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

All Ages Building Day

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

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

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/

International Archaeology Day

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: International Archaeology Day & the TN STEAM Festival will feature family-friendly STEAM activities that highlight science and archaeology. Museum visitors can earn an “Official Archaeologist of the Nashville Parthenon” sticker.

Activities include “Ask an Archaeologist,” with Dr. Kaitlyn Stiles, an osteologist and forensic anthropologist; a gold leafing demonstration with the experts who helped gild Athena; and more.

Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society, Centennial Park Conservancy and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Admission is free to AIA-Nashville Society members; and free to employees of Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation; admission is discounted for visitors mentioning International Archaeology Day.

WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/

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

Meet an Elephant Vet Tech

HOST: The Elephant Sanctuary

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

REGION: Middle Tenneess

WHERE: 27 E Main St. Hohenwald, TN 38462

WHAT: In honor of National Vet Tech Appreciation Week, join us at the Elephant Discovery Center to Meet an Elephant Vet Tech and ask all your elephant questions. The Elephant Discovery Center will be open from 9am-4pm but meeting the elephant vet tech will take place between 11am-12pm.
**The elephants' habitats are closed to the public. Visitors to The Discovery Center will not see or interact with elephants."

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.elephants.com

3D Design and Printing

HOST: Travel and Art Club, LLC

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 530 Uptown Square Murfreesboro, Tn 37129

WHAT: Join us to experience how to design and print 3d objects and learn about our art and travel club for neurodiverse children and adults.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: Travelandartclub.com

Fossils at the Fort

HOST: Fort Negley Park

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Journey into Middle Tennessee’s Astonishing Ancient Marine Past! Nashville was once covered by a shallow sea teaming with marine life. For millions of years, sea creatures lived and died and their remains settled on the sea floor and eventually calcified into the limestone bedrock that is the foundation below all of Middle Tennessee. Bring your fossils for fossil identification! Discover and take home fossils from the fossil pile! Identify major events on a giant timeline! Reconstruct Tennessee’s ancient past. And more!
This event takes place outside.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families, Adults, Seniors

COST: Free

WEBSITE: fortnegley.nashville.gov

Old Time Jam

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 1:00-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: Bring your instrument and join the round for some Old Time strumming and picking on the back porch or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.Leader: Daniel Charlton

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

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

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