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Dear Friends,
...From The Publisher
Just in the nick of time...here’s the 22nd edition of Family
FunSpots! To help usher in the holiday season, be sure to
explore the amazing Enchanted Forest at the Pink Palace
and then lace up your boots and skate at the Memphis
Zoo on Ice! Also, don’t forget check out our annual listings
of area City Parades and other fun winter outings in
the Fairs, Festivals and Fun Events section.
See how to achieve the “Best Me” with Fitness Coach,
Becca Marino on page 31.
With well over 400 listings in Family FunSpots!, it’s the
most comprehensive guide to family fun in the city, suburbs
and outlying areas to be found. So we publish our
magazine twice a year in order to bring you the most
current information about admission prices, hours, locations,
descriptions, special features and more. Of
course, it’s likely that some of these things will change,
so we offer websites and phone numbers for you to
confirm information.
As you discover what we have to offer, I know you’ll
be as thankful as I am for the contributors who helped
me compile all of this useful information. I couldn’t do it
without them. And I couldn’t do any of this without the
tremendous support of my family, friends, and church
family. My heartfelt thanks go to you all.
Please notice our advertisers who help support us, and
help us support them in return. We need them to keep
Family FunSpots! on the grow. When you patronize them,
please tell them you saw their ad in our magazine!
Save the date: 6th Annual Camps & Adventure Fair,
Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 10am to 3:30pm at the
Wolfchase Galleria Mall-Center Court. Parents – talk to
representatives from various camps and summer programs
as well as some of the finest party and educational
exhibitors. See our ad on page 5. Don’t miss the
fun...Hope to see ya there!
Until next time, be well and have fun!
— Paula Jones
Join us for our weekly
Sunday Family FUN Day
12:00-1:00pm
Cost: $120 for 6 weeks
Fit-Kidz
Celebration Parties!
Healthy Fitness & Fun
with Friends
The girls can’t wait to get to camp each
week and see what fun activities Coach B has
planned. Family Fun Boot Camp has been a
great way not only to get the kids out of the
house and off of the couch but also a way for
our family to have some bonding time! It seems
like we are always going our separate ways for
all our individual activities. The kids think it is
awesome that we have something fun to do
together as a family each week! ~M.N. 10/12
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FITNESS
INSPIRATION INC.
Becca Marino, BS, NSCA-CPT — Founder & Owner
Call Today!
901.825.4883
7730A Trinity Rd • Suite 106 • Cordova
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For a coPy oF The mosT
comPrehensive guide To
Family Fun, check ouT one
oF These Fine locaTions:
Memphis & Shelby County Public Libraries
Select YMCA locations
All The Knowledge Tree locations
DOWNTOWN
Fire Museum of Memphis
The Cotton Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum
EAST MEMPHIS
Chick-Fil-A, Poplar/Mendenhall location
Booksellers at Laurelwood
Pinocchios - The Children’s Bookplace
Golf & Games Family Park
Three Little Pigs - Quince Road
BARTLETT
Pump It Up
Singleton Community Center
MIDTOWN
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
MILLINGTON
Millington Public Library
WOLFCHASE AREA
Barnes & Noble (Storytime)
HobbyTown USA
Paint A Piece Pottery
GERMANTOWN
The Little Gym
Germantown Public Library
CORDOVA
Dulins Sports Academy
America’s Incredible Pizza Company
COLLIERVILLE
Collierville Burch Public Library
Jackson Shoes
SOUTHAVEN
Yum Yum’s Gourmet Popcorn
Or pick up Family FunSpots! at
• Select medical and dental offices
• Select schools, churches, hospitals, museums,
books stores, youth organizations, child care
centers, parent support groups, select hotels,
real estate relocation offices, welcome &
visitor information centers and retail
buisnesses.
• Family FunSpots! Advertiser locations.
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Table of Contents
Doin’ the Downtown .............................................pg. 6
Explore Nature ......................................................pg. 8
Fairs, Festivals & Fun Events ................................pg. 18
Farmers’ Market ...................................................pg. 10
Farms & Ranches ..................................................pg. 11
Field Trips ..............................................................pg. 13
Free Things To Do ..................................................pg. 15
Museums...............................................................pg.
33
Party Potpourri.......................................................pg.
38
Performing Arts .....................................................pg. 44
Playtime.................................................................pg.
50
Shopping ...............................................................pg. 53
Sports & Fitness....................................................pg.
54
Storytime...............................................................pg.
55
Sweet Treats .........................................................pg. 56
Uniquely Memphis ................................................pg. 57
Resource Directory................................................pg.
59
Parent Support Groups & More ............................pg. 63
Money-Saving Coupons ........................................pg. 65
Feature Article
Achieve Your “Best Me” ........................................pg. 31
Publisher
Paula Jones
Editorial Assistant
April Foxx
Operations Director
Darell Jones
Contributing Writer
Tran Bui
Graphic Design by
SMH Design
Our Mission:
To provide the best and most comprehensive guide
to businesses and services that support the needs
and interests of families in the Mid-South.
