Karen Pulfer Focht
2018 Holiday Wonders at the Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by © Karen Pulfer Focht/ Memphis Botanic Garden)
Holiday Wonders at the Garden - Special Event Nights
On Thursdays in December, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Jingle Jammies Family Night with Santa - December 12
- Rockin Around the Christmas Tree – December 19
- Let It Glow – December 26
Gather up your crew for special nights at the Holiday Wonders. Wear your favorite pajamas for a visit with Santa, join for carol-oke fun in My Big Backyard or dress up for glow hoop night to welcome the New Year!
Visit Holiday Wonders at the Garden for details.
In the Christmas Spirit #5 @ Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get ready to groove to festive music as The MD’s play the classic Booker T. & the MG’s Christmas Album at the Stax. Children take part in a craft activity and enjoy a holiday movie.
Free admission with donation of non-perishable food to Mid-South Food Bank · Call 942-7685 for details.
Ballet Memphis' Nutcracker @ The Orpheum
December 12-15, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.
Make memories at the Orpheum as the holiday classic springs to life to entertain families. This performance features a cast of over 100 dancers and children taking over the stage with a live choir by Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Bring your cameras to take pictures with the characters after the show.
$10-$78 ·Call 525-3000 for tickets.
Peanut Butter & Jammies with Rosie Flores @ GPAC
Friday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Are you ready for a holiday sock hop? Grab your jammies to join guitarist/singer Rosie Flores as she plays from her album, Christmasville and other holiday tunes. Come in early for crafts and stay after for a sweet bedtime treat!
Ticket prices vary. Children's tickets include up to two adults · Call 751-7500 for details.
Breakfast with Santa and/or Jammies & Jingles @ CMOM
Breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. & Jammies & Jingles, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Families can choose to spend the day with the Santa team at either or both of the two holiday events.
Join for a hot breakfast buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus, receive a special present, and participate in a craft activity. Come in your jammies for a photo with Santa, enjoy cold sensory play area, snow play with Santa's elves, and live Christmas music, take part in ornament & snowflake crafts and cookie decorating contest, listen to stories with Mrs. Claus, and write a letter to Santa. Enjoy unlimited carousel rides during both special events.
Breakfast with Santa: $25 each (includes Jammies & Jingles and museum admission).
Jammies & Jingles: $3 members / $20 nonmembers (includes museum admission).
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Angelina Ballerina - A Very Merry Holiday Musical @ BPACC
Saturday, December 14, at 2:30 p.m.
Got a child who loves Angelina Ballerina? Then head over to BPACC for a fun frolicking time as the beloved character and her friends prepare for a Holiday Dance Pageant in this musical.
$15/adult. $10/child · Call 385-5588 for tickets.
A Victorian Holiday Family Night @ Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Saturday, December 14, 6-9 p.m.
Get dressed in Victorian outfit (need inspiration, click here for ideas) and travel back in time for this immersive holiday experience at the Dixon. This family-friendly night features operatic performances and carols by Opera Memphis, parlor games and activities, dancing, and festive drinks.
$25/adult. $10/child ages 12 and under. Reservations required · Call 257-3100 for tickets.
Children's Ballet Theater presents Nutcracker @ GPAC
December 21 & 22, Saturday, at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Enter the Kingdom of Sweets with Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as Children’s Ballet Theater transports audiences to the 1700’s with handmade costumes and beautiful settings. Young dancers perform alongside Tennessee Ballet Theater dance professionals in this 90-minute production.
$33/ticket · call 751-7500 for tickets.
Magic of Memphis Holiday Spectacular! @ The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
December 21 & 22, Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Magic of Memphis brings together some of the finest performing artists in town. Come sing along with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the MSO Chorus, revel in “Black Nativity” presentation in collaboration with Hattiloo Theatre, and watch the touching homecoming of a soldier to his family at Christmas!
Visit Memphis Symphony for details.
Check out November Memphis Parent Picks for holiday events happening through end of season.