The 8th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival is hosting events all across the state to bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life! In East Tennessee, we have quite a few local places hosting fun events for people of all ages to enjoy. Can’t make it to any of the in-person events? They have some fun Zoom events as well to help promote STEAM activities in your home! You can find a list of all events and more information at www.tnsteam.org. Check out the events in our area below:
Costumes, Characters, and Cartoons: Spooky STEAM Open House
Kick off the start of spooky season with episodes of PBS kids specials, focusing on STEAM. There will be costumed characters for photo opportunities and self-guided tours of the Tennessee Theatre. Costumes are highly encouraged and the event is FREE
When: Sunday, October 13, 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Tennessee Theatre, 604 S Gay ST
Cost: FREE
STEAM Day with AMSE
Join us for STEAM Day in partnership with Nuclear Energy Week, 9am-7pm @ Oak Ridge High School.
When: Tuesday, October 22, 9am-7pm
Where: Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Cost: FREE
Extended Hours & Admission Discounts @ Amse
Check out this fun science museum with extended hours & discounts on admission
When: Wednesday, October 23, 5-7pm
Where: American Museum of Science & Energy, 115 Main St. East, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Godzilla Double Feature & Miniature City Smash
Enjoy the double feature of the movie and participate in the “miniature city smash”
When: Saturday, October 26, 2-8:30pm
Where: American Museum of Science & Energy, 115 Main St. East, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Cost: FREE admission-registration encouraged: https://www.jotform.com/form/241787932950165
Muse Family Science Fair
Muse Knoxville is hosting their inaugural family science fair where they invite families to design a science project together that you will bring to showcase at the event.
When: Saturday, October 26, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman St
Cost: included with Muse admission
Application to be a science fair participant: www.themuseknoxville.org/tnsteamfestivalatmuse
Falling for STEAM at Muse Knoxville
Muse Knoxville will be incorporating STEAM activities into their weekly programing.
Tuesday-Steam Sprouts @ 2pm; Mess Makers @ 2:30pm
Wednesday-Tech Time @ 2pm
Thursday- Read & Play @ 2pm
Where: Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman St
Cost: included with Muse admission
STEAMfest @ Bricks 4 Kidz Knoxville
Bricks 4 Kidz is hosting multiple STEAMfest Lego sessions. Week 1 is focusing on Master Builders and Week 2 is open to the whole family!
When: Friday, October 11th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 12th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday, October 16th. 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Friday, October 18th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, October 22th, 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday, October 23th. 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Thursday, October 24th, 1:00-2:30pm and 4:15-5:45pm
Friday, October 25th, 1:00-2:30pm
Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 9700 Kingston Pike, Suite 14 (near Smart Toys & Books)
Cost: Starting at $29
Register for the classes on their website. bricks4kidz.us/knoxville
ZOOM Options:
Bringing AI to Life: Safely Teaching AI Concepts
Learning Blade will be showcasing their new AI module, which safely introduces students to AI concepts.
When: Monday, October 14, 3:15-3:45pm
Where: Zoom Registration https://edynamiclearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOmprTMrHd0fE4fd4tUlw1Oh4LGKAkRj
Cost: FREE
Preschool STEM Workshops: Community Mapping
For preschool educators, they will explore community-connected STEM and discuss the what, why, & how of community mapping.
When: Thursday, October 26, 10-11am
Where: Zoom Registration
https://etsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceGhqjIuGdOKiwB05EZ02pvQuuGXM4Qz#/registration
Cost: FREE
