What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

A list of virtual (and some non-virtual) happenings.

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Family Fun

Family Night: Sing, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander then he anticipates. Mempops and Smurfey’s Smokehouse will be available food options. $10. Friday, September 18, 5 p.m. gpacweb.com. 751-7500.

Movie Trivia, join Kevin Cerrito in the tent by concessions, bring your own writing instruments, and play trivia for a chance to win prizes.

  • Marvel Movie Trivia on Tuesday, September 15, 6:45 p.m.
  • Disney Movie Trivia on Tuesday, September 22, 6:45 p.m.

Free with movie entry to any double feature, $25 per car. Malco Summer 4 Drive-In, 5310 Summer. cerittotrivia.com. 681-2020.

Harry Potter Series, it's off to Hogwarts. Grab your broom, Thestral, Hippogriff, or hop in your flying Ford Anglia so you don't miss eight weeks of the original Harry Potter series. $8, kids. $10, adults. Every Saturday and Sunday through October 25, 4 p.m. CTI 3D Giant Theater at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org. 636-2362.

Festivals and Special Events

Crafts Fair Pop Up Shop, featuring 30 plus artists and brands from Memphis and the surrounding areas. From paintings and home decor to jewelry and candles in a safe and socially distanced pop up experience. Sundays, noon-5 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 27. Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org. 636-2362.

Virtual Latin Fest 901, featuring Latin dance classes, artistic presentations, conversations with experts on topics relevant to the community, and more. September 15-30, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Alma Latina Awards recognizing members of the Latino community and their allies for their achievements, leadership, and support will be presented on September 27, 6 p.m. via Facebook Live. Voting will take place through September 15. cazateatro.org. 846-5640.

Sports

Orpheum Mini Golf, putt on nine socially distanced Broadway-themed holes, including Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, The Color Purple, Memphis, and more. $10. Thursday-Sunday through Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. orpheum-memphis.com. 525-3000.

PAWS for St. Jude, join team Huckleberry or team Puggle, take your own dog for a walk, and raise funds during National Dog Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. September 20-25. stjude.org.

National Public Lands Day Hike, join a ranger for a hike around the 4.5 mile Discovery Loop. Learn more about the area and future plans for a new trail during National Public Lands Day. Free. September 26, 8:30 a.m.-noon. T.O. Fuller State Park 1500 Mitchell. tnstateparks.org. 543-7581.

In the meantime, enjoy some other fun Tennessee State Park events:  

  • Bird of Prey Program, meet some of Tennessee's native birds of prey. Registering guarantees a spot. Adding a donation helps provide food and care for the birds. Free with registration. Ongoing, Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, Nature Center, 910 Riddick, Millington. tnstateparks.com. 876-5215.
  • Reptile Program, meet some of Tennessee's native reptiles. Register to guarantees a spot. Free. Ongoing Saturdays, Sundays, 3:30 p.m. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, Nature Center, 910 Riddick, Millington. tnstateparks.com. 876-5215.
  • Pontoon Cruise, meet across from Boyettes Dining Room. Enjoy the fascinating world of Reelfoot Lake by taking a tour with experienced Naturalists. $15. Ongoing Friday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. Reelfoot Lake State Park 2595 State Route 21E, Tiptonville. tnstateparks.org.

Music

Memphis Ukulele Band, bring your chairs and blankets, enjoy live music, snacks and beverages, and Cousins Maine Lobster food truck. $10. Saturday, September 19, 5 p.m. Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, Germantown. gpacweb.com. 751-7500.

Levitt Shellstreams and Virtual Concert Series, featuring some favorite performances on Fridays and live in creative social distanced spaces via Facebook on Saturday. Every Friday and Saturday in September, 7:30 p.m. levittshell.org. 272-2722.

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. I hope you have a great week.