Family FunSpots! is published bi-annually by Jones Media
Group, Inc. Information can be sent to:
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Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Phone: 901.219.2930 • Fax: 901.624.0867
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Camp out at
Family FunSpots
Magazine’s 6th Annual
Camps & Adventure
Fair 2013!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the Wolfchase Galleria Mall
Center Court (lower level)
Memphis, TN
Get ready for Summer Camp 2013!
DAY CAMPS • SUMMER PROGRAMS • OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Jump into the action and learn about all types of
camps, programs, party vendors and more!
Meet representatives, view camp DVDs & collect brochures.
Win Prizes • Face Painting • Character Balloons • Family Fun!
Don’t start the Summer without us! See ya there!
For more information or if you’d like to become a vendor, contact us at
info@familyfunspotsmag.com or call 901-219-2930. www.familyfunspotsmag.com
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What was for years an abandoned area has
been revitalized and become once again,
Memphis’s beating heart. Downtown’s home to the
AutoZone Park, historic Beale Street, Peabody
Place Entertainment and Retail Center, the National
Civil Rights Museum, the South Main Historic Arts
District, the Metal Museum, the Trolleys, Tom Lee
Park, the bank of the Mighty Mississippi River…need
we go on? Populated with more than enough to
entertain the young and young at heart, Downtown’s
an exciting and educational area to bring the family
down and discover a culture and history that is
authentically “Memphis.”
A. SCHWAb
163 beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-9782
A. Schwab, operating on Beale Street since 1876, is a
historic mainstay, which offers all of life’s necessities.
Where else could you find a $.99 necktie or a bottle of
voodoo potion? This store operates by the motto, “If
you can’t find it at Schwab’s you’re better off without it.”
Hours: Varies
ArCAde reSTAUrANT
540 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
www.arcaderestaurant.com
(901) 526-5757
Established in 1919, Arcade is Memphis’ oldest
restaurant. It has been featured in many movies.
Hours: Varies
bACkbeAT TOUrS’ MeMPHIS GHOST TOUr
140 beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
901-272-2328 • 866-392-2328
www.backbeatTours.com
Do you believe in ghosts? On this Downtown walking
tour, our friendly, professional storytellers and tour
guides will lead you through the dark mysteries
and spooky tales behind some of Memphis’ oldest
landmarks, such as Cotton Row, Handy Park, the
Orpheum Theater, and more. A uniquely entertaining
way to experience the history of Memphis. Be sure to
ask your guide about the underground tunnels of the
“lost city,” and about Charlie, the Front Street ghost.
Spine-tingling fun for all ages. (February through
December.) Call for tour times and availability.
CeNTer FOr SOUTHerN FOLkLOre
119 South Main Street, 123 South Main (Store Location)
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-Folk (3655)
www.southernfolklore.com
The Center for Southern Folklore is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to preserve, defend
and protect the music, culture, arts and rhythms
of the South. Cultural excursions and educational
seminars are available for groups by appointment.
The Center also hosts a folk art gallery and a media
area for screening films about music, folk arts and
the region. An expanded gift shop offers the best
regional music, books and artwork. Ask about room
rentals for birthday parties etc…Visit on-line for live
music events.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-6 pm, Fri 11-8pm, Sat 11am
-11pm, Sun 11am -6pm. No charge for entrance into
museum. Cover charge on music nights varies. Call
for group discounts. Minimum Group Size: 15
CeNTrAL STATION
545 South Main, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 722-0300
www.centralstationparties.com
Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, Central
Station is the city’s epicenter of transportation. Built in
1914, the beautifully restored depot houses an Amtrak
ticket office, a police precinct station, apartments
and various commercial and retail establishments.
So whether you’re a history, architecture, or
transportation buff, the family will enjoy walking the
halls, sightseeing and sounds of nearly a century of
Memphis history. Ask about our room rentals.
FedexFOrUM
191 beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901)205-1234
www.fedexforum.com • www.grizzlies.com
FedExForum is the largest public building construction
in Memphis history. Managed and operated by the
Memphis Grizzlies, the facility is home to both the
Memphis Grizzlies NBA Team and the University of
Memphis Tigers basketball team and plays host to
events from concerts to ice shows.For upcoming events
please call 901.205.2525 or visit www.fedexforum.com.
GIbSON GUITAr FACTOrY
145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
901-544-7998 ext. 2
www.gibson.com
A complete tour of the Gibson Beale Street
Showcase in Memphis. This memorable tour of
Gibson’s Memphis guitar factory consists of an
intimate viewing of the facility as Gibson’s skilled
luthiers craft some of the finest guitars in the world.
An opportunity to witness the intricate process of
binding, neck-fitting, painting, buffing, and tuning
that creates these incredible musical instruments.
