By Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant
These community events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Advance registration may be required for some events. Before attending events, please check the forecast for inclement weather. Events are subject to change.
Disclaimer: This list of resources is intended for information gathering and for the education of those who choose to explore them. As everyone’s interests and needs are varied, some resources are more appropriate for your situation than to others. Attorney Lawrence Berliner is not responsible for the content of this list of resources and does not endorse the organizations hosting or exhibiting at the fairs.
** Registration is coming soon.
East Coast and Mid-Atlantic:
USA Gap Year Fair – Dedham, MA. Saturday January 10th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Noble and Greenough School, 10 Campus Drive, Dedham, MA 02026. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1748545690229?aff=GOeventsCTA
USA Gap Year Fair – Fairfield, CT (Fairfield County). Monday January 12th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfield-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1762932050219?aff=GOeventsCTA
USA Gap Year Fair – Brookline, MA. Tuesday January 13th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Brookline High School, 115 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brookline-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1762964266579?aff=GOeventsCTA
USA Gap Year Fair – Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County). Wednesday January 14th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scarsdale-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1762969823199?aff=GOeventsCTA
USA Gap Year Fair – Brooklyn, NY. Thursday January 15th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Brooklyn Friends School, 375 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763005489879?aff=GOeventsCTA
The Friendship Circle of Virginia Disability Resource Expo – Richmond, VA. Sunday January 18th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Postsecondary resources will be in attendance. Location: The Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220. More information: https://friendshipcircleva.org/disability-expo/ Register here: https://friendshipcircleva.org/fcva-disability-attendees/
**UPDATE 01/23/2026: Advance registration online is closed. Walk-in registration is available at The Shed** IncludeNYC Disability and Special Education Resource and Activity Fair – New York City, NY. Saturday January 24th 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Summer camps, schools, postsecondary programs, and activities will be exhibiting at the fair. Location: The Tisch Skylights Event Space at The Shed, 11 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001. Register here: https://includenyc.typeform.com/to/vWp8q6wV?typeform-source=includenyc.org More information: https://includenyc.org/events/2026-includenyc-fair/ https://es.includenyc.org/events/2026-includenyc-fair/?noredirect=es-MX
USA Gap Year Fair – Ashburn, VA (Loudoun County). Tuesday January 27th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashburn-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1778671467239?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
**01/23/2026 UPDATE: Due to the winter storm and inclement weather, the NACAC Pittsburgh College Fair is POSTPONED. The new date is Tuesday March 24th and Wednesday March 25th** National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Pittsburgh, PA. Tuesday January 27th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Wednesday January 28th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 More information: https://www.nacacattend.org/26pittsburgh
USA Gap Year Fair – Falls Church, VA (Fairfax County). Wednesday January 28th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: George C. Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfax-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763029461579?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
**Update 02/22/2026: Please note the special needs fair is still happening from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please see the website for more updates with the impending snowstorm** JCC of Central New Jersey Special Needs Resource Fair – Scotch Plains, NJ. Sunday February 22nd 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. More information: https://www.jccnj.org/events/2026/02/22/inclusion-support-services/special-needs-resource-fair/ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1JcKFkmTSlo0mX5ramS9KScoTmdDb4foeNYMyoV61hZc/viewform?ts=694439a3&edit_requested=true&pli=1&authuser=0
The Vanguard School Neurodiversity Resource Fair – Malvern, PA. Saturday February 28th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). In case of inclement weather, the snow date will be March 1st. Postsecondary resources will be in attendance at the fair. Location: The Vanguard School, 1777 N. Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355. More information: https://www.vfes.net/resourcefair
Ivymount School Outreach Special Education Resource Fair – Rockville, MD. Sunday March 1st 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854. Register here: https://app.operoo.com/public_forms/2448247/new More information: https://www.ivymount.org/resourcefair/
New York Association for College Admissions Counseling NYSACAC College Fair – Throggs Neck, Bronx, NY. Tuesday March 3rd 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. More information: https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Edison, NJ. Wednesday March 4th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26NewJersey
