Upcoming Events
Fall on the Spectrum 2026
Sun, Oct 18, 2 - 6 PM
Chateau Luxe Event Venue
$5 per familyFind Pathfinder at The Autism Nation’s family festival, with carnival rides and games, a dinosaur show, a maze, and more.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
ESA Parent Essentials - West Valley
Fri, Oct 23, 1 - 2 PMGeorgia T. Lord Library - Innovation HubFreeNew to the ESA program or looking for a refresher? Join Pathfinder and ESAConnection for an in-person informational hour and get answers to your ESA questions.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Anchor’s Fall Carnival
Fri, Oct 23, 6 - 8 PMThe Church at Arrowhead, Glendale, AZFreeJoin Anchor Enrichment Academy for a free fall carnival with games, activities, food trucks, family photo opportunities, and a silent auction.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Homeschool ESA Vendor Fair - Queen Creek
Sat, Oct 24, 10 AM - 2 PMHorseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, AZFreeMeet Pathfinder and connect with local businesses and organizations offering homeschool resources and extracurricular activities.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Arizona Education Fair
Sat, Nov 7, 9 AM - 12 PMAdvanced Medical Spa, Peoria, AZFreeExplore education options and meet local providers at this free outdoor fair, with a bounce house, games, raffles, prizes, snacks, and family resources.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
ESA Parent Essentials - East Valley
Fri, Nov 13, 11 AM - 12 PMMesa, AZFreeNew to the ESA program or looking for a refresher? Join Pathfinder and ESAConnection for an in-person informational hour and get answers to your ESA questions.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival & Open House
Sat, Nov 14, 11 AM - 2 PMABA Advantage, Chandler, AZFreeJoin ABA Advantage for its third annual sensory-friendly fall festival and open house - a free afternoon of family fun designed with children’s sensory needs in mind.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Pinetop Curriculum Swap
Sat, Nov 14, 11 AM - 12:30 PMRE:center, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZFreeBring curriculum you’re done with and leave with something new at this free homeschool curriculum swap with the Pathfinder team.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Surprise SciTech Festival
Sat, Nov 21, 10 AM - 2 PMSurprise Recreation CampusFreeA free, all-ages celebration of science and technology with live shows, hands-on demos, robotics, LEGO, 3D printing, space, health, careers, and food trucks.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Past events
Tucson Curriculum Swap
Sat, Oct 17, 12 - 3:30 PMNanini LibraryFreeBring curriculum you’re done with, leave with something new - a free homeschool curriculum swap with ESA help from the Pathfinder team.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap - Surprise
Fri, Oct 2, 12:50 - 2 PMSurprise Regional LibraryFreeBring curriculum you're done with, leave with something new! A free homeschool curriculum swap with ESA help from the Pathfinder team.
ESAConnection Networking Webinar - New Federal Tax Laws for Education Vendors
Mon, Sep 28, 7 PMZoom webinarFreePathfinder founder Amaan joins ESAConnection’s monthly networking webinar to explain the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit and what it means for education vendors.
ESA for Students with Disabilities 101
Sat, Sep 19, 1 - 2 PMMesa Public Library - Main LibraryFreeJoin us in a workshop to answer all your questions about disability contracts with ESA.
Mobile ESA Support - Spencer’s Place on Cotton
Wed, Sep 2, 9 AM - 12 PMSpencer’s Place on CottonFreeDrop in for free one-on-one ESA help from the Pathfinder Parent Support Team - applications, contracts, orders, and any question in between - over a coffee.
ESA Parent Essentials - East Valley
Sat, Aug 29, 11 AM - 12 PMMesa Public Library - Main LibraryFreeIntro-to-ESA presentation and Q&A for East Valley families, co-hosted with ESAConnection. 9 families attended and everyone downloaded the app.
ESA Parent Essentials - West Valley
Sat, Aug 22, 10 - 11 AMGeorgia T. Lord LibraryFreeIntro-to-ESA presentation and Q&A for West Valley families, co-hosted with ESAConnection, with a live app demo.
Homeschool Yo Kids Expo
Sat, Aug 15, 11 AM - 2 PMDesert West Community CenterFreePathfinder booth at the Homeschool Yo Kids expo - 30+ families stopped by, and one parent was approved for her card the same day.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap - Sedona
Tue, Aug 11, 1 - 4 PMVOC Community ChurchFreeFree curriculum swap for Verde Valley homeschool families, co-hosted with Homeschool Connect Verde Valley.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap - Surprise
Thu, Aug 6, 10:45 AM - 1 PMSurprise Regional LibraryFreePathfinder’s flagship free curriculum swap - around 100 people and 53 families came to trade curriculum and get ESA help.
New to the ESA Program - Parent Webinar
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30 PMZoom webinarFreeLive Q&A for parents new to Arizona’s ESA program - applications, first contracts, and next steps, hosted by the Pathfinder Parent Support Team.
Pathfinder x Conquer Ninja Family Day
Sat, Jun 13, 2 - 4 PMConquer Ninja Gym, Goodyear, AZFreeFree ninja-gym time and refreshments for ESA families - kids climbed while parents got ESA questions answered.
New to the ESA Program - Parent Webinar
Thu, May 28, 6:30 PMZoom webinarFreeLive ESA parent Q&A covering application help, first-time contract holder questions, and next steps for families.
Navigate ESA Like a Ninja - Pathfinder Family Day
Sat, May 16, 5 - 7 PMGold Medal Gymnastics, 455 E Warner Rd, Chandler, AZFreeFree ninja-warrior gym time and food for East Valley ESA families, while parents learned how Pathfinder makes the ESA program easier.
ESA Parent Webinar
Wed, Apr 29, 5 - 7 PMZoom webinarFreePathfinder’s first parent webinar - experienced ESA moms from the Parent Support Team answered live questions from new applicants.
Pathfinder Family Day at Uptown Jungle
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 - 4:30 PMUptown Jungle, 7608 W Cactus Rd, Peoria, AZFreeFree play, pizza, and an intro to Pathfinder for West Valley ESA families.
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