Master the Four Elements: The Science of Bending (Gray)

HOST: Washington County Public Library and Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 4:30-5:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 5026 Bobby Hicks HWY Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: Do you have what it takes to become the next Avatar? Explore the universe of The Last Airbender and complete your Avatar training by participating in science experiments with earth, air, fire, and water! These experiments will be facilitated by a representative from the Hands On! Discovery Center in Gray.

Registration can be completed by calling the Gray branch library at 423-477-1558.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families of all abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org

Meet the Astronomer Evening

HOST: Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory

WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 7:00-9:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027

WHAT: Our signature event! Browse our exhibits, enjoy an astro talk with Q&A, and view the sky through the historic Seyfert Telescope. Suggested for teens to adults. Telescope viewing is dependent on the weather. If the event says sold out, sign up for the waitlist for a possible second ticket release.

The virtual event will be available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dyerobservers live stream.

Registration required to attend in person.

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

COST: $7.18 to attend live. Online talk is free.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vanderbilt-university-dyer-observatory-2143130631

WEBSITE: dyer.vanderbilt.edu

Pumpkin Patch Parties

HOST: Friends of Mill Ridge Park

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 4:00-7:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 4:00-7:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013

WHAT: Join us at our Pumpkin Patch Party on Fridays, Oct 18 & 25, from 4-7 PM! Enjoy pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, lawn games, and seasonal treats. Wear your costume and bring a blanket or chair. Leashed dogs in costume are welcome.
Located at 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013 with flags and signage at the driveway entrance. Park in the grass along the gravel driveway.
Follow safety precautions for this outdoor gathering. A portable toilet is onsite. Check online for weather updates. Contact us for accessibility needs.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.friendsofmillridgepark.org/

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

Art Sip & See

HOST: Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 2:30-6:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1055 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

WHAT: Youth will create Art Projects that will be on display. Parents and community members are invited to come and view the artwork of the youth and hear about the inspiration for their art pieces.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.bgcrc.net

Nissan Plant Tour for Overall Creek Elementary

HOST: Nissan Group of the Americas

WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 10:00-11:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 983 Nissan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167

WHAT: Tour of Nissan's vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, TN for fifth graders at Overall Creek Elementary School.
This tour is ONLY available to this group of students. For information on how to schedule your own tour, check the Nissan website.

AUDIENCE: Students from Overall Creek Elementary ONLY

COST: Closed to the public, free to Overall Creek students attending the field trip

WEBSITE: nissanmanufacturing.com

Nissan Smyrna Plant Tour for Overall Creek Elementary

HOST: Nissan Group of the Americas

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd, 10:00-11:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 983 Nissan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167

WHAT: Tour of Nissan's vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, TN for fifth graders at Overall Creek Elementary School.

This tour is ONLY available to this group of students. For information on how to schedule your own tour, check the Nissan website.

AUDIENCE: Students from Overall Creek Elementary ONLY

COST: Closed to the public, free to Overall Creek students attending the field trip

WEBSITE: nissanmanufacturing.com

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

Creating Equitable Environments for STEM Education

HOST: Tennessee Girls Collaborative

WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 5:00-6:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Zoom
Registration is required: https://rcschools.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkceChqT4rHNa2Va-3tg8C-pZ84d4sHCHy

WHAT: Learn strategies to help increase equity in STEM education environments. This webinar will be virtual only and is open to all adults who work with kids learning Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering and can be applied to STEM or coding environments. The webinar will be recorded.

AUDIENCE: Adults, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://ngcproject.org/about/collaboratives/tennessee-girls-collaborative-project

Oobleck Magic: Playful Physics in Action

HOST: Tennessee STEM Education Center at MTSU

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 12:00-4:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130 (Part of STEAM-a-Palooza)

WHAT: Witness non-Newtonian fluid in action! Kids will discover the properties of oobleck by combining a cornstarch and water mixture which acts as both solid and liquid. Participants' hands-on experiences will follow staff demonstrations. Ingredients for oobleck will be provided for kids to take home, as well!

