesincluding the “Pumpkin Patch”, demonstrations of many early American skills and crafts, Civil War Encampment, Handcrafted Items for Sale, Quilt Raffle, Cow Flop Bingo. www.quietvalley.org

(OH) October 12, 2012, ZOAR HOME SCHOOL DAY, 10 am-4 pm. Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main Street, Zoar, OH 44697, 800-262-6195, 330-874-3011. Call for reservations. www.zca.org.

(MD) October 18, 2012. HOMESCHOOL DAY AT HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY: Tricks of the Trade. Activities targeted for ages 6+ with an adult. Make a living – the 17th century way! Try your hand at colonial arts and trades that early Marylanders employed to make a living. Hands-on colonial arts and trades. 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per child, $20 per family up to 6 members. Parents free. Includes general museum admission. Register by October 15 - 240-895-4990 or e-mail info@stmaryscity.org. www.stmaryscity.org.