Earth Experience Dino Days

WHEN: October 16, 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

Zoo Knoxville Monarch Tagging

WHEN: October 16, 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 15th.

Advance registration is required by visiting https://zooknoxville.org/experience/monarch-tagging/

WEBSITE: www.zooknoxville.org

Trees are Terrific! Do a Self-Guided Tour MTSU's Arboretum

WHEN: October 16, 2022 8:00 AM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: MTSU Campus - 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

COST: Free

WHAT: .Did you know that trees are the largest organisms most of us will encounter in our lifetime? Come visit the MTSU campus in early fall to view representative native Tennessee trees, with one exception, the Ginkgo. Download the Native Tree map from the web address provided or pick up a foldable copy in the MTSU Science Atrium. This is an open event, a casual walk to visit each tree will take about 2 hours. Parking on campus is not available from M - F, 8AM to 6PM but plenty of parking is available in the Rutherford Blvd lot where you can walk to campus or ride the Blue Raider Shuttle. Tree tags also have a QR code that will provide you with a walking map to specific trees that are part of the Arboretum.

In collaboration with Vanderbilt University, a virtual tour of the campus can be experienced via: http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/mtsu/35

WEBSITE: https://www.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/

MoSH Planetarium Shows

WHEN: October 16, 2022 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Museum of Science and History Planetarium - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Youth $10.00

WHAT: Experience the wonders of constellations, planets, black holes and space travel. Learn about meteors and their impact on Earth. The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium immerses you in a totally new level of sight, sound, and comfort. The dome is 50 feet in diameter and reaches 32.5 feet off-of-floor. The screen area is 3, 925 square feet, making it the largest projection screen in Memphis.

October 14-23rd The Planets at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM Our Sky Tonight at 1:00 PM Fright Light at 4:00 PM

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

MoSH Pink Palace Giant Screen Theater

WHEN: October 16, 2022 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Museum of Science and History Pink Palace - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: $12.00 Adult, $10 Senior, $10 Child

WHAT: Experience sea life, space travel, international destinations and worlds more with larger than life 2D and 3D movies.

Sundays, October 16, 23, 30 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Wednesdays – Fridays, October, 14, 19, 20, 21, 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Saturdays, October 22, 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 3D

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

Celebrate STEAM at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

WHEN: October 16, 2022 10:00 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Oak Ridge - 461 W. Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, TN 37830

COST: Free with Admission to the Museum; members free

WHAT: Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Kids Go Green! Environmental Center & Gardens on 10/16 1pm-4pm, take part in a different STEAM activity daily Tuesday-Friday 10/18-10/21 from 10am-12pm in the Gym Lobby, and participate in a STEAM scavenger hunt in the Museum 10/14-10/23 during normal Museum operating hours.

WEBSITE: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/

Explore Martin ArtQuest Interactive Gallery

WHEN: October 16, 2022 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Frist Art Museum - 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

COST: 18 and under free, Adults $15, in person discounts for military and seniors

WHAT:  Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is Nashville’s premier destination for hands-on art experiences since opening in 2001. Visitors of all ages can explore all of MAQ’s art-making activities—drawing, animation, printmaking, painting, and more. All activities are accessible to all. MAQ helps participants find their unique talents and voices, celebrate their creative energy, and have fun! MAQ makes each individual’s passion possible and serves as a place of inspiration and immersion.

Additional hours - October 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, October 16 and 23 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org

Muse Knoxville Family Science Fair

WHEN: October 16, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Muse Knoxville - 516 N Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914

COST: Free for Muse members or included with general admission

WHAT: Join us to see and interact with families competing in our first annual Muse Family Science Fair! Ten families will be showcasing their collaborative science projects for the chance to win exciting prizes.

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.com

Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta Symphony Storytime

WHEN:  October 16, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  MTSU School of Music Hinton Hall - 1439 Faulkinberry Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

COST: Free

WHAT:  Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta for 'Symphony Storytime', an orchestral concert designed for people of all ages to experience classical music brought to life through storytelling and illustration. After the concert, members of the orchestra will host an Instrument Petting Zoo and a question & answer session for all in attendance.

WEBSITE: mtsinfonietta.com

WonderWorks Lobby Learning Series

WHEN: October 16, 2022 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: WonderWorks - 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

COST: Free

WHAT: Stop into our lobby for free and entertaining science demonstrations at 2pm daily during the festival, October 14-23 2022. Visit www.wonderworkstn.com for more information about WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park – a great fit for all ages with over 100 interactive exhibits including bubble lab, 360 bikes, astronaut training challenge, XD motion-seat theater, ropes course, bed of nails and more! Interested parties may purchase tickets to WonderWorks, open daily from 10am to 9pm. SAVE $3 on up to 6 people when you mention code TNSTEAM!

WEBSITE: www.wonderworksonline.com