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SUMMARY:Be Like Blippi Week - Blippified Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:immersive Blippified pop-up!\nThursday\, August 28 – Monday\, September 1While Blippi won't be here these days ... keep the party going with the immersive Be Like Blippi Pop-Up Experience for 'Be Like Blippi Week'. Blippi’s five favorite ways to engage—Move\, Play\, Dress\, Explore\, Learn—come alive in playful\, colorful\, and photo-worthy spaces inspired by his world. \n  Interactive Blippi-themed photo ops and curated activities around every corner \n Woooah excavator! Play with mini excavator toys in our NEW ‘Dino Dig’ opening Wednesday\, August 27. \n Take five in Blippi’s Chill Out Zone\, the perfect spot to recharge between dance parties and dress-up adventures. \nLet's gooooooooo! This pop-up is included with general admission and is set in two groups. AM tickets are valid for entry after 9am and PM tickets are valid for entry after noon. \n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México  English\n\n\n\n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México  English\n\n\n\n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México  English\n\n\nTHURS\, AUGUST 28: AM Pop Up TicketsTHURS\, AUGUST 28: PM Pop-Up TicketsFRI\, AUGUST 29: AM Pop Up TicketsFRI\, AUGUST 29: PM Pop-Up TicketsSAT\, AUGUST 30: AM Pop Up TicketsSAT\, AUGUST 30: PM Pop-Up TicketsSUN\, AUGUST 31: AM Pop Up TicketsSUN\, AUGUST 31: PM Pop-Up TicketsMON\, SEPTEMBER 1: AM Pop Up TicketsMON\, SEPTEMBER 1: PM Pop-Up TicketsInterested in volunteering at this event? \nVisit our volunteer webpage to learn more.
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/blippifiedpopup/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:TWISTER
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. Follow us:  Twister: Tennessee women in Science\, Tech\, engineering\, and researchDive into STEM. Find your people.Explore your future in STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) with dozens of peers who love science just as much as you do! Meet inspiring scientists\, engineers\, and researchers who are putting their skills to work in education\, industry\, and the community. Event DetailsDate: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026Time: 8:30-3:00 pm (Check-in begins at 8:00 am)Location: Adventure Science Center Price: $20 per student*Grade Levels: 9th – 12th    * Financial assistance is available upon request. Please contact twister@adventuresci.org WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TWISTER REGISTRATION? Dive into STEM Your Way: Choose two exciting\, 55-minute sessions on STEM topics that interest you!Get Hands-On: Experiment\, create\, and solve real-world challenges with fun\, interactive STEM activities.Lunch on Us: Enjoy a catered lunch while you recharge.Find Your People: Meet other high schoolers who share your curiosity and passion for STEM.Inspire Your Future: Chat with inspiring women professionals and hear from a panel of dynamic female community leaders paving the way in STEM fields.It's a day to explore\, connect\, and envision your STEM future—don’t miss it!    \n\n STEM Scholarship for SeniorsWith generous support from Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT)\, the WiTT TWISTER Scholarship awards a total of $7\,500 to empower senior girls pursuing education in science\, technology\, engineering\, or research-focused careers. Tennessee seniors with a passion for STEM can apply for a chance to win a $5\,000 or $2\,500 scholarship.  Application deadline: Friday\, January 23\, 2026 Apply NowHISTORY OF TWISTERAccording to the American Association of University Women (AAUW)\, women comprise only 28% of the workforce in science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math (STEAM). To combat this inequity and inspire a life-long love of STEM Adventure Science Center hosts TWISTER yearly. This event is a one-day STEM conference for high school girls.  Since its inception in 2003\, Adventure Science Center’s TWISTER Conference has impacted more than 1500 attendees and over 400 women have volunteered as presenters. February 2026 will be our 23rd annual TWISTER Conference! "Thank you to the coordinators of this event! My daughter had a great time and came home chatting about all the possibilities there are for her [in a STEM career]." - Parent of a 2023 TWISTER Attendee    \n\n We champion access to STEM education by creating welcoming spaces and programs where everyone—regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexuality\, or background—can explore\, learn\, and belong. Questions or concerns? Please reach out to twister@adventuresci.org TWISTER is thankful for our sponsors:
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/twister/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Science of Beer
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    \n\n    \n\n Science of Beer FestivalFriday\, February 27\, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | 21+Winter blues got you down? Consider this your cure: Science of Beer is back. This unique\, 21+ event brings out the beer-lover and the science enthusiast in all of us. Your GA ticket includes: Craft beer samples from local\, national\, and international breweries.Mead flight tastings from Savannah Bee CompanyLive demonstrations exploring the science of brewingKid-free\, after-hours access to the science centerLaser shows in our award-winning Sudekum PlanetariumA beer-themed activity in our i2 MakerspaceDD tickets enjoy all the above except alcoholic beverage tastings.  ActivitiesTimed Activities Timed activities have limited capacity/ time slot.  Consider attending an early show or line up early to grab your spot.   Sudekum  Planetarium Laser Mash Up Show: 7:00 pm\, 8:00 pm\, 9:00 pm\, & 9:35 pm   Enjoy a mashup of top hits set to mesmerizing laser technology.  Ask an Astronomer: 7:30 pm\, 8:30 pmEver wondered why the planets are different colors or what the weather is like on each planet? Want to know how a black hole forms?  Join our resident star expert to answer your out-of-this-world questions.  Eureka Theater Live Science Show: 7:20 pm\, 8:00 pm\, 8:40 pm\, & 9:20 pmWatch in awe as our in-house scientists do fun science experiments with a bubbly twist   Jack Wood Hall Flight of the Bees: A Mead Tasting Experience with Savannah Bee Co: 7:30 pm\, 8:30 pm\, 9:00 pm  Often referred to as "Nectar of the Gods\, mead has been enjoyed for thousands of years by  ancient civilizations like Vikings\, Egyptians\, & Greeks.  Come celebrate the hardworking bees and learn about the complex and enticing range of mead flavors.  Science of Home Brewing: 8:00pm\, 9:30pmCurious about home brewing but not sure where to start? Music City Brewers will walk you through the essentials needed to turn grains\, hops\, and yeast into your very own craft beer.        Ongoing Activities Stop by the science booths to learn if you are a supertaster\, compete in the Beer Goggles Gauntlet\, or witness the impact of pressure change on beer cans.  Join us in our PongLab (aka Makerspace) to engineer an unbeatable beer pong mechanism Enjoy all the exhibits and join us in being playful\, passionate lifetime learners Participating BreweriesAbita Brewing CoAle-8 One (NA)Better than Booze (NA)Bitburger BrewingBroadcast BrewingBrooklyn BreweryCigar City Brewing/Jai AlaiEast Nash BeerworksGarage BeerHap & Harry'sHi-Wire BrewingHoneytree MeaderyHonky Tonk BrewingLittle Harpeth BrewingMagners Irish CiderMusic City BrewersNOCA BeveragesOskar Blues BrewingRecover 180 (NA)Savannah Bee CompanyStevens Point BreweryStone BrewingTailgate BreweryWeihenstephan BrewingYazoo Brewing CoFoodFood options for purchase:   QPopSteaming Goat\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nSold out! Tickets:General Admission: $65 Designated Driver: $40 \nPrices increase by $10 on February 23\, 2026Members save $5.00\nSnag your tickets today and sip craft beer samples as you explore Adventure Science Center after-hours. Enjoy a star-filled Sudekum Planetarium show\, brew science demos\, and conversations with local brewing experts all under one roof at the Science of Beer Festival Nashville. \n\nFollow us on Facebook or Instagram to be the first to know when we announce participating breweries\, food trucks\, and more for next year's Science of Beer Festival in Nashville. \n \nInterested in Volunteering? Sign up here.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our Science of Beer sponsors:       Media support provided by:  And an extra cheers to all our participating breweries!
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/science-of-beer-5/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:21+ Events,Public Events
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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:Stardust: An Immersive Live Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed\, but the science doesn't stop here! Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming events and experiences. \nFollow us: \n "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. Watch Trailer Add Ons: VIP AccessFor an extra-special night\, grab a ticketed VIP add-on featuring a Q&A with John and hands-on time with his instruments and looping setup. 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 Sold OUT!VIP STILL AVAILABLE7pm is SOLD OUT!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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