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

Attires of India (Collierville)

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

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 2:00-3:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017

WHAT: Discover the vibrant and diverse Attires of India with Jay Kumar on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Registration required. Register online at https://collierville.libnet.info/event/11848950

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.colliervilletn.gov/library

Kidsville Storytime at The Parthenon (Nashville)

HOST: Kidsville of Centennial Park Conservancy

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 10:30-11:30am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: Come hear how dandelion flowers are not a trick but a treat in myths, gardens, and more, then make art inspired by amazing dandelion flowers. Wear a costume if you want.
This story time is paired with an outdoor storybook walk display of the book, Little Dandelion Seeds the World by Julia Richardson and illustrated by Kristen & Kevin Howdeshell. The book celebrates how dandelions thrive on all seven continents and are among the most resilient and adaptable blooms in the world. Book pages are displayed around Centennial Park's Lake Watauga near The Parthenon during the whole month of October.
Registration survey must be completed for free entry. Can be completed at event or prior with this survey link, https://forms.gle/rV5W1MgjX822gYDJ9

AUDIENCE: Children, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: FREE with registration survey completion prior to entry.

WEBSITE: kidsvilleonline.org

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

Halloweekend (Nashville)

HOST: Adventure Science Center

WHEN: Saturday. October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 9:00am-5:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 800 Fort Negley Blvd Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Celebrate Halloweekend at the Science Center! Trick-or-treat through exhibits, decorate your own treat bag, and explore spooky science activities. Don’t miss the 'Boo' Bubbles and our Fright Light Laser Show with lasers, stars, and Halloween hits. Costumes encouraged for a fun, family-friendly experience!

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Adults (13+) - $22
Youth (2-12) - $18

WEBSITE: adventuresci.org

National Chemistry Day: Picture Perfect Chemistry (Chattanooga)

HOST: Creative Discovery Musuem

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 11:00am-2:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402

WHAT: Join us for Picture Perfect Chemistry—a day of fascinating experiments and colorful reactions! Dive into the world of chemistry where science meets creativity. Whether you're making vibrant photos or watching reactions unfold, this is a day of discovery and fun for all ages!

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Included with museum admission.

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Architecture Tours (Nashville)

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 (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

Muse Family Science Fair (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 9:30-11:30am

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Muse Knoxville is thrilled to announce our inaugural Family Science Fair!
We invite families to work together to design a science project that
sparks those aha! moments.
No Pre-registration is required to attend the event. To be a Science Fair Participant applicant can apply online at www.themuseknoxville.org/tnsteamfestivalatmuse

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

COST: Included with Muse admission ticket:
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

Explore with a Naturalist (Nashville)

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

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

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Stop by the Nature Center to explore nature with a Naturalist! This outdoor exploration will focus on discovery, observation, and connecting with nature. The themes will be chosen the week prior.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

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

Saturdays at Lichterman (Memphis)

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

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

Planetarium Shows (Memphis)

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

Preschool STEM Workshop: Community Mapping

HOST: EC STEM Lab

WHEN: Thursday, October 26th, 10:00-11:00am

REGION: East Tenneessee

WHERE: Virtual

WHAT: Join us for a FREE STEM workshop designed for preschool educators! We will meet on Zoom as we explore community-connected STEM and discuss the what, why, & how of community mapping.
Register: https://etsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceGhqjIuGdOKiwB05EZ02pvQuuGXM4Qz#/registration

AUDIENCE: Adults

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.ecstemlab.com

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 (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

Godzilla Double Feature & Miniature City Smash (Oak Ridge)

HOST: American Museum of Science and Energy

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 2:00-8:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 115 Main St. East, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

WHAT: Godzilla Double Feature & miniature city smash, 2-8:30pm @ AMSE.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free admission - Registration encouraged: https://www.jotform.com/form/241787932950165

WEBSITE: AMSE.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