Summer 2026 School, College/Postsecondary, and Education Resource Fairs

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.

School Fairs:

Schools to Know Boarding School Fair – Nantucket, MA. Thursday July 16^th 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Nantucket Inn, 1 Miller Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554. More information: https://www.schoolstoknow.com/events-list/nantucket2024-bxdna Register here: https://www.schoolstoknow.com/stay-in-the-know-register-for-upcoming-events

Santa Monica Preschool Fair – Santa Monica, CA. Saturday July 25^th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-5th-annual-santa-monica-preschool-fair-safari-fun-tickets-1990935992147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#organizer-card

College Fairs:

College Fair hosted by Brown University Pre-College Programs – Providence, RI. Thursday July 16^th 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Olney Margolies Athletic Center, 235 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. More information: https://precollege.brown.edu/college-fair

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Seattle, WA. Saturday July 25^th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Hilton Motif Hotel, 1415 5^th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. More information: https://ctcl.org/seattle-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19728

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Portland, OR. Sunday July 26^th 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Hilton Downtown Portland Hotel, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. More information: https://ctcl.org/portland-or-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19723

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – San Francisco, CA. Monday July 27^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Hyatt Regency Downtown San Francisco Embarcadero, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111. More information: https://ctcl.org/san-francisco-ca-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19713

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – San Jose, CA (San Jose / Santa Clara Area). Tuesday July 28^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Doubletree by Hilton San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110. More information: https://ctcl.org/santa-clara-ca-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19711

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – San Diego, CA. Wednesday July 29^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108. More information: https://ctcl.org/san-diego-ca-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19711

Colleges That Change Lives Fair –Universal City, CA (Los Angeles Area). Thursday July 30^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA 91608. More information: https://ctcl.org/los-angeles-ca-july-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19710

Webster Library College and Transition Fair for Students with Developmental Disabilities – Webster, NY (Rochester NY Area). Saturday August 8^th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Webster Library, 980 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580. More information: https://websterlibrary.libcal.com/event/14962073?fbclid=IwY2xjawSbkUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwbnluMjVGUk9jTjFDUXduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtpqOiYGs9_f5PEO19os0A7zZNAWuSdfufoXRD6apzK_PJTBn6LUq5P-9bSM_aem_b7LRNTeoQokgut-uwpQQdw https://www.facebook.com/events/920395023967916/

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Oak Brook, IL (Chicago Area Southwest). Saturday August 8^th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523. More information: https://ctcl.org/chicago-il-august-8-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19719

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Schaumberg, IL. (Chicago Area Northwest). Saturday August 8^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Hyatt Regency Schaumberg, 1800 East Golf Road, Schaumberg, IL 60173. More information: https://ctcl.org/chicago-il-august-8-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19717

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Greenwood Village, CO (Denver Area). Monday August 10^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech Center, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. More information: https://ctcl.org/denver-august-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19712

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Salt Lake City, UT. Tuesday August 11^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. More information: https://ctcl.org/salt-lake-city-august-11-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19726

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Houston, TX. Saturday August 15^th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Westin Galleria Houston, 5060 W Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77056. More information: https://ctcl.org/houston-august-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19724

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Austin, TX. Saturday August 15^th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. More information: https://ctcl.org/austin-august-2026/ Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=16531

Colleges That Change Lives Fair – Grapevine, TX (Dallas Fort Worth Area). Sunday August 16^th 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: The Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. Register here: https://ctcl.org/dallas-august-2026/ More information: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=19725

Disability and Education Resource Fairs:

Boston ADA Day – Boston, MA. Wednesday July 15th 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration for this event is recommended. A disability resource fair with local agencies will be exhibiting at this event celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Location: Copley Square Park, Boston, MA. For accommodations, please email [email protected] Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIThh-EgCyAItzkxk-84hOyic2eVX21_1L3-Q9gA-lQexLWQ/viewform?pli=1