Work It Out @ Linebaugh (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Linebaugh Public Library

WHEN: Monday, October 7th, 10:00-11:00am: Introduction to CT for Families
Tuesday, October 8th, 11:00am-4:30pm: CT Corner Makerspace
Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00-11:00am: Work It Out Wombats! Storytime
Thursday, October 10th, 11:00am-4:30pm: CT Corner Makerspace
Friday, October 11th, 10:00=11:30am: Create, Test, Improve, and Celebrate!

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

WHAT: Join us at Linebaugh every day during Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools’ Fall Break October 7 – 11 for special "Work It Out Wombats!" programming! "Work It Out Wombats!" is a national PBS KIDS series for preschoolers that focuses on the computational thinking (CT) skills that are at the core of computer science.

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: rclstn.org

STEAM Learning Center (Collierville)

HOST: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library

WHEN: Friday, October 11th - Saturday, October 27th, 10:00am-6:00pm
The STEAM Learning Center will be available throughout the TN STEAM Festival during the Library's open hours. All activities are while supplies last.

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017

WHAT: Explore the STEAM Learning Center during the Tennessee STEAM Festival, October 11-27! Located in the Children's Area, enjoy themed books, activities, and hands-on learning in science, engineering, art, and math. Topics rotate every few days, so there's always something new to discover!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.colliervilletn.gov/library

Season for Young People Virtual Field Trips

HOST: Tennessee Performing Arts Center

WHEN: Throughout the Festival - see the website for exact performance dates and times

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Virtual

WHAT: TPAC offers Virtual Performances during the school year for those who cannot travel to our building. Virtual performances are free and available for a range of dates, usually 2-3 weeks, and are accessible with an online link. Reserving these performances allows you to use the performance link at any time during the provided date range. Please note that virtual performances are contracted for the specific provided date range, and these dates cannot be extended or changed.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens
Public Schools, Private Schools, and Homeschool Groups

COST: FREE!

WEBSITE: https://www.tpac.org/education-community/season-for-young-people/

Trees are Terrific! (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Middle Tennessee State University Center for Environmental Education

WHEN: Friday, October 11th - Sunday, October 27th, 8:30am-7:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Middle Tennessee State University; 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

WHAT: This is a self-guided tour available anytime, but weekends are preferred due to parking restrictions. Parking is free on the weekend but during the week you need to pay for a visitor pass. Go to: https://w1.mtsu.edu/parking/visit.php

Did you know that trees are the largest organisms most of us will encounter in our lifetime? Come visit the MTSU campus in early fall to view representative native Tennessee trees, with one exception, the Ginkgo. Be advised, several of the trees have been removed due to construction or storm damage but there are still beautiful specimens to view. It is suggested you begin with the grand Tulip Poplar near the President's home, adjacent to the driveway on the campus (not from Middle Tennessee Blvd.).

An update is in process, but for a general idea of where trees are located, you can also download the Native Tree map at: https://w1.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/. Tree tags also have a QR code that will provide you with a walking map to specific trees that are part of the Arboretum.

In collaboration with Vanderbilt University, a virtual tour of the campus can be experienced via: http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/mtsu/35

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://w1.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/

STEAMFest @ B4K (Knoxville)

HOST: Bricks 4 Kidz Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday, October 16th. 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Friday, October 18th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, October 22th, 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday, October 23th. 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Thursday, October 24th, 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Friday, October 25th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am-1:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 9700 Kingston Pike Suite 14, Knoxville, TN, 37922

WHAT: Join us for our LEGO STEAM Sessions to challenge your Master Builders during any of our class opportunities! Week 1 focuses on the Master Builders then Week 2 our event is open to your whole family! LEGO Robotics, Coding, Technic all wrapped in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math!

