Directory of EVENTS
WHEN: October 15, 2022 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: Chickasaw State Park Overflow Field - 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, TN 38340
COST: Free
WHAT: Visit Union and Confederate Camps with battle re-enactments throughout the day.
WEBSITE: tnstateparks.com/parks/chickasaw
WHEN: October 15, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Warner Park Nature Center - 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
COST: Free
WHAT: This outdoor exploration will focus on discovery, observation, and connecting with nature. The theme will be chosen the week prior and announced on WPNC’s social media outlets.
All ages and families encouraged. No pre-registration is required.
WEBSITE: wpnc.Nashville.gov
WHEN: October 15, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Warner Park Nature Center - 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
COST: Free
WHAT: Drop in anytime between 10 am - noon with your questions and curiosity. Members from the University of Tennessee Extension, Master Gardeners of Davidson County will be available to share their knowledge. Whether it’s about plant care, insects, or plant identification in your yard the Master Gardeners will be happy to help you. This is also a great way to get information about seasonal issues that may impact your growing conditions.
For additional information please visit https:www.mgofdc.org/gardening-resources
WEBSITE: wpnc.Nashville.gov
WHEN: October 15, 2022 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Construct - 2121 Gains Street, Nashville, TN 37207
COST: $5
WHAT: This event will introduce an audience of all ages to Breaking (Breakdance) and Capoeira, two highly dynamic and interactive art forms that combine dance and battle. We will have a few small competitions with a 1st place prize. Beverages and small snacks will be available for purchase.
3:00 pm: Doors open
3:30 pm: Breakdance demonstration/performance
3:45 - 4:15 pm: Breakdance workshop, all ages
4:15 - 4:45 pm: Break, little kids obstacle course
4:45 - 5:15 pm: Capoeira demonstration & mini workshop, ages 15+
5:15 - 5:30 pm: Head- or Handstand Competition, Run on all Fours Competition (Adults, Kids)
5:30 - 6:00 pm: 2nd breakdance demonstration with cypher for everyone
Drinks: Water and Powerade Food: trail mix bags
WEBSITE: constructnashville.com
WHEN: October 15, 2022 9:00 AM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee - 27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462
COST: Free
WHAT: Stop in at The Elephant Discovery Center to learn about Elephants, help elephant conservation, and maybe make a recycled craft or two! The event will be stationed activities around The Elephant Discovery Center in downtown Hohenwald. We will have a conservation letter writing station, a footprint track rubbing craft, and a recycled elephant mask. During this time our normal museum space will be opened to the public to learn about elephants.
Please note that elephant habitats are closed to the public. Visitors to The Discovery Center will not see or interact with elephants.
WEBSITE: www.elephants.com
WHEN: October 15, 2022 8:00 AM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Overall Creek Elementary - 429 Otter Trail, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
COST: Free
WHAT: Educators from several TSIN Schools and Districts will be presenting educational strategies, ideas, and hosting collaborative discussions. Participants will be able to choose from multiple hour long sessions. There will be 3-5 sessions to choose on the hour. We plan to conclude around lunch.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Adults
WHEN: October 15, 2022 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Earth Experience - 816 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
COST: Included with museum admission and a small fee for the fossil dig
WHAT: Earth Experience is hosting Dino Days as part of the TN STEAM festival. There will be a fossil dig for small children, a craft and rock sale, and an appearance by the Jurassic Park Jeep. Event partners include MTSU Geosciences department and Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society.
WEBSITE: earthexperience.prg
WHEN: October 15, 2022 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Bach to Rock Mt. Juliet - 1475 N. Mt. Juliet Rd Mt., Juliet, TN 37122
COST: Free
WHAT: Come join us for our Music Appreciation Open House. Enjoy free live music from some of our talented students ,food trucks, take a tour the school, Join in on any early childhood class or pop in for a quick 15 minute lesson on the instrument of your choice. Music, games and prizes!!!! Let us share our love of music with you!
WEBSITE: MtJuliet.bachtorock.com
WHEN: October 15, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Seven Islands State Birding Park - 2809 Kelly Ln, Kodak, TN 37764
COST: $8
WHAT: Enjoy the wonder and beauty of flying flowers as we search the park for monarchs and other butterflies. To help scientists understand the monarch migration, we’ll catch, tag and release monarchs. While learning about the importance of butterflies and how we can help them. Expect to walk around 2 miles on dirt/grass trails. Additional date: October 16th.
Advance registration is required by visiting https://zooknoxville.org/experience/monarch-tagging/
WEBSITE: www.zooknoxville.org
WHEN: October 15, 2022 10:00 AM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Cheekwood Estate and Gardens - 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
COST: Included with admission to Cheekwood
Tickets to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens can be purchased at https://cheekwood.org/buy-tickets/
WHAT: Metro Water Services is hosting a booth and inflatable soil tunnel at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville, TN. MWS Stormwater will have an interactive enviroscape where kids and adults can test to see how erosion prevention and sediment controls play an important role in keeping our stormwater and waterways clean! There will also be a soil tunnel to walk through and learn about the different types of soil.
WEBSITE: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/stormwater/pollution-prevention
