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: 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: Lucius E. & Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th 2023, 5:30pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville TN 38017
WHAT: Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a fantastic tool to indulge your creativity or even boost your productivity at work. We'll get hands-on with AI text and image generation, explore examples of real-world AI uses, and discuss the ethics of AI-generated content. Geared toward beginners who haven't previously tried AI tools.
Participants should pre-register at https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/event/11265304
AUDIENCE: Adults
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.colliervilletn.gov/library
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/
HOST: Bartlett Public Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th 2023, 10:30am - 12:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 5884 Stage Road, Bartlett TN, 38134
WHAT: Come to the Bartlett Public Library and witness the annular eclipse with us! We'll have special glasses for each participant to watch the eclipse, a demonstration, a special storytime, and craft projects!
Please register on the events calendar at www.memphislibrary.org
COST: Free
AUDIENCE: Children, Teens, Families
WEBSITE: memphislibrary.org
HOST: Chucalissa Museum
WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 10:00am - 3:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis TN 38109
WHAT: Join us between 10am and 3pm to celebrate International Archaeology Day! Ongoing activities include flintknapping, pottery, dart throwing, and Native American art demonstrations. Guided tours of the archaeology trench and hiking trails will be offered at set times. Check our website or Facebook for specific times.
COST: Free
AUDIENCE: All ages
WEBSITE: memphis.edu/Chucalissa
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
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/
HOST: Lichterman Nature Center
WHEN: October 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 2023; 12:00pm each day
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 5992 Quince Road, Memphis TN 38119
WHAT:Enjoy a wild lunch - live animal encounters daily at noon presented by wildlife experts.
Wednesday - Curator's Choice
Thursday - Turtle Feeding
Friday - Snake Feeding
Saturday - Curator's Choice
COST: Included with Nature Center Admission
Adults $12
Seniors $10
Youth (ages 3-12) $8
Under 2 free
AUDIENCE: All ages
WEBSITE: https://moshmemphis.com/explore/attractions/lichterman-nature-center/
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/