Photo courtesy of Memphis Botanic Garden
Holiday Wonders at the Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden
2018 Holiday Wonders at the Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by © Karen Pulfer Focht/ Memphis Botanic Garden)
Holiday Family Fun
Jingle & Mingle Pop-up Shop, day of shopping and socializing with local small business featuring vendors from all over the mid-south and a variety of products including homemade candles, Jewelry, custom nails, makeup, accessories, gift baskets, food, and more. Free. Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15, noon-5 p.m. 912 Social Club, 912 Kelley. vibewscents@gmail.com.
Dinstuhl's Holiday Open House, enjoy delicious samples as you eat your way through the Candy Kitchen. Additional 20 percent discount on all purchases during the open house. Free. Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, noon-4 p.m. Dinstuhl's, 5280 Pleasant View, Bartlett. dinstuhls.com. 377-2639.
Holiday Lighting Party, watch as Graceland flips the switch on traditional Christmas lights and decorations with the help of a special guest. Free. Thursday, November 19, 6-9 p.m. Graceland 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., 332-3322.
Holiday Wonders at the Garden, annual, outdoor holiday light show featuring 30 nights of activities in three venues; Snowy Nights in My Backyard, Under the Stars outdoor lounge, and the City of Memphis Christmas Tree. $10. November 27-December 26, Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4120.
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Pandemic Parenting, Ace Awareness
Health and Fitness
ACE Awareness: Staying Calm in a Year of Chaos, for any caregiver who is experiencing the unrelenting stress of the pandemic and finding themselves struggling to handle the excessive needs placed on them due to school closures and other challenges. Free. Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. Online from aceawareness.org. 249-2456.
ACE Awareness: Virtual Gentle Yoga for Anxiety, you'll need for class: two pillows, something that can function as a strap (e.g., belt, long sleeve shirt), and two yoga blocks (If you don’t have blocks, a thick book will do).Online from aceawareness.org. 249-2456.
Breathwork: Balancing Our Bodies During Times of Unease, use the power of breath to restore the nervous system to a balanced state. Move past blockages and stress and toward holistic healing. Free. Saturday, October 31 and Saturday, November 14, 1-2 p.m. Online from aceawareness.org. 249-2456,
Photo courtesy of Memphis Museums
Nature by Firelight, Lichterman Nature Center
Family Fun
Virtual Pet Adopt-A-Thon, meet available cats and dogs from the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Participate in a Q&A with their trainers. Free. Wednesday, November 12, 2 p.m. Online from memphisflyer.com. 937-3900.
Nature by Firelight, take a night hike, warm up by the fire, hear stories about nature, and enjoy toasted s’mores. Two adult beverages included in the adult ticket. $25, $15 kids. Saturday, November 14, 4:30-8 p.m. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. 767-7322.
Disney's Moana 2D, an adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Moana meets the once-mighty Maui who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. $10. Sundays, 4 p.m. Continues through November 30. CTI 3D Giant Theater in the Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org.636-2362.
Scarecrow Building Contest and Exhibit, an annual exhibition featuring themed, funny, scary, and silly scarecrows. Vote for your favorite. Free. Thursday, October 1-Saturday, November 28. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince memphismuseums.org. 636-2211.
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.