See and hear how Gibson has helped shape the
world of music for over 100 years and continues
to set the pace for the musical innovations of
tomorrow. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Reservations are recommended. Tours are given:
Monday- Saturday 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm,
2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm,
1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm $10 per
person (Only persons age 5 and over admitted)For
information call (901) 544-7998 ex 4075. For a group
reservation contact us at groupsales.memphis@
gibson.com or call (901) 544-7998 ex 4075. The group
rate is $8.00 per person for 15 or more people.
HArd rOCk CAFé
315 beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-0007 • www.hardrock.com
Located on the east end of Tennessee’s most visited
attraction: Beale Street, Hard Rock Cafe is a museum
and dining facility in one! This chain turned this Hard
Rock uniquely Memphis by covering the walls with
music memorabilia from long ago and the present.
Kids can go treasure hunting for things once belonging
to famous rock ‘n’ roll musicians, after they clean their
plates, of course! The menu is as classic as the music:
all-American burgers, barbecue (it’s Memphis, so that’s
a given), pasta, chicken, pizza--and those are just the
specialties! Don’t forget to grab a few gifts or souvenirs
in the extraordinary store right inside the front door
packed with shirts, hats, jackets, jewelry, and more!
MAIN STreeT TrOLLeY
North end Terminal
444 N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901)523-8134
547 North Main St., Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 274-6282
www.matatransit.com
Take a trip on an authentic vintage trolley car throughout
the captivating scenes of downtown Memphis and the
Mississippi River Bluff. The Main Street Trolley makes
stops at many of the city’s most popular destinations.
Be sure to explore the wonderful gift shop located
inside Central Station at 545 South Main. For transit
route and schedule information call 274-MATA.
PeAbOdY HOTeL dUCkS
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4000
www.peabodymemphis.com
The Peabody Ducks have become a world-famous
part of the history of the Peabody Hotel. The Ducks
spend part of the day swimming in the Grand Lobby
Fountain at the Peabody Hotel. Visitors can watch as
the ducks parade through the lobby on a red carpet
twice daily.
Hours: 11am and 5pm; Admission: Free
SOUTH MAIN ArT TrOLLeY TOUr
www.southmainmemphis.net
Don’t miss the Art Trolley Tour! See what wonders
the South Main District has to offer the last Friday
of every month all year long is a special time in
the South Main Arts District. The ring of the trolley
sounds as the shops, restaurants and galleries in the
area open their doors to the throngs of Memphians
and visitors who make Art Trolley Tour on Main an
event not to be missed. There’s no better time to
browse the stores and galleries for that unique piece
of art, clothing or jewelry while partaking in the wide
array of tasty party foods. Slip onto the trolley for
a free ride to the next stop and more shops. End
the evening with dinner at one of the district’s fine
restaurants.
Hours: The South Main Art Trolley Tour is from 6 pm
to 9 pm the last Friday of every month all year, come
rain or shine.
SUMMer MOvIe SerIeS @ THe OrPHeUM
203 South Main, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-3000 • www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Orpheum Theatre, a grand, opulent venue built
in 1928, provides an ideal setting to view new classic
and vintage films. Every summer, the theater has its
Summer Movie Series that entertains young and old
alike. It’s the perfect place for good, old-fashioned
family fun.
W.C. HANdY PerFOrMING ArTS PArk
200 beale St. at the corner of beale St. and
Third St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-0110 • www.bealestreet.com
Handy Park has been the stage for great blues and
jazz performers since 1909. During the day, Handy
Park is free and open to the public. At night, Handy
Park turns into a uniquely Memphis music experience.
Concerts range from blues to jazz to southern rock
to gospel and the stage hosts some of the world’s
top name performers. For event schedule, log onto
www.bealestreet.com. Admission is free except for
scheduled concerts.
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ahhh… the great outdoors. The birds. The
mammals. Creatures of the night! Memphis
is home to many centers for exploration. Venture
into the unknown and learn about the wonders of
wildlife—from roses to reptiles!
brUSSeL’S bONSAI NUrSerY
8125 Center Hill rd., Olive branch, MS 38654
1-800-582-2593 • (901) 521-8187
www.brusselsbonsai.com
Come see the continent’s largest bonsai nursery.
This nursery caters to gardeners and Asian-culture
enthusiasts. But this is much more than a retail store.
Visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
The center includes a 2-acre lake, a lounge area with
original artwork, a library, a refreshment area, plus
100,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space devoted to bonsai.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm. Admission: Free.
CHUCALISSA MUSeUM
1987 Indian village dr., Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 785-3160
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa
Come and explore the half-mile Chickasaw Bluff
interpretative nature trail.
COON Creek SCIeNCe CeNTer
2985 Hardin Graveyard rd., Adamsville, TN 38310
(901) 320-6420
www.memphismuseums.org
Located in McNairy County in West Tennessee, Coon
Creek is a fascinating educational experience. Visitors
gain hands-on experience with the fossilized creatures
that roamed the sea that covered this area millions
of years ago. This site has produced over 600 species
of marine fossils. Coon Creek is an adventure in
paleontology and nature. Organized group visits only.
