HOST: Brown Missionary Baptist Church
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25th 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven MS 38671
WHAT: Adults Senior 55 plus. Medicare information for seniors. Please register online.
AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://brownbaptist.org/event/seniors-ministry-meeting/
HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 10:30am-12”00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017
WHAT: Embark on an exciting scientific journey with the STEM Lab program for ages 7-9! Join Lea Walker as your hostess on Saturday, October 14, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Dive into the captivating world of buoyancy, flight, and more through engaging, hands-on experiments inspired by the beloved Magic School Bus series.
Mark your calendars and register early, starting September 30, to secure your spot. Discover the wonders of science with us – find registration and additional details online at colliervillelibrary.libcal.com. Don't miss out on this educational adventure that's as fun as it is informative!
Register via Google Form: https://forms.gle/hut5DtPTK9AnbwbK6
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 1:30pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017
WHAT: Prepare for an adventure in our STEM Lab program, designed for young scientists ages 10-12! Hosted by Lea Walker, this program is inspired by the Magic School Bus series. Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM for hands-on experiments that explore the intriguing worlds of body mechanics, weather, and beyond.
Secure your spot by registering online starting September 30 at colliervillelibrary.libcal.com. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of science with us!
Register via https://forms.gle/CFXigfU9Y54vyhst6
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Friday, October 20th 2023, 10:30am-11:30am
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017
WHAT: Calling all homeschool groups! Dive into the world of STEM with LEGOs, presented by Bricks & Minifigs. Join us on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the Halle Room for an interactive learning experience like no other.
Registration is Required: Secure your spot starting October 6, 2023 using the Library's Events Calendar at https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/. Get ready to explore, build, and learn with LEGO – the ultimate tool for hands-on STEM education. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for homeschoolers!
AUDIENCE: Children, Teens, Homeschool Groups
COST: Free
HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Monday, October 16th 2023, 5:00pm-6:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville NT 38017
WHAT: Join us for an exciting STEM adventure with LEGO bricks, presented by Bricks & Minifigs! This hands-on program is perfect for young builders in grades K - 5. Discover the world of engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as you construct with LEGO.
This event will occur on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM in the Storytelling Room.
Registration is Required: Secure your spot starting October 2 via the Library's Events Calendar at https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to unleash your inner engineer and have a blast with LEGO!
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:30am
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Colliervile, TN 38017
WHAT: Little Medical School Mid-south will teach students how mosquitoes can spread diseases and, more importantly, how to shield themselves from these tiny but troublesome foes.
Register online at https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/event/11219450 starting October 7th
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
WEBSITE: colliervilletn.gov/library
HOST: Student Association for Young Children
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 9:30am
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Langston Centre
315 Elm St, Johnson City, TN 37601
WHAT: ETSU's Student Association for Young Children presents Family Steam Fun Day!
This is a free event for the community to bring young children (ages 3-8) to come participate in fun STEAM based activities!
What is STEAM? STEAM is an educational acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and math.
The first 10 participants will win a door prize sponsored by EC Stem Lab!
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center
1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615
WHAT: Stop by anytime between 10am to 2pm for a showcase that’s all about STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Explore a variety of interactive and fun opportunities for curious minds of all ages. The focus is to introduce our visitors to what STEM/STEAM exactly is as well as early workforce development and career path cultivation. We will have organizations from across our region showcasing a variety of things including coding robotics, fossils, electrical motors, finds from a naturalist, flight, and much more.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Included with admission
WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/
HOST: Blount County Public Library & Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 1:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 508 N Cusick Street, Maryville TN 37804
Blount County Public Library, Meeting Room Hallway
WHAT: BCPL is partnering with the Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls for this TN STEAMFest event. Volunteers from ORCSG will teach short coding lessons: "You Can Code" and "Building Virtual Worlds" for kids in the 5th grade and up. Spaces are limited, so please register on our website in advance.
Check our website to register or email bcpl.kids@blounttn.org for more information
AUDIENCE: Children and Teens
COST: Free
WEBSITE: blountlibrary.org
HOST: Rutherford County Farmers' Market
WHEN: October 13th, 17th, and 20th 2023, 7:00am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Lane Agri-Park Community Center, 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
WHAT: The 7th Annual Rutherford County Farmers’ Market Fall Market & Arts Festival will be held on Tues & Fri, through the 27th. Enjoy and be captivated with demonstrations by artisans throughout the month & during the TN STEAM Festival. Market vendors & local artisans will have a variety of handmade crafts: woodwork, leatherwork, jewelry and accessories, art work, sewn items, soaps and scrubs, fall décor & flowers, baskets, stained glass, yarn work & creative treasures. Find unique necessities & gifts while shopping & stocking up on fresh, flavorful produce in season, fall squash, meats, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, kettle corn, freeze dried treats, & more.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: FREE
WEBSITE: rutherford.tennessee.edu
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 7:00pm-9:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central, Memphis TN
WHAT: Join us for this exclusive Laser Live program where we will feature the School of Rock (Memphis, Wolfchase, and Germantown) in our full dome planetarium, accompanied by a full laser light show.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: $15
WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: October 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd 2023
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central, Memphis TN
WHAT: October 14th - Eclipse Day!