Winston Preparatory School New Jersey College and Transition Fair for Students Who Learn Differently – Whippany, NJ. Thursday March 5th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person; please note the last admission time is at 7:45 p.m.) Advance registration is required to attend. Location: Winston Preparatory School NJ Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBejy6VBPKoDQU5RrOl02HRuVp2EzqCOduS204KdH8iCy6HQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWoENleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHMWtZUWtnSElCbHZsN0htc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHryG9XptzxEha8m3W6tgbuwJ2bgb2-ZGWl987jqrB0YXZyx5SrsGP5XxiDMy_aem_PkVjh0Z4b9KZEJG7H4JLiw&pli=1
**Colleges that Change Lives Fair – Boston, MA. Saturday March 7th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration will be available soon. Location: Renaissance Hotel Boston Seaport District, 606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. More information: https://ctcl.org/boston-ma-march-2026/
**Colleges that Change Lives Fair – New York City, NY. Sunday March 8th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration will be available soon. Location: New York Hilton Hotel Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. More information: https://ctcl.org/new-york-march-2026/
**Colleges that Change Lives Fair – Philadelphia, PA. Monday March 9th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration will be available soon. Location: Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia Downtown, 201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. More information: https://ctcl.org/philadelphia-pa-march-2026/
**Colleges that Change Lives Fair – Washington D.C. Tuesday March 10th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration will be available soon. Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington D.C. 20008. More information: https://ctcl.org/dc-march-2026/
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Lancaster County – Lancaster, PA. Tuesday March 10th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Please register on StriveScan. In case of inclement weather, the snow date will be March 11th. Location: Stevens College of Technology 750 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. More information: https://www.pacac.org/college-fairs-recordings
CES Cooperative Educational Services Transition Fair for Students with Disabilities – Trumbull, CT. Thursday March 12th 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). In case of inclement weather, the snow date will be March 26th. Location: Cooperative Educational Services, 25 Oakview Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CooperativeEducationalServices/photos/save-the-date-join-us-for-the-25th-annual-ces-transition-resource-expo-on-thursd/1488522353276478/
LEARN Disability Summit Southeastern Connecticut – Mashantucket, CT. Saturday March 14th 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). This is not a college fair, but schools and community organizations have postsecondary services for students with disabilities are attending the fair. Location: Great Wolf Lodge (Conference Center), 201 Rainmaker Drive, Mashantucket, CT 06338. More information: https://www.learnstudentsupportservices.org/happenings/disability-summit
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Rochester, NY. Advance registration is required to attend this event. Sunday March 15th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and Monday March 16th 9:00-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Location: Floreano Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Rochester
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Syracuse, NY. Monday March 16th 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday March 17th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The OnCenter, 800 S State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Syracuse
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Springfield, MA. Tuesday March 17th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. . Location: The Eastern States Exposition (The Big E), 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Springfield
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Hartford, CT. Tuesday March 17th 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday March 18th 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: Hartford Convention Center, 100 Columbus Avenue, Hartford, CT 06103. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Hartford
Connecticut Transition Symposium – New Britain, CT. Wednesday March 18th 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Please note that students/youth are free to attend. There is a $15.00 charge for participants and professionals. Advance registration is required to attend. This is not a college or postsecondary fair, but a transition symposium for professionals, students and their families with disabilities to learn about life after high school. Location: Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), Student Center, 105 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Britain, CT 06053. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-secondary-transition-symposium-youth-leading-a-changing-world-registration-1980578584863 Hosted by CT State Education Resource Center SERC and CT State Department of Education, with support from: Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Connecticut Department of Developmental Services, Connecticut Regional Education Services Centers RESC Alliance, UConn Center Excellence of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities UCEDD, Connecticut Department of Aging and Developmental Services ADS.
