Laser Rock: Prince (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH) Pink Palace

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

REGION: West

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: Join us at the MoSH Planetarium for Laser Rock: Prince, a dazzling celebration of his most iconic songs brought to life with stunning laser visuals. This one-of-a-kind show will take you on a journey through Prince’s music in a way you’ve never seen before, so don’t miss your chance to experience this global superstar’s music in the most unique music venue in the city.

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

COST: $18.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

Overcoming Hateful Things: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH) Pink Palace

WHEN: Friday, October 10th-19th 2025, 10:30am-5:00pm

REGION: West

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38135

WHAT: Explore the Jim Crow system, its impact on African Americans, and its ongoing legacies, focusing on the resistance and resilience of Black communities. On view May 31 - Oct 19.

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

COST: Free with museum admission
Members: Free

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

Mallory Neely Historic Property Tour (Memphis)

HOST: Museum of Science and History (MoSH) Pink Palace

WHEN: Friday, October 10th & 11th 2025, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

REGION: West

WHERE: 652 Adams Avenue, Memphis TN 38105

WHAT: Mallory Neely House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in Memphis Victorian Village. Guided tours feature original historic interiors and a visceral look at the home and lives of a family from over a hundred years ago.

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

COST: Members $8
Non-Members $16

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

STEAM Day (Nashville)

HOST: Adventure Science Center

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: STEAM Day at Adventure Science Center brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math together under one roof for a day filled with engaging programming. Visitors will learn alongside our staff scientists and have the chance to engage in real world science applications in subjects such as robotics, paleontology, and astronomy.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Adults (13+): $22
Youth (2-12): $18
Toddler (under 2): Free
Members: Free

WEBSITE: adventuresci.org

Monster Bash (Chattanooga)

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 11th 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga TN 37402

WHAT: Celebrate Halloween with TWO NIGHTS of family-friendly fun! Our most anticipated Halloween party returns to Creative Discovery Museum—costumes, crafts, critters, and just the right amount of spooky. Come play in your favorite kid-friendly costumes, create, and make memories that are s’more fun than you can handle. Ghoulishly good fun awaits, including special character guests, creepy crawly critter from the Tennessee Aquarium, Halloween Bingo, monster putt putt, a bonfire with s'mores, and more!

Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online at cdmfun.org until the day of the event (unless sold out).

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: General Admission: $22, CDM member admission: $10

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

Chemistry Day (Chattanooga)

HOST: Creative Discovery Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga TN 37402

WHAT: Celebrate National Chemistry Week with Creative Discovery Museum! Discover the hidden world of spices with lessons in the kitchen and other unique uses of spices, like art-making and chemical testing.

AUDIENCE: Children, Families

COST: Museum admission - $19.95

WEBSITE: cdmfun.org

National Fossil Day Family Pop-in Workshop (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th 2025, 1:30pm-4:30pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615

WHAT: Stop by between 1:30 and 4:30 (while supplies last) to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora, NC*. Play our Fossil or Fake game and use plaster to create your own fossil cast replica to take home. Children must be supervised at all times. (*All fossils and sediment must remain on site for scientific research purposes.) Purchase your ticket for these activities online at least one week prior to the program to receive the early bird discount. Visit the front desk the day of the program for availability of supplies. Supplies are limited and purchasing ahead is highly recommended.

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

COST: *Early Bird-$5/participant for HODC members and $7/participant for non-members *At the door- $7/participant for HODC members and $9/participant for non-members

WEBSITE: visithandson.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

Space Explorers Pop-up Program (Gray)

HOST: Hands On! Discovery Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 4th - Friday, October 10th 2025
Programs by announcement periodically throughout the day

REGION: East

WHERE: 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray TN 37615

WHAT: To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge. Then, design and build a simple model spacecraft and complete a series of tests to ensure you are ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the vibration of launch and the spin of navigating through space? (*This program contains food allergens such as wheat, corn, and traces of nuts.) Programs by announcement periodically throughout each day. 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

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

Tri-Star Tennessee: FULL STEAM AHEAD! (Smyrna)

HOST: MTSU Department of Art and Design

WHEN: Saturday, October 25th 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, October 26th 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 300 Doug Warpoole Rd, Smyrna TN 37167

WHAT: A juried exhibition at Smyrna’s Hollingshead Aviation Gallery, part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival. It connects art with science, technology, engineering, and math, highlighting how creative expression fuels innovation statewide, showcasing diverse media that explore Tennessee’s regional identity, cultural traditions, and visions for a forward-moving future.

Pre-registration is recommended. RSVP form at https://www.jotform.com/build/251836485333159

This exhibition will be available through January 21st 2026. Please Visit https://art.mtsu.edu/ for dates and times of related MTSU Saturdays At Todd events.

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

COST: Free to attend

WEBSITE: TBD

Solar Observing (Knoxville)

HOST: University of Tennessee Physics and Astronomy

WHEN: Sunday, October 12th 2025, 1:00pm-4:00pm Sunday, October 19th 2025, 1:00pm-4:00pm Sunday October 26th 2025, 1:00pm-4:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 1408 Circle Drive Knoxville 37996-1200

WHAT: Come and look at the star of our solar system, the SUN. You will have the opportunity to see the closest star to us through white light filtered, telescopes that show us surface features like sunspots, faculae, limb darkening, and through our Hydrogen alpha filters, prominences, filaments, plages spicules and maybe even a solar flare. It's safe, it's fun and you can learn a lot about our life-giving star.

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

COST: FREE

WEBSITE: physics.utk.edu

Costumes, Characters, and Cartoons - Spooky STEAM (Knoxville)

HOST: Tennessee Theatre

WHEN: Sunday, October 12th 2025, 10:30am-1:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 604 S. Gay St. Knoxville TN 37902

WHAT: Join us at the Tennessee Theatre from 10:30am to 1:00pm for Costumes, Characters, and Cartoons! This free event kicks off the spooky season with episodes of some of your favorite PBS Kids specials, celebrating STEAM. Plus, there will be some of your favorite PBS characters here for fun photo opportunities and a chance to show off your own costumes!

The first 30 minutes of our event (10:30am - 11:00am) will be a sensory reduced experience for any patrons with sensory processing needs.

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/

Memphis Parks STEAM and Fall Festival (Memphis)

HOST: Memphis Parks Fall Festival

WHEN: Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm

REGION: West

WHERE: Sea Isle Park, 5220 Sea Isle. Memphis, TN 38117

WHAT: The Second Annual Memphis Parks Fall Festival celebrates autumn’s vibrant spirit “STEM/STEAM style” - featuring science-focused community vendors, craft vendors, festive kids’ activities, live entertainment, and local food trucks. Families can also enjoy a community fitness walk amid stunning fall foliage. An engaging, educational event for all ages!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://memphisparks.com/

Fall Colors of Sedge Hill (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 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:

Family Movie Night: Corpse Bride (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015

WHAT: When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.
Snacks provided. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Inside if rain.
Sponsored by: Friends of Beaman Park and hosted by Zach Knight
Age level: 8 and up

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

WEBSITE:

Henry Hollow ROCKS! (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015

WHAT: Meet at the Nature Center to hike down to the creek in Henry Hollow. We’ll observe sedimentary rock, weathering, erosion, escarpment, and more.
Leader: Heather Gallagher

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

WEBSITE:

Skulls (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015

WHAT: Learn about skulls and other bones from different types of animals. Skulls from woodchucks to deer and everything in between.
Leader: Isaiah Francescon
Age level: 8 and up

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: