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SUMMARY:Campfire Story Time at the Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:A read-aloud in the Great Outdoors exhibit with a fall craft afterward. Included with museum admission.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/campfire-story-time-at-the-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Tasty Tuesday: Mini Fruit Pizza at the Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:A kids' kitchen-science session in the museum's teaching kitchen: this week\, mini fruit pizzas. Limited to 24 participants; included with admission.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/tasty-tuesday-mini-fruit-pizza-at-the-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Learners at the La Vergne Library
DESCRIPTION:A weekly Wednesday program for preschool-age children at the La Vergne Public Library.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/little-learners-at-the-la-vergne-library/
LOCATION:La Vergne Public Library\, 5063 Murfreesboro Rd\, La Vergne\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Turtle Talk at the Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:A short kids' program on the museum's turtles\, with a demonstration and a craft. Included with admission.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/turtle-talk-at-the-discovery-center-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Archery for Beginners at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:An instructor-led introduction to the bow for ages 7 and up. Getting to the archery field takes a one-mile paved walk\, so plan for it. $10\, register online.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/archery-for-beginners-at-the-wilderness-station/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Sea Urchin
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Learning Pods: Anatomy Dissection Labs – Sea Urchin Become a biologist with the Discovery Center! These Learning Pods are designed for our older students to utilize tools and discover the inner workings of different organisms. Sea Urchin Dissection: Explore the spiky\, surprising anatomy of a sea urchin in this hands-on marine biology lab. 📆 October 1 | 👦🏽 3rd Grade and up Cost: $15/student; $10/chaperone \nAt the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad Street. Check the organizer's listing for registration and current pricing.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/homeschool-learning-pods-anatomy-dissection-labs-sea-urchin/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin Festival: Monsters in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening Halloween party inside the museum: costumes\, face painting\, games\, crafts\, a Monster Mash dance party\, costumed characters and food trucks. Runs three nights\, Oct. 1 to 3.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/the-great-pumpkin-festival-monsters-in-the-museum/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin Festival: Monsters in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening Halloween party inside the museum: costumes\, face painting\, games\, crafts\, a Monster Mash dance party\, costumed characters and food trucks. Runs three nights\, Oct. 1 to 3.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/the-great-pumpkin-festival-monsters-in-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
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SUMMARY:MTSU Friday Star Party: The Science of Disaster Movies
DESCRIPTION:A free public astronomy talk on the science behind disaster movies\, followed by telescope viewing at the campus observatory from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, weather permitting. Kids are welcome. Park in the Judd-Sims or library lot.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/mtsu-friday-star-party-the-science-of-disaster-movies/
LOCATION:MTSU Wiser-Patten Science Hall\, Room 102\, MTSU campus\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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UID:10042001-1791032400-1791036000@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Terrarium Tinker at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:Build a mini terrarium to take home. Bring your own lidded container up to 32 ounces\, or buy a 16-ounce jar there for $3.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/terrarium-tinker-at-the-wilderness-station/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin Festival: Monsters in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening Halloween party inside the museum: costumes\, face painting\, games\, crafts\, a Monster Mash dance party\, costumed characters and food trucks. Runs three nights\, Oct. 1 to 3.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/the-great-pumpkin-festival-monsters-in-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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UID:10042002-1791217800-1791221400@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Butter Making at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:Kids shake cream into butter by hand and learn a little of the area's dairy history. $3\, registration required.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/butter-making-at-the-wilderness-station-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Creature Connection: Chinchilla Foraging
DESCRIPTION:<p>One animal\, one hour\, up close. October's first Creature Connection is built around the Discovery Center's chinchilla and how foraging works — which mostly means watching an extremely soft rodent solve puzzles for food.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\, 3 to 4 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, Murfreesboro<br />\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $5 per student\, $5 per chaperone</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/discovery-center-creature-connection-chinchilla-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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CREATED:20260819T125111Z