Malden/Medford Massachusetts Regional Transition Fair – Malden, MA. Wednesday March 18th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Malden High School, 77 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148. More information: https://sites.google.com/maldenps.org/malden-medford-transition-fair/home
Westport Day School Special Education College Fair – Wilton, CT. Thursday March 19th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: The Westport Day School, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-college-fair-hosted-by-westport-day-school-tickets-1982356592933?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Pittsburgh, PA. Tuesday March 24th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Wednesday March 25th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person; please note this is the college fair that was postponed from January 27th). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 More information: https://www.nacacattend.org/26pittsburgh
The Education Cooperative College Fair – Westwood, MA. Wednesday March 25th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westwood High School, 200 Nahatan Street, Westwood, MA 02090. More information: https://tec-coop.org/college-and-career-exploration/college-fairs/
Woburn SEPAC College and Transition Fair for Students with Learning Differences – Woburn, MA. Wednesday March 25th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Woburn Memorial High School, 88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801. More information: https://woburnsepac.org/
Winston Preparatory School Long Island College and Transition Fair for Students Who Learn Differently – Dix Hills, NY. Wednesday March 25th 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend. To register, please email [email protected] Location: Winston Preparatory School Long Island Campus, 30 DeForest Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. More information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVd5GNfDaPX/?igsh=Mm02ZXIxYjFyY2dr
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Nashua, NH. Wednesday March 25th 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Bishop Guertin High School, 194 Lund Road, Nashua, NH 03060. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
Landmark School Postsecondary & College Fair – Prides Crossing, MA. Thursday March 26th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Landmark School, Ansara Athletic Center, 447 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA 01965. More information: https://www.landmarkschool.org/landing-pages/post-secondary-fair
Special Education Legal Fund Community Resource Fair for Special Education Families – Stamford, CT. Saturday March 28th 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Postsecondary resources will be in attendance at the fair. Location: Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-education-legal-fund-seek-resource-fair-2026-tickets-1761076470129
Connecticut Center for Advance Technology Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Career Fair – Hamden, CT. Tuesday March 31st 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required for college students. This event is for high school students, college students, recent college graduates, job seekers, and family members. Location: Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus, M&T Bank Arena, 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514. Register here (college student registration only): https://form.jotform.com/ccat_inc/met-student-2026 More information: https://www.ccat.us/events/met-career-fair-2026
Equine Career and College Fair – Greenfield, MA. Wednesday April 8th 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The speaker event is at 7:00 p.m. This fair is for students interested in colleges and careers in equine and animal science. Location: Stoneleigh-Burnham School, 574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/940568471628834?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D https://sbschool.org/family-resources/events-calendar/?y=0&type=year&ext_event_id=0d882a6062f9bhajmjrjqnkp59googlecom&/equestrian-career-college-fair
Nassau County Counselors Association College Fair – Hempstead, NY. Tuesday April 14th 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event (use the flyer with the QR code). Location: Hofstra University, David S. Mack Sports Complex, 245 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Register here: https://www.nassaucounselors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-Flyer-QR-Code.pdf More information: https://www.nassaucounselors.org/cal_events/ncas-2026-spring-college-expo/
New York Association for College Admissions Counseling NYSACAC College Fair – Poughkeepsie, NY. Wednesday April 15th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Our Lady of Lourdes High School, 131 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. More information: https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – New York City, NY. Sunday April 19th 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26NewYorkCity
Capital Area School Development Association CASDA College Fair – Troy, NY. Monday April 20th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Hudson Valley Community (HVCC), 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. More information: https://www.casdany.org/college-career-fairs
Western Suffolk County Counselors Association College Fair – Hauppauge, NY. Monday April 20th 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is recommended. Location: Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Register here: https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/registration/begin More information: https://www.westernsuffolkcounselors.org/spring-college—career-fair
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Boyds, MD (Montgomery County). Tuesday April 21st 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. & Friday April 22nd 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26MontgomeryCounty
Southern Connecticut College & Career Fair – Bridgeport, CT. Wednesday April 22nd 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration for this fair is recommended on StriveScan. More information will be available soon. Location: Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. More information: https://www.ctcollegefair.com/
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair in Connecticut – New London, CT. Thursday April 23rd 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Mitchell College, Yarnall Athletic Center, 47 Di Biasi Drive, New London, CT 06320. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
Orange County NY Counselors Association College Night – Middletown, NY. Thursday April 23rd 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: SUNY Orange Middletown NY Campus, Physical Education Building, East Conkling Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. More information: https://www.occounselors.org/occafair
