What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

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

Sports and Fitness

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. forrestspencefund.org. 270-0977.

St. Jude Walk/Run, the online walk/run is September 26th. Register between August 27th and August 31st and Hommati, a service provider for real estate agents, will donate $50 to the children of St. Jude. stjude.org

Memphis 901 FC vs. Charlotte Independence, watch your Memphis' professional soccer team in action. Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m., AutoZone Park, Third and Union. memphis901fc.com. 721-6000.

Family Fun

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.

Full Moon Kayaking, featuring a DJ on a floating stage. Rentals are reservation only or launch your own craft from the Cobblestone Landing or under the A.W. Willis bridge. Register to reserve your spot. Free. Mud Island River Park, 125 N. Front. memphisriverparks.org.

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.

Film

Indie Memphis Virtual Youth Film Fest, featuring three days of workshops, screenings on-demand, and more. All students between grades 7 and 12 (plus 2020 graduates) can attend for free. Adults may attend film screenings, Pay-What-You-Can. See the schedule for more information. Friday-Sunday, August 28-30. indiememphis.org.

Harry Potter Series, it's off to Hogwarts. Grab your broom, Thestral, Hippogriff, or hop in your flying Ford Anglia so you don't miss eight weeks of the original Harry Potter series. $8, kids. $10, adults. Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6, 4 p.m. CTI 3D Giant Theater at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 636-2362. memphismuseums.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.