Photo by Dorimar Ferrer
Latin Fest, Overton Square
Festivals
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family Fun
National Civil Rights Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration, the Museum celebrates with free admission, opportunities to share your memories, and a special fall exhibition. Free. Saturday, September 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry. civilrightsmuseum.org.
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.
The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary, as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons rages on Earth, an even greater threat looms. $15. Tuesday, September 28, 7 p.m. Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market and Malco Paradiso, 584 South Mendenhall. malco.com.
Fall Movie Series: Are We There Yet?, bring your folding chairs and grab a bite from any Overton Square restaurant for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. Tuesday, September 30, 7 p.m. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.
Family Movie Night: The Addams Family, 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, October 1, 6-8 p.m. Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter. gpacweb.com.
Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931), double creature feature of two classics from 1931. $15. Saturday, October 2, 1 p.m. Collierville Towne Cinema, 380 Market and Malco Paradiso, 584 South Mendenhall. malco.com.
Family Movie Night, featuring food, scavenger hunt, movie, and owl education. Free. Saturday, October 2, 6 p.m. The Ark Trails Pavillion, 7001 MS-304, Hernando, MS. mswildliferehab.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.
Performing Arts
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.
- 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.
Viva el Teatro! Bilingual Theater with Caza Teatro, join Caza Teatro to explore fun bilingual theater activities for the whole family. Free. Saturday, September 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park. dixon.org.
Moana, Jr., this one-hour show will thrill the kids with all their favorite songs from the movie. $10. Thursday, September 30-Sunday, October 3, 7 p.m. East High School, 3206 Poplar. newspark901.org.
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.