What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

A list of family-friendly happenings.

Seasonal Events

Building Seminar for Scarecrow Building Contest and Exhibit, get tips on how to create a scarecrow for the Center’s seasonal exhibition. Judging on Sept. 30. Scarecrows will be on display from Oct. 1-Nov. 19. $30 contest entry fee. Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m., Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. memphismuseums.org.

Pink Palace Crafts Fair, features nearly 150 artists from around the country selling woodwork, leatherwork, pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, woven goods, and more. Benefits MoSH, the Museum of Science & History. $10. Friday-Sunday, September 24-26,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Audubon Park, 751 Cherry. memphismuseums.org. 636-2362.

Fall Movie Series: Ratatouille, bring your folding chairs and grab a bite from any Overton Square restaurant for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. Thursday, September 16, 7 p.m. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.

Family Movie Night: The Emperor's New Groove, hilarious and spooky films that will delight both kids and adults. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks for a relaxing night of family togetherness. $10. Friday, September 17, 6-8 p.m. Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter. gpacweb.com.

Mid-South Maze, features corn cannon, haunted maze, and hayrides. $10. Thursday-Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, noon-10 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. September 17-October 31. Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove. midsouthmaze.com.

Talk Like A Pirate Day Pirate Raid, celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with Memphis Public Libraries, crew, and mermaid friends as they entertain, read, play games, and craft the afternoon away. A live virtual event will also be available. Free. Sunday, September 19, 1-4 p.m. River Garden at Mississippi River Park, 51 Riverside. memphislibrary.org/pirates-raid.

Princess & Pirate Day, bring your favorite princess and/or pirate to tour the Disney exhibit (costumes encouraged). The first 100 kids will receive a princess wand or pirate patch, along with a themed craft kit. $8-$15. Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Elvis Presley's Graceland, 3734 Elvis Presley. graceland.com.

Priddy Farms Pumpkin Patch, pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and enjoy activities like the petting zoo, corn maze, and hayrides, haunted woods, bounce houses, and more. Maze is haunted on weekends. Free. September 24-November 6. Priddy Farms, 4595 N. Germantown. priddyfarms.net.

Festivals

Memphis Rox Yoga Festival, features local and regional studios and vendors, lectures, workshops, film screenings, and yoga classes for all levels, even kids. Enjoy live music, food trucks, kid activities, 20 different yoga classes throughout the venue, and more. $35-$55. Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. memphisroxyogafestival.com.

International Goat Days Festival, features pancake breakfast, live music, craft and local vendors, food vendors, car show, antique tractor show, hot air balloon rides, and BBQ contest. $5 parking fee. Saturday, September 11, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Millington Gym, 4885 Bill Knight. millingtontn.gov.

Southern Heritage Classic Cultural Celebration, enjoy events leading up the game on Saturday when Jackson State University squares off with Tennessee State University including tailgating, golf, and more. Free-$23+. Thursday-Saturday, September 9-11. At various locations, visit southernheritageclassic.com for the full schedule.

Delta Fair, features carnival rides, fair food, live music, attractions, vendors, livestock shows, cooking contests, and more. $10. September 3-12. Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove. deltafest.com.

Indie Memphis Youth Film Fest, experience youth films online or in person. The audience will choose which filmmakers walk away with audience awards by voting for favorite flicks. Free with registration for students, PWYC for non-students. Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. In-person (limited seats available) at Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall and online from indimemphis.org.

Mid-South Fair, features a petting zoo, fair food, rides, attractions, exhibits, contests, and more. $10. September 23-October 2. The Landers Center, 4560 Venture, Southaven, MS. midsouthfair.com.

Orion Free Music Concert Series, series opens with Nick Black and features various artists including Marcella Simien, Don Bryant Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, and others. Free. Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m. through October 23. Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar. levittshell.org.

Cooper-Young Fest, a celebration of the arts, people, culture, and Memphis heritage. Free. Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Cooper-Young Historic District, Cooper and Young. cooperyoungfestival.com.

SneakFest Sneaker Expo, featuring vendors from around the United States selling sneakers, clothing, and accessories, live DJ, food trucks, and sneaker competition. $20. Saturday, September 18, 1-6 p.m. Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove.  sneakfest.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.

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

Motherhood: The Musical, a funny, yet loving look at being a mom at any age. It’s climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top. Performances on Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $25. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through September 12. Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forrest-Hill Irene. gctcomeplay.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.

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 19, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Theater Memphis, 630 Perkins Extended. theatrememphis.org.

Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: King Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses, outdoor performances at various locations recount how the Duke of Somerset plucks a red rose and the Duke of York plucks a white. Fellow English nobles declare their loyalty, civil dissent blooms. Free. tnshakespeare.org.

  • Wiseacre Brewery, 2783 Broad, Tuesday, September 14 at 7 p.m.
  • Overton Square’s Chimes Amphitheatre, Wednesday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
  • Downtown’s Memphis River Park, Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
  • Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter, Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
  • The Grove at GPAC. Saturday, September 18 at 6 p.m.
  • Wiseacre Brewery, 398 S. BB King, Monday, September 20 at 7 p.m.
  • Overton Square’s Chimes Amphitheatre, Wednesday, September 22 at 7 p.m.
  • Singleton Community Center, Bartlett, Thursday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
  • Int’l Harvester’s Managerial Park, Lakeland, Friday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Collierville Town Square, Train Depot, Saturday, September 25 at 7 p.m.

The Secret Garden, an orphan is sent from India to live in her distant family’s gloomy mansion on the desolate English moor and discovers a magical adventure. $25. September 24-October 9, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Theater Memphis, 630 Perkins Extended. theatrememphis.org.

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.