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Halloween and fall events around Memphis, checked on the venue's, city's or library's page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions and adults-only events are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.
Scare on the Square
Collierville Town Square (Main Street Collierville) · Collierville (Town Square · Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett)
FestivalFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
Trick-or-treat at participating merchants around the historic Town Square.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 23, 2026
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Le Bonheur Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo
Memphis Zoo · Memphis (Overton Park · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
An all-new, reimagined evening Halloween at the zoo with a costume contest and free train rides. The zoo notes its Toxic Waste Zone may not suit small children. Tickets are sold online only.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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- When: Oct 23–25, Oct 29–31 and Nov 1, 2026
- Time: 6–9:30 p.m.
- Price: $23 per person ($20 members); ziplines $10
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Children's Museum of Memphis
Children's Museum of Memphis · Memphis (Midtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
MuseumPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
The Five Wacky Witches performance, spooky science, a corn maze, face painting, glow-in-the-dark spin art, pumpkin crafts, a costume walk, a scavenger hunt and candy.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Price: $25 nonmembers / $3 members
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Boooooks: a spooky library adventure at Central Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library · Memphis (Midtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
A spooky rave, spine-tingling stories, tricks and treats and more Halloween fun. Wear a costume.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 0–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Laser Rock: Fright Lights in the Pink Palace planetarium
Pink Palace Museum (Museums of Science & History) · Memphis (Midtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
Science & planetariumPaidNext: Fri, Oct 30Downtown & Midtown Memphis
A Halloween-themed laser and music show in the planetarium.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 7–8 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Not listed on source
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Trick or Treat Trail at the Pink Palace
Pink Palace Museum (Museums of Science & History) · Memphis (Midtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
MuseumPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
A Halloween-day trick-or-treat trail at the Pink Palace Museum.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Kids
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Happy Halloween Party at Cordova Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Cordova Library · Memphis (Cordova · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
Decorate pumpkins, share stories and snacks, trick-or-treat in the library and get your face painted. No registration needed.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 11–11:45 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 0–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Spooky Fest at Levi Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Levi Library · Memphis (South Memphis · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
The library's 7th annual Spooky Fest, with a puppet-show story time by Les Passees and candy.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 1–2 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Hangout: fire safety with Collierville Fire & Rescue
Collierville Burch Library · Collierville
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 6Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
An open hangout for homeschoolers of all ages. November's session wraps up Fire Safety Month with Collierville Fire and Rescue. Limited to the first 25 students; parents and younger siblings welcome.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 6, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Registration required; register each student.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Computer Aided Design with Onshape (For teens 13+)
Collierville Burch Library · Collierville
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 7Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
For teens (13+). A hands-on intro to designing digital parts and assemblies, led by Collierville High School robotics team members. The same team teaches Intro to Java Programming earlier that day.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 7, 2026
- Time: 3–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: For teens (13+)
- Booking: Registration opens Sat Oct 24 at 10 a.m.
⚠️ The library lists it for youth entering grades 6–12.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
STEMsters hands-on STEM challenge
Collierville Burch Library · Collierville
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 7Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
Experiment, build, test and explore with a new hands-on STEM challenge each session.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 7, 2026
- Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Grades 2–5
- Booking: Registration required for each participant; opens Sat Oct 24 at 9:30 a.m.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Days at Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis (East Memphis · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Mon, Nov 9East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
Hands-on nature sessions that supplement a homeschool curriculum. November 9 is Seasonal Science, a walk in the arboretum about how nature gets ready for fall and winter. December 14 is Holidays Around the World, on how plants are celebrated in winter holidays.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 9, 2026; Mon, Dec 14, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 9 and Mon Dec 14, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–noon
- Price: $60 (members) / $80 per child for the fall semester; accompanying adults pay Garden admission
- Ages: Ages 6 and up
- Booking: Register online; adults stay on campus and check the student in at the front desk.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Hangout at Germantown Community Library
Germantown Community Library · Germantown
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Nov 16Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
A hands-on crafting program for homeschool students, with time to make friends and socialize.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 16, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 16, 2026
- Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 5–10
- Booking: Registration not required (it opens Nov 2 at 9:30 a.m.); large groups should let the library know.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Homeschool Days at the Memphis Art Museum
Memphis Art Museum · Memphis (Downtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 19Downtown & Midtown Memphis
Every third Thursday: free docent-guided tours of the collection at 10:30 and 11:15, drop-in art-making in the studio, and gallery guides with discussion questions. Stay to explore on your own after 1 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026
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- When: Third Thursdays: Nov 19 and Dec 17, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Homeschool families, all ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
T.O. Fuller Fall Hiking Challenge
T.O. Fuller State Park (Tennessee State Parks) · Memphis (Southwest Memphis · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Open now · through Mon, Nov 30South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
Hike the park's Wildlife Habitat, Chucalissa Nature and Discovery trails during the fall to earn a prize.
