HOST: Northview Primary STEM School
WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 5:00-7:00pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 3293 Douglas Dam Road Kodak, TN 37764
WHAT: Students and families will get to participate in a Halloween-themed STEM night. There will be various hands-on activities and community partners here to help put on a great night.
AUDIENCE: Northview Primary STEM School students and families ONLY
COST: Free
HOST: South Sudanese Girls Empowerment Front
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 12:00-4:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130
WHAT: Join us at STEAM-a-Palooza where, in this fun activity, you'll learn to craft dazzling eye shadows using simple ingredients: mica powder for shimmer, cornstarch for texture, and coconut oil for blending. Perfect for creating personalized, glamorous looks for young girls and teens!
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, of all ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.thessgef.com/
HOST: Little Learners Lab/TN Girls Collaborative
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd, 12:00-1:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: Zoom (live streaming)
https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/91228071490?pwd=U6y8XZcrgs4lHuZtG7X6iJgQhqpOSK.1
WHAT: In this seminar, researchers from the Little Learners Laboratory at Vanderbilt University will describe challenges and recent successes in measuring very early interest in science. Implications for evaluating the impact of early experiences and interventions will be discussed. The session will culminate in a Q & A open to all attendees.
AUDIENCE: Adults
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://my.vanderbilt.edu/littlelearnerslab/
https://ngcproject.org/about/collaboratives/tennessee-girls-collaborative-project
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
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
HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center
WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 10:00am-12:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN 38057
WHAT: A hands-on, guided nature education event for schools that brings real-world knowledge to K-3 science curriculum in a way your students won’t forget! Enjoy baby goat cuddles, discover trail wonders, learn fall trees while creating leaf confetti, play pumpkin games, and take home a pumpkin. Enjoy lunch around the campfire. Groups can bring s’mores and use our skewers.
Recommended grades K-3.
Bring a picnic lunch to stay and play. Concessions may be available.
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 901-878-1247 or email Charity@camppinecrest.org to register by October 1!
AUDIENCE: Children and Youth of all abilities, Adults with special needs
COST: $10/student, $5 chaperones, teachers free. Scholarships may be available.
WEBSITE: www.camppinecrest.org
HOST: Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9:00am-1:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN 38057
WHAT: You’ve got to see this place! This 5-mile hike explores long-abandoned pre-Civil War roads, or “traces”, to the Ghost River section of the Wolf River. Take a journey through time and you’ll encounter a wide variety of habitats, plant communities, huge old beeches and oaks, culminating with a view of the pristine upper Wolf River, at the now mostly obscure site of Baugh Bridge, once a major crossing that connected West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Imagine the diverse groups of people who have come and gone through this old trace throughout years past.
• Footwear must cover toes and should at least cover ankles. Be prepared for mud.
• 5 miles considered moderate to strenuous.
• Bring plenty of water and your own snacks.
Please email Charity@camppinecrest.org to register.
Hike may be shorter in time depending on the group pace. Lunch options nearby include The Wing Wagon, El Chapultepec, and Wolf River BBQ in Moscow; Sweet Creations and Our Daily Bread in La Grange; and The Junction Inn in Grand Junction.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families
*Individuals with special needs are welcome but must be able to hike independently on rough and/or muddy terrain for 5 miles
COST: Donate what you can, suggested $5/person
WEBSITE: www.camppinecrest.org
HOST: Learning Blade
WHEN: Monday, October 14th, 3:15-3:45pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: Zoom Registration: https://edynamiclearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOmprTMrHd0fE4fd4tUlw1Oh4LGKAkRj
WHAT: Explore Learning Blade’s new AI module, designed to safely introduce students to fundamental AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. This session will showcase how to engage students in the ethical implications of AI and spark interest in Tennessee's growing STEAM career opportunities.
TN teachers can sign up for a Learning Blade account at www.LearningBlade.com/TN
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults
COST: Free
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
HOST: Muse Knoxville
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 9:30-11:30am
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St. Knoxville, TN 37914
WHAT: Muse Knoxville is thrilled to announce our inaugural Family Science Fair!
