Children's Museum of Memphis Tree Ring Art Project

WHEN: October 14, 2022 9:00 AM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Memphis - 2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

COST: Included in cost of CMOM General Admission

WHAT:  In CMOM’s Art and Innovation Lab, guests will create concentric circle drawings to replicate the appearance of tree rings. This science-oriented art project will serve as a lesson in determining the ages of trees through the practice of dendrochronology. An example and how-to visual guide will accompany the project.

October 14th-23rd Tuesday's through Sunday's 9:00am-5:00pm

WEBSITE: https://cmom.com/

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

WHEN: October 14, 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/

ArtLink Clarksville Hands on Art Experiences

WHEN: October 14, 2022 2:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: ArtLink Clarksville - 116 Strawberry Alley, Clarksville, TN 37043

COST: $20 - $40 depending on the chosen experience

WHAT: A variety of hands-on art experiences. Visitors of all ages, but especially children, may participate in activities that explore a range of art- mediums and creativity. From drawing, hydro-dipping, printmaking, painting, candle making and stained glass designs (that ones 16+). Each experience varies in time ranging from 1 hour to 3 hours. Prices range depending on the chosen experience; $20 drawing workshops, $20 hydro dipping, $25 print making and painting, $40 candle making and stained glass.

WEBSITE: https://www.artlinkclarksville.com/

University of Tennessee Space Institute Star Party

WHEN: October 14, 2022 6:00 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  University of Tennessee Space Institute - 411 B.H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma, TN 37388

COST: Free

WHAT: Part of the Statewide Star Party! The UT Space Institute will have a planetarium set up, STEAM activities and crafts, refreshments, and more!

WEBSITE: utsi.edu

WonderWorks Lobby Learning Series

WHEN: October 14, 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

The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum Mapping a Path to Freedom by the Stars a Statewide Star Party

WHEN: October 14, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum - 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752

COST: Free

WHAT:  Join in a statewide star party! At the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, participants will have the opportunity to chart the night sky and learn about the use of stars as navigation on the Underground Railroad. Learn about famous conductors like Harriet Tubman and explore how the sky could lead to freedom. Hands-on activities for children.

WEBSITE: www.lmunet.edu/museum

The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum Civil War STEAM for Families

WHEN:  October 14, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum - 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752

COST: Free

WHAT: Join the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum for an evening of exploring the past through STEAM! Participants can learn about the spread of disease through waterways during the Civil War, how soldiers coped with boredom, the true meaning of "horsepower," the engineering of Civil War roads, and several other topics!

WEBSITE: www.lmunet.edu/museum

Hands On! Discovery Center Fabulous Fabrics Discovery Lab Program for National Chemistry Week

WHEN: October 14, 2022 11:30 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics. Explore absorbency, surface tension, and a fun forensic fabric analysis. Then, take a closer look at various fabrics up close with a microscope. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

This program will run periodically each day from Tuesday, October 11th through Sunday, October 23rd.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Hands On! Discovery Center Art Studio STEM

WHEN: October 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for Pablo Picasso inspired cubism drawings, Frida Kahlo inspired Day of the Dead collages, and crayon resist watercolor leaf paintings. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.

This program runs all day from Tuesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 30th.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Celebrate STEAM at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

WHEN: October 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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: Participate in a STEAM scavenger hunt in the museum during normal operating hours.

WEBSITE: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/