What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

A list of virtual (and some non-virtual) happenings.

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Sports and Fitness

Introduction to the Urban Wolf River, join Blues City Kayaks for a tour of the Wolf River. The most Memphis thing you've never done. Kayak rentals include paddle, life jacket, and shuttle and guide service. $10-$75. Sunday, August 23, 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wolf River Access 6435 Walnut Grove, Germantown. bluescitykayaks.com.

Forrest Spence Virtual 5K, register to receive a race shirt, race bib, access to the interactive training group, access to a private Facebook page, and awards from the weekend. $15-$25. Saturday, August 29. forestspencefund.org. 270-0977.

Memphis 901 FC vs. Charlotte Independence, watch your Memphis' professional soccer team in action. AutoZone Park, Third and Union. memphis901fc.com. 721-6000.

Kemetic Yoga, join Caroline Collins, RYT-200, for a series of introductory Kemetic Yoga classes. This meditative discipline promotes healing, unity, and well-being from the inside out. Pay what you can and do what you can. No yoga experience necessary. Registration required to ensure safety and social distancing. PWYC. Thursdays, September, 10,17, and 24., 6:30 p.m. River Garden at Mississippi River Park, 51 N Riverside. memphisriverparks.org.

Family Fun

SharkFest, celebrate all things shark. The planet’s most-misunderstood but beloved predators will be celebrated live stream at this annual event for Aquarium Members. Watch from the comfort of your living room, backyard, or anywhere you like and check out auction items. Free for members. Thursday, August 27, 6 p.m. Tennessee Aquarium. Online. tnaqua.org.

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.

Virtual Exposure 901 Day, a celebration of all things Memphis in a virtual forum. Meet 100+ local organizations and businesses. Commit to volunteering, joining a team, getting involved, and celebrating your city via Hopin. Free. Tuesday, September 1, 4-7 p.m. newmemphis.org. 527-4625.

International Story Time, Kids are invited to watch videos and hear stories they may be familiar with in a language they have never heard before, as well as ex-pats and immigrants who miss hearing their native language and friends from all over who want to try something new. Free. Thursday, September 3, 2 p.m. and every other Thursday. Ongoing. crosstownconcouse.com.

Educational

Star Party, night vision will be used to show Deep Sky Objects through a dobsonian telescope. Hosted by Vanderbilt University, Dyer Observatory on Youtube. Free. Thursday, August 25, 8-10 p.m. Online via YouTube. memphisastro.org.

“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.

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.

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.