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•Memphis Modern Market
October 8th-9th
Shop and explore the work of local artists. Features artists, vintage sellers, and boutiques from the Memphis area.
•Becoming One: Agape Child & Family Services Ministry Leaders Marriage Conference
Oct 8th-9th
AGAPE Child and Family Services
This conference will give pastors and ministry leaders space to rest, receive, recharge, and have fun. Free.
•Orion Free Music Concert Series
Fridays, Saturdays in October.
Blind Mississippi Morris, Friday, Oct. 8th.
Dale Watson. Saturday, Oct. 6.
Free.
•Hoop Fitness
Saturday, Oct. 9th, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
First Horizon Foundation Visitor Center @ Shelby Farms Park
A low-impact, full-body cardio workout that can burn up to 700 calories per hour increasing core strength, balance, coordination, posture, muscle tone, and self-confidence, all while having fun.
•Walt Disney Archives Tour & Tea Party
Oct. 10, 1-2 p.m.
A charming tea party with petite sandwiches, cookies, and tea service in an enchanted Instagram-worthy setting, followed by a tour of the Inside the Walt Disney Archives at the Graceland Exhibition Center. $30 Adult (11 and up) $20 (Child 3-10)
•Rattled: Postpartum Support Group
Oct. 12th, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Online
New Moms postpartum support group. For moms who are experiencing challenges adjusting or possible depression. This group is facilitated by a nurse with additional training in postpartum support & depression. Currently this group meets virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please contact Baptist Women’s Hospital for the Zoom link to log in: 901-227-9873 or Beautiful.Beginnings@bmhcc.org
•Art Explorers: A Class for Mini-Makers
Oct. 12, 3:30-5 p.m.
Explore illustration, sculpture, and mixed media projects in this fun and interactive after-school class with Terri Scott.
•Animation for Mini-Makers
Oct. 13, 3:30-5 p.m.
Using iPads, Apple Pencils, and the ever-popular app - Procreate, students will learn how to design and draw their own moving characters with Eric Huber. Ages 9-13. $120.
•Kaleidoscope Club
Oct. 13, 4 p.m.
Children enjoy an afternoon working on a project at Dixon. Free.
•Beautiful Bundles - New Mom's Support Group
Oct 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Online
New Mom & Baby support group. Facilitated by mother/baby nurses who provide education, help, and support for new moms on a variety of topics including baby growth & development, car seats, breastfeeding and adjusting to motherhood. Currently this group meets virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 .pm. Please contact Baptist Women’s Hospital for the Zoom link to log in: 901-227-9873 or Beautiful.Beginnings@bmhcc.org
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. Through 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. Through 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. Through 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.