What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

A list of family-friendly happenings.

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Festivals

Soulin' On the River Music Series, features music, food trucks, and more. Visit the website for the lineup and locations. Free. Every Friday through August 20, 6 p.m. memphisriverparks.org.

Beale Street Artcrawl Festival, family-friendly event featuring artists on Beale Street. Free. Saturday, August 21, 1-7 p.m. Beale Street, Downtown Memphis. dearmusicnonprofit.org.

College Football Kickoff Party, bring your favorite tailgate games and celebrate the football season with music, food trucks, and more as you mingle with other fans at this family-friendly event. $10. Saturday, August, 21, 2-6 p.m. Junior League of Memphis, 3475 Central. jlmemphis.org.

Memphis Fashion Week, join Arrow Creative for a tour of the new location, runway show, designer networking, parties, and more celebrating fashion. Free-$150. Wednesday-Saturday, August 25-28. Various locations, visit the website for more information, arrowcreative.org/memphisfashionweek.

Whet Thursday, wander the Museum grounds and experience live music by KOTA, Tipsy Tumbler Traveling Tavern, Buster's Liquors & Wines, Smashed Eats food truck, lawn games, art exhibits, and metalsmithing demonstrations before watching the sunset from the best view along the Mississippi River. Free. Thursday, August 26, 6-8 p.m. Metal Museum, 374 Metal Museum. metalmuseum.org.

World Championship Hot Wing Contest Festival, sample wings from more than 70 competition teams who will be vying for the hot wing world championship, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. $15. Thursday, August 28, 11-7 p.m. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood. worldwingfet.com.

901 Day: Exposure, a city-wide celebration featuring live entertainment, giveaways, local bites, and several organizations representing our city’s landscape of social, civic, recreational, and entertainment offerings. Free. Wednesday, September 1, 5-6:30 p.m. FedExForum, 191 Beale. newmemphis.org.

Delta Fair, features carnival rides, fair food, live music, attractions, vendors, livestock shows, cooking contests, and more. $10. September 3-11. Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove. deltafest.com.

A Taste of Memphis, celebrate and share the accomplishments of local neighborhoods and what indigenous leaders are doing to make Memphis a great place. Free with registration. Thursday, September 30, 5-10 p.m. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood. memphiscdc.org.

Performing Arts

Youth Theater School Open House, students 1st-12th grade will rotate between acting, voice, and dance classes taught by Playhouse staff and teaching artists. Information and registration for Fall classes and camps, auditions, and more will be available. Free. Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Playhouse on the Square, 66 South Cooper. playhouseonthesquare.org.

Hello Dolly!, in 1890s New York City, the bold, brassy, and enchanting widow Dolly Levi is a socialite-turned-matchmaker. Her “meddling” includes clients seeking assistance in love as she tries to cover up her own secret romantic designs on her own perfect match. $35. August 27-September 18, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. theatrememphis.org.

History Around Memphis Poetry Slam, be inspired by local poets as they collaborate in a performance designed to engage the entire community in the lead-up to Memphis performances of the revolutionary Broadway musical Hamilton. Free. Saturday, August 28, 7 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main. orpheum-memphis.com.

Viva el Teatro! Bilingual Theater with Caza Teatro, explore fun bilingual theater activities for the whole family. Free. Saturday, August 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park. dixon.org.

Movies

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 35th Anniversary, includes Three Picture Saga, an informative and entertaining featurette in which the cast and crew explore the back-story of Star Trek II, III, and IV. $15. Sunday, August 22, 3 p.m. Malco Paradiso, 584 South Mendenhall and Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market. malco.com.

Coraline, this one-day event will also feature bonus content with never-before-seen animation test footage. $15. Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall, and Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. malco.com.

Dinner & Dive-In Movie: The Lion King, a fun family evening out with dinner and a movie — plus an after-hours tour of the “Inside the Walt Disney Archives” exhibition. $25. Saturday, August 28, 6-10 p.m. Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley. graceland.com.

GKIDS: Lupin III The First, an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure. $15. Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall, and Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market, Sunday, August 29, 3 p.m. malco.com.

Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker, an inspiring tale about a colony of endangered Australian sea lions and the journey of one sea lion pup. $10. Wednesdays-Sundays, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Ongoing. CTI 3D Giant Theater, in Musem of Science and History (Pink Palace), 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org. 636-2362.

Family Fun

Virtual Pets Family Day, celebrate pets of all kinds: plant, animal, rock, or imaginary beast. Join the Dixon for a day of virtual pet-themed activities and experiences for everyone. Free. Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. Online from Dixon Gallery & Gardens, dixon.org.

Online Paw Prints House PAWty, choose meal options from Pete and Sam’s, Ecco, or Restaurant Iris. Tickets include a party pack filled with supplies to host a party with friends and family. Silent auction online. $50-$120. Saturday, August 21, 3-5 p.m. Online from Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County, memphishumane.org.

Summer Lecture Series: "Ladybugs, Fireflies, and More," join Dr. Duane McKenna from the University of Memphis for a discussion on the remarkably diverse world of insects and their interactions with plants. Free. Thursday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Online from wolfriver.org.

Altown Skatepark Community Cleanup, bring gloves, trash bags, and gardening tools for the cleanup and talk about the future of the skatepark. Free. Sunday, August 29, 2-5 p.m. Altown Skatepark, 849 Roland. cdcmidsouth.org.

Moonlight Classic Bike Tour, start and finish at the Memphis Central Library. The theme is “901.” Features local food, beer, and entertainment, along with games for riders at the tailgate. $50. Saturday, August 28, 8 p.m. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. meritan.org.

MPL Story Time at Wild Encounters Stage, hear a story and meet some zoo animal friends. Free with zoo admission. Tuesday, August 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Memphis Zoo, Prentiss Place in Overton Park. memphislibrary.org.

Memphis Modern Market, shop and explore the work of local artists. Features artists, vintage sellers, and boutiques from the Memphis area. Opens Friday, August 6, 5-8 p.m. and continues Friday, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. through October 10. Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org.

"Inside the Walt Disney Archives," an exhibition celebrating the legacy of The Walt Disney Company archives, with behind-the-scenes access never before granted to the public. Free for kids 4 and under, $8 ages 5-10. and $15 adults. Through January 2, 2022. graceland.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.