WonderWorks Lobby Learning Series

WHEN: October 18, 2022 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: WonderWorks - 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

COST: Free

WHAT: Stop into our lobby for free and entertaining science demonstrations at 2pm daily during the festival, October 14-23 2022. 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! Interested parties may purchase tickets to WonderWorks, open daily from 10am to 9pm. SAVE $3 on up to 6 people when you mention code TNSTEAM!

WEBSITE: www.wonderworksonline.com

Hands On! Discovery Center Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks Discovery Cart

WHEN: October 18, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

REGION:  East Tennessee

WHERE:  Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore coding with our Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks. All activities are self-guided. All cart program components and materials must remain on site.

This event is all day from Tuesday, October 18th through Friday, October 21st.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Memphis Botanic Garden Alice Adventures in the Garden

WHEN: October 18, 2022 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Memphis Botanic Garden - 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117

COST: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $7 children

WHAT: Immerse yourself in wonder and whimsy at the Garden this Fall. Meet larger-than-life Alice in Wonderland themed sculptures constructed entirely of mosaiculture, the horticultural art of creating giant topiary-like sculptures using thousands of annual bedding plants to carpet steel armature forms. As you explore the Garden you’ll encounter The Red Queen playing her curious version of croquet, Alice spinning through Wonderland, card guards and pawns defending The Chess Set, and the mysterious grin of The Cheshire Cat.

The exhibit combines science, math, art and engineering. It is viewable now through October 22nd 2022. Our hours are 9 am- 6 pm every day.

WEBSITE: www.membg.org  

Rutherford County Farmers' Market Fall Market & Arts Festival

WHEN:  October 18, 2022 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Lane Agri-Park Community Center - 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

COST: Free

WHAT: Artisans will be intermingled each market day at the RCFM where you can watch demonstrations and purchase one-of-a-kind treasures.

Open on Tuesdays & Fridays from 7am-noon through October 28th.

WEBSITE: https://rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market-2/

Hands On! Discovery Center Art Studio STEM

WHEN: October 18, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for Pablo Picasso inspired cubism drawings, Frida Kahlo inspired Day of the Dead collages, and crayon resist watercolor leaf paintings. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.

This program runs all day from Tuesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 30th.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Hands On! Discovery Center Fabulous Fabrics Discovery Lab Program for National Chemistry Week

WHEN: October 18, 2022 11:30 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics. Explore absorbency, surface tension, and a fun forensic fabric analysis. Then, take a closer look at various fabrics up close with a microscope. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

This program will run periodically each day from Tuesday, October 11th through Sunday, October 23rd.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Children's Museum of Memphis Tree Ring Art Project

WHEN: October 18, 2022 9:00 AM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Memphis - 2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

COST: Included in cost of CMOM General Admission

WHAT:  In CMOM’s Art and Innovation Lab, guests will create concentric circle drawings to replicate the appearance of tree rings. This science-oriented art project will serve as a lesson in determining the ages of trees through the practice of dendrochronology. An example and how-to visual guide will accompany the project.

October 14th-23rd Tuesday's through Sunday's 9:00am-5:00pm

WEBSITE: https://cmom.com/

Collierville Public Library Leaning Tower of Pasta Challenge

WHEN: October 18, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Collierville Public Library - 501 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017

COST: Free

WHAT: Have you ever thought about how a building stands up? Engineers have to consider a lot of factors when designing and building a structure. Explore how concepts like compression and tension work in a fun filled challenge. Working in groups you will use marshmallows and spaghetti to try and create the tallest and stronger tower you can.

Supplies and light snacks provided. No registration required.

For more information visit the Library Events Calendar, https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/

TARGET AUDIENCE: Tweens and Teens 6th grade and up.

WEBSITE: colliervilletn.gov/library

Reelfoot Lake State Park Pontoon Boat Tours

WHEN: October 18, 2022

2-hour cruises offered Daily at 9:00 AM

2-Hour Sunset cruises offered Saturdays at 6:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Reelfoot Lake State Park - 2595 Hwy 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079

All cruises depart from Museum / Ellington Assembly Hall, WEATHER PERMITTING.

COST: 2-hour Sunset Cruise

Adults = $20 per person plus $3.50 Preservation Permit Fee

Seniors 65 or older = $20 per person

Children 15 & under = $10 per person

WHAT: Reelfoot Lake State Park invites you to enjoy the fascinating world of Reelfoot Lake by taking our Scenic Pontoon Boat Tour. Experienced Naturalists, who are eager to discuss the history and wonders of this natural phenomenon, will pilot our cruise boats.

Pontoon Boat Tours offered during the entire duration of the Tennessee STEAM Festival Oct. 14-23, 2022.

WEBSITE: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

FiftyForward Knowles AARP Smart Driver TEK

WHEN: October 18, 2022 10:00 AM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  FiftyForward Knowles - 174 Rains Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

COST: Free

WHAT: AARP’s Smart DriverTEKSM program is making it easier for you to learn about new vehicle technologies like Smart Headlights, Blind Spot Warning Systems and Drowsy Driving Alerts. This interactive workshop will teach you the new technology in vehicles that will keep you in the driver seat safer and longer.

Road Trip treats will be served - Moon Pies, Trail Mix and Twizzlers!

Workshop is limited to 30 people and you must pre-register here: https://events.aarp.org/7P3dK4

TARGET AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org