Admission: Open to pre-booked groups only. Call for
details, (901) 320-6320.
THe dIxON GALLerY ANd GArdeNS
4339 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-5250 • www.dixon.org
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is the legacy of the
late Margaret and Hugo Dixon. The couple left their
estate and art collection for the enrichment and
enjoyment of the people of the Mid-South. Beside
the galleries, the museum maintains a 17-acre garden
reminiscent of English landscape parks, with formal
and informal gardens, open vistas, and woodland
areas. The Dixon gardens present a variety of adult
and children programs to accompany exhibitions
and special local events.
Hours: Museum and Gardens closed Mondays. Open
Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm; Third Thursdays:
Open until 9 pm; Saturday– Galleries: 10 am - 5 pm,
Gardens: Open Tuesday-Friday the month of July.
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm.
Admission: Dixon members admitted FREE at all times.
Exhibitions are always included with admission.
Adults: $7; Seniors ages 65 and over: $5; Students
ages 18 and older with ID: $5; Children ages 7 - 17:
$3; Children ages 6 and under: FREE
Special Admission Hours: Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm: Pay-
What-You-Wish; Saturday: 8 am - 10 am: Free, gardens
only; 10 am - noon: Free, galleries and gardens
LICHTerMAN NATUre CeNTer
5992 Quince rd., Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 767-7322 ext. 100
www.memphismuseums.org
Located in the heart of metropolitan Memphis,
the Lichterman Nature Center is 65 acres of nature
loving fun. Visitors will enjoy three miles of trails and
boardwalks, environmental exhibits and interactive
multimedia. Exhibits about the birds, mammals,
reptiles, insects and amphibians found in the center’s
three habitat – forest, lake and meadow. Explore the
Backyard Wildlife Center, Parade of Animals and more.
Also, don’t forget to visit the Nature Store for gifts and
souvenirs you won’t find anywhere else.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, 10-3; Fri & Sat, 10-4.
Admission: Adult $6, Child $4.50, Ages: 3-12 Senior:
$5.50, Age: 60+ Group rates are available. Children
under 3 are admitted free. Prices subject to change.
MeMPHIS bOTANIC GArdeN
750 Cherry road Memphis, TN 3811
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
This 96-acre garden is open year-round and offers family
activities, pre-school classes, home school days, and
special events throughout the year.Located in the heart
of East Memphis in Audubon Park on Cherry Rd, west of
Perkins Rd. and north of Park Ave.
Hours: Central Daylight Time Hours: 9am - 6pm; Central
Standard Time (Winter) Hours: 9am - 4:30pm
Admission: Adult $8; Seniors $6.50 (62+) ; Children (2-12)
$5; Children (Under 2) Free; MBG Members Free.
MY bIG bACkYArd
Children’s Garden at Memphis botanic Garden
750 Cherry rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
This family garden is a place for jumping, splashing,
digging, creating, daydreaming, discovering, and
simply enjoying time spent outdoors. Come see for
yourself all the magnificent wonders of this special
place!
Hours: Central Daylight Time Hours: 9am - 6pm; Central
Standard Time (Winter) Hours: 9am - 4:30pm
PLEASE NOTE: Entry to My Big Backyard is included
with Memphis Botanic Garden admission. For more
fun events and programs going on at the Garden visit
our site at www.memphisbotanicgarden.com.
OAkLAWN GArdeNS
7831 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138
The elegant home of Harry and Becky Cloyes displays
Germantown’s historical artifacts. Items include the
town’s first fire truck and a cage-like cell that served
as the city’s first jail.
SHeLbY FArMS GreeNLINe
(901) 767-7275 • www.shelbyfarmspark.org
The Shelby Farms Greenline is a seven-mile urban
trail connecting Midtown Memphis to Shelby Farms
Park–the largest park of its kind in the country. Managed
and operated by the nonprofit Shelby Farms Park
Conservancy, the trail is an incredible community asset
that provides new opportunities for recreation, exercise,
togetherness, healthy activity, commuting and more.
Now connected to Shelby Farms Park’s Wolf River
Pedestrian Bridge, the Shelby Farms Greenline allows
for miles of new trail routes.
The paved trail currently runs from Tillman St. at
Walnut Grove Rd. in Midtown to Farm Rd. at Mullins
Station Rd. at Shelby Farms Park. There are access
points at Tillman St., Highland St., High Point Terrace,
Graham St., Waring Rd., Podesta St., Sycamore View
Rd., and Farm Rd. at Shelby Farms Park.
WOLF rIver CONServANCY CANOe TrIPS
(901) 452-6500
WOLF rIver CANOe TrIPS ANd reNTALS
(901) 877-3958
www.wolfriver.org
The Wolf River Greenway stretches from Mud Island to
Holly Springs National Forest. The lush wetlands and
areas of undisturbed forest create a unique environment
in the Mid-South. Visitors can find non-motorized trails
for foot, bicycle, and canoe/kayak travel. Students of
all ages use the Wolf River to enhance their studies in
science, history and anthropology.
