10/18/2025

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44th Annual NAIA Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (Nashville)

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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

International Archaeology Day (Nashville)

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/

Dino Day (Murfreesboro)

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

Airport STEAM Festival (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

Artober at KiteFest! (Antioch)

HOST: Southeast Community Ventures

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 12965 Old Hickory Boulevard, 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

Erosion, Sediment Controls, and Water Quality with Metro Water (Nashville)

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

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Kite Festival (Antioch)

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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

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