Photo: Jamie Harmon
Crosstown Concourse lighting installation
• Delight at the Concourse
Crosstown Concourse
Friday, Dec 3, 5 p.m.
Take in the festivities at Crosstown Concourse's holiday lighting event! Crosstown Concourse will hold its annual holiday lighting event where they flip the switch on the massive lighting installation in the Central Atrium, as well as the lights on all the trees on the plaza. The lighting is free and open to the public. There will be live jazz happening throughout the event.
The music will start at 5 p.m., and the lights go on at 5:30 p.m. Music continues till 7 p.m.
• Tree Lighting at Chimes Square
Overton Square
Friday, Dec 3, 6-8 p.m.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Get in the holiday spirit with Overton Square, in support of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, at the annual Tree Lighting event. There will be Santa, snow, holiday treats, music, and more.
• Collierville Christmas Parade
Collierville, TN
Friday, Dec 3, 7-9 p.m.
Collierville's 44th annual Christmas Parade will take place Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7pm. Thousands of spectators line the parade route from Byhalia Road north of White Road at Polo Run Road to West Collierville Middle School.
• Nutcracker: Land of Sweets
Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
Saturday, Dec 4, 2 p.m.
Start the holiday season off with the family favorite! The timeless tale of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker comes to life on the Buckman stage this Christmas. The dancers of the Buckman Dance Conservatory offer a fresh interpretation of this endearing holiday classic. The whole family will delight to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker beautifully staged by Buckman's resident dance company.
• A Christmas Carol
Theatre Memphis
Friday, Dec 3-23, $35
See all the great Dickensian characters take the journey with Ebenezer Scrooge as he goes from disgruntled miser to joyful benefactor. It is a story that shows off the best of what people can be. A real family tradition returns for more families to make more memories.
Performance times vary. See website for schedule.
• Winter Wonderland at CMOM
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Saturday, Dec 4-Jan 02, 2022, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $15/nonmembers
From the moment you walk in the doors, you will feel transported to a winter wonderland as you stroll through trees, twinkling lights, and dancing snowflakes. An air of excitement will surround the flurry of lively pop-up activities and everyday fun. Try to find all the fun facts about winter on display. Of course, expect the unexpected with magical visits from favorite seasonal characters and local performers. Don't forget to wear your wintery favorites and take advantage of the photo opportunities scattered throughout the museum. Try sock skating at Sockefeller Center. Have a snowball fight in the hallway. You can even write your letter to Santa!
• The Children’s Ballet Theater Nutcracker
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, Dec 5, 2 p.m., $25-$65
Beautiful handmade costumes and amusing, lively choreography transport the audience to Clara's world in the late 1700’s. Children and teens are the stars of this Memphis treasure, directed by Mary Van Dyke and Erin Walter.
• Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
Experience the magic of the holidays at Shelby Farms Park’s largest event! Open on select nights. Through Jan. 1. $29.95 per car.