Register for our classes on our website! bricks4kidz.us/knoxville

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Starting at $29

WEBSITE: bricks4kidz.us/knoxville

Nature Journaling (Ashland)

HOST: Beaman Park Nature Center

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-2:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 5911 Old Hickory Blvd, Ashland City, TN 37015

WHAT: Start a journal recording what you see, hear, feel and smell in the autumn woods. Bring your own journal or begin one with us. Leader: Zach Knight

AUDIENCE: Ages 6+

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/nature-centers-and-natural-areas/beaman-park-nature-center

Museum Tour (Nashville)

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-1:30pm
Friday, October 18th, 3:00-3:30pm
Tuesday, October 22nd, 3:00-3:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Explore art and history alongside our museum experts, including our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free for Centennial Park members or free with the price of museum admission for non-members

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

Art Cart (Nashville)

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Daily from Friday, October 11th - Sunday, October 27th, 1:00-1:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Museum experts offer daily programs open to visitors of all ages. On weekdays during regular museum hours, one of our rotating daily programs will take place from 1:00-1:30 PM. Participation is included with museum admission. Art Cart Programs include Ancient Olympics (new!), AIA-Nashville Society Polychromy at the Parthenon, Cowan Challenge, Which Greek God is it Anyway?, and Ask an Expert.

AUDIENCE: Families

COST: Free for Centennial Park members or free with the price of museum admission for non-members

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

Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Friday, October 11th - Sunday, October 27th, 10:00am-5:00pm
This runs daily with programs announced periodically each day.

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: We are stirring up something gloppy, goopy, and spooky in the lab for Halloween. Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers and make your own atomic glowing silly putty to take home. Discovery Lab programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: FREE with paid general admission

WEBSITE: visithandson.org

Fall Fun Field Trip (Moscow)

HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN 38057

WHAT: A hands-on, guided nature education event for schools that brings real-world knowledge to K-3 science curriculum in a way your students won’t forget! Enjoy baby goat cuddles, discover trail wonders, learn fall trees while creating leaf confetti, play pumpkin games, and take home a pumpkin. Enjoy lunch around the campfire. Groups can bring s’mores and use our skewers.

Recommended grades K-3.
Bring a picnic lunch to stay and play. Concessions may be available.

Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 901-878-1247 or email Charity@camppinecrest.org to register by October 1!

AUDIENCE: Children and Youth of all abilities, Adults with special needs

COST: $10/student, $5 chaperones, teachers free. Scholarships may be available.

WEBSITE: www.camppinecrest.org

Spook-tacular Forest Friends (Nashville)

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 10:00-11:30am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.

WHAT: Spiders, snakes, and bats, oh my! Fall in love with the spookiest critters of the season as we discover what roles these creatures play in nature and do some seasonally-inspired activities! Leaders: Jenna Atma and Elyse Dilks
Registration is required and opens September 27

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/

Intro to Robotics (Jonesborough)

HOST: Washington County Public Library

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 4:30-5:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659

WHAT: This class is for 8-12 year olds to learn the basics of robotics. All materials and instruction will be provided by professionals from iCode Tri-Cities, an organization that works to provide after-school tech clubs and STEM camps to local children. This is the kick-off of a series of STEM classes offered by iCode that the library will be providing throughout the school year. Call the library for more information about when the next classes will be and how to sign up.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling the Gray Branch Library at 423-477-1558.

AUDIENCE: Children

COST: Free

WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org

Falling for STEAM (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: October 8th - 20th, 2:00-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: This Autumn, we’re FALLing for STEAM at Muse Knoxville! Enjoy quintessential Fall-time weekly programming takeover activities with us! We can’t wait to see you there!

