Journey to Space Exhibit @ Graceland Exhibition Center
Now through January 5, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Got an aspiring astronaut in the family? Here is an opportunity for your child that helps simulate outer space experience right here on earth. The exhibit features over two dozen hands-on, interactive displays and artifacts from the past 50 years of space explorations, as well as innovations designed to help astronauts make more frequent and longer trips into orbit.
$16/adult. $8/child ages 13 -17. $5/child ages 3-12. Family Four Packs, special discounts, and group rates available · 332-3322
Expedition: Dinosaurs Exhibit @ Graceland Exhibition Center
Now through January 20, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Would you be interested in playing the role of a paleontologist? Then head over to Graceland and step back in time to discover all things about dinosaurs. The exhibit combines life-size, life like animatronic dinosaurs with realistic movements and sound with fascinating and educational interactive experiences.
$16/adult. $8/child ages 13 -17. $5/child ages 3-12. Family Four Packs, special discounts, and group rates available · 332-3322
Saturday Series: Fiesta con Sonia De Los Santos @ Halloran Centre
Saturday, November 2 – Pre-show activities begin at 9 a.m. Show at 10 a.m.
Are you in a festive mood for making music? Join Latin Children’s music artist Sonia as she partners with local Mid-Southeners from Tropical Fusion Latin Band for this Saturday Series performance. Special engagement activities before and after the show include making a Sugar Skull mask in honor of the Dia de los Muertos Parade & Festival taking place at the Brooks following the performance.
$15/person · 525-3000
India Fest 2019 @ The Agricenter
Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
The 17th annual India Fest takes you on an "Incredible Journey to Culture, Traditions & Tourism." The event features Bollywood music and dance performances, yoga & meditation workshop, a youth corner, state décor booths, food court, and bazaar.
Kids can bring two or more food cans for a free entry. Benefits the Mid-South Food Bank.
$5/adult. $2/child ages 5-12 · Go to India Fest for details.
Dia de los Muertos Parade & Festival @ Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Saturday, November 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Tower Courtyard at Overton Square
Celebrate the cycle of life and death and honor your ancestors at this community celebration at the Brooks. The museum partners with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group for this FREE family-friendly event. Festivities include art-making activities, face painting, costumed performers, music and dance performances, informational tables staffed by local Latino organizations, and food trucks.
Free · 544-6200
The Girl Who Swallowed A Cactus @ BPACC
Sunday, November 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Would you like to watch a children’s play? Actor Kate Haas is here to present this story of friendship and imagination that brings the desert landscape to life. In this original play, a well-dressed coyote takes Sheila and her friends on an adventure of a lifetime!
$15/adult. $10/child · 385-5588
Clara's Tea Party @ Singleton Community Center
Saturday, November 9, 9-11 a.m.
Welcome to a tea party with the star of Nutcracker! Put on your favorite party attire and join Clara and her friends for food, fun, and dancing. Esprit de Corps Dance Company hosts this Nutcracker fund-raiser.
$8/adult. $5/child · Go to Facebook for details.
P B & J: Mömandpöp @ GPAC
Saturday, November 9, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Gather up your little ones for a rock concert! Bobby Matthews and Virginia Ralph present this musical comedy variety show featuring catchy tunes, colorful characters, costume changes, whimsical props, and audience participation.
$8/child. Includes up to two adults · 751-7500
Saturday Series: Companhia Urbana de Dança @ Halloran Centre
Saturday, November 9 - Pre-show activities begin at 9 a.m. Show at 10 a.m.
Dance your day away with this one-of-a-kind performance by Companhia Urbana de Dança. It is an ensemble of street performers working to foster the human experience through dance. Artistic director Sonia Destri Lie brings this energetic show to a family audience mixing contemporary Brazilian dance and hip-hop.
$15/person · 525-3000
River Garden + River Line Birthday @ River Garden
Saturday, November 9, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the first birthday of River Garden and River Line with birthday cake. Festivities include flag-painting, yoga on the lawn, s’mores, Seda Latin Dance salsa, music, Mighty Lights viewing and more.
Free. RSVP required · Go to Facebook for details.
Dinstuhl's Holiday Open House @ Dinstuhl's
Sunday, November 10, from noon until 4 p.m.
Are you in for a tour of Memphis’ own chocolate factory? Head over to the Pleasant View Road location to kick off the holiday season with Dinstuhl’s. Enjoy complimentary apple cider and hot chocolate as you sample creations along your way through the candy kitchen. Santa will be there too!
Free and open to the public · Go to Facebook for details.
15th Annual Harbor Town Dog Show @ Harbor Town Nursery Park
Sunday, November 10.
Here is a shout out to all dog superheroes to join the festival and show off their talent. This year’s theme is The Big Bark Theory: Harbor Town Dogs Go To Comic Con. Features dog competitions, vendors, games, VIP tent, and music with DJ. A fur’real Drop the Mic competition half time show features VAMY (Val Calhoun and Amy Speropoulos) v. MELLY (Michael Donahue and Kelly English) v. MACK (Michelle Lewis and Jack Kenner).
Ticket to the Green Room is $25 on the day of the show. Benefits the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County · Go to Harbor Town Dog Show for details.
New Ballet's Nut ReMix @ The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
November 15-17, Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Every holiday season, New Ballet entertains families with a modern reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker, set on Beale Street. This 17th annual production returns with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Big Band playing live along with flamenco musicians and African drummers. This year, Marquez ‘Spider’ Alexander stars as the Angel of Memphis, a role previously performed by New Ballet Alum Charles ‘Lil Buck’ Riley.
Ticket prices vary · 1-800-745-3000