SALT LAKE CITY, UT (1 October 2026)—FamilySearch International invites individuals and families to participate in free live webinars and special family history events throughout October 2026. Streaming live and available on demand through RootsTech.org, October's presentations feature expert instruction on genealogy research methods, FamilySearch tools, historical records, and family heritage celebrations. Attendance is open to all at no cost.
Key Facts
What: FamilySearch October 2026 webinar series
When: 1, 8, 15 October 2026
Cost: Free
Where: Online at RootsTech.org
Who Should Attend: Family historians, genealogists, researchers, and anyone interested in discovering and preserving family stories
Topics:
- Festival Latinoamericano Provo
- Transform Photos and Memories into Engaging Stories: New Slideshow Feature in Memories
- The New and Improved Memories Upload Experience
What Will the October 2026 Webinars Cover?
Family history is about more than collecting names and dates. It is also about preserving memories, sharing personal experiences, and connecting generations through stories.
The month opens on 1 October with the Festival Latinoamericano Provo livestream, which celebrates family history and cultural heritage in the Latin American community. Held in Provo, Utah, the event highlights the importance of preserving family stories and strengthening connections across generations, and participants will discover more resources available through FamilySearch.
The featured webinar on 8 October, "Transform Photos and Memories into Engaging Stories: New Slideshow Feature in Memories," introduces participants to a new FamilySearch Memories feature that helps transform family photographs and personal memories into compelling visual stories. Attendees will learn how to use the slideshow experience to bring family stories to life and make memories more engaging for relatives and future generations.
On 15 October, "The New and Improved Memories Upload Experience" webinar highlights the latest enhancements that make it easier to preserve family history content on the FamilySearch website. Participants will learn about updates that simplify uploading photos, documents, and other memories, so families can organize and share treasured content more efficiently.
When Are the October 2026 FamilySearch Webinars?
| Date | Webinar | Presenters |
| Thursday, 1 October, 11:00 AM MDT webinar | Festival Latinoamericano—Provo | Event Livestream |
| Thursday, 8 October, 11:00 AM MDT webinar | Transform Photos and Memories into Engaging Stories: New Slideshow Feature in Memories | Ryan Bey, Janet Worden |
| Thursday, 15 October, 11:00 AM MDT webinar | The New and Improved Memories Upload Experience | Ryan Bey |
| Thursday, 22 October, 11:00 AM MDT webinar | Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family Holiday | Janine Simons Atwan |
| Thursday, 29 October, 11:00 AM MDT webinar | Discovering the Past, One Headstone at a Time | Colette Hokanson |
Why Attend FamilySearch Webinars?
FamilySearch webinars provide free educational opportunities for individuals seeking to improve their family history research skills. Participants can learn from experienced instructors, discover new technologies, explore historical record collections, and gain practical strategies for overcoming common genealogy challenges.
The monthly webinar series helps researchers at every skill level find new ways to discover ancestors, preserve family memories, and connect with family stories across generations. Recordings are available on demand after each live session, so anyone unable to attend the webinar can watch later.
For information and details on upcoming webinars, visit RootsTech.org.
Explore more on-demand webinars and topics of interest in the RootsTech by FamilySearch Video Library:
- Constructing Genealogical Proof: Conflict Resolution, Indirect Evidence, and Written Conclusions
- El Sistema de Castas—In Theory and in Practice
- My Family is From Where?—What to do when family lines lead to unfamiliar places
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