Rutherford County Farmers' Market Fall Market & Arts Festival

HOST: Rutherford County Farmers' Market

WHEN: October 13th, 17th, and 20th 2023, 7:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

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

WHAT: The 7th Annual Rutherford County Farmers’ Market Fall Market & Arts Festival will be held on Tues & Fri, through the 27th. Enjoy and be captivated with demonstrations by artisans throughout the month & during the TN STEAM Festival. Market vendors & local artisans will have a variety of handmade crafts: woodwork, leatherwork, jewelry and accessories, art work, sewn items, soaps and scrubs, fall décor & flowers, baskets, stained glass, yarn work & creative treasures. Find unique necessities & gifts while shopping & stocking up on fresh, flavorful produce in season, fall squash, meats, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, kettle corn, freeze dried treats, & more.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: FREE

WEBSITE: rutherford.tennessee.edu

Planetarium Shows

HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)

WHEN: October 13th-15th and 18th-22nd 2023

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Oct. 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th,

9:45am Teachers Choice
10:45am Teachers Choice (and public as available) Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
11:45am Public show – Our Sky Tonight
1:30pm Public show – Explore
2:30pm Public show – Our Sky Tonight
3:30pm Public show – Mexica (Pre-Columbian Aztec astronomy)

Oct 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd

11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:00pm – Our Sky Tonight
1:30pm – Explore
2:30pm - Our Sky Tonight
3:30pm – Mexica Describe

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: $12-adult, $10-Youth /Senior

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

Masquerade Mystery

HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH)

WHEN: Friday, October 13th and October 20th 2023, 7:00pm-10:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery and intrigue at the exclusive Masquerade Mystery, taking place on October 13, 2023, and October 20, 2023, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The grand affair will be hosted in the opulent halls of MoSH, adorned with an air of suspense. The highlight of the evening is the unveiling of a mysterious and ancient artifact, shrouded in legend and myth. Guests will gather to witness the new artifact, igniting curiosity and fascination. Indulge in a selection of light hors d’oeuvres and an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. As the night progresses, guests will find themselves immersed in an interactive mystery. Strange occurrences, cryptic messages, and suspicious activities will unfold, leaving everyone to wonder who among them is involved. As the shadows lengthen and the tension rises, guests will work together to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together the puzzle to reveal the culprit behind the mystery!
Dress Code: Masquerade Ball – Don your finest attire and bring your most captivating mask to conceal your identity.
Register for this event on the MoSH website.

AUDIENCE: Adults

COST: $50-non member, $45-member

WEBSITE: Moshmemphis.com

Hip Hop Celebration

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 12:00pm-3:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

WHAT: We are excited to partner with Hip Hop Cha during the Hip Hop Summit in Chattanooga to celebrate with our guests! On Friday, October 13 from 12-3 p.m., Museum guests of all ages will experience a variety of performances and hands-on activities all about Hip Hop dance and music.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: The event is included with regular museum admission

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: September 12th-October 15th 2023
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Sunday: 1:30pm, 3:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 37615

WHAT: Arrg mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for you as you discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk like a Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eyepatch perception experiment, test out which items would sink or float in they went overboard, sail ho with our pirate ship challenge, and even learn what a scallywag might say!

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: FREE with general paid admission.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Snap Circuits Discovery Cart

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 10th-13th 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 3615

WHAT: Stop by Hands On! Discovery Center's Discovery Cart to explore electricity and circuitry by building with components that snap together to assemble electronic circuits. Send a propeller flying, light up a bulb, or sound an alarm when you complete the circuits. All activities are self-guided. All cart program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Each cart activity may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: FREE with general paid admission.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Knot Tying

HOST: Warner Park Nature Center

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville TN 37221

WHAT: Participants will learn a better way to tie their shoes, how to tie a bowline and whipping, as well as practical uses for these and other simple knots. They will learn a rope trick or two and a simple decorative knot.

AUDIENCE: All ages

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/nature-centers-and-natural-areas/warner-park-nature-center

Spooktacular Silent Disco at Muse Knoxville

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 4:30-7:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Get ready for an unforgettable sensory-friendly Halloween celebration at Muse Knoxville. Join us on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This family-friendly fundraising event promises an evening filled with spooky fun. Activities include silent disco dancing, pumpkin decorating for all ages, custom trick-or-treat bag making, a costume contest, and open museum floor play. Along with onsite food trucks— food available for purchase.
Guests can register online at https://themuseknoxville.org/events/spooktacular-silent-disco/

COST: Presale tickets are available now at $12 per person for members and $15 for non-members. Each ticket includes complimentary use of silent disco headphones, a pumpkin to decorate, and a canvas bag for designing trick-or-treat bags.

