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SUMMARY:Touch-a-Truck
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed\, but don’t worry — we’ll be back! Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when the next event is announced. \nFollow us: \n Saturday\, May 16 | 9 am - 1 pm\n(Quieter Hour from 9 am - 10 am)\n  \nCOST: FREE FOR ALL AGES!\nOur wildly popular Touch-a-Truck event is back and bigger than ever! \nClimb aboard and explore the giant machines that help build\, fix\, and move our city! Kids (and curious grown-ups!) can get up close with trucks and heavy-duty vehicles they normally only see from afar. Bring your excavator-obsessed toddler or any little vehicle fanatic for hands-on fun they’ll never forget! \nPack a picnic and make a morning of it! Our new outdoor picnic area will be open for families who want to relax and refuel. \nPlease note: Admission to Adventure Science Center is not included. No access to public restrooms is provided without a science center admission ticket \n \nQuieter Hour (9 am - 10am)\nFor guests who prefer a lower sensory experience\, during this time: \n\n\nVehicle horns and sirens will be restricted whenever possible \n\n\nSome vehicles will have horns temporarily disabled \n\n\nActivity areas will operate at lower sound levels \n\n\nA limited number of child-sized noise-canceling headphones will be available to borrow while supplies last. Families are also encouraged to bring their own if helpful. \nThis accessibility initiative is offered in partnership with Hope.  \n \nEvent Details\n\n\nThis is a free outdoor event and will take place rain or shine\, barring unsafe weather conditions. \n\n\nIt gets loud! Expect a lively environment with honking\, engines\, and activity throughout the event. \n\n\nParking is limited. Carpooling or rideshare is encouraged. \n\n\n \nStep Inside the Science Center\nWhile you’re here\, swing by the membership table near the entrance — your visit today can count toward a membership. For a family of four\, it pays for itself in just two visits! Plus\, members get all the perks: express check-in\, discounts galore\, and unlimited hands-on STEM adventures. \nInside\, you and your crew can: \n\n\nExplore early explorations\, built for curious little hands \n\n\nExcavate fossils in the new dino dig \n\n\nTinker\, play\, and experiment with interactive exhibits throughout the building \n\n\n \nThank you\, Sponsors!\nTouch-a-Truck is sponsored by Nissan North America\, helping bring hands-on STEM exploration and community fun to families across Nashville.
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/touch-a-truck-2026/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:CR3W Career Exploration Fair
DESCRIPTION:CR3W Career Exploration Fair\nMonday\, June 22 | 10 am – 12 pm\nCost: FreeAges: 6th–12th grade students \nCurious about a future in STEM? \nAdventure Science Center’s CR3W Career Exploration Fair is a free event where middle and high school students can meet professionals working in STEM fields and explore what a future career could look like. \nWhile job applications won’t be accepted at this event\, it’s a great opportunity to spark ideas\, make connections\, and start thinking about what comes next. \nAdvance registration is encouraged\, but walk-up registrations will be accepted on the day of the event. \nWant to explore Adventure Science Center after the Career Fair? Stop by the front desk for discounted admission. Thank you\, sponsors!The CR3W Career Fair is supported by Nissan North America and Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority\, whose partnerships helps expand career exploration opportunities for teens across Middle Tennessee.
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/cr3w-career-fair/
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, & Boom
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 4 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pmCelebrate the 4th of July with a night of science\, sparkles\, and skyline views at Adventure Science Center. Explore the science center after hours\, catch a Live Science show (or two)\, and then head out to the lawn to enjoy Nashville’s spectacular fireworks—no downtown crowds required. Get Tickets Now! →what to expect:Getting HereParking lot opens at 6:15 pm (tickets are required for entry\, but parking is FREE!)Fort Negley Blvd. will be closed to through trafficEvent access is exclusive to ticket holdersInside the science centerAfter-hours access to air-conditioned exhibitsThemed hands-on activities (think: shiny\, sparkly science)Live Science demonstrations (times coming soon)Magic shows (times coming soon)The science center will close at 9:00 pm\, at which point all guests will transition to the upper parking lot for fireworks viewing. Restroom access will remain available until 10:00 pm. Add on a planetarium showUpgrade your night with a full-dome experience in the Sudekum Planetarium: \nNightwatch — $96:50 pm | ~35 minutesArrive at planetarium doors by 6:45 pm \nPop 'Til You Drop (Laser Show) — $117:35 pm | ~37 minutesArrive at planetarium doors by 7:30 pm \nDavid Bowie (Laser Show) — $118:30 pm | ~45 minutesArrive at planetarium doors by 8:25 pm \nPlease note: advance tickets are only available through combo ticket purchase below. Additional show tickets may be available onsite while supplies last. Outdoors & Firework ViewingStarting at 9:00 pm\, guests will transition outdoors for fireworks viewing. Restroom access will remain available until 10:00 pm.  Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm and end around 10:00 pmDJ live broadcast of fireworks music Outdoor games: cornhole\, giant checkers\, Connect Four\, bubblesDue to nearby construction\, some views may be partially obstructed. Guests will still enjoy a visible fireworks experience in a more relaxed\, family-friendly environment away from downtown crowds.Please note: Standard-height lawn chairs are only allowed on the pavement. The grass area is reserved for blankets and ground-level chairs. Food & Drink\nLocal food trucks available ($)\nOr bring your own picnic (BYOP encouraged)\nTickets + PricingEvent Only: Adult: $45 | Child: $35 Event + Planetarium Combo: Nightwatch Combo: Adult $54 | Child $44Laser Show Combo: Adult $56 | Child $46 Select your combo to purchase: Event Only →Event + 6:50 pm Nightwatch →Event + 7:35 pm Laser Show →Event + 8:30 pm Laser Show →Member Perks\nMembers receive $10 off event tickets and $2 off planetarium tickets \nBe sure to sign in to your account before purchasing to apply your discount. Interested in sponsoring this sell-out event?\nEmail giving@adventuresci.org to learn more.  \nInterested in volunteering?\nClick here to learn more and sign up. \nQuestions?\nEmail events@adventuresci.org for assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/red-white-boom-26/
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Stardust: An Immersive Live Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:"VISIONARY! PULSE POUNDING!"- Vegas411.comStardust: An Immersive Live Music Experience is a live\, ambient soundscape journey that brings audiences on a visual and aural quest through the cosmos. The expanse of the asteroid belt\, the vastness of the rings of Saturn\, the barrens of the Neptunian Wastelands\, and places beyond our own solar system are featured in vivid details above and around audiences in the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium\, accompanied by an improvised score penned and performed in real-time by live looping innovator John Allen. Join a concert on the Moon\, on the doorstep of a blackhole\, or while enjoying a meteor shower. Stardust will take your eyes and ears to the edge of time and space in this immersive musical experience. Showtimes: July 10 | 4:15 PM & 7:00 PMCost: General Admission - $40  |  VIP Add-On - $25 Buy Tickets:July 10 | 4:15 pm PerformanceGeneral Admission →VIP Add-On →July 10 | 7:00 PM PerformanceGeneral Admission →VIP Add-On →VIP Add-on tickets require purchase of General Admission tickets
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/stardust/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:Planetarium,Public Events
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