AUDIENCE: Children

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://tsec.mtsu.edu/

BGCRC STEAM Fest!

HOST: Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County

WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 6:30-8:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 820 Jones Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

WHAT: Murfreesboro BGC will be opening our Club to showcase to our parents, families and community partners our art and science programming through displays and demonstrations! You will be able to see past work from our members, see demos of some of our tech and participate in hands on activities!

Virtual event will be available on Facebook & Instagram

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.bgcrc.net

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

Muse Robotics Festival

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St. Knoxville, TN 37914

WHAT: Join us for our Robotics Festival and discover what the future of robotics has in store for young minds! All day, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with local area organizations as they educate kiddos on the different areas of STEAM, using robots.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, 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

Enabling Technology: TN DDA’s Innovative Approach to Aging in Place (J. L. Turner Center)

HOST: FiftyForward Donelson Station

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 9:00am-1:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 8101 TN Hwy 100, Nashville TN 37221

WHAT: Learn how Tennessee’s Department of Disability & Aging is utilizing technology solutions to help individuals maintain independence at home. Enjoy a field trip to the Enabling Technology Model Home and a technology training session. Participants will tour the home to see technology demonstrations and gain hands-on experience with DDA Enabling Technology Champions.

Sign up by October 14 by calling 615-622-3040

AUDIENCE: Seniors

COST: $15

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Enabling Technology: TN DDA’s Innovative Approach to Aging in Place (Donelson Station)

HOST: FiftyForward Donelson Station

WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 12:45-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 108 Donelson Pike, Donelson TN 37214

WHAT: Learn how Tennessee’s Department of Disability & Aging is utilizing technology solutions to help individuals maintain independence at home. Enjoy a field trip to the Enabling Technology Model Home and a technology training session. Participants will tour the home to see technology demonstrations and gain hands-on experience with DDA Enabling Technology Champions.

Sign up by Friday, October 11 by calling 615-883-8375.

AUDIENCE: Seniors

COST: Free

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Tea and Technology

HOST: FiftyForward Martin Center

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th, 1:00-2:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

WHAT: Cyber security at a Tea party? Yes! Cyber Security training can be boring but with this time of learning to your last scone, you can identify hackers seeking financial gain by stealing your information. Bring your cell phone, wear tea party attire, sip tea, and become cyber security aware.
Our presenter Sue Richards from SureIT, a security awareness company, will explore the intent behind different types of hackers, with a focus on scammers driven by financial gain in a tea party setting. We'll discuss real-world scenarios, such as identifying phishing emails, becoming security-aware about AI, the dangers of sharing photos with sensitive background information, and recognizing phone or text scams like fraudulent family emergencies.


There will be a hands-on session during the Tea Party using the principle of TEA session—Think, Explore, Act—where the attendee will have the opportunity to check their mobile devices and see if it is up to date with the latest software protections, evaluate their app settings for maximize privacy, and if time permits demonstrate how to easily install a free multi-factor authentication tool for social media accounts. Tea and Technology is a safe, fun and engaging setting to learn technology while enjoying scones, cookies, lavender lemonade, coffee, and tea.

Must pre-register by October 14 by calling 615-376-0102 and press 2

AUDIENCE: Seniors

COST: Free

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

AMS STEAM Fest

HOST: Antioch Middle School

WHEN: Thursday, September 5th, 9:40am-2:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 5050 Blue Hole Rd, Antioch TN 37122

WHAT: AMS STEAM Fest, in partnership with the US Army Corps, showcases exciting STEAM careers through hands-on experiences. Students will explore fields like emergency response, watershed management, and drone technology, inspiring future innovators by bringing real-world applications directly to them. Join us for an engaging day of discovery and inspiration!

If wanting access to the presentations in the gym, visitors must sign in at the office (back of the building) before entering the gym. If staying for outside presentations, visitors can only access the field.

AUDIENCE: Antioch Middle School Students and Families ONLY

COST: Free

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