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- When: Through Nov 30, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Intro to Karate for Kids at the library
Collierville Burch Library · Collierville
LibraryPrice not listedNext: Sat, Nov 21Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
Learn karate basics while building confidence, focus and respect, taught by Midsouth Okinawan Karate.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 21, 2026
- Time: 4–5 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Ages 6–13
- Booking: Registration required.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
After Thanksgiving Day Hike at T.O. Fuller State Park
T.O. Fuller State Park (Tennessee State Parks) · Memphis (Southwest Memphis · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 27South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
A ranger-led hike after Thanksgiving for all ages and abilities, meeting at the Visitors Center.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
- Time: 9–11 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Registration requested.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Family Day Saturdays at Chucalissa
C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa (University of Memphis) · Memphis (Southwest Memphis · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
History & historic sitePrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
Every Saturday a staff member walks families through the activities usually saved for field trips: an exhibit-hall scavenger hunt, spear throwing and crafts at this Native American archaeological site. No reservation needed.
- When: Every Saturday
- Time: 10 a.m.–noon
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free admission to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Dixon Gallery & Gardens · Memphis (East Memphis · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
The Dixon's art galleries and gardens are now free for good, so it makes an easy art-and-nature field trip any week.
- When: Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (third Thursdays until 8 p.m.); Sat 10–5; Sun 1–5; closed Mondays
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Tennessee Tuesdays at the Memphis Zoo
Memphis Zoo · Memphis (Overton Park · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
Zoo & aquariumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
Free zoo admission every Tuesday for Tennessee residents, supported by Shelby County. Advance reservations are required, with a limit of six tickets per reservation.
- When: Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to close
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free for Tennessee residents
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
- Proof of homeschool: Tennessee residency
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Period Mondays at the National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum · Memphis (Downtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
History & historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDowntown & Midtown Memphis
Free admission for Tennessee residents on Mondays from 3 p.m. to closing, good for one adult and up to five children. Not offered on some holidays and during special events.
- When: Mondays, 3 p.m. to close
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free for Tennessee residents
- Ages: Best for older kids
- Booking: Not listed on source
- Proof of homeschool: State-issued ID
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival
Memphis Zoo · Memphis (Overton Park · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
Zoo & aquariumPaidOpens Fri, Nov 13 · through Sun, Feb 14Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
More than 60 illuminated lantern displays, walk-through tunnels, snow at the front of the zoo, a new interactive Christmas maze, s'mores and hot chocolate. The Farm Train and China Carousel are included. Dec 9 is a sensory night. Rain or shine; tickets online only.
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- When: Select nights Nov 13, 2026–Feb 14, 2027 (Nov 13–15, 20–25, 27–29; Dec 3–6, 9–13, 17–23, 26–30; Jan and Feb weekends)
- Time: 5–9:30 p.m. (last entry 8:30)
- Price: $25 per person ($23 members); ages 2+ need a ticket
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Starry Nights drive-through lights at Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms Park · Memphis (Shelby Farms · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Sat, Nov 21 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
The park's drive-through holiday light show, Arctic Adventure, with millions of lights and 500+ animated displays synchronized to music. Woodland Discovery Playground closes Oct 26 through January while it's set up.
