Conventions and other events
For student leaders, these resources help make the most of Key Club’s events.
Event spotlight
2027 Key Club International Convention
Key Club calendar
July 2026
July 1-5 – Key Club International Convention (Dallas, Texas, U.S.)
July 4 – Independence Day, U.S. (Kiwanis International Office in Indianapolis, Indiana closed)
July 26-30 – Key Club International board training (Indianapolis, IN, U.S.)
September 2026
September 27 – Advisor Webinar
September 30 – Advisor Webinar (repeat)
October 2026
October 1 – Key Club International administrative year begins
October 15 at 8:59 p.m. PT/11:59 p.m. ET. – First Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant cycle closes
October 1-31 – Trick or Treat for UNICEF
October 5-9 – Youth Protection Week
November 2026
November 1 – Early dues deadline
November 1 – Kiwanis Children’s Fund scholarship applications open
November 2-6 – Key Club Week
November 5-8 – Key Club International board meeting (Indianapolis, IN, U.S.)
December 2026
December 1 – Dues deadline
January 2027
January 1 – Key Club at Rose Parade
January 8 – Key of Honor nominations due
January 15-16 – District Administrator meeting (Indianapolis, IN, U.S.)
February 2027
February 1 – Unpaid club suspension
February 1 – Kiwanis Children’s Fund scholarship applications close
February 16 – Advisor Webinar
February 17 – Advisor Webinar (repeat)
March 2027
March 1 at 8:59 p.m. PT/11:59 p.m. ET. – Second Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant cycle closes
March 23 – Key Club International’s birthday
April 2027
April 1-30 – Key Club Walks (Thirst Project)
April 22-25 – Governors & Administrators Training Conference (GATC) (Indianapolis, IN, U.S.)
May 2027
May 1-31 – Erika’s Lighthouse Positivity Pledge for Mental Health Awareness month
July 2027
July 17-21 – Key Club International Convention (Washington, D.C., U.S.)
