By Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at Law Office of Lawrence Berliner
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 weather forecast. 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.
Fall 2026 School and Education Fairs:
CREC Capital Region Education Council Back to School Block Party – Hartford, CT. A resource fair with community organizations will be available at this event. Wednesday August 12th 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to receive a backpack with school supplies. Location: CREC, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Register here: https://www.crec.org/communications/bts.php More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1661546281805160/?active_tab=discussion
Stamford Moms After School Activities Expo – Stamford, CT. Thursday August 30th 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Stamford Town Center Mall, 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT 06901. More information: https://stamfordmoms.com/2026-stamford-moms-events/
MetroWest High School Fair at Charles River School – Dover, MA. Thursday September 10th 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Charles River School, 6 Old Meadow Road, Dover, MA 02030. More information: https://www.charlesriverschool.org/news/charles-river-school-hosting-metrowest-high-school-fair-on-september-17-2/
Schools to Know Fair – Pembroke, Bermuda. Thursday September 17th 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Admissions Panel discussion with McMillan Education is at 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke, Pembroke Parish, Bermuda HM GX. More information: https://www.schoolstoknow.com/events-list/nantucket2024-bxdna-d6kgt Register here: https://www.schoolstoknow.com/stay-in-the-know-register-for-upcoming-events
Parents League of New York Online Middle and High School Fair – Virtual. Monday September 14th through Friday September 18th 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST (times vary for each session). Advance registration is required to attend this online event. An admissions panel discussion is on Monday September 14th 9:00 a.m. EST (online). Registration for the online school fair: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/2026-middle-and-high-school-virtual-fair Registration for the online admissions panel discussion: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/2026-middle-and-high-school-virtual-admissions-panel-discussion
Hudson River Park Mothers Group Downtown Early Childhood Education Fair – New York, NY. Sunday September 20th 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Due to limited space, please register for one time slot: shift one 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or shift two 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Location: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway 10013. Register here for shift one: https://www.hrpmamas.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=607793&item_id=3046644 Register here for shift two: https://www.hrpmamas.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=607793&item_id=3046645 More information: https://www.hrpmamas.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=607793&module_id=163100
Greenwich Catholic School High School Fair – Greenwich, CT. Wednesday September 23rd 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Greenwich Catholic School, Gymnasium, 471 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. More information: https://www.gcsct.org/apps/pages/high_school_fair
Alternative to College Fair West Coast – Lafayette, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). Thursday September 24th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration for this event is recommended. Gap year, transition programs, mental health programs, and vocational programs will be in attendance at the fair. Location: Lafayette Public Library, Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549. Register here: https://www.preparetobloom.com/fall2026/p/alt-fair-attendee More information: https://www.preparetobloom.com/alt-fair-1
Parents League of New York Boarding School Admissions Discussion Panel – Online (Virtual). Thursday September 24th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (online). Advance registration is required to attend this online event. Register here: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/boarding-school-admissions-virtual-panel-discussion
Jersey City Moms Education Fair – Jersey City, NJ. Saturday September 26th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ 07302. More information: https://jcfamilies.com/event/jc-education-fair-2026/
North Shore Secondary School Fair at Tower School – Marblehead, MA. Tuesday September 29th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Co-hosted by Tower School, Glen Urquhart School, Shore Country Day School, and Brookwood School. Location: Tower School, 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead, MA 01945. More information: https://www.towerschool.org/middle-school/ssf
Parents League of New York Boarding School Fair – New York City, NY. Wednesday September 30th 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028. Register here: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/boarding-school-fair-2026
Far Hills Country Day School Secondary School Fair – Far Hills, NJ. Thursday October 1st 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Far Hills Country Day School, 697 US-202, Far Hills, NJ 07931. More information: https://www.fhcds.org/admission/secondary-school-placement-program/secondary-school-fair
Inclusive Together Special Education Resource Fair – New Canaan, CT. Saturday October 3rd 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. Registration and more information: https://www.inclusivetogether.org/event-details/back-to-school-together
Aspen Country Day School Boarding and Day Secondary School Fair – Aspen, CO. Saturday October 3rd 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Admissions panel discussion is at 9:15 a.m. Location: Aspen Country Day School, 300 Music School Road, Aspen, CO 81611. More information: https://aspencountryday.org/school-experience/fair/
The Independent Day School Secondary School Fair – Middlefield, CT. Tuesday October 6th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: The Independent Day School, 115 Laurel Brook Road, Middlefield, CT 06455. More information: https://www.independentdayschool.org/event/secondary-school-night/
Parents League of New York Financial Aid at Independent Schools Discussion Panel – Online. Thursday October 15th 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. (virtual). Advance registration is required to attend this online event. Register here: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/dollars-and-sense-navigating-financial-aid-2026
Downtown Early Childhood Association DECA NYC Early Childhood Education Fair – New York City, NY. Thursday October 22nd 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: 14th Street Y, 344 14th Street, New York, NY 10003. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerFSIiz933vxWR2_QjeHFW9UV-UAaQ3QVcHDSnWeL3NeWX9A/viewform?pli=1
Seattle Boarding School Fair – Seattle, WA. Thursday October 22nd 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Optional admissions panels for students and parents are from 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Hamlin Robinson School, 1730 20th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98144. Register here: https://www.jotform.com/form/261805361541049 More information: https://www.hamlinrobinson.org/hrs-learning-center/community-evnts-and-rentals/boardingschool
JCC Mid-Westchester and Smart Kids with LD Neurodiversity Resource Fair – Scarsdale, NY. Sunday October 25th 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/4072/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=80cea73b-812d-11f1-99e9-00505692171b&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct More information: https://jccmw.org/ https://www.smartkidswithld.org/
**JCC Manhattan Special Education School Fair – New York City, NY. Wednesday November 18th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration link will be available soon. Location: The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023. More information: https://www.mmjccm.org/for-all-adults/special-needs/special-education-school-fair