STEM Experiments (Pigeon Forge)

HOST: Wonderworks Pigeon Forge

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Monday, October 13th 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Wednesday, October 15h 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Friday, October 17th 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Friday, October 24th 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge TN 37862

WHAT: STEM science experiments, Lobby STEAM experiments that visitors can participate in.

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.wonderworksonline.com

STEAM Galaxy Power Hour (Cleveland)

HOST: Cleveland Bradley County Public Library

WHEN: Wednesday, October 22nd 2025, 4:00pm-5:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 795 Church St. NE, Cleveland TN 37311

WHAT: To celebrate TN STEAM week, join us for a space themed afternoon of science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics! This facilitated program in our community room is for ages 6 to 12. There will be hands-on activities to inspire creativity and promote collaboration & problem-solving. Learn about the planets, view space station and aerospace exploration, build a wind powered rocket ship, create an art galaxy project, discover the numerical distances between planets, and more...all in one afternoon! This activity is a drop-in program stay for 15 minutes or an hour, come at the start or after your after school errands.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: clevelandlibrary.org

TBD (Chattanooga)

HOST: Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground

WHEN: Sunday, October 12th 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
Monday, October 13th 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 319 W Hills Drive, Chattanooga TN 37419

WHAT: Explore the mysterious depths of Raccoon Mountain Caverns! With over 5.5 miles of underground wonders, this cave is a treasure trove of natural formations. Get ready to be amazed by the countless, 100% natural formations that have been exceptionally preserved. Experience the thrill of venturing into one of the most geologically active caverns in the South.
Reservations Recommended, so secure a tour.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens
NO ONE under 4 yrs old permitted in cave.

COST: NO ONE under 4 yrs old permitted in cave.
Ages 4-12: 2 children free with adult admission
Ages 12 & up: 28.99

WEBSITE: https://raccoonmountaincaverns.com/

Building Change Together - Piece by Piece (Friendsville)

HOST: Union Grove Elementary School

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 330 S. Old Grey Ridge Rd, Friendsville TN 37737

WHAT: An exciting hands-on event for students and their families provided by many of our community partners to help learn about different careers and businesses as well as other things while enjoying hands-on learning activities.
Families park in the upper lot and enter the building at the end facing the upper parking lot. Families sign in and have a great time!

AUDIENCE: This event is specifically for students and families of Union Grove Elementary School.

COST: Free

Nuclear Science Week (Oak Ridge)

HOST: American Museum of Science and Energy

WHEN: Monday, October 20th - Saturday, October 25th 2025

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 115 Main Street East, Oak Ridge TN 37830

WHAT: Hosting the symposium with nationwide contributors for the week of Oct 20-25

AUDIENCE: Adults

COST: Free

WEBSITE: amse.org

STEAMagination! (Chattanooga)

HOST: UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 11th 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 755 E.5th St, Chattanooga TN 37403

WHAT: Unleash your child's inner innovator at STEAMagination!
Join us at the Challenger STEM Learning Center on October 11th, 11 AM - 2 PM, for free, hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities. Explore, learn, and create with your family. Enjoy refreshments, swag, and inspiring fun. Free admission and parking!

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: utc.edu/clc