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Hands On! Discovery Center

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1212 Suncrest Drive
Gray, TN 37615 United States Get Directions
Phone (423)434-4263
Website visithandson.org
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  • Haunting Tales at Hands On!

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Friday, October 24th Haunting Tales at Hands On! 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join us for a brand new, thrilling, and bone-chilling event at Hands On! Haunting Tales is a 14+ experience (parental discretion advised) featuring local storyteller Vianna Isbister, who will keep you on the edge of your seat with eerie tales in our Discovery

  • BOO!SEUM

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Thursday, October 23rd - BOO!SEUM Join us for our spook-tacular, but not too scary, evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum. Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details by going to visithandson.org.

  • National Fossil Day Family Pop-in Workshop

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Wednesday, October 15 National Fossil Day Family Pop-in Workshop 1:30 pm-4:30 pm Stop by between 1:30 and 4:30 (while supplies last) to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora, NC*. Play our Fossil or Fake game and use plaster to create your own plaster fossil cast replica

  • Hands On Sensory Night

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Monday, August 11th - Sensory Night: 4-6 pm This event is designed for individuals with sensory integration needs. Lighting and sound are adjusted, as well as many other environmental elements. Hands On! will be closed to the public during this event. Sensory Nights are FREE, but space is very limited to ensure a consistent and enjoyable experience. Pre-registration

  • Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang!

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    You’re invited on the evening of Friday, June 30, 2025, for: Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang! Join us as we travel back in time and space while sampling the best that bourbon has to offer!  This 21+ event will include delicious food, refreshing bourbon concoctions, and activities from both the Gray Fossil Site and

  • Hands On Discovery Center: Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang📅 June 20 | 6:30 PM📍 Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site Step into a prehistoric evening of flavor and fun! This 21+ benefit event supports the Hands On! Discovery Center and celebrates the groundbreaking discoveries at the Gray Fossil Site. Your $50 ticket includes delicious food, refreshing

  • Recurring

    Free Music In the Discovery Garden

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Thursday, May 8 and 22 FREE Music In the Discovery Garden 6:00pm - 8:00pm Come join us for this FREE music event! On Thursday, May 8th, Hands On! Will be holding a FREE live music event in our Discovery Garden! So bring your chairs and blankets and come enjoy an evening of jazz, R&B, and

  • Hands On Discovery Center: Music in the Garden

    Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United States

    Music in the Discovery Garden with Roxanne McDaniel 📅 May 22 | 6–8 PM Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of folk, country, Celtic, blues, and pop music as Roxanne McDaniel takes the stage. It’s a night of music the whole family will love!

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