We invite families to work together to design a science project that
sparks those aha! moments.
No Pre-registration is required to attend the event. To be a Science Fair Participant applicant can apply online at www.themuseknoxville.org/tnsteamfestivalatmuse
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, and Teens of all abilities, Families
COST: Included with Muse admission ticket:
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
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am-12:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.
WHAT: Stop by the Nature Center to explore nature with a Naturalist! This outdoor exploration will focus on discovery, observation, and connecting with nature. The themes will be chosen the week prior.
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
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/
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 7:30-9:00am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221
WHAT: This bird 'walk' is ideal for those who find birding on a trail a challenge. We'll sit and chill at a few key birding locations on the Nature Center campus and watch for late fall migrants and resident birds. New and experienced birders are welcome! Leader: Rachel Anderson
Registration is required and opens October 4
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, October 22nd, 12:00-4:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.
WHAT: Fall migration is one of our favorite times of the year! Stop by the bird banding station at the Warner Park Nature Center to observe our federally licensed banders in action. This long-term bird research project has been on-going for 43 years! Leaders: Laura Cook and BIRD Team
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-12:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.
WHAT: Are you wondering about autumn garden chores and the best tools to use? Come talk to Davidson County Master Gardeners and they can share some of their favorite tips, tricks, and tools for your fall to-do list. This is a "drop in" style program. Coordinators: Master Gardeners of Davidson County
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9:00-10:00am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.
WHAT: Search the campus, fields, and hills of Edwin Warner Park for migratory birds. Edwin Warner Park has a nice mix of native fields and hilled forests making it a perfect place to search for migratory birds as they make their way to their southerly wintering grounds from northern breeding, How many kinds of birds can we find? Leader: Amy Pardo
Registration is required and opens September 28
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
HOST: Warner Park Nature Center
WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 10:00-11:30am
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221.
WHAT: Spiders, snakes, and bats, oh my! Fall in love with the spookiest critters of the season as we discover what roles these creatures play in nature and do some seasonally-inspired activities! Leaders: Jenna Atma and Elyse Dilks
Registration is required and opens September 27
AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://warnerparks.org/visit/wpnc/
HOST: National Weather Service Memphis, TN
WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 5:00-6:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 7:00-8:00pm
REGION: West Tennessee
WHERE: 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Suite #1 Memphis, TN 38120
WHAT: Calling all weather enthusiasts! Ever wanted to get to know your local National Weather Service Office? Here’s your chance! Come visit the National Weather Service in Memphis, TN for a presentation about the office and an office tour of the operations area.
The event will be capped at 30 people. Registration is required and can be accessed through this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_fc9-LQCN6_sZQlVGOHcAAb_TvZvh4BE5kx8oPUI4kfNfCA/viewform
You will receive a confirmation email at least one week in advance confirming your time selection.
While this event is meant for individuals and families, we strongly discourage children under the age of 6 as they can be disruptive to the entire tour group and will not get as much out of the experience.
AUDIENCE: Youth, Teens, Adults, Families
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.weather.gov/meg/
HOST: Washington County Public Library
WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 4:30-5:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
WHAT: This class is for 8-12 year olds to learn the basics of robotics. All materials and instruction will be provided by professionals from iCode Tri-Cities, an organization that works to provide after-school tech clubs and STEM camps to local children. This is the kick-off of a series of STEM classes offered by iCode that the library will be providing throughout the school year. Call the library for more information about when the next classes will be and how to sign up.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling the Gray Branch Library at 423-477-1558.
AUDIENCE: Children
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org
HOST: Washington County Public Library and Hands On! Discovery Center
WHEN: Friday, October 18th, 4:30-5:30pm
REGION: East Tennessee
WHERE: 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
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 is required and can be completed by calling 423-477-1558.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Families of all abilities
COST: Free
WEBSITE: wclibrarytn.org