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
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
HOST: Appalachian Association for Children's Early Education
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00am-12:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 1501 University Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37660
WHAT: Join us for an interactive, hands-on, half-day conference focused on celebrating the math practices in Northeast TN! Dr. Alissa Lange, author of Teaching STEM in the Preschool Classroom, will be the keynote speaker for this exciting conference. All sessions will be hosted by current educators and students, giveaways will take place throughout the conference, & breakfast will be served! Conference registration fees include a 1-year membership to Friends of Appalachian Association for Children's Early Education.
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/c7586784-5145-4c22-934c-e01080dc70b5
AUDIENCE: Adults
COST: Early Bird Pricing: $15 fee, $5 for students until October 1st.
After October 1st, $20 fee, $10 for students.
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/aaceetn
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/.
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
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
HOST: Nashville PBS
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 1:00-4:30pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203
WHAT: At Nashville PBS’ Leonardo Youth Maker Mixer participants ages 10 to 18 will work to solve a design challenge for a chance to win a prize. There will be short Pecha Kucha presentations from Oasis’ Underground Art Studio, Adventure Science Center, Nashville Ballet, STUDIO NPL, and Oasis Bike Workshop. Clips from LEONARDO DA VINCI, a PBS film premiering this fall, will be shown. Refreshments will be served. Parking at the museum will be free for those attending this event.
Registration is required. Register at https://www.wnpt.org/events/
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens
COST: Free, but registration is required. Register at https://www.wnpt.org/events/
WEBSITE: https://www.wnpt.org
HOST: Metro Water Services
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
WHAT: Nashville's Metro Water Services, Stormwater will lead all ages through interactive enviroscapes to show how erosion prevention and sediment controls play an important role in keeping our water clean! Visitors can also walk through our inflatable soil tunnel to learn about soil conservation.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: This is a free event OUTSIDE of the Adventure Science Center. Admission into the museum must be purchased separately. (Adults (13+) - $22 Youth (2-12) - $18 Toddler (under 2) - Free Members - Free)
HOST: Nashville Ballet
WHEN: Friday, October 18th at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 19th at 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, October 20th at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209
WHAT: Experience the vibrancy of Dia de Los Muertos with Nashville Ballet's unique performance, inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Choreographed by NB2 Director Maria Konrad, this visual feast celebrates the life and death, family bonds, and our shared humanity. With dynamic pacing, the show ignites imaginations across all ages through vivid costumes, soul-stirring music, and sheer joy. Witness this world premiere that bridges Mexican traditions with Nashville's cultural landscape, promising an unforgettable journey into the heart of this beloved holiday.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: $35 per ticket
WEBSITE: www.nashvilleballet.com
HOST: Reelfoot Lake State Park
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, October 19th
Sunday, October 20th
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 2595 State Route 21, East Tiptonville, TN. 38079
WHAT: Love to see bird migration? Come see the white pelicans using Reelfoot Lake for a rest stop!! VENDORS, PONTOON TOURS, ART AND PHOTO CONTEST, GUEST SPEAKER: BOB TARTER WITH EXOTIC ANIMALS!!
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families, Adults, Seniors
COST: $20 SENIORS
$23.50 ADULTS FOR PONTOON TOUR.
Reservations are required. Register at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake OR call 731.253.9652
HOST: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, October 19, 10:00-6:00pm
Sunday, October 20th, 10:00-4:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 3179 Wears Valley Rd. Sevierville, TN 37862
WHAT: Join us at the Wears Valley Fall Festival for engaging STEAM games and activities! Explore unique hands-on activities at the booth and learn more about STEAM careers at Ripley’s!
Guests may walk up to the Ripley's booth in the Kids Zone of the Wears Valley Fall Festival to participate in our offerings. All activities at the Ripley's Aquarium booth is FREE of charge! The festival is open Friday and Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 10-4.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families of all abilities
COST: FREE at the booth, Wears Valley Fall Festival charges admission
WEBSITE: https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies
HOST: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 26th, 7:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
WHAT: Enjoy nighttime viewing at our observatories, Saturday nights Oct.-Nov., starting at dusk. They are free. If poor weather, an alternate live program will be held in our planetarium theater.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families, Seniors
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.baysmountain.com
HOST: Center for the Arts
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-12:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 110 W College St Murfreesboro, TN 37167
WHAT: We will explore the use of found objects in the art of costume making. Participants will make a mask to take home using an assortment of found objects and household items as decoration. This event will be held in the gallery at Center for the Arts. It is a come-and-go event.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.boroarts.org
HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium
WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:30pm and 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 5:30pm
Friday, October 18th, 1:30pm
Tuesday, October 22nd, 5:30pm
Friday, October 25th, 1:30pm
Saturday, October 26th, 9:30am
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 299 Maple Street, Jackson, TN 38301
WHAT: Public shows Tuesdays at 5:30 and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. plus Kids' shows Friday, 10/11 at 3:45 and Saturday, 10/26 at 9:30 a.m.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free. Large groups should pre-register.
WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/MDAndersonPlanetarium
HOST: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am-1:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 1930 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
WHAT: Airport Open House with Free Food and hand-on aircraft experiences
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2385/Airport-STEAM-Festival