LEGO STEM with Bricks & Minifigs

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

WEBSITE: https://www.colliervilletn.gov/library

Pumpkin Patch STEAM

HOST: Imagine Foundry 

WHEN: Weekdays from October 9th-20th 2023, 10:00am-5:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1225 S. Willow Ave, Cookeville TN 38506

WHAT: Join us to explore pumpkins through hands-on activities such as pumpkin catapults, carving and painting, pumpkin guts and seeds, and more! We will also practice culinary pumpkin skills and enjoy yummy treats. We can't wait to see you there!

COST: $5 per person (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: imaginefoundry.org

Take and Make Instrument Craft

HOST: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 14th-22nd 2023, 9:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum,  222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: Whether you shake or strum them, instruments all work in unique ways! Using common items and your creativity, you can invent your very own instrument. Will your instrument be loud or quiet? Will it make one noise or many? Spend some time in the Taylor Swift Education Center, or take the kit with you to make at home.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Children, Teens, Families

WEBSITE: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/

Suminagashi: Explore an Ancient Art with Japanese Water Marbling presented with Studio NPL and FiftyForward Donelson Station

HOST: FiftyForward Donelson Station

WHEN: Monday, October 16th 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: FiftyForward Donelson Station, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, 37214

WHAT: In partnership with Studio NPL/Nashville Public Library, participants will learn about the history and cultural significance of the ancient art form called Suminagashi (sue-me-NAH-gah-she), meaning “ink floating.” Create Japanese water marbling artwork using science and engineering principles of surface tension. 
The program will run for two hours. Wear art clothes or clothing that is washable; ink and paint materials will be used in the art making. 
Register in advance by calling 615-231-1230

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Tech Assistance from Deloitte

HOST: FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center

WHEN: Monday, October 16th 2023, 11:30am-12:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 8101 Hwy 100, Nashville TN 37221

WHAT: Technical professionals from Deloitte will be on-site to assist with your technology questions. The questions typically relate to things like using a phone or tablet, navigating social media, taking and sending photos, etc. Please join us if you have any technology needs. 
Pre-registration is encouraged - call (615) 622-4962 to sign up. Drop-ins are also welcome.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

STEAM Night

HOST: Cleveland Bradley County Public Library

WHEN: Monday, October 16th 3032, 7:00-8:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland TN 37311

WHAT: The Cleveland Bradley County Public Library presents STEAM Night 2023: fun for all. There will be hands-on activities for all ages in the Children's Library and on the second floor in the Teen Zone and the FLEX SPACE. Activities begin at 7pm and continue to 8:30pm
This event will also be streamed on Facebook live.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.clevelandlibrary.org

Parthenon Museum Tour

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 3:00pm
Monday, October 16th 2023, 12:00pm
Friday, October 20th 2023, 3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tenneessee

WHERE: The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Join a Museum Tour to explore art and history alongside our Parthenon museum experts. The tour includes our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon. Participation is included with museum admission.

COST: Museum admission:
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors (62+)
$8 Youth (4-17)
Children Under 4 FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/

Solar System Series - "A Star is Born"

HOST: FiftyForward Bordeaux

WHEN: Monday, October 16th 2023, 11:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 3315 John Mallette Drive, Nashville TN 37218

WHAT: Led by Duncan Davis, join us for this fun and informative space presentation covering how a star is born and dies. 
Please call FiftyForward Bordeaux at 615-248-2272 to sign up.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Scarecrow Contest

HOST: Lichterman Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 1st - November 30th 2023

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 5992 Quince Road,  Memphis TN 38119

WHAT: Scarecrows are displayed in trailside locations around the special events lawn and lake from October 1-Nov. 30th. Cash prizes are awarded for Best STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), Greenest, Most Creative, Best Critter, and Most Popular.

COST: Included with Nature Center Admission
Adult $12
Senior $10
Youth (ages 3-12) $8
Under 2 free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://moshmemphis.com/event/scarecrow-contest-applications-accepted-today/

STEAM Into History Family Tour

HOST: Belle Meade Historic Site

WHEN: Sunday, October 15th
Monday, October 16th
Thursday, October 19th
Friday, October 20th
Saturday, October 21st
Sunday, October 22nd

Tours average between 1.5-2 hours and will be available at 10:15am, 12:15pm, and 2:15pm.

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

WHAT: What was it like to grow up as a Nashvillian in the late 1800s? Find out when you tour Belle Meade Mansion to uncover the story of the Harding-Jackson family and the many people who labored on their farm and in their house. Discover more about 1800s technology innovation when you explore how telegraphs and early telephones worked, how electricity transformed homes, and more!

COST: Students (under 18): $15, Adults: $20
Pre-registration is available on our website, but walk-ins are accepted.

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://visitbellemeade.com

STEAM Week

HOST: Everett Horn Public Library

WHEN: October 16th - October 20th, everyday from 4:00-5:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Everett Horn Public Library, 702 W Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351

WHAT: Everett Horn Public Library will offer 5 days of activities covering each of the letters in the acronym STEAM including engineering with recycled materials, learning about electricity, and playing with robots.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Families

WEBSITE: www.ehlibrary.com

WonderWorks Lobby Learning Series

HOST: WonderWorks

WHEN: October 14th - October 22nd, everyday at 2:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge TN

WHAT: Stop into our lobby for entertaining science demonstrations! Lobby Learning Labs will last 30 minutes and are FREE to the public, located in the WonderWorks lobby at 2PM daily from Oct 13 - 22, 2023.

Interested parties may purchase tickets to WonderWorks, open daily from 10am to 9pm. Visit www.wonderworkstn.com for more information about WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park – fun for all ages with over 100 interactive exhibits including a bubble lab, 360 bikes, astronaut training challenge, XD motion-seat theater, ropes course, bed of nails and more!

COST: Lobby Learning Labs are free.
There is a fee to enter the amusement park. Guests can save $3 on tickets for up to 6 people when they mention code TNSTEAM!

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.wonderworkstn.com