EACH WEDNESDAY IN JUNE
Wacky Wednesdays • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Watch independent and international children’s short films as well as animated classics in the auditorium and then make art together in the studio.
10 a.m.-noon • FREE • 544-6200
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Youth Fishing Rodeo • T. O. Fuller State Park
Bring your fishing and children ages 13 and under for this fishing rodeo. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes awarded for special catches.
9 a.m. • FREE • 543-7581
Also on Saturday: The American Hiking Society's annual National Trails Day hike. This 2-mile mike starts from the Visitors Center. Bring hiking shoes, water, bug spray, & binoculars, and learn more about the first state park open to African Americans east of the Mississippi. NOTE: A number of TN state parks will also mark this day. Go here for a schedule of events.
1 p.m. • FREE
TWRA Mid-South Junior Fishing Rodeo • Johnson Road Park, Germantown
Children ages 6-12 are invited to come early to claim a spot around the lake. Parent can assist in baiting or taking fish off the hook. Prizes awarded in each age group.
9-11 a.m. • FREE • 757-7375 • To learn about other FREE TWRA kid fishing events in West TN, go here.
Free to children ages 12 and under. Kids compete in three age groups, prizes in all groups.
6-9 a.m.
A Day of Merrymaking • Overton Park Greenward
This annual family festival features live music by Alexis Grace and Artistik Approach, children’s activities, food trucks, and local vendors. Hollywood Feed says bring your dogs and celebrate the third anniversary of Overton Bark park.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. • FREE $5 donation benefits Overton Park Conservancy • 214-5450
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Memphis Israel Festival • Audubon Park
Celebrate Israeli culture, food, and music at this annual festival. Activities include archeological dig for kids, camel rides, moon bounces, rock climbing walls, petting zoo, educational tents, Israeli food, and vendors.
8 a.m.-5 p.m. • FREE • 517-0811
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
HOT ROD Power Tour • Memphis International Raceway in Millington
This “Ultimate Road Trip” features a colorful midway of mobile display rigs, drag strip fun runs, autograph sessions with motorsports celebrities, entertainment, games, and giveaways.
Noon-7 p.m. • FREE for spectators • (310) 363-4231
**COMING IN JULY**
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Video Game Block Party • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Join the Brooks in celebrating The Art of Video Games exhibition. During the party, kids (and parents) can interact with artists, play games, and make art all inspired by gaming.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.