Eco-Explorers! (Cookeville)

HOST: Imagine Foundry

WHEN: Monday-Friday, October 6th-26th 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1225 S. Willow Ave. STE. 103, Cookeville TN 38506

WHAT: Join Daisy, Finn, and Liam, the Eco-Explorers of Sugar Creek, on an exciting journey! Through 12 hands-on STEAM Challenge Quests, they'll explore careers from Nature Photographer to Wildland Firefighter. Each activity, like building a pollinator hotel or designing a green city, offers engaging, real-world career exploration, inspiring young minds to protect our planet.

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

COST: $8 per ticket
Buy tickets at imaginefoundry.org/programs and click on Daily Admission. Select the STEAM Festival ticket option.

WEBSITE: imaginefoundry.org

STEM Data Sharing (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Technology Engagement Center/RCLS

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 306 Minerva Dr, Murfreesboro TN 37130

WHAT: Learn how to share observations via apps to aid scientists in data and research

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://rclstn.org/

Take and Make: Design and Create and Instrument (Nashville)

HOST: Country Music Hall of Fame

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: Imagine an instrument you would like to play. Does it have strings? Is it a percussion instrument? Join us in using commonly found objects to create new and amazing instruments of our own creation. Come dream big with us! Recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome.
We will run this program every day of the STEAM Festival, except October 19th, 2025. The kits will be available in the Taylor Swift Education Center.

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

COST: Free

Planetarium: Memphis Skies (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: WHAT’S THAT IN OUR NIGHT SKY? Find out more about “what’s up tonight” in just a few minutes than some people do in a lifetime. Hop through constellations, learn cool star names, and groove to planetarium space music in this full dome audiovisual experience.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Planetarium: Black Holes (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: West Tennessee

REGION: October 10th-26th 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Black holes are the most extreme objects in the universe - objects so dense, that not even light can escape them. This show gives an overview of what black holes are, how they form, and what would happen if you fell inside one.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Planetarium: Forward to the Moon (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 11:00am & 1:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: A look into the Artemis program, NASA's new project to return to the moon. From landing humans on the surface, to building a space station in lunar orbit, learn how NASA plans to establish a permanent human presence on the moon.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Giant Screen Theater - Fantastic 4: First Steps (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 3:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue. Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Giant Screen Theater - Oceans: Our Blue Planet (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Embark on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology have allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Giant Screen Theater - T REX (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025, 11:00am and 1:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: This immersive film explores the life of the GOAT—the Greatest of All Tyrants—while highlighting famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and the evolving interplay between speculation and scientific evidence. Narrated by Sam Neill, the film tells the remarkable true story of three kids who discovered a teenage T. rex fossil, a find that made international headlines in over 2,000 media outlets.

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

COST: Adults $14.75
Seniors $12.75
Youth $12.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025
Programs by announcement periodically throughout each day.

REGION: East

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615

WHAT: Join Hands On! Discovery Center to explore the chemical properties that contribute to the unique properties of kitchen spices in recognition of National Chemistry Week’s 2025 theme, "The Hidden Life of Spices". Discovery Lab programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with paid general admission. (*This program contains food allergens such as wheat, nuts, and a variety of spices including cinnamon, black pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, etc.)

Additional program dates available at visithandson.org

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

COST: Free with paid general admission.

WEBSITE: visithandson.org

October Art Studio Programs (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: October 10th-26th 2025,
Tuesdays - Saturdays - 9:00am-5:00pm
Sundays - 1:00pm-5:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615

WHAT: Join Hands On! Discovery Center for Pablo Picasso inspired cubism drawings, Frida Kahlo inspired Day of the Dead collages, bug and insect plate rubbings, and crayon resist watercolor eerie mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with paid general admission

Additional program dates available at visithandson.org

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

COST: Free with paid general admission.

WEBSITE: visithandson.org

BOO!SEUM (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615

WHAT: Join Hands On! Discovery Center for a spook-tacular, but not too scary, evening of fun and science! This annual Halloween themed event includes experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum. More details at visithandson.org.

Be sure to wear your most festive costume and bring your own trick-or-treat bag! Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details. (***Contains small parts and food allergens. While supplies last.)
Be sure to check out our Facebook event and website for updates and reminders!

