Interactive Science Experiments and Demonstrations at Wonderworks!

HOST: WONDERWORKS

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 3:30-5:00pm
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30-5:00pm
Friday, October 18, 3:30-5:00pm
Wednesday, October 23, 3:30-5:00pm
Friday, October 25, 3:30-5:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: WonderWorks, 100 Music Rd, Pigeon Forge TN 37863

WHAT: WonderWorks is participating this year in the Tennessee STEAM Festival October 11-27 by offering a Lobby Learning series! Stop into our lobby for free and entertaining science demonstrations during the festival! Visit www.wonderworkstn.com for more information about WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park – a great fit for all ages with over 100 interactive exhibits including bubble lab, 360 bikes, astronaut training challenge, XD motion-seat theater, ropes course, bed of nails and more!

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: There is no charge for the Lobby Learning Series but if anyone would like to enter WonderWorks, regular admission rates would apply.
Adults (ages 13+) $33.99 plus tax, Children (ages 4-12) $25.99 plus tax, Ages 3 & under are free

WEBSITE: wonderworkstn.com

Homeschool Science Fair

HOST: Southeast Nashville Homeschool Enrichment

WHEN: Friday, October 25th 2024, 1:00-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 477 McMurray Dr, Nashville, TN 37211

WHAT: Homeschoolers across Middle Tennessee are invited to join us for a Science Fair! This event is open to all grades K-12. Each student will prepare a science fair project and display their work at our science fair. All students will receive a certificate of participation. Students in grades 6-12 will be awarded ribbons for first, second, and third prize by our judges.
In addition to the amazing science fair projects, we will be offering hands-on science from Mr. Bond & the Science Guys!
Register at nashvillehomeschoolers.com/event

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: nashvillehomeschoolers.com

Planetarium shows for all ages!

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

Civil War STEAM

HOST: Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum

WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 9:00am-12:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Harrogate, TN 37752

WHAT: This STEAM event highlights STEAM and how it was used and created during the American Civil War.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, and Teens

COST: Free. Registration is required. Email the Museum Educator susan.parker@lmunet.edu

WEBSITE: https://www.lmunet.edu/abraham-lincoln-library-and-museum/