The Holiday Season is off to a super fun start! Check out all the events going on this weekend to get you in a jolly mood!
Le Bonheur Tree Lighting at Overton Square
Friday, December 1. 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
- Tower Courtyard @ Overton Square2101 Madison AvenueMemphis, TN, 38104United States(map)
Santa Claus is coming... to Overton Square TONIGHT! Join the fun and welcome Santa and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to the Square's annual tree lighting with Magic Light Wand, featuring music from Snowden School & Hutchison School, The Art Project Memphis Christmas crafts station, hot chocolate & cookies from CFY Catering, LLC, and ️"snow" in the courtyard. FREE.
SunTrust Zoo Lights @ Memphis Zoo
December 1- 30. On select nights, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Gather your family around to experience a wild winter wonderland. Zoo Lights features snow in the Courtyard, 90-foot, LED Ferris wheel, Santa in his shop, live reindeer, thousands of LED holiday lights, the only 5,400 sq. ft outdoor ice skating rink, free train and tram rides, children’s activities, singing Christmas trees and “Reindeer,” animal encounters, and refreshments.
$9/person · 333-6500
Holiday Wonders at the Garden @ Memphis Botanic Garden
December 1- 30. On select nights, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Holiday celebration at the Garden features three attractions for families to enjoy - Snowy Nights, Sculptures Bright, and Trees Alight. Snowy Nights brings families together around fire pits on the patio to celebrate with light displays and seasonal activities. Sculptures Bright offers art lovers an opportunity to leisurely stroll through the outdoor Sculpture Garden while listening to holiday music. Trees Alight features a multi-media light show in the Conifer Garden highlighting not just the grand Christmas tree but other evergreens surrounding the tree. The blue lights pictured are to celebrate the U of M Tigers as they face off against
Go to memphisbotanicgarden.com/hoursandactivities for a complete schedule.
Starry Nights @ Shelby Farms Park
December 1-29, Sunday through Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Enjoy the great outdoors with this one-of-a-kind holiday light show in the Mid-South. The magic of the holidays is brought to life through the drive-thru display of twinkling lights, cozy campfires, and visits with Santa. Mistletoe Village features a food court, Santa’s workshop, The Lake’s Edge Gift Shop, Artisan Front Porch, live holiday music, hot chocolate and s’mores.
Starry Petting Zoo: $3/person. Pony Ride: $5/person. Camel Rides: $5/person.
For Starry Carriage Ride or Hay Ride reservations, visit starrycarriagerides.com or call 522.2862 for tickets.
Visit on a Run, Walk, Ride night to see the lights on foot or on bike when the show is closed to cars (December 4 & 11) $5/person.
Simply drive through the lights. $20/car.
Benefits Shelby Farms Park Conservancy · 222-7275.
A Christmas Carol @ Theatre Memphis
December 1-23. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (except 12/3) at 7 p.m. with matinees at 3 p.m. on 12/03, 12/09, 12/10, 12/16, 12/17, & 12/23; Also Tuesday 12/19 and Wednesday 12/20 at 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol returns for the 40th season to entertain families. Opening night features "Casts of Christmas Pasts" holding a reunion of past cast members and offering special discounts to them and their families. "Holidays for Heroes" takes place on Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Discounted ticket offer to military, policemen, firefighters, first responders, and Shelby County teachers. $10/ticket (limit of four per family). Not available online.
General admission: $30/adult. $15/child · 682-8323
Christmas in the Country @ Morton Museum of Collierville History
Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Morton Museum’s Spotlight Saturdays program is taking you back to the 1850s. Make holiday crafts inspired by Collierville's settlers, enjoy holiday music of the 1800s performed by Iris Orchestra at 2 p.m. and warm up with a biscuit and butter bar.
Free · 457-2650
The Magic of Science: Holiday Edition @ The Pink Palace Museum
December 2-16, Saturdays at noon.
Get ready to discover the science behind the season. Light the night with chemistry candles, tinker with tinsel, and frolic with magic snow! Watch how electricity, polymers, and the scientific method play a role in making the holidays merry and bright.
$4.75/adult $4.25/child · 636-2437
Roudnev Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker @ Buckman Arts Center
December 2 & 3, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m.
Families are welcome to enjoy Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker brought to life by Buckman’s resident dance company. – Roudnev Youth Ballet. The dancers offer a traditional interpretation of this holiday classic.
$20-$35 · 537-1483
Israel Festival @ The Agricenter
Sunday, December 3, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Head over to the Agricenter to celebrate the 10th annual Israel Festival. Highlights include falafel eating contest, matkot, Western Wall Display, caricatures, camel rides, petting zoo, children's area, Israeli food and culture, guest speakers, photo booth, and vendors.
$5/person Free for children 12 and under