Family STEAM Fun Day

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

STEAM Showcase

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/

Coding Classes with the Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls

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

Smart is Cool Day

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

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

Free Family Night

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Thursday, October 12th 2023, 5:30pm-8:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

WHAT: Explore, innovate, create and play at Creative Discovery Museum for free! Free Family Nights give families access to CDM after hours and at no cost. Dig for dinosaur bones in UnEarthed, become an artist in ArtSpace, climb to new heights in TreeHouse Adventure, and so much more! Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration opens on the first of the month.
Registration is required. Register online at https://www.cdmfun.org/event/free-family-night

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Hip Hop Celebration

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 12:00pm-3:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

WHAT: We are excited to partner with Hip Hop Cha during the Hip Hop Summit in Chattanooga to celebrate with our guests! On Friday, October 13 from 12-3 p.m., Museum guests of all ages will experience a variety of performances and hands-on activities all about Hip Hop dance and music.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: The event is included with regular museum admission

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/

Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: September 12th-October 15th 2023
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Sunday: 1:30pm, 3:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: Arrg mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for you as you discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk like a Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eyepatch perception experiment, test out which items would sink or float in they went overboard, sail ho with our pirate ship challenge, and even learn what a scallywag might say!

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/

Snap Circuits Discovery Cart

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 10th-13th 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 3615

WHAT: Stop by Hands On! Discovery Center's Discovery Cart to explore electricity and circuitry by building with components that snap together to assemble electronic circuits. Send a propeller flying, light up a bulb, or sound an alarm when you complete the circuits. 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/

Spooktacular Silent Disco at Muse Knoxville

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 4:30-7:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Get ready for an unforgettable sensory-friendly Halloween celebration at Muse Knoxville. Join us on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This family-friendly fundraising event promises an evening filled with spooky fun. Activities include silent disco dancing, pumpkin decorating for all ages, custom trick-or-treat bag making, a costume contest, and open museum floor play. Along with onsite food trucks— food available for purchase.
Guests can register online at https://themuseknoxville.org/events/spooktacular-silent-disco/

COST: Presale tickets are available now at $12 per person for members and $15 for non-members. Each ticket includes complimentary use of silent disco headphones, a pumpkin to decorate, and a canvas bag for designing trick-or-treat bags.

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Black Light Ocean Art

HOST: Oakdale Public LIbrary

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17th 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 212 Queen St. Oakdale, TN 37829

WHAT: We will read picture books about creatures who live in the deep ocean. We will use neon and flourescent paint to create our own sea creatures who glow under a black light.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/people/Oakdale-Public-Library/100077650665391/

Nature Walk

HOST: The East Tennessee STEM Hub

WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920

WHAT: Join us for an adventure through nature in this guided walk through the trails of Ijams Nature Center! Come dressed in your walking gear for a fun evening exploring the habitats and natural environment we know as East Tennessee. We hope to see you there!

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

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

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

Muse Family Science Fair

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 9:30am-11:30am

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Muse Knoxville is excited to bring back our Family Science Fair! We invite families to work together to design a science project and create those aha! moments. This project encourages students to think and act like young scientists. As a family, you will be designing a science project that uses the scientific method to solve a problem. We hope that this project helps your family explore the educational benefits of developing skills in writing, oral presentation, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Families must include at least one pre-school or elementary-aged child.
Families wanting to participate in the science fair need to complete an application. No pre-registration needed for spectators.

Please complete a project proposal application at https://themuseknoxville.org/events/muse-family-science-fair/ by Friday, September 8, 2023. Proposals will be reviewed by a science fair committee, consisting of members of Muse leadership staff. Ten projects will be chosen to be displayed and judged at the Muse Family Science Fair on Saturday, October 14th from 9:30am – 11:30am. Chosen applicants will be notified by email no later than Friday, September 15th and will need to come by Muse Knoxville to collect their project display board and kit.

COST: Included with Admission

General Admission (Ages 1-64 years of age): $12
*Reduced Cost Admission: $6
Senior Citizens 65+
Tennessee Educators (with valid ID)
Military and guests of military personnel (with valid ID)
Members & Children under the age of 1: FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Muse Knoxville's Robotics Festival

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Join us at Muse Knoxville Friday, October 13, for our Robotics Festival and discover what the future of robotics has in store for young minds! All day, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with local area organizations as they educate kiddos on the different areas of STEAM, using robots.

COST: Free with museum admission:
General Admission (Ages 1-64): $12.00
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: All ages

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.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

STEAMagination!

HOST: Challenger Center - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:00am

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 755 E. 5th St, Chattanooga TN 37403

WHAT: Participants will engage in creative construction engineering projects including working with Keva Planks, building spaghetti towers, designing balloon-powered cars, and playing with a Rig-a-ma-jig!

Pre-registration is preferred. Guests can register via the following google forms link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC-Gzu81swc2k8qCah9Rl-yzy5KYKD50H-N2xzW9j0ufgEmg/viewform?usp=sf_link

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.utc.edu/health-education-and-professional-studies/challenger-stem-learning-center