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Pumpkin Patch STEAM

HOST: Imagine Foundry 

WHEN: Weekdays from October 9th-20th 2023, 10:00am-5:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1225 S. Willow Ave, Cookeville TN 38506

WHAT: Join us to explore pumpkins through hands-on activities such as pumpkin catapults, carving and painting, pumpkin guts and seeds, and more! We will also practice culinary pumpkin skills and enjoy yummy treats. We can't wait to see you there!

COST: $5 per person (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: imaginefoundry.org

Trip to Arnold Engineering Development Complex

HOST: FiftyForward College Grove

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 9:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: *This trip will depart from and return to the FiftyForward College Grove Center.
8607 Horton Hwy, College Grove, TN 37046

WHAT: This is a day trip to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). The AEDC provides more than 68 developmental tests and evaluation capabilities to the nation to prove the superiority of systems required to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy. 
You must sign up in advance by calling 615-368-7093. Sign-ups will begin September 21. Limited spots are available. 

COST: $15

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Muse Knoxville's Robotics Festival

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

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

WHAT: Join us at Muse Knoxville Friday, October 13, 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.

COST: Free with museum admission:
General Admission (Ages 1-64): $12.00
Senior Citizens, Tennessee Educators (with valid ID), 65+, Military and guests of military personnel (with valid ID): $6.00
Members & Children under the age of 1: FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Parthenon Museum Tour

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 3:00pm
Monday, October 16th 2023, 12:00pm
Friday, October 20th 2023, 3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tenneessee

WHERE: The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Join a Museum Tour to explore art and history alongside our Parthenon museum experts. The tour includes our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon. Participation is included with museum admission.

COST: Museum admission:
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors (62+)
$8 Youth (4-17)
Children Under 4 FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/

Art Cart at the Parthenon

HOST: The Parthenon

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 1:00pm
Tuesday, October 17th 2023, 1:00pm
Thursday, October 19th 2023, 10:00am
Friday, October 20th 2023, 1:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

WHAT: Stop by the Art Cart to join a Parthenon museum expert for a daily program about art and history featuring the museum’s unique collection! Participation is included with museum admission.

COST: Museum admission:
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors (62+)
$8 Youth (4-17)
Children Under 4 FREE

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/

Getting Started with Venmo

HOST: FiftyForward Madison Station 

WHEN: Friday, October 13th 2023, 11:00am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 530 Madison Station Blvd, Madison, TN 37115

WHAT: Still writing personal checks? Paying high ATM fees to withdraw cash? Venmo is a popular peer-to-peer payment system that allows you to send and receive money. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to link a credit card or bank account to your Venmo account so you can instantly send and receive electronic payments.
•Prerequisites: To participate in this workshop, you must bring your own smartphone and have the Venmo app already downloaded on your phone. If you need assistance with downloading the app on your phone, please call the Senior Planet hotline at 888-713-3495
Please call 615-860-7180 to sign up for the event.

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

Wild Lunches

HOST: Lichterman Nature Center

WHEN: October 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 2023; 12:00pm each day

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 5992 Quince Road, Memphis TN 38119

WHAT:Enjoy a wild lunch - live animal encounters daily at noon presented by wildlife experts.
Wednesday - Curator's Choice
Thursday - Turtle Feeding
Friday - Snake Feeding
Saturday - Curator's Choice

COST: Included with Nature Center Admission
Adults $12
Seniors $10
Youth (ages 3-12) $8
Under 2 free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://moshmemphis.com/explore/attractions/lichterman-nature-center/

Kids' After School Special Planetarium Show: Capcom GO!

HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium

WHEN: Friday, October 13th, 3:45pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 299 Maple Street, Jackson TN

WHAT: From the heartbreaking tragedy of Apollo I, to the brilliant achievements of Apollo XI, to the heroic triumph of Apollo XIII, celebrate the Apollo missions and look to the future of Artemis with this exciting out-of-this-world show!

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium Show: Light Years from Andromeda

HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium

WHEN: Friday, October 13th, 1:30pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 299 Maple Street, Jackson TN

WHAT: We all know that the light we see from stars has taken many, many years to get to us. Light Years from Andromeda illustrates the vastness of space like you've never seen it before. Join us, and take a trip through time at the speed of light!

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: All ages

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php