HOST: Washington County Public Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 12:30-2:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 5026 Bobby Hicks HWY Gray, TN 37615
WHAT: All ages are invited to build creations with LEGO and other building materials. Snacks provided. Participants can drop in any time between 12:30 and 2 p.m. to build, and library staff will do our best to put creations on display in the children's space for all to see!
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org
HOST: Washington County Public Library
WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 4:30-5:15pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
WHAT: Designed for ages 5-8, this story-based program serves as the bridge between younger story times and older book clubs. Children will hear stories and participate in related crafts or activities to extend the text. This month, we are reading about women in STEAM!
AUDIENCE: Children, Children/Youth with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org
HOST: Washington County Public Library
WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 11:00-11:45am
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 5026 Bobby Hicks Hwy. Gray, TN 37615
WHAT: Join us for stories that explore innovations and important STEM concepts from the depths of the sea to outer space! These story times are intended for ages 4-6 and include stories, songs, and a craft. No registration is necessary.
AUDIENCE: Children, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org
HOST: Washington County Public Library
WHEN: Monday, October 14th, 6:00-6:45pm
Friday, October 18th, 11:00-11:45am
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
WHAT: Join us for stories that explore innovations and important STEM concepts from the depths of the sea to outer space! These story times are intended for ages 4-6 and include stories, songs, and a craft. No registration is necessary.
AUDIENCE: Children, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org
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
HOST: Tennessee Theatre
WHEN: Sunday, October 13th, 11:30am-1:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
WHAT: Join us from 11:30am to 1:30pm for cartoons and an open house with some of your favorite PBS characters! This free event kicks off the spooky season with episodes of some of your favorite PBS Kids specials, celebrating STEAM. Plus, there will be costumed characters here for plenty of fun photo opportunities and a chance to show off your own costumes! The Theatre will be open to the public for self-guided tours during this time and popcorn and soda will be available for purchase. (The stage and dressing room areas will not be accessible as part of the tour.) Hope to see you there!
AUDIENCE: Children, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.tennesseetheatre.com
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
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 2:30-4:00pm
Sunday, October 27th, 2:30-4:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
WHAT: Makers will navigate the ins and outs of sewing machines as they create their own puppets in this workshop that's SEW much fun!
Register through this link: https://cdmfun.courses.veevartapp.com/courses/family-learning-steam-workshop
AUDIENCE: Children, Families
COST: $25 per project for members/$30 non-members
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Sunday, October 20th, 11:00am-4:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 1826 Reggie White Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37408
WHAT: Chattanooga Market at First Tennessee Pavilion
AUDIENCE: Children, Families
COST: Free
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Sunday, October 20th, 11:00am-4:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
WHAT: Harpist Marissa Purnell will be our Musician-in-Residence on October 20 and 27 from 11-4.
AUDIENCE: Children, Families
COST: Included with museum admission.
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org
HOST: Creative Discovery Museum
WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 1:00-3:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
WHAT: Grace Episcopal Quilters will be on-site quilting in the Weaving and Textile room from 1-3. This is an opportunity for guests to see the art of quilting in action.
AUDIENCE: Children', Families
COST: Included with museum admission.
WEBSITE: cdmfun.org
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
HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 4:30-7:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615
WHAT: Join us for our spook-tacular, but not too scary, evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM which will include experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum! Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 7:30, however the event ends promptly at 7:30pm. Be sure to wear your most festive costume and bring your own trick-or-treat bag! Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details. Visithandson.org
(***Contains small parts and food allergens. While supplies last.)
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST:
• FREE for ages 0-3
• $5 for members ages 4+ (must have current membership card/membership app and photo ID) (includes event and exhibit play)
• $11 per person for non-members ages 4+ (includes event and exhibit play)
• $2 Tesla Experience tickets for members and non-members
WEBSITE: visithandson.org
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
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
HOST: Northview Primary STEM School
WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 5:00-7:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 3293 Douglas Dam Road Kodak, TN 37764
WHAT: Students and families will get to participate in a Halloween-themed STEM night. There will be various hands-on activities and community partners here to help put on a great night.
AUDIENCE: Northview Primary STEM School students and families ONLY
COST: Free
HOST: Learning Blade
WHEN: Monday, October 14th, 3:15-3:45pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Zoom Registration: https://edynamiclearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOmprTMrHd0fE4fd4tUlw1Oh4LGKAkRj
WHAT: Explore Learning Blade’s new AI module, designed to safely introduce students to fundamental AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. This session will showcase how to engage students in the ethical implications of AI and spark interest in Tennessee's growing STEAM career opportunities.
TN teachers can sign up for a Learning Blade account at www.LearningBlade.com/TN
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults
COST: Free
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
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
HOST: Washington County Public Library and Hands On! Discovery Center
WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 4:30-5:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
WHAT: Do you have what it takes to become the next Avatar? Explore the universe of The Last Airbender and complete your Avatar training by participating in science experiments with earth, air, fire, and water! These experiments will be facilitated by a representative from the Hands On! Discovery Center in Gray.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 423-477-1558.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families of all abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org