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

COST: Pricing information at visithandson.org

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Family STEM Night (Kodak)

HOST: Northview Primary STEM School

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 4:30pm-6:30pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 3293 Douglas Dam Road, Kodak TN 37764

WHAT: Families are welcome to come out to a night of fun. We will have various activities for children to complete, a family STEM challenge, haunted hallway, and more.

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.nv.sevier.org

Explore the Arts at Frist Art Museum (Nashville)

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

STEM Night (Memphis)

HOST: Frayser Community PTSA

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

REGION: West

WHERE: 2935 North Watkins Street, Memphis, TN 38127

WHAT: This is our annual STEM Night for our students.

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

COST: No charge

WEBSITE: www.frayserptsa.edu

STEAM Night (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Cason Lane Academy

WHEN: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 1330 Cason Lane Murfreesboro 37128

WHAT: Join us at Cason Lane Academy for STEAM Night! Families will explore hands-on STEAM activities created by our K-6 students, walk our gardens, check out our animals, and enjoy creative displays. A fun night of discovery, learning, and community connection.

This event is for Cason Lane Academy students and families.

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.casonlaneacademy.net/

South-Doyle High School STEAM Fall Festival (Knoxville)

HOST: So-Kno Robo

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 2020 Tipton Station Road Knoxville TN 37920

WHAT: Get ready for a hands-on STEM experience like no other!
South-Doyle High School will be hosting engaging CTE (Career and Technical Education), robotics, and STEM booths featuring a variety of hands-on activities. Guests can enjoy interactive experiences such as bridge-building challenges, operating small robots, and exploring STEM through fun and educational materials.

This is a part of South-Doyle High School's fall festival. We will have tables set up for the STEAM Festival.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: soknorobo.com

Lantern Parade (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Discovery Center

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 5:30pm-7:15pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 502 SE Broad Street Murfreesboro TN 37130

WHAT: Come light up the night at our 4th annual Lantern Parade at Discovery Center! Participants can bring their own lanterns from home or make a lantern on-site with our provided materials. There will be an hour of lantern-making before the parade facilitated by the Rutherford Arts Alliance. The parade itself will begin around 6:40pm and last until about 7:00pm.

Lantern-making will take place from 5:30-6:30pm
Parade participants will line up at 6:30pm
The parade will take place from 6:40-7:00pm

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://explorethedc.org/

FULL STEAM AHEAD LIVE! VOL. 1: AIR IS EVERYWHERE (Nashville)

HOST: Tennessee Performing Arts Center

WHEN: Monday, October 20th 2025, 10:30am-11:30am
Tuesday, October 21st 2025, 10:30am-11:30am
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025, 10:30am-11:30am
Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 10:30am-11:30am
Friday, October 24th 2025, 10:30am-11:30am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: TPAC Polk Theater
505 Deaderick Street, Nashville TN 37243

WHAT: The Season for Young People is available to schools statewide and beyond through in-person shows at TPAC and through virtual performances to view in your classroom. All performances are during the school day, and exclusively for student audiences. Look for virtual and live performance options, titles that are new and returning, and grade-level specific recommendations. Be sure to view our Resource section where you will find standards and classroom materials, helpful instructions for show days, and inspiring professional development workshops.
Pre-registration is required and opens August 4th, 2025. School groups can register online at TPAC.org/Reserve

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

COST: $10 per student/adults - 1 adult free per every 10 students
Pre-registration is required and opens August 4th, 2025. School groups can register online at TPAC.org/Reserve. Use code: STEAMFESTIVAL when you place your reservation

WEBSITE: https://www.tpac.org/inclusive-arts/student-performances

MoSH STEAM FEST at the Pink Palace Museum (Memphis)

HOST: Memphis Museums of Science & History

WHEN: Wednesday, October 22nd-24th 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, October 29th-31st 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Ave, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Students can participate in hands on STEAM based activities with different community partners including local colleges, universities and medical facilities. Students will also have an opportunity to interact at Discovery Carts throughout the museum featuring STEAM activities about Microscopes, Light and Color, Learning Labels (Nutrition), Fun with Physical Science, and robotics.

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

COST: $6.00 per student and 1 free chaperone for each 10 students.
Pre-registration is required. Please use this link to register for event: https://moshmemphis.com/suitcases-passports/

WEBSITE: https://moshmemphis.com/