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

Attires of India

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

Happy Doodle Day (Homeschool)

HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 21430 Hwy 57, Moscow, TN 38057

WHAT: We’ll celebrate the day that Doodle the Friendly Noodle, our official education corn snake, came to live with us at Pinecrest. Celebrate with “snakerdoodle” cookies, a snake craft, snake trivia, a herpetology walk, and silly games! We’re joining up with Little Explorers to have one big party! Want to bring a gift? Doodle loves the “small rats” from the freezer at the pet store. Recommended ages 4-7, sibs welcome. Stay after to play and picnic.
Reservations required. Space is limited.
Call 901-878-1247 or email to RSVP

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $8/child, one adult helper free. Ages 2 and under, free. $5 Additional non-participating guests.

WEBSITE: camppinecrest.org

Happy Doodle Day!

HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 10:00-11:30am

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 21430 Hwy 57, Moscow, TN 38057

WHAT: We’ll celebrate the day that Doodle the Friendly Noodle, our official education corn snake, came to live with us at Pinecrest. Celebrate with “snakerdoodle” cookies, a snake craft, and silly games! We’re pairing this Field School to have one big party! Want to bring a gift? Doodle loves the “small rats” from the freezer at the pet store.

Reservations required. Space is limited.
Call 901-878-1247 or email to RSVP

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $8/child, one adult helper free. Ages 2 and under, free. $5 Additional non-participating guests.

WEBSITE: camppinecrest.org

Archaeology Day

HOST: Chucalissa Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-3:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 1987 Indian Village Drive Memphis TN 38109

WHAT: We'll have stations set up throughout the museum with craft activities and demonstrations, plus several timed lectures and guided tours: pottery, plant dyes, flintknapping, atlatl, chunkey, birds of prey, earthquake demo, Native American art, and more! All ages are welcome. Popcorn and hotdogs while supplies last.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: memphis.edu/chucalissa

STEAM Week at Discovery Park

HOST: Discovery Park of America

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th - Thursday, October 17th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 830 Everett Blvd. Union City, TN 38261

WHAT: Join us for a week full of fun STEAM activities at Discovery Park of America. Each day features a new theme, including "Tectonic Tuesday," "Wind-Powered Wednesday,” and “Fossil Friday.” Guests will interact with hands-on programs featuring circuit labs, hand-built wind-powered cars, and outdoor Earth science experiments.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free with admission to Discovery Park of America

WEBSITE: https://discoveryparkofamerica.com/event/steam-week-at-discovery-park/

AI Art Challenge

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

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th, 5:00-6:30pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 501 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017

WHAT: Test your creativity and AI art skills in this fun challenge with other teens! For ages 13 to 18. Registration begins October 2 at https://collierville.libnet.info/events

AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: colliervilletn.gov/library

Fall Fun Field Trip

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

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

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/

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

Yoga at Lichterman

HOST: Lichterman Nature Center

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

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 5992 Quince Road Memphis, TN. 38119

WHAT: Join us for a rejuvenating beginner-friendly yoga class inspired by the tranquility and beauty of nature with Jackie O. This session is designed to help you connect with your inner self while harmonizing with the natural world. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice this class will cultivate mindfulness, increase body awareness, and soothe your soul.
Yoga classes will begin at 11:00am at the MoSH | Lichterman Nature Center. Classes will be indoors until cooler weather. Please bring your own mat.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free with General Admission ($12)

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Halloween Hike

HOST: Memphis Botanic Garden

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 9:30am-2:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 750 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117

WHAT: This is a program for families to come and explore the garden during the Fall. Families will travel through different areas of the garden and learn different stem lessons. Hands-on activities will be focused on seeds, bats, animal skulls, fall plantings, leaves, and much more. This is a laid-back festival-style program to discover seasonal stem activities.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $10 for members and $ 12 for non-members, $15 day of
Pre-purchase tickets on our website. www.membg.org. If you pre-purchase tickets, you will pick a time to arrive and go through the event.

WEBSITE: www.membg.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

Movies and Brews- Predator

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 5:30-9:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN. 38111

WHAT: A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
5:30-Doors Open
5:30-6:30 Brews and Socializing
6:30-Theater Preshow "Making Predator"
7:10-Feature Film Presentation

AUDIENCE: Adults, Seniors

COST: $23

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

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

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

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

Laser Metallica

HOST: Museum of Science and History

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 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. Also includes costume contest.

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

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

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org