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A list of family-friendly happenings.

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Family Fun

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.

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.

Fall Movie Series: Wayne's World, bring your folding chairs and grab a bite from any Overton Square restaurant for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. Tuesday, September 21, 7 p.m. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.

Fall Movie Series: West Side Story, bring your folding chairs and grab a bite from any Overton Square restaurant for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.

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.

National Public Land Day Hike, join park staff at the visitor center for an interpretive hike on the boardwalk over the lake. Free. Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. Reelfoot Lake State Park, Hwy. 21 East Tiptonville, TN. tnstateparks.com.

Seasonal Events

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.

Tom’s Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, featuring pumpkin patch, corn maze (haunted the last two weeks of October), wagon rides, camping and bon fires, playground, fall decorations (corn stalks, gourds, pumpkins, and mums), and more fall fun. Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. September 18-October 31. Tom's Farm, 1665 Murrell, Rossville, TN. 853-0997.

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.

Hotshot Farms Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides, features a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, a variety of fun games from corn-hole to pumpkin tic-tac-toe, hayride, maze, and corn pit — plus pumpkin decorating kits and concessions for purchase. $10, Children 2 and under are free. Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. through October 31. Hot Shot Farms, 9374 US-51, Millington, TN. 671-5796.

Cedar Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, features a petting zoo, chicken show, the Hay Fort and Maze, tractor hayride out to the pirate ship play structure, corn maze, and pumpkin patch, and play and picnic area including the playground, giant slide, kid zip lines, swings, and more. Free-$12. September 25-October 31, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cedar Hill Farm, 008 Love, Hernando, MS. gocedarhillfarm.com.

Festivals

WLOK Stone Soul Picnic, features music, food trucks, and entertainment for children. Free. Saturday, September 18, 3-9 p.m. Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar. wlok.com.

Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrate the end of the harvest season with the Vietnamese Association of Memphis featuring moon cakes, live music, food, crafts, face painting, and more. Free. Saturday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Crosstown. crosstownconcourse.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.

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.

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.

Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest, and Car Show, features live music, carnival, vendors, and Judge Freeman Marr 5K. Free. Friday, Sept. 24, 6-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett. cityofbartlett.com.

Latin Fest, kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre for a family-oriented festival featuring live Latin music, Latin food and drinks, crafts for kids, vendors, and fun. Free. Saturday-Sunday, September 25-26, noon-6 p.m. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. cazateatro.org.

Dog Days of Summer, bring your dog for extended Garden hours. Free with Garden 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.

The Arts

"I've Got A Golden Ticket!," interactive art show by Alex Paulus. Buy a pack of trading card paintings, get a chance to find a golden ticket, and possibly win a painting by the artist. Friday, September 17, 6-9 p.m., Off the Walls Arts, 360 Walnut. offthewallsarts.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.

  • Germantown 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.