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

Making Spooky Keepsake Tins with Jill Mayo

HOST: FiftyForward Madison Station

WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 12:00-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 530 Madison Station Blvd, Madison, TN 37115

WHAT: These stunning, hand-sculpted, hand-painted keepsake tins are made starting with the eye, and move out from there. Witches, dragons or skeletons - your choice. Beautiful and unique gifts or keepsakes. No previous experience required.
Reservations required. Sign up by October 21 by calling 615-860-7180.

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

COST: $25, includes all materials

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

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!

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

Sketching the Marbles

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 4:00-6:00pm
Thursday, October 24th, 4:00-6:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 2:00-4:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: This is a rare opportunity to draw from casts of the Parthenon Marbles. Artists around the world have worked from these sculptures -- and now you can, too! Beginning artists welcome! All materials are provided thanks to Jerry’s Artarama: clipboards, paper, pencils, etc.

AUDIENCE: Recommended for ages 12-adult.

COST: 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

NWS Memphis Office Tour

HOST: National Weather Service Memphis, TN

WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 5:00-6:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 7:00-8:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Suite #1 Memphis, TN 38120

WHAT: Calling all weather enthusiasts! Ever wanted to get to know your local National Weather Service Office? Here’s your chance! Come visit the National Weather Service in Memphis, TN for a presentation about the office and an office tour of the operations area.

The event will be capped at 30 people. Registration is required and can be accessed through this google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_fc9-LQCN6_sZQlVGOHcAAb_TvZvh4BE5kx8oPUI4kfNfCA/viewform

You will receive a confirmation email at least one week in advance confirming your time selection.

While this event is meant for individuals and families, we strongly discourage children under the age of 6 as they can be disruptive to the entire tour group and will not get as much out of the experience.

AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.weather.gov/meg/

Pumpkin Patch Parties

HOST: Friends of Mill Ridge Park

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 4:00-7:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 4:00-7:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013

WHAT: Join us at our Pumpkin Patch Party on Fridays, Oct 18 & 25, from 4-7 PM! Enjoy pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, lawn games, and seasonal treats. Wear your costume and bring a blanket or chair. Leashed dogs in costume are welcome.
Located at 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013 with flags and signage at the driveway entrance. Park in the grass along the gravel driveway.
Follow safety precautions for this outdoor gathering. A portable toilet is onsite. Check online for weather updates. Contact us for accessibility needs.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

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

Nissan Plant Tour for Overall Creek Elementary

HOST: Nissan Group of the Americas

WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 10:00-11:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 983 Nissan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167

WHAT: Tour of Nissan's vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, TN for fifth graders at Overall Creek Elementary School.
This tour is ONLY available to this group of students. For information on how to schedule your own tour, check the Nissan website.

AUDIENCE: Students from Overall Creek Elementary ONLY

COST: Closed to the public, free to Overall Creek students attending the field trip

WEBSITE: nissanmanufacturing.com

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

Autozone Planetarium Shows

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

Laser Stranger Things

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 7:00-9:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue 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. Costume Contest included!!

AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens, Adults, Families

COST: General admission - $18; Members - $10

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

MoSH STEAMFEST Days

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th, 9:30am-1:00pm
Thursday, October 17th, 9:30am-1:00pm
Friday, October 18th, 9:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday, October 23rd, 9:30am-1:00pm
Thursday, October 24th, 9:30am-1:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 9:30am-1:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN. 38111

WHAT: School Groups will be able to participate in STEAM activities with community partners each day as well as visiting STEAM Discovery Carts throughout the museum.

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

COST: Free with Museum Admission

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Nashville Children's Theatre's Snuggery Performances of "The Wheels on the Bus"

HOST: Nashville Children's Theatre

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, October 13th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Friday, October 18th, 9:30-10:30am
Saturday, October 19th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, October 20th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Friday October 25th, 9:30-10:30am
Saturday, October 26th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, October 27th, 9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 25 Middleton St. Nashville, TN 37210

WHAT: Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! Bus Driver Bert is ready to take you all through a town full of colorful characters and comic conundrums in this interactive, immersive play for ages 0-5. Help navigate his route and sing along as the wipers swish, the horn beeps, and passengers move on back! For more information about the production, visit https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/production/wheels-on-the-bus/.
Reserve tickets at nashvillect.org or call the box office at 615-252-4675.

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

COST: All tickets: $17.50
Family 4-Pack: $60.00 ($15/each)
All pricing includes ticket fees.
Financial assistance is available at https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/financial-assistance/
Reserve tickets at nashvillect.org or call the box office at 615-252-4675.

WEBSITE: https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/production/wheels-on-the-bus/.

Take and Make: Design and Create an Instrument

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

Little Shop of Horrors

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

STEAM Week

HOST: Lexington-Henderson County Everett Horn Public Library

WHEN: Daily from Monday, October 21st - Friday, October 25th, 4:30-5:30pm

REGION: West Tenneessee

WHERE: 702 W Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351

WHAT: Join us every day the week of October 21-25 at 4:30pm for a week of fun STEAM activities including Pumpkin Catapults, Fall Leaf Tesselations, Jack-O-Lantern Lava Lamps, and more.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.ehlibrary.com

STEAM Fridays at Etowah Carnegie Library

HOST: Etowah Carnegie Public Library

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 3:30-4:30pm
Friday, October 18th 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Friday, October 25th 3:30 pm-4:30 pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 723 Ohio Avenue, Etowah, TN 37331

WHAT: Join us for three Fridays of after-school STEAM activities. Have a blast with STEAM crafts, learn about careers in STEAM, and meet local scientists!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.etowahlibrary.com