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A list of family-friendly events.

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Family Fun

Moonlight Classic Bike Tour and Tailgate, 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.

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.

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.

Dog Days of Summer, bring your dog for extended Garden hours and free admission. Thursdays in September, 5 p.m. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. memphisbotanicgarden.com.

Fireworks on the Farm, features a petting zoo, chicken show, train ride, hayride, pony rides, BBQ, and fireworks benefiting Palmer Home for Children. Free. Sunday, September 5, 5-9 p.m. Cedar Hill Farm, 008 Love, Hernando, MS. cedarhillfarm.com.

Memphis Modern Market, shop and explore the work of local artists. Features artists, vintage sellers, and boutiques from the Memphis area. 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.

Festivals

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.

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. Saturday, August 28, 1-7 p.m. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood. worldwingfet.com.

Get Fit & Vegan Food Festival, workout and eat healthy featuring live local talent, plant-based food demonstrations, entertainment, food, vendors, and Black culture. Free. Sunday, August 29, 1 p.m. Parking Lot at 2041 E Brooks. speedvegan.org.

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.

Record Swap & Zine Fest 6, join DIY zine-making stations and WYXR Listening Lab in the Central Atrium with DIY zine-making and record swap. Buy zines, records, and merchandise. Free.1350 Concourse, Saturday, September 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, September 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. crosstownconcourse.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

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.

Now I Am Alone, a performance written by William Shakespeare, conceived and performed by Geoffrey Owens of stage and screen. $150/four seats. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. through September 15. Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper. hattiloo.org.

Auditions for Cinderella, casting all roles in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Actors ages 12+. Saturday, August 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tanger Outlets, 5205 Airways #310, Southaven, MS. dftonline.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.

Auditions for Seussical Kids, for 6-12 y/o children on Saturday evenings in September, October, and November, check out this Musical Theatre Program, run by a local business. Auditions are free, program structure varies. Saturday, September 4, 5-8 p.m. Music Box Inc., 7516 Capital, musicboxinc.com.

Movies

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. Sunday, August 29, 3 p.m. Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall and Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market,  malco.com.

Stripes 40th Anniversary, join Bill Murray and Ivan Reitman as they sit down together 40-years later and give fans an inside look at the movie's filming. $15. Sunday, August 29, 3 p.m. and Thursday, September 2, 7 p.m. Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall and Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market. 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.

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.