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/

Dino Days

HOST: Earth Experience Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 11:00am
Sunday, October 22nd 2023, 10:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 816 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro TN 37129

WHAT: Earth Experience is hosting Dino Days as part of the TN STEAM festival. There will be a fossil dig for small children, a craft and rock sale, and an appearance by the Jurassic Park Jeep. Event partners include MTSU Geosciences Department and Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society.

COST: Museum admission is $9, the fossil dig is $1

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: earthexperience.org

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

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

Airport STEAM Festival

HOST: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

WHEN: Saturday, October 21st 2023, 9:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1930 Memorial BLVD. Murfreesboro, TN 37128

WHAT: The TN Steam Festival is bringing science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life at events across the state! The airport will be hosting its own event for all members of the surrounding communities to engage in the sciences and learn about what the Murfreesboro Airport does for the community. The Murfreesboro Airport STEAM festival will have tons of static displays showing off aspects of aviation to the community. There will be educational opportunities to engage in that will be teach the fundamentals of aviation. 

COST: FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2385/Airport-STEAM-Festival