11:00am Wings Over Water
12:00pm Walking With Dinos
1:30pm Wings Over Water
2:30pm Apollo 11
3:30pm Wings Over Water
October 15th, 21st & 22nd
11:00am Wings Over Water
12:00pm Walking With Dinos
1:30pm Wings Over Water
2:30pm Extreme Weather
3:30pm Wings Over Water
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: $12-Adult, $10- Youth/Senior
WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: October 13th-15th and 18th-22nd 2023
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central, Memphis TN 38111
WHAT: Oct. 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th,
9:45am Teachers Choice
10:45am Teachers Choice (and public as available) Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
11:45am Public show – Our Sky Tonight
1:30pm Public show – Explore
2:30pm Public show – Our Sky Tonight
3:30pm Public show – Mexica (Pre-Columbian Aztec astronomy)
Oct 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd
11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:00pm – Our Sky Tonight
1:30pm – Explore
2:30pm - Our Sky Tonight
3:30pm – Mexica Describe
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: $12-adult, $10-Youth /Senior
WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: Satruday, October 14th 2023, 9:00am
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central, Memphis TN. 38135
WHAT: We open at 9:00 am so there will be an early additional planetarium show at 9:30am. All shows will feature eclipse information. Safe telescopic viewing and some activities will be offered outside if the weather permits. Otherwise, activities will be moved indoors. Mansion Planetary Walk. Mansion Grand Lobby - Make Your Own Camera Obscura / Aperture for Safe Sun Viewing · Mezzanine o Wood and Clay Model Eclipse Demo w/Take Home Instructions.
Memphis eclipse times:
Begins 10:32am
Max Coverage/Middle 12:01pm
Ends 1:35pm.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free with museum admission
WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: Friday, October 13th and October 20th 2023, 7:00pm-10:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111
WHAT: Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery and intrigue at the exclusive Masquerade Mystery, taking place on October 13, 2023, and October 20, 2023, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The grand affair will be hosted in the opulent halls of MoSH, adorned with an air of suspense. The highlight of the evening is the unveiling of a mysterious and ancient artifact, shrouded in legend and myth. Guests will gather to witness the new artifact, igniting curiosity and fascination. Indulge in a selection of light hors d’oeuvres and an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. As the night progresses, guests will find themselves immersed in an interactive mystery. Strange occurrences, cryptic messages, and suspicious activities will unfold, leaving everyone to wonder who among them is involved. As the shadows lengthen and the tension rises, guests will work together to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together the puzzle to reveal the culprit behind the mystery!
Dress Code: Masquerade Ball – Don your finest attire and bring your most captivating mask to conceal your identity.
Register for this event on the MoSH website.
AUDIENCE: Adults
COST: $50-non member, $45-member
WEBSITE: Moshmemphis.com
HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)
WHEN: October 18th-20th and 25th-27th 2023, 9:30am-2:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111
WHAT: Please join us for a celebration of STEAM education and fun for local schools with museum staff and community partners. Free with museum admission.
AUDIENCE: All ages
COST: Free with admission
WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com
HOST: Middle Tennessee State University Center for Environmental Education
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 8:30am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: MTSU, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN
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.
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, plus the Ginkgo. Download the Native Tree map: https://www.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/ and use the QR codes on the tree label to navigate to the next tree.
In collaboration with Vanderbilt University, a virtual tour of the MTSU Arboretum on campus can be experienced via: http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/mtsu/35
AUDIENCE: All ages
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/
https://www.mtsu.edu/mtsucee/
HOST: Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:30am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
200 S. Second St., Clarksville TN
WHAT: Join us at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center for a day of STEAM activities for all ages. Workshops will include musical instruments (3-8 years old), model trains (8-12 years old), photography (middle school), videography (high school), and printmaking (adults). Check website and event marketing for times and registration for each workshop.
Pre-registration is requested. Links for each workshop is included in event marketing. See the website or social media for the links.
AUDIENCE: All ages
COST: Free
WEBSITE: customshousemuseum.org
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Sunday, October 22nd 2023, 11:00am-4:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 1801 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408
This event is at the First Horizon Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga
WHAT: Creative Discovery Museum is taking over the Chattanooga Market for Smart is Cool Day on Sunday, October 22! While wandering the market, experience STEAM in action with a variety of hands-on activities for children and families to explore.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st 2023 6:00pm-8:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
WHAT: Creative Discovery Museum Members - join CDM for this family-friendly Halloween bash! Explore the Museum in your kid-friendly costumes (we especially love a costume theme that includes the whole family) and enjoy monster-themed activities and games. Admission includes access to all the Museum’s exhibits and all activities and take-aways. It’ll be so much fun, it’s scary!
Registration is required and can be found at https://www.cdmfun.org/event/monster-bash for both Friday and Saturday night
AUDIENCE: All ages, members of the CDM
Not a member? Join today at cdmfun.org/join!
COST: $10 per person
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org