Karen Pulfer Focht
2018 Holiday Wonders at the Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by © Karen Pulfer Focht/ Memphis Botanic Garden)
School of Music Holiday Concert @ Harris Concert Hall
Tuesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Usher in the season with a holiday concert! The Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensembles, and Jazz Bands present festive music for the evening culminating with an audience sing-a-long.
Free · 678-2541
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley @ Tennessee Shakespeare Company
December 4-22: Preview nights, Wednesday, Dec. 4 & Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Opening night with post-show reception with actors on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 & Wednesday Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m.
Got a Jane Austen fan in the family? This sequel to Pride and Prejudice is set two years later during the Christmas of 1815 with bookish middle sister Mary as the unlikely heroine. Join for the debut of this holiday romantic comedy!
TSC hosts Free Will Kids’ Night for all three Thursday performances: December 5, 12, and 19. Parents may bring up to four children ages 17 years and younger to attend for free with the purchase of one adult ticket.
$15-$39. Reservations required · Visit TSC for details.
Santa Paws @ Holiday Wonders at the Garden
Thursday, December 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Get your pets ready for making some holiday memories. Dress up your furry friends for a stroll through the lights and falling snow and take photos at Holiday Wonders at the Garden exhibit.
Visit Holiday Wonders at the Garden for details.
Nutcracker: Land of Sweets @ Buckman Arts Center
December 6 & 7 – Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Join for a fresh interpretation of the timeless tale as all students in Buckman Dance Conservatory come together for this holiday classic!
$25/adult. $20/child · 537-1483
A Christmas Carol @ Theatre Memphis
Show Schedule: December 6-23. Evenings @ 7 p.m. Matinees @ 3 p.m. Visit Theatre Memphis for complete schedule.
A Memphis family holiday tradition continues with the 42nd annual production of the Dickens’ classic. Opening night features "Casts of Christmas Pasts," a reunion of past cast members and their families. “Holiday for Heroes” are designated nights (December 12 & 19) for military, policemen, firefighters, first responders, and Shelby County teachers. Tickets are $10 for these special nights (limit of four per family). Not available online. Call 682-8323 for reservations.
$35/adult. $15/child. Reservations required · Visit Theatre Memphis for details.
Cazateatro presents Tia Pancha, a Christmas Story @ Evergreen Theatre
December 6, 13, & 14, at 7:30 p.m. December 8 & 15, at 2:30 p.m.
Would you be interested in the Story of Scrooge with a Latin twist? Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group presents this Christmas story where Tia Pancha learns about the true meaning of the Christmas Spirit, as well as its traditions, music and food.
$15/person · Call 662-469-6095 for details.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever @ Germantown Community Theatre
December 6-22, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Get ready to enjoy the musical adaptation of this heart-warming and hilarious holiday classic. The Herdman kids are here to entertain families with their Christmas story.
$28/adult. $15/child. Reservations recommended · 453-7447
Agricenter Farmer's Market Christmas Craft Show
Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Are you looking for handcrafted or homegrown items? Head over to the Agricenter to shop from over 50 vendors specializing in such products.
Free admission & parking · Visit Christmas Craft Show for details.
Photo by Cris DiNoto on Unsplash
Miracle on 34th Street @ The Harrell Theatre
December 7-15, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Collierville Arts Council presents this family-friendly play about believing in Santa.
$12 - $20. Pay What You Can Night is Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. · 457-2780
12th Annual Israel Festival @ The Agricenter
Sunday, December 8, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Celebrate the food, music, and culture of Israel at this family-friendly festival. The event features a petting zoo and camel rides, inflatables, rock climbing, Western Wall Display, gourmet food, Jerusalem Market, falafel eating contest, live music, speakers, and vendors.
Admission is $5. Free for children ages 12 and under · Visit Memphis Friends of Israel for details.
It's a Wonderful Life benefiting the Mid-South Food Bank @ The Orpheum
Monday, December 9 - Doors open at 6 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m.
Contribute towards a great cause while enjoying a Christmas Classic on the big screen. Families enjoy a special visit from Santa and a pre-show sing along.
The Orpheum Theatre Group partners with the Memphis arts community for this 4th Mid-South Arts Against Hunger food drive. Drop off donations at the Orpheum and Halloran Centre Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., now through December 13.
Admission is free with food donation (minimum of three items) · Visit The Orpheum for details.
Check out November Memphis Parent Picks for holiday events happening through end of season.