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UID:10041485-1791504000-1792972799@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:STEAM Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee STEAM Festival is a statewide celebration that brings schools\, museums\, libraries\, universities\, businesses\, and community organizations together to create engaging STEAM experiences for learners of all ages. Held annually in October\, the festival showcases the creativity\, innovation\, and educational opportunities happening across Tennessee. Want more info? Head to tnsteam.org for more info! \nAt the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad Street. Check the organizer's listing for registration and current pricing.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/steam-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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UID:10042004-1791622800-1791644400@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Nature Day at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:A free day of native-habitat exhibits hosted with local biologists\, aimed at ages 10 and up. A native plant sale runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, and food trucks are on site 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No pre-registration.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/nature-day-at-the-wilderness-station/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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UID:10042006-1791626400-1791626400@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Page to Stage: Sophie's Masterpiece at the Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:A free family literacy morning: a read-aloud of Sophie's Masterpiece followed by hands-on arts activities. Part of the Center's monthly second-Saturday series.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/page-to-stage-sophies-masterpiece-at-the-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:The Center for the Arts\, 110 West College St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000
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UID:10041486-1791633600-1791648000@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:STEAM-a-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore\, create\, and discover at STEAM-A-Palooza — a free\, outdoor celebration of everything Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math! Rain or shine\, this all-ages event brings together local artists\, scientists\, and engineers for a day packed with hands-on fun the whole family can enjoy. Wander booth to booth and dive into the processes behind robotics\, agriculture\, cosmetics\, creative arts\, physics\, environmental conservation\, mathematics\, meteorology\, and so much more. Whether you’re 1 or 100\, there’s something here to spark your curiosity. Add in live performances\, food trucks\, and an all-around festival vibe\, and you’ve got the perfect way to spend the day outdoors l \nAt the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad Street. Check the organizer's listing for registration and current pricing.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/steam-a-palooza/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000
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UID:10042005-1791644400-1791651600@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fun Run at Gateway Island
DESCRIPTION:All ages walk or run a one-mile loop while carrying a pumpkin\, and every finisher gets a medal. Registration opens at 3 p.m. and the run starts at 4. Bring canned goods for Greenhouse Ministries.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/pumpkin-fun-run-at-gateway-island/
LOCATION:Gateway Island\, 1875 W. College St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T110000
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CREATED:20260810T230120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T230310Z
UID:10041322-1791795600-1791802800@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:SPARK! Windy Wonders
DESCRIPTION:<p>October's first SPARK! session takes on wind and moving air — the kind of topic that turns into a lot of things flying across a room\, which is the point. Aimed at preschool and early elementary.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Monday\, October 12\, 2026\, 9 to 11 a.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, Murfreesboro</p>\n<p>Register online in advance where possible.</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/discovery-center-spark-windy-wonders-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144406Z
CREATED:20260923T144357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144406Z
UID:10042007-1791997200-1792002600@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Wild Rumpus at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:A not-scary fall evening in the woods: a live animal program\, a storybook trail\, pumpkin painting\, fall games and hot drinks. Costumes welcome. Register online.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/wild-rumpus-at-the-wilderness-station/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144444Z
CREATED:20260923T144435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144444Z
UID:10042009-1792069200-1792072800@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:Raptor Rhapsody at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:A free\, all-ages class on birds of prey. No registration needed.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/raptor-rhapsody-at-the-wilderness-station/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Learning Pods: Watershed & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Learning Pods Looking for a hands-on field trip for your homeschool or distance learning student? Discovery Center’s Homeschool Learning Pods are the perfect way to fuel those curious minds! Join us on select Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. for guided\, grade-specific exploration led by our education team. Cost varies by lab. Learning Pod 3 – Watershed & Water Quality (Water Testing / Watershed Enviroscape) 📆 October 15 | 👦🏽 Kindergarten and up Cost: $10/student; $10/chaperone Become a water quality expert! We’ll trace how water travels from our cities to our rivers and put our own Murfree Spring water to the test. \nAt the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad Street. Check the organizer's listing for registration and current pricing.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/homeschool-learning-pods-watershed-water-quality/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000
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UID:10042008-1792083600-1792094400@murfreesboro.com
