7 ◊ Wednesday
Delta Fair & Music Festival
Carnival rides, live music, attractions, magic shows, craft demos, livestock shows, oh boy, there’s so much going on every day at the Delta Fair, you won’t want to miss out.
Agricenter International, September 2-11, free/kids 4 and under, $10/kids 5-12, $15/adult admission
9 ◊ Friday
Homeschool Days: Jungle Journey
Homeschool Days are back this fall at the Memphis Botanic Garden! Join MGB for hands-on learning that supplements homeschool curriculum for ages 6+. This month, take a rain forest adventure without ever leaving the city! Tour the tropical greenhouse and play jungle games as you learn about all the plants and animals that make up this exciting ecosystem.
Memphis Botanic Garden, September 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $10/members, $12/nonmembers
10 ◊ Saturday
Goat Days Festival
Kicking off with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., this day includes live music all day, goat yoga, craft and local vendors, multiple food vendors, the El Toro Taco and Hot Rod Barn Car Show, an Antique Tractor Show, the KCBS Championship BBQ Contest, a kids zone, a balloon twister, a free rock wall, and more.
Millington Sports Complex, September 10, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., free admission, $5/parking
Photo: Courtesy Germantown Festival
Germantown Festival
This festival features live entertainment, dachshund race, community displays, car exhibits, rides, games, festival food, local and regional arts and crafts, and kid’s activities.
Germantown Civic Club, September 10, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | September 10, noon-6 p.m., free admission
Community Event: “From Artisans to Artists”
This free Art in the Park event to commemorate the closing of the Metal Museum’s exhibit “From Artisans to Artists” will include metalsmith-themed activities for visitors of all ages and skills, metalsmithing demos, and much more.
David Carnes Park, September 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peanut Butter & Jam: Obruni Dance Band
GPAC kicks off its PBJ season with Obruni Dance Band inspired and influenced by Highlife music from West Africa. Led by Memphis musician Adam Holton, Obruni Dance Band will be sure to get your little ones up on their feet to experience the rhythms, movement, and joy of African pop music.
Germantown Performing Arts Center, September 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $5
Youth Workshop: T-Shirt Printing (ages 10-13)
Kids can create their own T-shirt design using printmaking techniques! In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn how to simplify their own designs for printing on fabric.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Saturday 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $10/members, $15/nonmembers
15 ◊ Thursday
Overton Square Movie Series: The Princess Diaries
Enjoy a free screening of The Princess Diaries.
Overton Square, September 15, 7 p.m., free
Ongoing
Photo: Courtesy Dixon Gallery & Gardens
901 Student Passport
The “901 Student Passport” program allows Shelby County’s school-aged children and their families free admission to nine historic sites and cultural institutions. Simply visit each location and present your passport at the admissions counter to earn a stamp, plus free entry for the student and one parent. The participating museums and galleries are: Fire Museum of Memphis, Dixon Garden & Gallery, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Lichterman Nature Center, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the National Civil Rights Museum, Museum of Science & History, Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, and the Metal Museum. After you get all your stamps and submit your passport, you may earn a personalized gift from the mayor’s office.
Through November 30
Wacky Hollow
Equipped with a backpack and lantern, children navigate six activity stations in this life-sized board game, reinforcing knowledge of the forest and how to love and protect nature. Creative problem-solving skills are tested as they uncover clues and work together to solve the mystery in this family-friendly adventure.
Children’s Museum of Memphis, through October 19
Plein Air Season
En Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist immersed in the natural setting they are depicting. Guests are invited to bring their supplies and create work inspired by the autumnal scenery at the garden. This is an inclusive event — open to everyone from beginners to experts, including children, and all mediums are welcome.
Memphis Botanic Garden, September 1-October 31, free with garden admission