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House PAWty, Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County
Lasagna from Pete and Sam's makes this family affair a PAWty.
Food and Beverage
Paw Prints House PAWty, the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County is hosting a fundraiser that you can enjoy from home. Featuring selections from local restaurants with a VIP option, an online auction, and more. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, August 19. $50-$125. Saturday, August 22, 6 p.m., memphishumane.org. 937-3900.
Science Saturday at the Garden, weekly virtual series for kids ages 5-10 who are interested in food science and experiments. Learn about planting, understanding food basics, watching reactions occur, and more. $20. Saturdays starting August 29, 10-11 a.m. memphksbotanicgarden.com. 626-2362.
Photo courtesy of Memphis River Parks
Free Skate + Games, Memphis River Parks
Sports and Fitness
Free Skate + Games, free skate rentals will be available at the bottom of Vance stairs next to Beale Street Landing. Popular yard games like spikeball, pickleball, Kanjam, frisbees, and hula hoops will also be out in the park to enjoy followed by a spectacular Mississippi River sunset. Free. Friday-Sunday, August 14-16, 6-8:30 p.m. memphisriverparks.org.
Zoo Stroll, bring your best stroller buddy and get your body moving on a guided stroller tour through the Zoo before the gates open. 1 stroller + 1 caregiver. Thursdays, August 20 and 31, September 17 and 28, October 26, 8 a.m. $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place in Overton Park. 333-6500.
Orpheum Mini-Golf, play nine socially distanced Broadway-themed holes on the historic stage. Reserved your spot now. $10. August 15-23, Fridays, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sundays, 12-7:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 3-10:30 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 S. Main Downtown. 525-3000.
Photo courtesy of Memphis Zoo
Twilight Tours: Dinos After Dark
Family Fun
Space Out Family Night Live, enjoy crafts and download activities without leaving your home's orbit. Saturday, August 15, 5-8 p.m. The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Online, dixon.org. 761-5250.
Twilight Tour: Dinos After Dark, enjoy an after-hours guided tour of prehistoric pals, nocturnal zoo animals, and a greeting from an ambassador animal. For ages 5 and up. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Saturdays on August 29, September 12 and 26, October 10, 6:30 p.m. Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place in Overton Park. 333-6500.
“Our Symphony with Animals: The Psychology Between Human and Animal Bonds,” join Hollywood Feed University and Dr. Aysha Akhtar for an online presentation to examine the rich human-animal connection and how interspecies empathy enriches our well-being. Thursday, August 27, 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. hollywoodfeed.com. 249-5691.
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.