StarWatch (Kingsport)

HOST: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

WHEN: Saturday, October 11th 2025, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, October 18th 2025, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 7:30pm-9:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd., Kingsport TN 37660

WHAT: Come and enjoy the celestial delights of the night sky at Bays Mountain's Observatories. Attendees can typically see star clusters, nebulous gas clouds, colorful multiple-star systems, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets when visible. An alternate program will take place in the Planetarium Theater in case of poor weather.

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.baysmountain.com

Discovery Park STEAM Festival (Union City)

HOST: Discovery Park of America

WHEN: Friday, October 24th 2025, 11:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 11:00am-4:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 830 Everett Blvd, Union City TN 38261

WHAT: Join Discovery Park's education team for a two-day collection of interactive, family-friendly programs. Friday features explorations in light and shadow as guests craft unique silhouettes and experiment with the artistic qualities of light. Saturday captures the spirit of the season with a fun, Halloween-themed puzzle program.
This event is free with Discovery Park admission and features multiple programs throughout the park. More information can be found on our website at https://discoveryparkofamerica.com/calendar.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Free with Discovery Park admission

WEBSITE: https://discoveryparkofamerica.com/event/discovery-park-steam-festival/

Science of Wine Brew and Spirits (Tullahoma)

HOST: Hands-On Science Center

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 107 Montclair St, Tullahoma TN 37388

WHAT: Science of Wine, Brew, and Spirits is a 21+ fundraising event at Ole Shed Brewing Company. Enjoy tastings, hors d'oeuvres , and engaging science demonstrations while exploring the art of fermentation, brewing, and distilling. The evening features live and silent auctions, supporting the Hands-On Science Center’s mission in STEM education.
Attendees must be 21+, we are offering FREE Childcare at the Hands-On Science Center During the event from 5:30-9:30.

AUDIENCE: Adults

COST: $50.00 per Person, $90.00 per Couple
Please visit our Website to Purchase Tickets www.hosc.org

WEBSITE: www.hosc.org

Make a Mask with Center for the Arts (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Center for the Arts

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:30am-12:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 110 W College Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130

WHAT: Explore character creation and make a mask using found objects. Wear your mask for creative play time with our education team!

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

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.boroarts.org

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

Laser Live: Cameron Bethany (Memphis)

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

WHEN: Saturday, October 11th 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

WHAT: A DJ from WYXR will host and kick off the event with a pre-show set beginning at 6pm, with the main show beginning at 7pm. Drinks will be made available for purchase by Crosstown Brewery

This series is presented by MoSH, WYXR, Shell on Wheels, and Crosstown Brewery.

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

COST: Adults $25.75
Youth $20.75

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.org

If I CAN DREAM (Nashville)

HOST: Nashville Ballet

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 7:30pm-9:30pm Saturday, October 11th 2025, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, October 12th 2025, 2:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: TPAC - 505 Deaderick St., Nashville TN 37243

WHAT: Join us as we open our landmark 40th year – The Ruby Season – with a dazzling program that embodies the passion, power, and artistry that have defined our company for four decades.

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

COST: Tickets start at $64.50. Use promo code INSPIRED to save 15%. Click link https://www.nashvilleballet.com/ticket-information/#discounts for more discount options.

WEBSITE: www.nashvilleballet.com

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