HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 5911 Old Hickory Boulevard Ashland City TN 37015
WHAT: Witness the transitioning colors of Beaman Park’s Sedge Hill Trail.
Leaders: Nature Center Staff and Volunteers
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE:
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
HOST: Tennessee Robotics Center (TRC)
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm
REGION: Middle
WHERE: 2231 NW Broad St, Ste D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Go Around Back)
WHAT: Join us for an electrifying day of innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning labs at our STEAM Festival: Build a Bot, From Zero to Hero! Whether you're a curious beginner or a budding robotics engineer, this event is your launchpad into the world of robotics and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
🔧 What to Expect:
Bot-Building labs: Learn the basics of robotic systems and build your own bot from scratch—no experience needed! (Age appropriate robotics activities)
Tech Demos & Exhibits: Explore cutting-edge tech and creative robotics projects from our students
STEAM Stations: Dive into interactive and artistic activities that blend science, art, and engineering.
Mini Challenges & Prizes: Test your bot in fun competitions and win cool prizes!
Come build, learn, and be inspired as we take you from Zero to Hero in the world of robots. Let’s spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and celebrate the power of STEAM together!
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs
🎯 Who Should Attend?
Students (Grades K–12)
Educators & Parents
Hobbyists & Tinkerers
Anyone curious about robotics and STEAM!
COST: $35/hr to attend a TRCreator workshop: Time slots are 9:30-11:00, 11:30-1:00, and 1:30-3:00. Participants can also purchase from our selection of TRCreator Kits, robots, tools, and other educational products from our GearShop. We will also have T-shirts and other TRC gear for sale for visitors to purchase to support the program.
Register and pay for a time slot on our website: www.tennesseeroboticscenter.com
HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
REGION: West
WHERE: 299 Maple Street Jackson TN 38301
WHAT: Join us at the University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium for a very special event for the TN STEAM Festival: a screening of the new NASA documentary, Cosmic Dawn on Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. See the story of the incredible James Webb Space Telescope from the very beginning and get to know the people who made it happen
UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Facebook Online Events Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2737213013238000
No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across the street from the Planetarium). 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 or email planetarium@memphis.edu.
AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens
COST: FREE
HOST: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday, October 19th 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
REGION: East
WHERE: 3179 Wears Valley Road Sevierville TN 37862
WHAT: Join the education staff from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies at Wears Valley Fall Fest in the kids area for interactive STEAM activities and to learn more about programs offered at the aquarium!
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs
COST: FREE with festival admission
WEBSITE: https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies
HOST: National Weather Service - Memphis, TN
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 5:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm
REGION: West
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: Native American Indian Association of Tennessee
WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm Sunday, October 19th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm
REGION: Middle
WHERE: Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike Nashville TN 37076
WHAT: Our Pow Wow serves to advance social change and growth with the surrounding communities through the sharing of diverse traditional Native American Indian artisans' works and their stories, educating visitors and younger generations, as well as advocating for the cultural revitalization of Native American Indians in Tennessee. An event such as the Pow Wow establishes and develops connections between the Native American Indians and the surrounding communities; connections that will expand and develop understandings for mutual benefit. There are are engaging enrichment activities for everyone which include inter-tribal traditional dancers, a hoop dancer, two drum groups, teepee and encampment, storytelling with demonstrations, with arts and crafts and food vendors.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: CASH ONLY at the gate; $8.00/adult; $4.00 senior citizen and children 6-12; free for children 5 and under and persons with disabilities.
WEBSITE: naiatn.org
HOST: The Parthenon
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
REGION: Middle
WHERE: 2500 West End Avenue Nashville TN 37203
WHAT: Join us for a morning filled with family-friendly STEAM activities at The Parthenon. The Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon will help you dive into the world of archaeology with hands-on learning. Meet Dr. Debby Sneed, an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, this event is perfect for all ages!
Eventbrite pre-registration link will be found on our website calendar listing for the event.
AUDIENCE: Families
COST: RSVP in advance for FREE museum admission, using the Eventbrite link on our website calendar. Or mention visiting for International Archaeology Day at the door for discounted, day-of admission.
WEBSITE: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/
HOST: Earth Experience
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm
REGION: Middle
WHERE: 816 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro TN 37129
WHAT: Earth Experience is hosting Dino Day on October 18 as part of the TN STEAM festival. There will be a fossil dig for small children, geode breaking and a craft and rock sale. Event partners include MTSU Geosciences department and Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society. The museum will be open extended hours from 10 AM to 4 PM.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens
COST: Museum admission $12 ages 12 and up, $10 ages 4 to 11. Fossil dig and geode breaking will also have a small fee.
WEBSITE: earthexperience.org
HOST: Board and Brush
WHEN: Sunday, October 12th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, October 19th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, October 26th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
REGION: Middle
WHERE: 1500 Medical Center Pkwy. Suite 1E Murfreesboro 37129
WHAT: Pick a $5 pumpkin from our patch & stencil on a sweet or spooky face to add to your fall decor.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: $5
WEBSITE: boardandbrush.com/murfreesboro
HOST: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 1930 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro TN 37129
WHAT: The TN Steam Festival is bringing science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life at events across the state! We will host an event to all members of the surrounding communities to engage in the sciences and learn about what the Murfreesboro Airport does for the community.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m., the Murfreesboro Airport will host the Tennessee STEAM Festival along with our friends at the Murfreesboro Discovery Center! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM). Previous years attendance of approximately 1,500 people make this an event that cannot be missed!
The Experimental Aircraft Association will be grilling hotdogs as well as providing bottles of water and individual bags of assorted chips for FREE for all who attend
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
WEBSITE: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2385/Airport-STEAM-Festival
HOST: UT Space Institute
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 5:00pm-9:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 411 B.H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma, TN 37388
WHAT: Fun for all ages! Come out and enjoy an evening of star gazing, arts and crafts, a mobile planetarium, door prizes, refreshments, and more!
AUDIENCE: Children, Families
COST: Free
WEBSITE: utsi.edu
HOST: Southeast Community Ventures
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch TN 37013
WHAT: Join us for fun with robotics and art! Build a robot, paint and draw with artists and engineers! Learn how science and art come together for lots of fun outside in the park!
Open to the public. Materials provided by our organization
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.southeastcommunityday.com
HOST: Metro Water Services
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 299 Haywood Lane, Nashville TN 37211
WHAT: Nashville's Metro Water Services, Stormwater will lead all ages at the Growing Together Farmers Market through hands-on models to show how erosion prevention and sediment controls play an important role in keeping our water clean! Build your construction site and watch where the soil goes when it rains!
Look for our blue branded tent and STEAM Festival sign at the farmers market to find our event!
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free
WEBSITE: water.nashville.gov
HOST: Friends Of Mill Ridge Park
WHEN: Saturday, October 4th 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, October 11th 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, October 18th 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: 12965 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch TN 37013
WHAT: Join us for the biannual Kite Fest at Mill Ridge Park! Kites and flying tutorials, picnic snacks, and lawn games are provided by Friends of Mill Ridge Park!
You can also volunteer at Kite Fest. Help us welcome park visitors, assemble kites, demonstrate proper kite flying etiquette, and facilitate lawn games.
AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs
COST: Free