The Ultimate Guide to activities, learning, and fun for kids and teens in Hardeman County is curated by Homeschool Roster for families looking for opportunities throughout the county. Check out the comprehensive list below.
Check back as more events will be added throughout the month. If you know of an upcoming event for kids, teens, or families that we missed, email [email protected], so it can be considered for inclusion.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Herff College of Engineering Engineering Day (eDay) registration is open.
Now through November 2 – The Tennessee Promise application for the Class of 2027 is open.
Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 may start earning community service hours.
Head Start has open 2026/2027 enrollment for free pre-school program for three and four year old children. Call (731) 435-0600 or (731) 983-3731 or visit the website for more information. The opportunity is available in Hardeman, Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, and McNairy Counties.
BIBLE STUDY
Awana & Youth Group will be held for students in pre-k through twelfth grade at Porters Creek Baptist Church { 5120 Peavine Road, Middleton, 38052 } on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (731) 609-9011 for more information. Register to attend.
LUEZ THEATER
October 2, and 3 – Daniel and the Fiery Furnace ( see movie trailer )
October 9, 10, 16, and 17 – Heart of the Beast ( see movie trailer )
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
October 5 – Hornsby Elementary School PTO meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m.
October 5 through 9 – It’s Homecoming Week at Bolivar Middle School.
October 6 – Hardeman County School Board { 10815 Old Highway 64, Bolivar, 38008 } meets at 6:30 p.m. ( see full meeting video )
October 7 – Grand Junction Elementary School is holding an Awards Ceremony at 7:50 a.m.
October 8 – Ayers Foundation Trust FAFSA Night at Bolivar Central High School from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
October 12 through 19 – Fall Break for Hardeman County Schools.
October 19 – Parent teacher conferences at areas schools.
Hardeman County Schools Dress Code Policy
New ParentVue/StudentVue portal link.
TCAP Family Portal is open.
West Tennessee Homeschool Graduation registration is open.
SPORTS/RECREATION
October 1 – Bolivar Middle School Football away against University School of Jackson { 232 McClellan Road, Jackson, 38305 } at 6:30 p.m.
October 6 – Hardeman County Softball Tournament will held at Hornsby Elementary School. Game 1 at 5 p.m. with Bolivar Middle School vs. Middleton Middle School and Game 2 follows with the winner of Game 1 against North Hardeman.
October 8 – Bolivar Middle School Homecoming game against Middle Middle School at 6 p.m. with eighth grade recognition during halftime.
October 9 – Bolivar Central High School football vs. Westview High School at home at 7 p.m.
October 21 – Bolivar Middle School is holding track team try outs from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 29 – Bolivar Central High School Football Senior Night.
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
There are several places throughout Hardeman County for teens to volunteer. Some include the public libraries, Hardeman Adoptable Animals, City of Bolivar Community Garden, the Hardeman County Arts Center, and more. Reach out and find somewhere to volunteer.
AREA LIBRARIES
Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
| The library has partnered with WRAP and is accepting donations for domestic violence and sexual violence survivors. October 26 – Moon STEM Club October 29 – Halloween Storytime | Bolivar-Hardeman County Library { 213 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008 } See all library events for October. Call (731) 658-3436 for more information. |
Middleton Community Library
| October 1 – LEGO Club meets at 4 p.m. October 2 – Movie Night Fridays at 3:30 p.m. features Paranorman. Snacks and drinks will be provided. October 2 – Movie Night Fridays at 3:30 p.m. features Signs. Snacks and drinks will be provided. October 9 – Movie Night Fridays at 3:30 p.m. features The Munsters. Snacks and drinks will be provided. October 17 – Anime Club meets at 11 a.m. October 15 – STEM Club meets at 4 p.m. | October 30 – Movie Night Fridays at 3:30 p.m. features Five Nights of Freddy’s. Snacks and drinks will be provided. October 30 – Board Game Night will be held at 4 p.m. Middleton Community Library { 110 Bolton Avenue, Middleton, 38052 } See all library events for October. Call (731) 376-0680 for more information. |
| Grand Junction Library { 530 Madison Avenue, Grand Junction, 38039 } Call (731) 764-2716 for more information. Lee Ola Roberts Library { 140 West Main Street, Whiteville 38075 } Call (731) 254-8834 for more information. | Saulsbury Library { 232 West Street, Saulsbury, 38067 } |
MUSEUMS AND PARKS
There are several parks in the county for children and teens to get outdoors and enjoy play equipment, sports, walking trails, etc. Hardeman County also has museums with rich county history.