SUMMARY:McFadden Fall Festival and Haunted Hallways
DESCRIPTION:A free fall festival for all ages with a haunted hallway\, a DJ\, food and carnival games.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/mcfadden-fall-festival-and-haunted-hallways/
LOCATION:McFadden Community Center\, 211 Bridge Ave\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:All Access Night: Fall on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Discovery Center's All Access Night opens the museum for an evening with a fall farm theme. These evenings are deliberately quieter and less crowded than a Saturday afternoon\, which makes a real difference for kids who find the usual noise level hard going.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 6 to 8 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, Murfreesboro</p>\n<p>Worth registering ahead — evening programs here tend to cap attendance.</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/discovery-center-all-access-night-fall-farm-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T213801Z
CREATED:20260810T213649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T213801Z
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SUMMARY:Cannonsburgh Village After Dark – Friday
DESCRIPTION:<p>Cannonsburgh Village is a good afternoon any time of year. After dark in October it is something else entirely. Bring a flashlight\, work through the hunt in the dark corners of the log cabins\, and stop for hot drinks and sweet treats between the fall crafts\, games and music. Costumes are welcome.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Friday\, October 16\, 2026\, 6 to 9 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village\, Murfreesboro<br />\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $5 per person\, free for ages 5 and under. Tickets online in advance or at the gate.</p>\n<p>This is a flashlight-hunt event\, not a haunted attraction — it plays well for elementary-age kids and younger.</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/cannonsburgh-village-after-dark-friday-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:Tennessee STEAM Festival at Murfreesboro Airport
DESCRIPTION:<p>Murfreesboro Municipal Airport hosts its Tennessee STEAM Festival morning alongside the Discovery Center\, and the pitch is simple: a field full of aircraft and emergency vehicles\, with exhibitors letting families climb in and put hands on the controls.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Murfreesboro Municipal Airport (MBT)</p>\n<p>On display: an AH-64E Apache from the 101st Airborne\, a UH-60 Blackhawk from the Tennessee Army National Guard\, a Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter\, member-owned experimental aircraft\, jet and piston engines\, and Murfreesboro Police and Fire and Rescue vehicles. The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter runs a how-airplanes-fly station and flight simulators\, and MTSU brings its DA-40 along with its aircraft maintenance lab and drone operations.</p>\n<p>Science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math\, delivered in the form your kid actually wants it: sitting in a helicopter.</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/murfreesboro-airport-steam-festival-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144501Z
CREATED:20260923T144452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144501Z
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SUMMARY:A Day with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza
DESCRIPTION:A Tennessee STEAM Festival day at the Discovery Center with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza: a 10:30 a.m. workshop for members and guests and a 12:30 p.m. Teen Science Cafe.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/a-day-with-national-geographic-explorer-dr-rosa-vasquez-espinoza/
LOCATION:Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, 502 SE Broad St\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T213807Z
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SUMMARY:Cannonsburgh Village After Dark – Saturday
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Saturday night run of Cannonsburgh's after-hours event. Same setup as Friday — flashlights\, a hunt through the dark corners of the log cabins\, fall crafts and games\, music\, and something warm to drink — with the advantage that nobody has school the next morning.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 6 to 9 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village\, Murfreesboro<br />\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $5 per person\, free for ages 5 and under. Tickets online in advance or at the gate.</p>\n<p>Costumes welcome. It is a flashlight hunt\, not a haunted house — gentle enough for younger kids.</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/cannonsburgh-village-after-dark-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144252Z
CREATED:20260923T144243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144252Z
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SUMMARY:Butter Making at the Wilderness Station
DESCRIPTION:Kids shake cream into butter by hand and learn a little of the area's dairy history. $3\, registration required.
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/butter-making-at-the-wilderness-station-3/
LOCATION:Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park\, 401 Volunteer Rd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T230331Z
CREATED:20260810T230141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T230331Z
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SUMMARY:Creature Connection: Tarantula Web Making
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Discovery Center's Creature Connection sessions put one animal at the center of an hour\, and late October belongs to the tarantula. It is a genuinely good way to take the scary edge off spiders for a kid who has decided they are terrifying.</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\, 3 to 4 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Discovery Center at Murfree Spring\, Murfreesboro<br />\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $5 per student\, $5 per chaperone</p>
URL:https://murfreesboro.com/event/discovery-center-creature-connection-tarantula-2026/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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