Virtual Planning Calendar
Family-Friendly
Aquarium at Home, offers activities and resources for an at-home Aquarium experience. Watch penguins, otters and sharks live, download aquarium printables, take part in “Ask the Aquarium” video series, enjoy IMAX films at home, and get tips for backyard birdwatching.
Your Big Backyard, sample projects by Memphis Botanic Garden include ABC Game, Accordion Butterfly Project, Nature Bingo, and more. Sample videos include Rainy Day Painting, lessons from Caterpillar Club's Mr. Drew, and more.
Collierville 150th Anniversary — Shine a Light on Our Town, during the month of April, share your story about living in the Collierville community. Responses shared on the website.
Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. for Kids, use your library card to check out ebooks and audiobooks. Lots of titles and activity books to choose from.
"Doodling Around," download art by gallery artists to print out and color. Post on social media and tag the artists and gallery.
Children’s Theater
Tell a Story with TM, videos by Theatre Memphis Director of Outreach and Education Lena Wallace Black that encourage a weekly interactive activity. Respond to the video by commenting/voting for your choices of content by Friday at 5 p.m. and the following Monday, a story is posted using the winning choices and options to choose for another story. Hear a new story every week to keep children engaged and entertained.
Video Audition Submissions for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Theatre Memphis, deadline: April 15 at 10 a.m. Visit website for complete details.
Video Audition Submissions for The Secret Garden at Theatre Memphis, deadline: April 15 at 10 a.m. Visit website for complete details.
Museum Visit
Museum to Go Digital Programming, a great opportunity for the whole family to learn, discover, and create at home. Memphis Pink Palace Museum offers different options for families to keep busy — Activities at Home, Curator's Choice, Movies, and Planetarium Shows.
New Kid Curator Program, school-age children explore a new topic every few weeks with Morton Museum of Collierville History. Submit in one or more of the following; 3 paragraph essay, 15-60 second video or audio recording, or photo essay of 3-6 photos with captions. Responses saved on a hard drive in archives and posted to social media.
Metal Museum Online, peruse the art and craft of fine metalwork digitally. Featuring past gallery talks from previous exhibitions, interviews with artists, demonstrations, and crafts for kids.
Exercise
Get Moving for Meritan, virtual movement walk, run, and/or cycle. Post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, tag @MeritanInc, and challenge 3 friends to participate and donate.
Virtual Training & Group Fitness, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers workouts to try at home. Workouts include yoga, barre, boot camp, and more.
“Move for Madonna”- A Virtual Fitness Event, join Madonna Learning Center and move your way through COVID-19. April 6-20.
Education/Health
Home Instructional Education Programs for Mid-South Students, WKNO partners with The Tennessee Department of Education and Shelby County Schools to provide at-home instructional content for Mid-South Students during school closures. Visit website for scheduling and resource guides.
"Like You" Podcast, a mindfulness children’s podcast created by award-winning filmmaker, father, and Memphis resident, Noah Glenn.
Finding Your YES with Mind, Body & Soul, Marie Pizano of MVP3 Entertainment Group creates a documentary bringing Memphis spiritual leaders and doctors along with a cameo by Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series©️.
Services
Novel Same-Day Delivery, stock up on some good books, puzzles, and more while at home. Same-day deliveries to residents from Midtown to Germantown who order before 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Make it a Malco Night! - Freshly Popped Popcorn, delivered to your car/door at selected locations. Call 350-5975 between 11 a.m.-9 p.m. to order a large tub, 2 lb. Tin, or 5 lb. bag. Choose a pickup location; Powerhouse Cinema Grill, Paradiso Cinema Grill, Stage Cinema Grill, Collierville Cinema Grill, or Olive Branch Cinema Grill. Pickup times, 2-6 p.m. Same-day pickup for orders received before 6 p.m. Downtown delivery available through Grubhub.
For a full listing, check out our calendar of events. Also, check the Memphis Parent Facebook Page for information and giveaways. Be sure to tag your favorite family-fun Instagram photos with the #memphisparent hashtag. We hope you have a great week.