WOLF rIver NATUre CeNTer
Intersection of Germantown rd. & Wolf river blvd.
The Wolf River Nature Center is an attraction located
in the Germantown Area. This two-mile linear park
features a paved, multi-use trail surrounded by picnic
facilities, restrooms, wildflower meadows, interpretive
stops, displays of aquatic plants, tree identification,
rest areas with benches, butterfly gardens, bat houses
and much more.
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Fridays & Saturdays - November 23-December 15
Daily - December 17-29
Closed Christmas Eve & Day
6-8 p.m.
Call 636-4100 for info or visit
memphisbotanicgarden.com
An Optional School for Technology . . .
Delano
Elementary School
Open House January 15
9:00 am -1:00 pm • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School
• 1stthrough5thGrades
• New ComputerLab
• C.L.U.E. - Creative Learning
In a Unique Environment
• Student-operatedTV Studio
• Small, NurturingEnvironment
• InstrumentalBand& Strings
Programs
• After-school Enrichment Clubs
• After-school Care
• No Residential Boundaries
• eBeams/SmartBoard in every classroom
Kindergarten program is available through the
Open Enrollment process in Spring 2013.
Delano Optional School • 1716 Delano Ave.
Memphis, TN 38127
Telephone (901) 416-3932
To apply, call Memphis City Schools
Division of Optional Programs and Advanced Academics
(901) 416-5338
• Pick Your Own
• Two Roadside Markets at HWY 51 an
Singleton Parkway
• The Country Café at the Market on HWY 51
• Jams, jellies, preserves, and relishes made
with our own fruit
• Booths at three regional Farmers Markets
• Fall Fun Events, including the Annual Jones
Corn Maze, hayrides, face painting, and
pumpkin patch
• Haunted attractions that are more elaborate
and terrifying every year
Check our daily lunch special
on Facebook
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Located just 10 miles north of Memphis, has
been providing the best in fresh fruits to
Memphis and the Mid-South
since 1940!
7170 US Hwy 51 • N. Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-3150
www.jonesorchard.com
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it’s Southern culture to treasure seasonal homegrown
fruits and vegetables. Spend time with your family
in the sun with ripe and delicious produce, perfect
for picking. From apples to peaches to pears and
pumpkins, we invite you to take your “pick.”
eASY WAY FOOd STOreS
2653 James Road, Memphis, TN 38127 • (901) 358-7718
5251 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38118 • (901) 362-6620
5905 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 • (901) 388-9973
814 Mt. Moriah Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 683-8249
80 Main St. N., Memphis, TN 38103 • 901) 523-1323
4599 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116 • (901) 345-6519
596 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 726-4917
www.easywayproduce.com
Easy Way Food Stores provide fresh fruits and
vegetables in a neighborhood-grocery type setting.
Easy Way’s many locations make this a convenient way
to find healthy and delicious food for the entire family.
Home-grown produce available in growing season.
Hours: Varies by location.
FArMer’S MArkeT AT AGrICeNTer
INTerNATIONAL
7777 Walnut Grove road, Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 757-7777 • www.agricenter.org/farmers
The Farmer’s Market at Agricenter International provides
a collaboration of farmers and their crops to provide a
great variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Located
in the big red barn, this market has something for
everyone. Hours: Open beginning May through Oct. 31
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.- 5:30p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
FArMerS’ MArkeT AT THe GArdeN
MeMPHIS bOTANIC GArdeN
750 Cherry rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Apr 25, 2012 - Oct 31, 2012 (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Shop from a variety of goods that are locally grown
and produced, including fresh produce, home-baked
breads and sweets, honey, artisan items, and more!
Open to the public. Generally opened April – October
31st (2pm - 6pm)
GILLAM FArMS • STOre: FrUIT OF THe vINe
251 Hwy. 258, Judsonia, Ar 72081
(501) 729-5266, 800-833-0522
www.gillamfarms.com
Gillam Farms, located an hour northeast of Central
Arkansas, produces a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables including asparagus, blueberries,
blackberries, grapes, muscadines, purple hull peas,
sweet potatoes and pumpkins.On the property
is Fruit of the Vine, a store where fresh produce is
sold during season. The store also carries juices,
fruits, jams and jellies, pickled items, syrups, honey,
molasses and more. Gift items are also available.
Each October, the Farm hosts school field trips, and
for a small fee students may take a wagon tour, play
in a hay maze and bring home a pumpkin of their
own. Tours are also open to the public on weekends.
During the Christmas holidays, the store has gift
baskets filled with items from the Farm store that
may be purchased and carried home or shipped
anywhere in the U.S. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m..
Closed Sundays.
