Photo by Frank Chin courtesy of Memphis Botanic Garden
Mother's Day Picnic, Memphis Botanic Garden
Mother's Day Events
The Spring Show, a Mother’s Day, graduation, and baby and bridal gift event featuring work by the Midsouth's leading artists. Friday, April 30-Saturday, May 8. Hours vary: Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Shops of Saddle Creek, 7509 Poplar. artworks.foundation.
May Market Hosted by The Memphis Arts Collective, featuring a variety of original work from local artisans in various mediums including ceramic, textiles, glass, soap, photography, jewelry, woodworking, paint, illustrations, mixed media, collage, metalwork, and candles. Stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts and home decor while supporting local artisans. Saturday-Sunday, May 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of Poplar and Highland. memphisartscollective.com.
Moms and Mimosas, a day of shopping, socializing, and good vibes featuring 15 vendors, music, lunch plates for purchase, and free mimosas while supplies last. Bring mom and friends. Free. Sat., May 1, 12-4:30 p.m. Diamond Event Center, 5392 Knight Arnold. 949-8404.
May Bouquets for Mom, mini-adventures for you and your little one. Social- distance nature fun. Come early or stay after to play and picnic. Register on the website in advance. Friday, May 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Pinecrest Camp, 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN. camppinecrest.org.
Music & Movies: Shall We Dance?, features movie, live music by 3Degrees, and Gourmade & Just Wraps food truck. $10. Sat., May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter. 751-7500.
Mother's Day Card Making with Kait Harris, create custom cards using hand-carved stamps for Mom. $65. Sat., May 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Arrow Creative, 2535 Broad. arrowcreative.org.
Mother’s Day at AutoZone Park, featuring pregame brunch, flower giveaways, enter-to-win-its, and more. $12-$60. Sun., May 9, 11 a.m. Autozone Pard, Third and Union. memphisredbirds.com. 721-6000.
Mother’s Day at the Garden Outdoor Picnic, pre-order a picnic brunch from Fuel or Fratelli’s Cafe or bring outside food. Music by Kenneth Jackson and cash bar. Tables will be available or bring a blanket. Free with admission. Sun., May 9. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4100.
Mother's Day Brunch at the Peabody, brunch served in high style in the Continental Ballroom featuring appetizers, salads, entrées, side dishes, and desserts. $88. Sun., May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union. 529-4000.
Mother's Day: Paulette's, executive chef Don Walker has special three-course menus to enjoy with Mom. Call for reservations. $20-$62. Sun., May 9. Paulette's, River Inn, 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3300.
Family Friendly
May Day Celebration, featuring over 20 artist and artisan booths, food trucks, and performances with a wide variety of offerings, along with roving entertainment. A cash/credit beverage bar will also be open. Free. Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. 682-8323.
Amro Music’s 100th Anniversary Community Celebration, featuring MemPops, Gourmade Food Truck, Fairys and Frogs face painting, music, and more. Free. Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Amro Music Store, 2918 Poplar. 325-6403.
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf SpeakEasy Auction, featuring prizes including trips, gift certificates, jewelry, art, and more. All proceeds benefit the students of MOSD. Free. May 1-22. Online from Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, mosdkids.org. 758-2228.
PuppyUp Memphis, A two-mile walk to promote awareness of canine cancer and fundraise for cancer research to benefit both pets and people. Dogs welcome. Free-$35. Sunday, May 2, noon-4 p.m. Shelby Farms Park Visitor’s Center at Jones Pond Pavilion, 6903 Great View. 767-7275.
Pet Picasso Art Contest, is your pet your muse? Share your artistic animal renderings with the Humane Society and save lives. Enter your art and encourage your friends and family to vote. Free to enter, $1 per vote. Through Monday, May 3. memphishumane.org.
Bird Talk & Walk Series: Purple Martins, purple martins, birds that winter in Brazil, are back at Lichterman Nature Center. Learn more about this species and help monitor their nests. Take a walk around the lake to see what other birds we can see and hear. Binoculars are available to borrow. For ages 12 - adult. $10. Saturdays, May, 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5, 9-10:30 a.m. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. 636-2224.
Food
Cafe du Memphis, enjoy beignets, shrimp and grits, and cafe au lait during a drive-thru or dine-in, in your car event benefiting the Dorothy Day House. $10-$20. Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Malco Summer 4 Drive-In, 5310 Summer. cafedumemphis.com. 681-2020.
Memphis Big BBQ Marathon, 10K, and 5K, run or walk. Get swag. Virtual option available. Kids are welcome. Saturday, May 1, 7 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Shelby Farms, 7148 Mullins Station. 224-757-5425.
Great Steak Cook-Off, featuring live music by Albert King Jr., Reba Russell Band, and Cecily Wilborn & Kymestri plus food and fun. Free. Saturday, May 8, noon-6 p.m. Eugene Woods Civic Center, 212 West Polk. steakcookoffs.com.
Performances and Theater Events
Spring Forward Together Performance and Fundraiser, free, one-hour performance and fundraiser benefitting New Ballet Ensemble & School. All guests must register for this event to ensure compliance with capacity limits. Free with registration. Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar. newballett.org.
Thursdays on the Plaza, enjoy the atmosphere of the Menke Sculpture Garden during a variety of events from blues to trivia. Cash bar with wine and craft beer, as well as a nosh or two. Free-$5. Starts Thursday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Continues every Thursday through July 15. Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. 682-8323.
Neat, the story of an urban African-American girl bursting into adulthood, experiencing first love, and embracing both black pride and feminism. $150 for four seats. Continues Fridays, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m., through May 9. Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper. 502-3486.
30 Days of Opera, participate in the virtual version of this annual festival featuring virtual events, drive-thru arias, and more. Free. April 1- 30. Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River. operamemphis.org. 257-3100.
Movies
Chimes Square Family Movie Nights, enjoy family-friendly movies on an outdoor screen with state-of-the-art surround sound. Tipsy Tumbler will be onsite selling adult beverages. Free. Fridays, 8 p.m. through June 4. April 30: Dirty Dancing; May 7: Back to the Future; May 14: To Kill a Mockingbird; May 21: Dumb & Dumber; May 28: Pride & Prejudice (2005); June 4: How to Train your Dragon. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.
Great Strides Under the Stars, family-friendly drive-in movie and celebration for getting closer to a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Register online. Free. Saturday, May 1, 7 p.m. Tiger Lane, 335 South Hollywood. cff.org/memphis.
Time-Warp Drive-In: 80s Kids Adventure, films for kids from the 80s featuring E.T., Goonies, and Explorers. $25 a carload. Saturday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Malco Summer 4 Drive-In, 5310 Summer. malco.com.
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.