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- When: Nov 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Germantown Holiday Tree Lighting
Germantown City Hall · Germantown
Tree lightingFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 27Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
Songs, toasted marshmallows and refreshments in the City Hall lot, with Santa inside City Hall.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
- Time: 5–8 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Reported by local news; confirm with the City of Germantown.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Holiday Wonders at the Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis (East Memphis · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidOpens Fri, Nov 27 · through Wed, Dec 30Good for little kids (2–4)East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
A garden-wide light show with the Polar Passage, fire tables and food trucks. Family theme nights include Santa on opening night (Nov 27) and Santa Sundays (Dec 6, 13, 20), Jingle Jammies with 6 and 7 p.m. storytimes (Dec 11) and Snow Queens with Elsa and Anna (Dec 14). Tickets go on sale Nov 6.
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- When: Nov 27–28; Dec 4–6, 10–23, 26–30, 2026
- Time: 5–8:30 p.m. (to 9:30 Dec 18–23)
- Price: Advance $17 ($15 members); same-day $20; under 2 free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Winter Reading Challenge at Collierville Burch Library
Collierville Burch Library · Collierville
LibraryFree (per source)Opens Tue, Dec 1 · through Sun, Jan 31Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
Readers of all ages sign up through Beanstack, complete reading activities on a BINGO card and earn a prize.
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- When: Dec 1, 2026–Jan 31, 2027
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Collierville Christmas Parade
Town of Collierville · Collierville
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Fri, Dec 4Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
The town's evening Christmas parade; it lines up on Byhalia Road north of White Road.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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- When: Fri Dec 4, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Date as reported locally; the town's calendar page could not be opened on Oct 23, so confirm before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Bartlett Christmas Parade: Christmas through the Decades
Kirby-Whitten Rd & Yale Rd (City of Bartlett) · Bartlett
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 5Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
This year's theme marks the nation's 250th birthday. Bring lawn chairs. From 3 p.m., Bartlett Baptist Church hosts pre-parade fun at the review stand, with singing, kids' reindeer races, Christmas trivia and musical candy canes; food vendors open at 3.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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- When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
- Time: 4 p.m. (pre-parade fun from 3 p.m.)
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Holiday Crafts Corner for Kids at Frayser Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Frayser Library · Memphis (Frayser · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 10Good for little kids (2–4)South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
Make easy holiday ornaments to give. Kids under 12 need a parent or guardian.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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- When: Thu Dec 10, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 5–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Memphis Holiday Parade on Beale Street
Beale Street · Memphis (Downtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 12Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
The city's holiday parade through downtown.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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- When: Sat Dec 12, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Germantown Holiday Parade
Farmington Blvd (City of Germantown) · Germantown
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 12Good for little kids (2–4)Germantown, Collierville & Bartlett
The parade starts at Kimbrough Road and Farmington Boulevard, heads west to Exeter Road, then north to the Germantown Athletic Club, with Santa on a fire truck at the end.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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- When: Sat Dec 12, 2026
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Reported by local news; confirm with the City of Germantown.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Pictures with Santa at Central Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library · Memphis (Midtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 12Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown Memphis
Holiday crafts, hot chocolate and photos with Santa.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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- When: Sat Dec 12, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theatre · Memphis (Downtown · Downtown & Midtown Memphis)
Arts & performancePaidNext: Sat, Dec 12Downtown & Midtown Memphis
Ballet Memphis's holiday Nutcracker at the Orpheum.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Sun, Dec 13, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sun, Dec 20, 2026
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- When: Dec 12–13 and 18–20, 2026
- Time: 2 and 7:30 p.m. (Dec 18 at 7:30 only)
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Teen Music Lab at Frayser Library (For teens 13+)
Memphis Public Libraries, Frayser Library · Memphis (Frayser · South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Dec 14South & North Memphis: Soulsville, Westwood & Frayser
For teens (13+). Make beats and original tracks on digital instruments in the library's media room. No experience needed.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 14, 2026
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- When: Mon Dec 14, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: For teens (13+)
- Booking: Registration required; opens Nov 23 at 4 p.m. Ages 13–18.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Holiday Cards at Randolph Library
Memphis Public Libraries, Randolph Library · Memphis (Berclair · East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Dec 14Good for little kids (2–4)East Memphis, Cordova & Shelby Farms
Kids craft holiday cards for friends and family.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 14, 2026
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- When: Mon Dec 14, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 0–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.