JONeS OrCHArd
7170 US Hwy 51, N. Millington, TN 38053 • (901) 873-3150
6850 Singleton Parkway, Millington, TN 38053 • (901) 872-0703
6824 Big Creek Church, Millington, TN 38053 • (901) 872-2923
(Big Creek Church: Pick Your Own site only)
www.jonesorchard.com
A pick your own must! Jones Orchard, with the largest
peach orchard in Tennessee, offers a variety of seasonal
fruits, vegetables and the opportunity for patrons to
pick their own fruit. Jones’ Orchard is well known for
their delicious peaches, since 1940. Also homemade
jams, jellies, preserves, baked goods and other fine
products are available. Will make fruit and gift baskets.
Also, while on your travels stop by and have a fresh
home-cooked meal with us, availiable daily, Mon.-Sat.
at the Highway 51 location only. The Singleton and
Big Creek locations are open seasonally. Store Hours:
7:30am-6:30pm, Mon. – Sat. Closed Sun. (Will open on
Sunday afternoons when fruit is ripe).
MeMPHIS FArMerS MArkeT
Located downtown at Central Station Pavilion
(Front & G.E. Patterson Streets)
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 575-0580
www.memphisfarmersmarket.org
Located in the Historic South Main District, the Memphis
Farmers’ Market is an outdoor market featuring local
farmers. The market showcases locally grown produce
and related food items from the Mid-South region
and serves to educate the community about food
choices. Buying directly from the growers allows the
shoppers to ask questions and get answers from the
source. There’s plenty of free parking, shopping and
entertainment under a shaded canopy with benches
for relaxing and listening to live music. It also features
cooking, plant and nutrition education demonstrations.
The Market provides community development and
is a great place to meet friends and neighbors. Hours:
Every Saturday, 7am – 1pm, Mid-April– October, rain or
shine! Free parking adjacent to the market.
TOM’S FArM
rossville, TN
(901) 853-0997
Tom Johnson loves to open the 540-acre Tom’s
farm that has been in his family for generations, offering
families and groups a great place for wholesome
entertainment.
Springtime is a great time to visit the farm for
Easter egg hunts, hayrides or a bonfire to roast some
hotdogs. Tom’s Farm has customers that drive over 100
miles to buy the best tasting “sweet corn.” The corn is
available mid-June through mid-July. Also available are
cucumbers, tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons.
Be sure and visit the farm this fall, you won’t believe
your eyes when you see the thousands of pumpkins that
are ready for picking. Stop by and see the animals, corn
maize, playground and more. Don’t miss the Pumpkin
Patch open to the public daily during October. The
farm is handicap accessible. Field trips are booked by
appointment. To make your reservation, call 853-0997.
With a moo, moo here, and a quack, quack
there…Don’t let your kids just sing about
Old McDonald’s farm, why not let them explore it?
Perfect for parties, Mid South farms and ranches are
open for tours and visits. Many packages include
pony rides, picnics, and petting zoos. Grab your
overalls, straw hats, and picnic baskets. It’s time to
head out of the city.
CedAr HILL FArM
008 Love rd., Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2540
www.cedarhfarm.com
Cedar Hills boasts it’s “The best family fun in the
country.” The farm sits on 120 acres of the most
beautiful, rolling hills in DeSoto County. Farm activities
include pony rides, a petting zoo, hay fort, hayrides,
fishing pond, picnic area and more. Your group will
enjoy the snack bar with its full service kitchen, new
gift shop and attractive pavilion with rest rooms.
These facilities are very flexible and allow many types
of activities. They offer paintball year round. For your
next group outing, call and schedule a day that your
group or family will enjoy and talk about for years to
come. For additional information call (662) 429-2540
or for paintball during the week call (662) 429-2540, on
the weekend call (662) 429-8787.
HAPPY TIMeS FArM
Traveling Petting Zoo
(901) 573-1384 • www.happytimesfarm.com
Bring the farm to your birthday party or picnic. This fun
wholesome activity is guaranteed to add spark and
flavor to your party or special event. The “Traveling
Petting Zoo” contains over 30 farm animals such as
goats, baby kids, sheep, baby lambs, calves, Chinese
Silky chickens, turkeys, ducks, baby ducks rabbits, baby
rabbits, guinea pigs & baby pigs. For more information,
call (901) 573-1384.
kIdZ kOUNTrY
5960 Tchulahoma rd., Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-2909 (local call from Memphis area)
www.kidzkountrypettingzoo.com
Kidz Kountry is 67 rolling acres of farmland fun
that is available for Company Picnics, Birthday Parties,
Family Reunions, Church Outings, and Educational
Field Trips.
Activities available include Pony Rides, Hay Rides,
Game Room, Train Rides, Milking the Goat, Pony Cart
Rides, Turtle Races, and the New Playground with
Volleyball, Tetherball, and Basketball. Last but not
least, the Petting Zoo has over 150 animals for your
enjoyment.
Seasonal activities include the Pumpkin Patch
and hay maze and feeding the fish at the catfish pond.
Fishing is available for picnics and during summer
PONY CAMP!
The new pavilion has lots of ceiling fans for
summer events and a Large Stone fireplace make fall
and winter parties cozy. The fireplace also has 2 BBQ
pits available for cooking. Plenty of electrical outlets,
water, and a PA System are available in the pavilion.
