Seasonal Exhibits Open @ Memphis Zoo
March 3 through July 8, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Got an animal lover in the family? Then here is your chance to get up close with some of your favorite animals when the seasonal exhibits open at the zoo. It includes Giraffe Feeding Adventure, Camel Excursion, Stingray Bay, and Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
Giraffe feeding: $5/bundle. Camel rides: $5 Stingray Bay: $3 Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Free with admission · 333-6500
Get Outside! Fitness: Free Yoga for Kids @ Shelby Farms Park
Saturdays in March, from 11 a.m. until noon.
Looking for a fun fitness routine for your child? Then join this yoga session that introduces the basics with music and movement. Learn a different sequence and peak pose every week. (Adult yoga takes place in the same location at 9:30 a.m.)
Free · 222-7275
Memphis Riverfront Soccer Tournament @ Tom Lee Park
March 4 through April 15 (excluding Easter Sunday), Sundays from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Is your family a big soccer fan? Pack a picnic and head over to RiverFit soccer field along the Mississippi River to cheer on the adult, co-ed teams as they compete for the Memphis Riverfront Soccer Cup.
Free · Go to memphisriverfront.com for details
Godspell @ Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center
March 9-11, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
BPACC Youth Theatre brings to you this family entertainment based on the Broadway musical. Performance features songs including Day by Day, All Good Gifts, Light of the World, and more.
$15/adult $10/child · 385-5588
ChalkFest @ Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Gather your creative crew and join local artists at the Brooks as they transform the plaza into a colorful canvas for this annual festival. Festivities include performance by New Ballet Ensemble with spoken word artist Steven Fox, music by DJ Siphne Aaye, craft activity - Pinwheel for Peace for MLK50, art-making, games, gallery tours, and food trucks.
Free. Bring your own chalk or buy a box for $3. Cash only please · 544-6200
Laser Show @ AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium
On select days in March (March 16 & 17 and 23 & 24) The Beatles at 7 p.m. Laser Vinyl at 8 p.m. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon at 9 p.m.
Get ready for a one-of-kind musical experience at the Pink Palace. The laser shows are back with state of the art lasers and sound to offer an audio-visual treat for families. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.
$9/adult $8/child · 636-2362
PB&J: Mario the Magician @ Germantown Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 24, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones to watch this ‘maker’ magician perform tricks that will blow your mind. NYC’s Mario the Magician integrates DIY electronics and robotics to entertain audiences.
$8. Includes up to two adults · Reservations required. 751-7500
Memphis Parent Camp Expo @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Need a jumpstart planning your children’s camp schedule for the year? Then here comes an opportunity to meet representatives from area day camps, overnight camps, and extracurricular camps at Memphis Parent’s inaugural Camp Expo.
Free. Includes complimentary admission to Memphis Botanic Garden and My Big Backyard · Go to memphisparentcampexpo.com for details
Peter Pan Community Day @ Ballet Memphis
Saturday, March 24, from 1 until 2:30 p.m.
Would you like to fly like Peter Pan? Swing by Ballet Memphis to join the dancers in FLY studio and take part in arts & crafts, costume displays, professional rehearsal, movement stations, and more.
Free · 737-7322
Family Egg Hunt @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Saturday, March 31, from 1 until 4 p.m.
Hop over to the garden for this annual spring event, complete with age-friendly egg hunt areas, family fun, and prizes for the adults as well. Activities include photos with Easter Bunny, kids crafts, lawn games, outdoor activities, and concessions. Photos and concessions are available at additional cost.
Tickets are $10 at the gate. Advance discounts available · 636-4100