STEAM Learning Center

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

Trees are Terrific!

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

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

The Mushrooms of Beaman

HOST: Beaman Park Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Check out all the fungal action on Beaman’s trails with us, where we will reveal basic identification techniques as well as the ecology of mushrooms in our area. Meet at the Nature Center. Leaders: Heather Gallagher and Jackie Shea

AUDIENCE: Ages 12+

COST: Free

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

Hip Hop Chattanooga

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 1:00-3:00pm

REGION: East Tenneessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402

WHAT: Creative Discovery Museum will partner with Hip Hop Cha to present an interactive arts
event on Saturday, October 12 from 1 until 3. This program is recommended for all ages.

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Included with museum admission.

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Architecture Tours

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 3:00-3:45pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 3:00-3:45pm
Wednesday, October 16th, 1:00-1:45pm
Saturday, October 19th, 3:00-3:45pm
Wednesday, October 23rd, 1:00-1:45pm
Saturday, October 26th, 3:00-3:45pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque.

This is an outdoor and indoor walking tour subject to cancellation due to poor weather. It includes walking on paved and unpaved surfaces, with an option to climb steps or remain on level ground. The indoor portion of the tour is accessible with ramps and an elevator.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Tours are free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.

WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com

Art Cart

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

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

STEAM Showcase

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-2:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 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. Organizations from across the region will be on-site showcasing their expertise. FREE with general paid admission. Stay tuned to our social media or our website at visithandson.org for more details.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: FREE with paid general admission

WEBSITE: visithandson.org

Eyeshadow Extravaganza: Create Your Signature Look

HOST: South Sudanese Girls Empowerment Front

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 12:00-4:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130

WHAT: Join us at STEAM-a-Palooza where, in this fun activity, you'll learn to craft dazzling eye shadows using simple ingredients: mica powder for shimmer, cornstarch for texture, and coconut oil for blending. Perfect for creating personalized, glamorous looks for young girls and teens!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, of all ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.thessgef.com/

Ghost River Trace Hike with the Biologist

HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9:00am-1:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN 38057

WHAT: You’ve got to see this place! This 5-mile hike explores long-abandoned pre-Civil War roads, or “traces”, to the Ghost River section of the Wolf River. Take a journey through time and you’ll encounter a wide variety of habitats, plant communities, huge old beeches and oaks, culminating with a view of the pristine upper Wolf River, at the now mostly obscure site of Baugh Bridge, once a major crossing that connected West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Imagine the diverse groups of people who have come and gone through this old trace throughout years past.

• Footwear must cover toes and should at least cover ankles. Be prepared for mud.
• 5 miles considered moderate to strenuous.
• Bring plenty of water and your own snacks.

Please email Charity@camppinecrest.org to register.

Hike may be shorter in time depending on the group pace. Lunch options nearby include The Wing Wagon, El Chapultepec, and Wolf River BBQ in Moscow; Sweet Creations and Our Daily Bread in La Grange; and The Junction Inn in Grand Junction.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families
*Individuals with special needs are welcome but must be able to hike independently on rough and/or muddy terrain for 5 miles

COST: Donate what you can, suggested $5/person

WEBSITE: www.camppinecrest.org

Ask a Master Gardener

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Are you wondering about autumn garden chores and the best tools to use? Come talk to Davidson County Master Gardeners and they can share some of their favorite tips, tricks, and tools for your fall to-do list. This is a "drop in" style program. Coordinators: Master Gardeners of Davidson County

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

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

Family Bird Walk at Warner Park Nature Center

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9:00-10:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Search the campus, fields, and hills of Edwin Warner Park for migratory birds. Edwin Warner Park has a nice mix of native fields and hilled forests making it a perfect place to search for migratory birds as they make their way to their southerly wintering grounds from northern breeding, How many kinds of birds can we find? Leader: Amy Pardo
Registration is required and opens September 28

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

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

Kite Fest

HOST: Friends of Mill Ridge Park

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th and 19th, 11:00am-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 12965 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013

WHAT: Join us for Kite Fest at Mill Ridge Park! Enjoy free kites, flying tutorials, snacks, and lawn games on Saturdays October 5th, 12th, and 19th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring a blanket or chair. Located at 12965 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013 with flags and signage at the driveway entrance. Park in the grass along the gravel driveway. Check online for weather updates. Contact us for accessibility needs.
Participants are welcome to bring outdoor blankets or chairs. A portable toilet is onsite.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.friendsofmillridgepark.org/

Saturdays at Lichterman

HOST: Lichterman Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Saturday, October 19th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Saturday, October 26th, 10:30am-12:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 5992 Quince Road Memphis TN. 38119

WHAT: Something great is happening every Saturday at Lichterman Nature Center: from guided trail walks, trail projects, and pop-up shops to events with community partners and more. Join us for our Native Plant Sale every week.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $12

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Oobleck Magic: Playful Physics in Action

HOST: Tennessee STEM Education Center at MTSU

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 12:00-4:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130 (Part of STEAM-a-Palooza)

WHAT: Witness non-Newtonian fluid in action! Kids will discover the properties of oobleck by combining a cornstarch and water mixture which acts as both solid and liquid. Participants' hands-on experiences will follow staff demonstrations. Ingredients for oobleck will be provided for kids to take home, as well!

AUDIENCE: Children

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://tsec.mtsu.edu/

Falling for STEAM

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

Giant Screen Theater

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

Frankenweenie Movie

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 4:30-6:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN. 38111

WHAT: You don't want to miss this stop-motion animated film with a Halloween Theme!!

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

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

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Planetarium Shows

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th
Sunday, October 13th
Saturday, October 19th
Sunday, October 20th
Saturday, October 26th
Sunday, October 27th

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.

11:00 am – Faster Than Light
12:00 pm – 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