Events

Discovering the meaning of freedom together Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as we celebrate black history and its cultural significance on this day that commemorates the end of slavery. Discover the sounds of freedom and tastes of resilience by engaging in informative presentations and impactful displays. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021...

 Dust Off That Old Instrument & Join "Sousapalooza"! In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we are hosting a massive Sousapalooza celebration! We invite all brass, wind, and percussion musicians from across the region to come together for a mass performance of John Philip Sousa’s most iconic marches. Led by Dyersburg State Community College's Dr. Nicolas...

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with an evening of astronomy, stargazing and astrophotography Sunday, June 21, 2026  7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Location: Great Lawn    Join Dr. Lionel Crews of the University of Tennessee at Martin Chemistry and Physics Department as he teaches the significance of the longest day of the year and shares techniques for...

June 22-25, 2026  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Locations: Gooch Hall-University of Tennessee at Martin and Discovery Park of America  Ages Welcome: Rising 6th-8th graders    Skyhawk Discovery Camp is an exciting camp for 6th – 8th graders offered the week of June 22-25 through a partnership between the University of Tennessee at Martin and Discovery Park of America. With a STEAM focus, campers...

Course 1: June-August 2026 Monday, June 22, 2026-Monday, August 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: LEC Room   Discovery Park of America is launching Weaving for Wellness, a free educational program designed for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, learning differences and other disabilities.  Made possible through a generous grant from the...