Capital Area School Development Association CASDA College Fair – Red Hook, NY. Thursday April 23rd 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location Red Hook High School, 103 W Market Street, Red Hook, NY 12571. More information: https://www.casdany.org/college-career-fairs
Capital Area School Development Association CASDA College Fair – Peekskill, NY. Thursday April 23rd 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Peekskill High School, 1072 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. More information: https://www.casdany.org/college-career-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Landover, MD (Prince George’s County). Friday April 24th 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26PGCounty
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Boston, MA. Monday April 27th 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. & Tuesday April 28th 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115. More information: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Boston
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Northeast Regional – Wilkes-Barre, PA. Monday April 27th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Please register on StriveScan. Location: King’s College, 133 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. More information: https://www.pacac.org/college-fairs-recordings
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Providence, RI. Wednesday April 29th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, 02903. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Providence
Southern Westchester College Fair – White Plains, NY. Wednesday April 29th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. More information: https://www.westchestercollegefair.com/
Putnam-Northern Westchester College Fair – Yorktown Heights, NY. Thursday April 30th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, 200 Boces Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. More information: https://www.westchestercollegefair.com/
East End Counselors Association College Fair – Westhampton Beach, NY (Suffolk County). Thursday April 30th 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westhampton Beach High School, 49 Lilac Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. More information: https://www.eastendcounselors.org/events-1
Rockland County BOCES and Rockland Transition Consortium Postsecondary Transition Fair for Students with an IEP or Section 504 Plan – West Nyack, NY. Thursday April 30th 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Palisades Center Mall (Community Rooms), 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994. More information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUjK9DbkZTB/
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – North Andover, MA. Sunday May 3rd 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Merrimack College, Athletic Complex Lawler Rink, 315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Augusta, ME. Thursday May 14th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
Alternative to College Fair East Coast – Brookline, MA (Boston Area). Saturday May 9th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration for this event is recommended. Hosted by educational consultants Prepare to Bloom LLC and Lighthouse Guidance. Location: Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446. More information: https://www.preparetobloom.com/alt-fair Register here: https://www.preparetobloom.com/spring2026/p/alt-fair-attendee
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Worcester, MA. Tuesday May 19th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Assumption University, Plourde Recreation Center, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Bridgewater, MA. Thursday May 21st 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Bridgewater State University, Tinsley Center, 325 Plymouth Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
New York Association for College Admissions Counseling NYSACAC College Fair – Rochester, NY. Friday May 22nd 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Brighton High School, 1150 S. Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14618. More information: https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling NYSACAC College Fair – Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island). Wednesday May 27th 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Boulevard, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. More information: https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Main Line Regional – Villanova, PA. Wednesday May 27th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Please register on StriveScan. Location: Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085. More information: https://www.pacac.org/college-fairs-recordings
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Rindge, NH. Friday May 29th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Franklin Pierce University, Northfields Activity Center, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461. More information: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
South:
**01/23/2026 UPDATE: Due to the winter storm and inclement weather, the NACAC College Fair on January 25th has been POSTPONED. The new date is Sunday March 8th** National Association for College Admissions NACAC Atlanta College Fair – College Park, GA. Sunday January 25th 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. Registration: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Atlanta
College Fair for Neurodiverse Students – Roswell, GA (Atlanta Area). Sunday March 1st 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Hosted by The Cottage School, The Howard School, Cumberland Academy, Kennesaw University Professional Education, and Beacon College. Location: The Cottage School, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea8bkddLiNEPOHwMXudj-BGqkHpF_byl9SZ9jg1YHRWUScfQ/viewform?pli=1
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Miami, FL. Sunday March 1st 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Miami
National Association for College Admissions NACAC Atlanta College Fair – College Park, GA. Sunday March 8th 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (in-person; please note this is the event that was previously postponed due to the snowstorm on January 25th). Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. Registration: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Atlanta
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Charlotte, NC. Saturday March 21st 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Charlotte
Midwest:
USA Gap Year Fair – Winnetka, IL. Saturday January 24th 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: New Trier Township High School, 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763021858839?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
