LEGO STEM with Bricks and Minifigs - Homeschool Edition

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

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

Rutherford County Farmers' Market Fall Market & Arts Festival

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

Planetarium Shows

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

Masquerade Mystery

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

Steamfest

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

Monster Bash

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

Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 17th-November 5th 2023
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm
Sunday: 1:30pm and 3:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: We are stirring up something gloppy, goopy, and spooky in the lab for National Chemistry Week. Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers and make your own atomic-glowing silly putty to take home.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: FREE with general paid admission.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Legos Discovery Cart

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 17th-20th 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: Stop by Hands On! Discovery Center's Discovery Cart to build, engineer, and create with Legos. All activities are self-guided. All cart program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Each cart activity may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: FREE with general paid admission.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Bird Walk: Late Fall Birds of the Burch Reserve

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Friday, October 20th 2023, 8:30am-10:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Exact meeting location provided after registration

WHAT: With open fields and deep forest trails, the Burch Reserve offers diverse habitats perfect for late-fall migratory and early-wintering birds.
Registration is required for this event and opens on October 6th. Email wpnc@nashville.gov to register.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/events/bird-walk-late-fall-birds-burch-reserve

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

LEGO Family Fun with Bricks 4 Kids

HOST: Bricks 4 Kidz Knoxville

WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th 2023, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Thursday, October 19th 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm and 4:00pm-5:30pm
Friday, October 20th 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:30am-12:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 9724 Kingston Pike Ste 1000 (Courtyard 5, Building 10), Knoxville TN 37922

WHAT: Experience LEGO STEAM concepts the Bricks 4 Kidz way! With activities that cover all 5 aspects of STEAM, fill your Brick Passport to earn a prize! Bricks 4 Kidz inspires and mentors the next generation of rocket scientists, robot engineers, and video game designers, all with engaging LEGO building!
Please register for our event at Bricks4Kidz.com/knoxville

COST: $29 includes 1 child and 1-2 guardians (2 mini-figures included, additional mini-figures $6 each)

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

WEBSITE: Bricks4Kidz.com/knoxville

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/

AMS STEAM FEST

HOST: Antioch Middle School

WHEN: Friday, October 20th 2023, 12:30pm-3:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 5050 Blue Hole Rd, Antioch TN 37122

WHAT: At the AMS STEAM Fest, explore, engage, and get excited about all things STEAM.
Pre-registration will be required

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens, Families

WEBSITE: https://antiochmiddle.mnps.org/

FALLing For STEAM

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17th 2023, Sprouts @ 2:30pm, Mess Makers @3:00pm
Wednesday, October 18th 2023, Read & Play @ 2:30pm
Thursday, October 19th 2023, Little Astronauts @ 2:30pm
Friday, October 20th 2023, Daily Discoveries @ 2:00-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St., Knoxville TN 37914

WHAT: Fall themed weekly programming takeover. Muse will have daily fall themed STEAM activities during our regular scheduled programming.  

COST: Free with museum admission:
General Admission (Ages 1-64): $12.00
Reduced Admission for Senior Citizens, Tennessee Educators (with valid ID), 65+, Military and guests of military personnel (with valid ID): $6.00
Members & Children under the age of 1: FREE

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Dendrochronology Tree Ring Drawings

HOST: Children's Museum of Memphis

WHEN: Daily from Tuesday, October 17th - Sunday, October 22, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 2525 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38104

WHAT: In the Art and Innovation Lab, participants will create colorful, concentric circle drawings as they combine art, math, and science to learn about Dendrochronology, or the study of dating trees by their ring growth. 

COST: The event is included in the cost of general museum admission.

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

WEBSITE: https://cmom.com/

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/

Art Cart at the Parthenon

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 1:00pm
Tuesday, October 17th 2023, 1:00pm
Thursday, October 19th 2023, 10:00am
Friday, October 20th 2023, 1:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Stop by the Art Cart to join a Parthenon museum expert for a daily program about art and history featuring the museum’s unique collection! 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/

LIVE! Telescope Night

HOST: Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory

WHEN: Friday, October 20th 2023, 7:00 - 9:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027

WHAT: Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is "open house" so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. Suggested for ages 8 and up.

Pre-register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vanderbilt-university-dyer-observatory-2143130631

COST: $7.18

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu

Reelfoot Lake State Park Pelican Festival

HOST: Reelfoot Lake State Park

WHEN: Friday, October 20th 2023, 9:00am

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 2595 State Route 21 East, Tiptonville TN 38079

WHAT: Our main focus is to look for American White Pelicans by pontoon boat for about three hours. Other activities will follow: Art & Photo contest, campfire marshmallows and night hike with owls, sunrise photo tour, two live exotic animals by Bob Tarter, and Reelfoot restaurant tasting (limited supplies). 

COST: Price list for tours: 
$50 Sunrise 
$20 Pontoon tours 
$23.50 pontoon tours with Reelfoot Preservation Permit 
$10 art & photo entry
$7.00 paint duck decoys or watercolor
Customers can call 731.253.9652 for reservations

AUDIENCE: All ages

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

Repair Days

HOST: Metal Museum

WHEN: Thursday, October 19th 2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 20th 2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, October 22nd 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis TN 38106

WHAT: Repair Days is the Metal Museum's annual fundraiser. Bring your metal items to the Museum to have them restored. All proceeds raised during Repair Days help to support the Museum’s annual programming such as new exhibitions, the apprenticeship program, the M4 on tour, and our after-school program Forging the Future. 

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.metalmuseum.org/