Harvest Fest @ Memphis Zoo
September 21 & 22, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Are you ready to have a down-home good time? Head over to the zoo and celebrate the harvest season learning from local artisans, listening to folk music, and taking part in ole timey games and activities.
Free with admission · 333-6500
Kattam and his Tam Tams at Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum
Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m.
Interested in a musical adventure around the globe? Join percussionist Kattam and his monkey Takoum as they kick off the season’s Saturday Series. Families are welcome to discover Africa, Middle East, and India through rhythm, song, and dance.
$15/person · 525-3000
Backyard Bash Daytime Birthday Party @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The beloved children’s discovery garden My Big Backyard celebrates its 10th anniversary with a family-friendly birthday party. Enjoy nature crafts, activities, and treats at this inaugural event.
Free with admission · 636-4100
Community Day: Meet the Museum @ Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Got an art enthusiast in the family? This Community Day offers families an opportunity to take a fresh look at the Brooks’ permanent collection. Festivities include showing of 2019 New York International Children’s Film Festival shorts winners, live model sketching with Shamek Weddle, create art to take home, inspired by superstars in the collection, special art activity led by Seize the Clay (first come, first served), music by DJ Siphne Aaye, and food vendors.
Free · 544-6200
Latin Fest 2019 @ The Tower Courtyard at Overton Square
Saturday, September 21, 3-9 p.m.
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group invites families to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month with their first Latin Fest. Enjoy live music, food, crafts, and vendors in the outdoors at Overton Square.
Free · Visit Cazateatro for details.
2019 Bartlett Festival, MBN Patio BBQ Contest & Car Show @ W. J. Freeman Park
September 27 & 28 - Friday, 6-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Judge Freeman Marr 5K starts at 9 a.m.
Looking for a fun venue to spend this autumn weekend? Families are welcome to be a part of the two-day Bartlett Festival. Friday evening kicks off with a midway carnival, live musical entertainment, and vendors. Saturday highlights include the Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K Run, local music, arts & crafts, a car show, children’s activities, awards for BBQ contest, and concessions.
Free · Visit City of Bartlett or call 385-5589 for details.
Family Art Day with Qwynto @ Germantown Performing Arts Center
Saturday, September 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
Interested in taking part in an art activity based on a book? Illustrator/muralist Qwynto leads an interactive art experience that allows participants to create masonite board inspired by the selected book Station Eleven. This event is in partnership with the City of Germantown’s Big Read program.
Free. Reservations required · 751-7500
Bowling for Babies: Strike Out Diaper Need @ Cordova Bowling Center
Saturday, September 28, 2-4 p.m.
Get together to strike out diaper need! Join for an afternoon of bowling, food, and family-friendly fun to help raise money for babies in Memphis and Shelby County. $250 Cash Prize for first place team.
$20-$125 · Visit Bowling for Babies for details.
Memphis Japan Festival @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Sunday, September 29, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Celebrate the people, food, and culture of Japan right here in Memphis! Festivities include traditional and contemporary Japanese music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, cultural lectures, arts & crafts, merchandise, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, a roving Japanese Candyman, and Japanese cuisine.
$5/adult $2.50/child ages 2-12. Includes garden admission · Visit Memphis Japan Festival for more information.
Catapult Shadow Dance Theater at Buckman Arts Center @ St.Mary’s
Sunday, September 29, at 7 p.m.
Can silhouettes entertain? Catapult Shadow Dance is a theatrical art form that combines dance, storytelling, and sculpture. Pilobolus alum, choreographer and creative director Adam Battlestein brings the show that first attracted national attention as a finalist on American’s Got Talent to the Buckman stage.
$30/adult. $25/child · 537-1483