The Miriam School Next Steps College and Postsecondary Fair for Students with Learning Differences – St. Louis, MO. Tuesday January 27th 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Miriam High School, 1138 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoLu_WePvCl1ad6oGgiEnjs1USNsf5eiMaUV5eUMM5HBp5tg/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0 More information: https://www.miriamstl.org/high-school/next-steps-fair
**01/24/2026 UPDATE: Due to the winter storm and inclement weather, the NACAC Cleveland College Fair on January 25th is POSTPONED. The new date is February 22nd** National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Cleveland, OH. Sunday January 25th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, OH 44113. More information: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Cleveland
Samson JCC Disability Community Inclusion Expo – Whitefish, Bay, WI. Sunday February 1st 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Postsecondary resources will be in attendance. Location: Samson JCC, 6255 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. Register here: https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/event/community-inclusion-expo/
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Columbus, OH. Saturday February 7th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Hight Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26GreaterColumbus
Marburn Academy Central Ohio College Fair for Students with Learning Differences – New Albany, OH. Thursday February 19th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Panel discussion is at 6:30 p.m. before the fair begins. Location: Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH 43054. More information: https://www.marburnacademy.org/page/college-expo
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Cleveland, OH. Sunday February 22nd 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person; please note that this is the event that was postponed on January 25th). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, OH 44113. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Cleveland
Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling OACAC College Fair – Cincinnati, OH. Monday March 2nd 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: St. Xavier High School, 600 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More information: https://www.oacac.org/fair-calendar
Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling OACAC College Fair – Toledo, OH. Tuesday March 3rd 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: University of Toledo, Student Union Ballroom, 2801 Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH 43606. More information: https://www.oacac.org/fair-calendar
West and Southwest:
USA Gap Year Fair – Centennial, Colorado (Denver Area). Tuesday January 20th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: 2201 East Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80122. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763020454639?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
USA Gap Year Fair – Boulder, CO. Thursday January 22nd 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: New Vista High School, 700 20th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boulder-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763013634239?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Gateway Academy Transition Resource Fair – Houston, TX. Friday January 23rd 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: United Way of Greater Houston Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007. Register here: https://bit.ly/416YCN More information: https://www.thegatewayacademy.org/transition
USA Gap Year Fair – Berkeley, CA. Saturday January 31st 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Maybeck High School, 2727 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763030003199?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
The Winston School of Del Mar Special Education Resource Fair – Del Mar, CA (San Diego Area). Saturday January 31st 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. This resource fair will have exhibitors for a variety of age groups, including postsecondary transition age. Location: The Winston School of Del Mar, 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZcdqlaIhb0jOhyckrcV3A2RGALPnflX-OtmuN-aHC3Ll3vg/viewform?pli=1
USA Gap Year Fair – Palo Alto, CA. Sunday February 1st 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palo-alto-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1778706000529?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
USA Gap Year Fair – San Anselmo, CA. Monday February 2nd 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Archie Williams High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo, CA 94960. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-anselmo-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1778646342089?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
USA Gap Year Fair – Seattle, WA. Thursday February 5th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Roosevelt High School, 1410 Northeast 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98115. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-usa-gap-year-fair-registration-1763035599939?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Pasadena, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area). Tuesday February 10th 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26GreaterLosAngeles
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Tucson, AZ. Monday March 2nd 2026 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). More information will be available soon. Location: The Gregory School, 3231 North Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/spring-college-fairs
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Gilbert, AZ (Phoenix East Area). Saturday February 28th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). More information will be available soon. Location: Highland High School, 4301 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/spring-college-fairs
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Glendale, AZ (Phoenix West Area). Sunday March 1st 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). More information will be available soon. Location: Arizona State University ASU West Valley Campus, 4701 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/spring-college-fairs
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Austin, TX. Thursday March 5th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. More information: https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/
Davis School District Special Education & Section 504 Transition Fair – Layton, UT (Salt Lake City Area). Thursday March 5th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: WSU Davis Weber State University Layton Campus, 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, UT 84041. More information: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/o/dsd/page/transition-fair
