Collierville Burch Library STEAM Red Cup Challenge

WHEN: October 20, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - 501 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017

COST: Free

WHAT: .STEAM Red Cup Challenge Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 5:00-6:00 The Tennessee STEAM Festival is October 14-23. In celebration, we will be holding a STEAM Red Cup Challenge. Teams will compete for bragging rights as "Red Cup Champion". All supplies will be provided along with light snacks. Event is for grades 6-12 and no registration is required. Plan to attend and bring a friend!

TARGET AUDIENCE: Grades 6-12

WEBSITE: www.colliervilletn.gov/visitors/library

Trees are Terrific! Do a Self-Guided Tour MTSU's Arboretum

WHEN: October 20, 2022 8:00 AM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: MTSU Campus - 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

COST: Free

WHAT: .Did you know that trees are the largest organisms most of us will encounter in our lifetime? Come visit the MTSU campus in early fall to view representative native Tennessee trees, with one exception, the Ginkgo. Download the Native Tree map from the web address provided or pick up a foldable copy in the MTSU Science Atrium. This is an open event, a casual walk to visit each tree will take about 2 hours. Parking on campus is not available from M - F, 8AM to 6PM but plenty of parking is available in the Rutherford Blvd lot where you can walk to campus or ride the Blue Raider Shuttle. Tree tags also have a QR code that will provide you with a walking map to specific trees that are part of the Arboretum.

In collaboration with Vanderbilt University, a virtual tour of the campus can be experienced via: http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/mtsu/35

WEBSITE: https://www.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/

Northview Primary STEM School STEM All Around Us

WHEN: October 20, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGION:  East Tennessee

WHERE:  Northview Primary STEM School - 3293 Douglas Dam Rd., Kodak, TN 37764

COST: Free

WHAT: Come join us as three schools join together to create a night of family fun. Families will visit several different STEM stations. Do you like bugs? What about rockets? There will be hands-on learning that peaks the interests for all ages. You don’t want to miss it!

WEBSITE: https://www.sevier.org/np

MoSH Planetarium Shows

WHEN: October 20, 2022 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Museum of Science and History Planetarium - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Youth $10.00

WHAT: Experience the wonders of constellations, planets, black holes and space travel. Learn about meteors and their impact on Earth. The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium immerses you in a totally new level of sight, sound, and comfort. The dome is 50 feet in diameter and reaches 32.5 feet off-of-floor. The screen area is 3, 925 square feet, making it the largest projection screen in Memphis.

October 14-23rd The Planets at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM Our Sky Tonight at 1:00 PM Fright Light at 4:00 PM

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

MoSH Pink Palace Giant Screen Theater

WHEN: October 20, 2022 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Museum of Science and History Pink Palace - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: $12.00 Adult, $10 Senior, $10 Child

WHAT: Experience sea life, space travel, international destinations and worlds more with larger than life 2D and 3D movies.

Sundays, October 16, 23, 30 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Wednesdays – Fridays, October, 14, 19, 20, 21, 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Saturdays, October 22, 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 3D

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

Celebrate STEAM at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

WHEN: October 20, 2022 10:00 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Oak Ridge - 461 W. Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, TN 37830

COST: Free with Admission to the Museum; members free

WHAT: Take part in a different STEAM activity from 10am-12pm in the gym lobby, and participate in a STEAM scavenger hunt in the museum during normal museum operating hours.

WEBSITE: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/

Explore Martin ArtQuest Interactive Gallery

WHEN: October 20, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Frist Art Museum - 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

COST: 18 and under free, Adults $15, in person discounts for military and seniors

WHAT:  Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is Nashville’s premier destination for hands-on art experiences since opening in 2001. Visitors of all ages can explore all of MAQ’s art-making activities—drawing, animation, printmaking, painting, and more. All activities are accessible to all. MAQ helps participants find their unique talents and voices, celebrate their creative energy, and have fun! MAQ makes each individual’s passion possible and serves as a place of inspiration and immersion.

Additional hours - October 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, October 16 and 23 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing

WHEN:  October 20, 2022 7:00 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

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

COST: $6.27

WHAT: This series features an astronomer or scientist who will discuss a topic of current interest and includes Q&A. A telescope viewing follows when weather permits. Rain or shine. Tickets required, link to tickets and more info available on our website. Check our website closer to the event date to see if we will also stream the event.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Recommended for ages 12+.

WEBSITE: dyer.vanderbilt.edu

Nashville Ballet Company Rehearsal Viewing

WHEN:  October 20, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet - 3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209

COST: Free

WHAT: Nashville Ballet Company rehearsal viewing. Masks are required.

Please pre-register by accessing the following link, 2022-2023 Community Engagement Booking

WEBSITE:  www.NashvilleBallet.com