Four hand-washing stations are spaced out around
the barn.
Kidz Kountry hosts an Easter Egg Hunt on Palm
Sunday (2-4pm) for 6 separate age groups (1-12).
Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Games and the
Easter Bunny make this annual event an exciting
springtime experience.
Fall Family Day in November includes a Big
Bonfire, Hayride all around the farm, finding your way
out of a Huge Hay Maze, Roasting marshmallows or
hotdogs, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Games, Train Rides
and the Pumpkin Patch. Bring a Picnic and spend the
afternoon with family and friends.
Private trail riding lessons are available all year
round. In addition, Kidz Kountry offers traveling Party
animals, pony rides, train, and games for those who
can’t make it to the farm. For reservations or additional
information Call (662) 349-2909 a local call.
MAPLe GrOve FArM
(901) 861-7422
email: info@maplegrovefarm.net
www.maplegrovefarm.net
Nestled away on 17 beautiful wooded acres in
Collierville, Tennessee, you’ll feel miles away from the
everyday stresses of life from the moment you enter
our gates. We have a beautiful indoor & outdoor facility
that is sure to be perfect for you to personalize your
corporate party, banquet, anniversary celebration or
whatever your occasion may be. Private parking onsite
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with attendant to direct guests. Use of play area for
children.
Several activities to choose from including, petting
farm, moonbounce, and hayrides. Each indoor/outdoor
event is tailored to fit your interests! For your tour,
please call us today! (All tours are by appointment only.)
MerrY CHrISTMAS Tree FArM & GIFT SHOP
1890 Getwell rd. N., Nesbit, MS 38651
(5 mi. from Goodman Rd., just 25 minutes from Memphis)
(662) 429-9462
email: naomitrees@aol.com
www.merrychristmastreefarm.com
Start a family tradition…with a live tree from Merry
Christmas Tree Farm! Take a fun hayride tour and
choose your very own live fresh tree and cut it yourself,
or they’ll cut it for you! They offer a wide selection of
homegrown trees like Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine,
and Balsam Fir. Also available are Fraiser Fir trees 6ft.
to 10 ft. tall. When you make your way to the farm,
stop and visit the Holiday Specialty Gift Shop that has
wreaths, silk arrangements, sways, mantel pieces,
Fenton glass, and many more decorations from around
the world. So make your season bright with a visit to
Merry Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shop! The farm
opens Thanksgiving Day through December. For more
information, please call (662) 429-9462.
MISTY HOLLOW FArMS
6315 Walsh rd., Millington, TN 38053
(901) 876-6315
www.mistyhollowpettingfarm.net
Enjoy the fresh air and beauty of the 45 acres of
Misty Hollow’s rolling farmland and forest. Book your
party, field trips, class picnics and fundraisers in the
farm’s spacious and quaint barn which has kitchen
and bathroom facilities. The party place can be fit to
customer needs. Other features include a petting zoo,
hayrides, pony rides, moonbounce, fishing, picnics and
bonfires.
THe MObILe Ark
PO box 721, brownsville, TN 38012
1-888-779-3339 • 1-731-779-3339
www.mobileark.com
Over the past ten years, the Davies and their ‘Mobile
Ark’ have been presenting wildly exciting endangered
species animal education programs throughout the
United States. They have traveled with their menagerie
of rare and endangered creatures, from around the
world, to visit schools, churches, day cares, senior
homes, camps, zoos, festivals, and businesses for
a hands-on experience of a lifetime for children and
grown-ups alike! Tim and Toni Davies are founders
both of The Mobile Ark and The Ark R.A.I.N. foundation
(Rescuing Animals In Need) a 501-3-C non-profit
wildlife sanctuary. The Sanctuary is home to over 200
critters like lions, wallabies, monkeys, bats and around
70 other rare and endangered species. The Mobile
Ark programs that your school schedules help to
support the sanctuary expenses such as: shelter, food,
veterinarian care and rehabilitation of these wonderful
creatures. The Mobile Ark will transform any event into
a ‘ZOO’ for the day. Better yet, NO buses, No traveling,
No lost children, NO tired feet, the Mobile Ark does ALL
the work. They bring their ‘ZOO’ to you!!! To schedule
your event call 1-888-779-3339.
MUSeUM OF THe ArkANSAS GrANd PrAIrIe
921 east Fourth, Stuttgart, Ar 72160
(870) 673-7001 • www.grandprairiemuseum.org
Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie depicts the
history of eastern Arkansas’s early pioneers and the
agriculture of the Grand Prairie area. A group of
German Lutheran settlers, also known as the Prairie
Pioneers, settled the Stuttgart area from 1880 until
1921. As you visit, explore scaled-down replicas of
actual businesses that served the area such as a
mercantile, doctor’s office, photography shop, jail,
waterfowling. Also see actual farm machinery and
learn about the great history of rice! Open Daily Tues.
through Fri. 8am – 4:00pm, Sat.10am-4pm Closed
Sundays, Mondays, legal holidays and Easter. 20,000
sq. ft+ 5 outside buildings. Handicap accessible.