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Riverside County – Riverside, CA. Saturday March 7th 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: University of California UC Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/riverside-county-college-fair/
San Mateo County Transition to Independence Fair for Young Adults with Disabilities – Redwood City, CA (San Francisco Bay/San Mateo Area). Saturday March 7th 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: San Mateo County Office of Education, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065. More information: https://www.smctransitionfair.org/
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Colorado Springs, CO. Saturday March 7th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). More information will be available soon. Location: Pine Creek High School, 10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/spring-college-fairs
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Aurora, CO (Denver Area). Sunday March 8th 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (in-person). More information will be available soon. Location: Cherokee Trail High School, 25901 East Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/spring-college-fairs
Snohomish County Washington Transition Fair for People with Developmental Disabilities – Lynnwood, WA (near Seattle and Everett, WA). Tuesday March 10th 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Lynwood Event Center, 3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. More information: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3380/Transition-Resource-Fair?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Santa Clara County – Los Altos Hills, CA. Tuesday March 10th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/santa-clara-county-college-fair/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Alameda County – Berkeley, CA. Tuesday March 10th 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/alameda-county-college-fair/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Sonoma County – Santa Rosa, CA. Wednesday March 11th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Piner High School, 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/sonoma-county-college-fair/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair San Joaquin – Stockton, CA. Thursday March 12th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: University of the Pacific Stockton Campus, Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium, Larry Heller Drive (navigation address is 3601 Pacific Drive), Stockton, CA 95211.
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Central Coast/San Luis Obispo Area – Templeton, CA. Thursday March 19th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Templeton High School, 1200 South Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/central-coast-college-fair/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair Los Angeles County – Granada Hills, CA. Saturday March 21st 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Granada Hills Charter School, 10535 Zelzah Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/los-angeles-county-college-fair/
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Houston, TX. Thursday April 2nd 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: NRG Park, 3 NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Houston
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Keaʻau, HI (Hawaii East). Tuesday April 14th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Keaʻau Campus, 16-714 Volcano Road, Keaʻau, HI 96749. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Waimea, HI (Hawaii Island Central). Wednesday April 15th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Hawaii Preparatory Academy, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Waimea, HI 96743. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Makawao, HI (Maui). Thursday April 16th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: King Kekaulike High School, 121 Kula Highway, Makawao, HI 96768. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Kihei, HI (Maui). Thursday April 16th 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Kūlanihāko’i High School, 901 Pi’ilani Highway, Kihei, HI 96753. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Kapolei, HI (Oahu West). Saturday April 18th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: University of Hawaii West Oahu, 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair San Diego County – San Diego, CA. Saturday April 18th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Falcon Way, San Diego, CA 92131. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/san-diego-county-college-fair/
The Help Group Special Needs Resource Fair – Burbank, CA (Los Angeles Area). Saturday April 18th 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Postsecondary resources and transition programs will be exhibiting at the fair. Location: The Help Group, 13130 Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91401. Register here: More information: https://helpgroup.org/events/special-needs-resource-fair/
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair – Boise, ID. Saturday April 18th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Boise State University, Student Union Building Jordan Ballroom, 1700 West University Drive, Boise, ID 83725. More information: https://www.pnacac.org/college-fairs_1/spring-college-fairs
Hawaii Association for College Admissions Counseling HACAC College Fair – Honolulu, HI (Oahu Honolulu). Sunday April 19th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Honolulu Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. More information: https://hawaiiacac.org/college-fairs/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair North San Diego – Cardiff, CA (Encinitas). Tuesday April 21st 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007. More information: https://www.wacac.org/events/north-san-diego-county-college-fair/
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair – Seattle, WA. Saturday April 25th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. More information: https://www.pnacac.org/college-fairs_1/spring-college-fairs
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair – Portland, OR. Sunday April 26th 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: University of Portland, 5000 North Willamette Street, Portland, OR 97203. More information: https://www.pnacac.org/college-fairs_1/spring-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC STEM Focus College Fair – Golden, CO (Denver Area). Saturday June 6th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: The Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401. More information: https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/
Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair – Denver, CO. Saturday June 13th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Denver Academy, 4400 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. More information: https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/neurodiversity-resource-fair-26