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Included with Museum Admission:
General Admission (Ages 1-64 years of age): $12

Reduced Cost Admission for the following groups: $6
Senior Citizens 65+
Tennessee Educators (with valid ID)
Military member, spouse, and dependents of military personnel (with valid ID)

Members & Children under the age of 1: FREE

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Muse Robotics Festival (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Join us 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.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families

COST: Included with Museum Admission:
General Admission (Ages 1-64 years of age): $12

Reduced Cost Admission for the following groups: $6
Senior Citizens 65+ Tennessee Educators (with valid ID)
Military member, spouse, and dependents of military personnel (with valid ID)

Members & Children under the age of 1: FREE

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Giant Screen Theater (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN:
October 12th
11:00 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
12:00 Titanosaur 3D
1:30 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
2:30 Space: New Frontier 2D
3:30 pm Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
4:30pm Frankenweenie

October 13th and 20th
11:00 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
12:00 Titanosaur 3D
1:30 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
2:30 Space: New Frontier 2D
3:30 pm Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D

October 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th
9:45 Teachers Choice
10:45 Teachers Choice & Public
11:45 Titanosaur 3D
1:30 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
2:30 Space: New Frontier 2D
3:30 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D

October 19th
11:00 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
12:00 Titanosaur 3D
1:30 Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
2:30 Space: New Frontier 2D
3:30 pm Oceans Our Blue Planet 3D
7:00 pm Movies & Brews - Predator

October 26th and 27th
11:00 Oceans 3D
12:00 Titanosaur 3D
1:30 Oceans 3D
2:30 NewFrontier 2D
3:30 pm Oceans 3D

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN. 38111

WHAT: Giant Screen Theater Movies

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $12-Adults, $10-Youth and Seniors

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Autozone Planetarium Shows (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Friday, October 11th
Tuesday, October 15th - Friday, October 18th
Tuesday, October 22nd - Friday, October 25th

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN. 38111

WHAT: Experience seasonal stargazing at the AutoZone dome at the Sharpe Planetarium. This is a full dome experience like no other.

9:45 am – Teachers Choice
10:45 am – Teachers Choice
11:45 am – Memphis Skies
1:30 pm – Faster Than Light
2:30 pm – Memphis Skies
3:30 pm – Faster Than Light

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $12-Adults, $10 Youth and Seniors

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Take and Make: Design and Create an Instrument (Nashville)

HOST: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 11th - Sunday, October 27th, 9:00am-5:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Imagine an instrument you would like to play. Does it have strings? Is it a percussion instrument? Join us in using commonly found objects to create new and amazing instruments of our own creation. Come dream big with us! Recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome.
We will run this program every day of the STEAM Festival. The kits will be available in the Taylor Swift Education Center.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families of all abilities

COST: Included with museum admission

WEBSITE: www.countrymusichalloffame.org

Laser Light Show-Rocket Man/Costume Contest (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 7:00-9:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Memphis, TN 38111

WHAT: Join us at AutoZone Sharpe Planetarium for the return of Friday Night Laser Shows! A colorful light show will display on the ceiling of our planetarium while a soundtrack of the your favorite artist’s music is played.

AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: $18 Non-members; $10 Members

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Little Shop of Horrors (Franklin)

HOST: Studio Tenn Theatre Company

WHEN: October 11th - 27th, 7:00-9:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 230 Franklin Road, Franklin TN 37064

WHAT: Studio Tenn’s 15th Season opens with this affectionate spoof on the 1960’s sci-fi movie about a twisted tale of botanical bloodlust. On the downtrodden streets of Skid Row, Seymour, a struggling floral assistant, becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a craving for fresh blood and world domination.
There is no formal pre-registration required but since Little Shop of Horrors is a ticketed event, we do require tickets to be purchased prior to show times.

AUDIENCE: Adults

COST: Superior price: $95, Premium price: $74, Classic price: $58

WEBSITE: www.studiotenn.org

Martin ArtQuest (Nashville)

HOST: Frist Art Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 12th, 10:00-5:30pm
Sunday, October 13th, 1:00-5:30pm
Monday, October 14th, 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, October 17th, 10:00am-8:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: The Frist Art Museum Martin ArtQuest Gallery will feature hands-on art activities related to the exhibition "Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga" including creating your own manga character or making a print.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families

COST: $15 for adults; children 18 and under are free

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org