10/10/2025

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Explore the Arts at Frist Art Museum (Nashville)

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HOST: Frist Art Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 11th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 12th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 13th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, October 16th 2025, 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, October 17th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 19th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 20th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, October 24th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 26th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37205

WHAT: Visit the Frist Art Museum and explore the award-winning Martin ArtQuest®. This inclusive and interactive art-making space is for guests of all ages where they can be creative with activities that delight and inspire. ArtQuest's accessible art-making stations offer you an opportunity to draw, animate, make prints, paint, and more—and discover your unique talents and celebrate your creative energy, and just have fun!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Adults: $20; Children 18 years of age and younger: Free

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org

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FALLing for STEAM (Knoxville)

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HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday, October 11th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, October 12th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Monday, October 13th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesday, October 15th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Thursday, October 16th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm Friday, October 17th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St. Knoxville TN 37914

WHAT: This Autumn, we're FALLing for STEAM at Muse Knoxville! Enjoy quintessential Fall-time table top STEAM activities and weekly programming takeover with us!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: Included with admission

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Muse Robotics Festival (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East

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, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: Included with admission

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

STEAM at the Stadium (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 3:00pm-5:30pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 500 E Jackson Ave. Knoxville TN 37915

WHAT: Join us for an unforgettable evening of science, STEAM, and soccer as Muse Knoxville partners with One Knox SC for a special STEAM Night at Covenant Health Park!

Students from any county or homeschool group can participate in an Engineering Design Challenge to design a brand-new soccer stadium using any medium—think Minecraft, Popsicle sticks, Legos, and more!

For more information visit www.themuseknoxville.org

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free
One Knox Soccer Game to follow. Tickets available to purchase online.

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Telescope Night (Brentwood)

HOST: Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 8:00pm-10:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027

WHAT: Dyer Observatory telescopes will be set up for gazing, and the observatory will be open for viewing exhibits and speaking with astronomers. The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. There will not be a formal talk/program on these nights unless noted.
The event has two one-hour time slots. Dyer Observatory telescopes will be set up for gazing, and the observatory will be open for viewing exhibits and speaking with astronomers. The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. There will not be a formal talk/program on these nights unless otherwise noted.
Age Recommendation: 8+

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: $10 for Ages 12+; $5 for Under 12yo
Pre-registration is required. The event has a limited number of tickets that go on sale one month before. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vanderbilt-university-dyer-observatory-2143130631 to acquire tickets when they go on sale in early September.

WEBSITE: dyer.vanderbilt.edu

Paint night! (Nashville)

HOST: Paint + Canvas

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 6913 Lenox Village Drive, Nashville TN 37211

WHAT: Join us and recreate a painting from scratch. All supplies and instruction are provided. Learn some new skills and leave with your own painting.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Visit us at paintpluscanvas.com and register for the class from our calendar.
We will have class in the evenings during the entire STEAM festival.

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Adults with Special Needs

COST: $25 - Pre-registration is required for this event. Visit us at paintpluscanvas.com and register for the class from our calendar

WEBSITE: Paintpluscanvas.com

Wings of Wonder STEM Fab Friday (Cookeville)

HOST: Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 155 W 7th St, Cookeville TN 38505

WHAT: Get ready to soar at Wings of Wonder STEM Fab Friday! Explore the amazing world of flight, from the majestic wings of eagles to the engineering marvels of airplanes, gliders, and hot air balloons. Discover the science behind how things fly and unleash your inner aviator with hands-on activities that will lift your spirits and your understanding of the skies!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly encouraged for planning purposes on our end. Register at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1724286
STEM Fab Friday events are focused on getting families and their children engaged in STEM activities. There are two regularly scheduled events each semester held on Fridays from 5-8 pm. Activities during this event are mostly geared for grades 3-8th, but learners of all ages are always welcome

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free. Pre-registration is not required, but highly encouraged for planning purposes on our end. Register at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1724286

WEBSITE: www.tntech.edu/stem

Kids' After School Special Planetarium Show: Astronaut (Jackson)

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

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 3:45pm-4:30pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson TN 38301

WHAT: Ever wonder what it's really like to be an astronaut? What challenges do astronauts face in space? Come see if you've got the right stuff to make it aboard the International Space Station!
No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across from Planetarium on Maple Street). Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, no seating once IN USE lights are on, and no food or drink in the auditorium. For more information, call 731.425.7368.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php?_ga=2.56037161.360498741.1750097262-707020329.1750097262

FULL-DOME PLANETARIUM SHOW! Distant Worlds: Alien Life? (Jackson)

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

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 1:30pm-2:30pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson TN 38301

WHAT: The Universe contains untold billions of stars and planets, but we know of only ONE where life is found. Explore one of the most enduring questions of humankind - are we alone in the cosmos?
No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across from Planetarium on Maple Street). Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, no seating once IN USE lights are on, and no food or drink in the auditorium. For more information, call 731.425.7368.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php?_ga=2.56037161.360498741.1750097262-707020329.1750097262

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Pumpkin Patch Parties (Antioch)

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HOST: Friends Of Mill Ridge Park

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, October 17th 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 12944 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch TN 37013

WHAT: Come to our pumpkin patch party! We’ll paint pumpkins, build scarecrows, play lawn games, and eat seasonal treats. Wear your Halloween costume and bring a picnic blanket or chair. Leashed dogs (in costume) are welcome.
Follow safety precautions for this outdoor gathering. A portable toilet is onsite. Check online for weather updates. Contact us for accessibility needs.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

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