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

WHEN: October 15, 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/

Children's Museum of Memphis Tree Ring Art Project

WHEN: October 15, 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/

Wears Valley Fall Fest Experiments in the Valley

WHEN: October 15, 2022 10:00 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 3179 Wears Valley Rd., Sevierville, TN 37862

COST: $5.00 entrance fee per person for entire festival

WHAT: Join us at the Wears Valley Fall Fest Benefiting Keep Sevier Beautiful. We will be providing games and experiments throughout Friday and Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/wearsvalleyfallfest/

WEBSITE: https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg/

Reelfoot Lake State Park Pontoon Boat Tours

WHEN: October 15, 2022

2-hour cruises offered Daily at 9:00 AM

2-Hour Sunset cruises offered Saturdays at 6:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Reelfoot Lake State Park - 2595 Hwy 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079

All cruises depart from Museum / Ellington Assembly Hall, WEATHER PERMITTING.

COST: 2-hour Sunset Cruise

Adults = $20 per person plus $3.50 Preservation Permit Fee

Seniors 65 or older = $20 per person

Children 15 & under = $10 per person

WHAT: Reelfoot Lake State Park invites you to enjoy the fascinating world of Reelfoot Lake by taking our Scenic Pontoon Boat Tour. Experienced Naturalists, who are eager to discuss the history and wonders of this natural phenomenon, will pilot our cruise boats.

Pontoon Boat Tours offered during the entire duration of the Tennessee STEAM Festival Oct. 14-23, 2022.

WEBSITE: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

Chickasaw State Park Frontier Days Arts and Crafts Festival

WHEN: October 15, 2022 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Chickasaw State Park - 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, TN 38340

COST: Free

WHAT: Come out and join us for our annual Frontier Days and Arts & Craft Festival! The festival will be Friday October 14, 2022, through Sunday October 16, 2022.

WEBSITE: tnstateparks.com/parks/chickasaw

Creative Discovery Museum Monster Bash

WHEN: October 15, 2022 6:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Creative Discovery Museum - 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404

COST: $10

WHAT: Join CDM for our annual family-friendly Halloween Bash! Explore the museum in your kid-friendly costumes and enjoy monster-themed activities and games. Admission includes access to all the museum’s exhibits and a great time. It'll be so fun, it's scary!

Registration opens September 2.

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Breeden's STEAM at the Orchard

WHEN: October 15, 2022 1:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Breeden's Orchard - 631 Beckwith Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

COST: Free

WHAT: Short walking tours thru the orchard, apple oxidation center and a fall sensory table.

WEBSITE: breedensorchard.com

Carpe Artista Family Pumpkin Carving

WHEN: October 15, 2022 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Carpe Cafe - 115 Front Street, Smyrna, TN 37167

COST: $17 per pumpkin

WHAT: Families are invited to join us on the Patio at Carpe Cafe in the heart of Smyrna for a Pumpkin Carving event. We will explore Art as we create a unique fall decoration for your home. No Experience necessary our Art instructors will guide you through the process.

Arrive early as this is first come first serve and once the pumpkins are gone there are no more.

WEBSITE: Carpeartista.com

Paint Plus Canvas Classes

WHEN: October 14-23, 2022 2:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Paint Plus Canvas - 6913 Lenox Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37211

COST: $25 for kids class, $25 for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, $30 for weekday class, $35 Thursday night class, $40 for weekend classes

WHAT: Discover an unknown artist...you! Sign up and paint along in a larger class, pick a painting with individual instruction or register your kiddo to get some hands on painting experience.

Check the website for classes on the calendar from October 14-23

Classes last around 2 hours, kids classes closer to an hour. Full instruction provided for every class.

WEBSITE: www.paintpluscanvas.com

Lichterman Nature Center Scarecrow Contest

WHEN: October 14-23, 2022 10:30 AM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Lichterman Nature Center - 5992 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119

COST: Displays are free with regular admission

WHAT: Scarecrow Contest and Displays run October 1 through November 20. Individuals, businesses, neighborhoods, non-profits, clubs, senior centers, classrooms, and scout troops are all invited to create something special for 10,000 visitors/year to enjoy. Scarecrows are displayed in trailside locations around the special event lawn, trails and lake.

Cash prizes are awarded for Best STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), Greenest, Most Creative, Best Critter, and Most Popular. Entries are eligible for all categories. Scarecrow Contest and Displays run October 1 through November 20.

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com