HOST: Technology Engagement Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 4:00-6:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 306 Minerva Dr Murfreesboro, TN 37130
WHAT: Learn about the migratory flyways in Tennessee! We’ll talk about birding apps, migration counts, and how to make your space bird-friendly. There will be a showing of the movie: Flyways.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://rclstn.org/
HOST: Union Grove Elementary School
WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 6:00-7:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 330 S. Old Grey Ridge Rd., Friendsville TN 37737
WHAT: UGES STEM Night is for all UGES students and their families. A great night showcasing our community and surrounding area. Enjoy hands-on activities and meet amazing community members as they share their careers with us. Parking is in the upper lot and enter from the end of the building
AUDIENCE: Union Grove Elementary Families ONLY
COST: Free - outside food vendors will be on-site for a separate purchase.
WEBSITE: https://uges.blountk12.org/
HOST: Cleveland Bradley County Public Library
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd, 4:00-5:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 795 Church Street NE Cleveland, TN 37311
WHAT: Join us this month for carnival themed STEAM experiments! This facilitated program in our community room is for ages 6 to 12. There will be hands-on activities to inspire creativity and promote collaboration & problem-solving. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are the areas of focus for our fun! This activity is a drop-in program stay for 15 minutes or an hour, come at the start or after your after school errands.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens
COST: Free
WEBSITE: clevelandlibrary.org
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: American Museum of Science and Energy
WHEN: Tuesday, October 22nd, 9:00am-7:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
WHAT: Join us for STEAM Day in partnership with Nuclear Energy Week, 9am-7pm @ Oak Ridge High School.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: amse.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: 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/
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