TeNNeSSee rIver FreSH WATer PeArL
FArM TOUr & MUSeUM
255 Marina rd. (9 Miles North of Exit 133 on I-40)
Camden kentucky Lake , TN 38320
(731) 584-7880; (800) 225-7469
www.birdsongresort.com
Known as a “pearl of a tour,” this exploration through
beautiful Kentucky Lake allows tourists to witness the
abundance of pearls made naturally by the mussels
that fill the Tennessee River. Tennessee River pearls
are some of the most durable and striking pearls in
the world. Bring the family and take a complimentary
boat ride on the Tennessee River. After a hearty
southern barbecue dinner, observe the 350-gallon
aquarium with live mussels that contribute to the
“richness” of southern culture.
TOM’S FArM
1665 Murrell rd., rossville, TN
(901) 853-0997
Tom Johnson loves to open the 540-acre Tom’s
farm that has been in his family for generations, offering
families and groups a great place for wholesome
entertainment.
Springtime is a great time to visit the farm for
Easter egg hunts, hayrides or a bonfire to roast some
hotdogs. Tom’s Farm has customers that drive over 100
miles to buy the best tasting “sweet corn.” The corn is
available mid-June through mid-July. Also available are
cucumbers, tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons.
Be sure and visit the farm this fall, you won’t
believe your eyes when you see the thousands of
pumpkins that are ready for picking. Stop by and see the
animals, corn maze, playground and more. Don’t miss
the Pumpkin Patch available daily during October . The
farm is handicap accessible. Field trips are booked by
appointment. To make your reservation, call 853-0997.
WeST TeNNeSSee AGrICULTUrAL MUSeUM
3 Ledbetter Gate rd., Milan, TN 38558
(731) 686-8067 • milan.tennessee.edu/museum
Journey through time and witness the everyday
challenges of early Tennessee settlers. Learn about
their life by observing the life-size displays that bring
the settler’s experiences to life— from the one-room
schoolhouse to the blacksmith’s shop. The whole family
will benefit and learn something new about Tennessee’s
cultural heritage. The Museum offers guided tours for
groups by reservation. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
closed weekends and Holidays.
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Family Funspots! near you?
We’ll mail it to you.
Just send $4.95 payable to Family FunSpots!
Hurry while supplies last!
it can be a real headache choosing from the many
activities, attractions, events and locations out
there. For fear of going to the wrong place or for the
lack of time needed to find the right one, many end
up doing nothing. The idea behind this “Field Trips”
section is to help you figure out if or when a specific
outing is suitable for you family or group. Hopefully,
our way of presenting these outings to you will make
the choosing part easier and the planning a breeze!
The quick reference chart includes the attraction’s
name and page reference. Since rates vary depending
on activity, we recommend you call the attraction
to confirm prices.
Activity Centers/Amusement Parks
America’s Incredible Pizza Company ..........................pg. 38
Crossfire Commandos ..............................................pg. 39
Golf & Games Family Park .........................................pg. 40
Pump It Up ..............................................................pg. 43
Animals/Fish
Memphis Zoo ..........................................................pg. 57
The Mobile Ark ........................................................pg. 12
MemFish .................................................................pg. 17
Arts & Crafts
Art Center ..............................................................pg. 59
JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores .....................................pg. 40
Paint A Piece Pottery Studio .....................................pg. 43
Sieze the Clay ..........................................................pg. 43
Bowling
Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes ..................................pg. 51
Cordova Bowling Center ...........................................pg. 51
FunQuest Bowling Center .........................................pg. 51
Strike Zone Bowling Lane .........................................pg. 51
Farms
Cedar Hill Farms ......................................................pg. 11
Happy Times Farm ....................................................pg. 11
Kidz Kountry ............................................................pg. 11
Maple Grove Farm ...................................................pg. 11
Misty Hollow Farms..................................................pg.
12
Tom’s Farm ..............................................................pg. 12
Food Establishments
Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop ........................................pg. 56
Dinstuhl’s Candies ...................................................pg. 56
Gigi’s Cupcakes .......................................................pg. 56
Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery .......................pg. 56
Museums
Art Museum of the University of Memphis ..................pg. 33
Biblical Resource Center & Museum..........................pg.
33
The Children’s Museum of Memphis ..........................pg. 33
Chucalissa Museum .................................................pg. 33
The Cotton Museum .................................................pg. 33
DeSoto County Museum ...........................................pg. 34
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens ....................................pg. 34
Fire Museum of Memphis .........................................pg. 34
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art ...............................pg. 34
Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum ...............................pg. 35
Mississippi River Museum ........................................pg. 35
National Civil Rights Museum ...................................pg. 35
National Ornamental Metal Museum .........................pg. 35
Pink Palace Museum ...............................................pg. 35
Public Earthquake and Resource Center ....................pg. 36
Sharpe Planetarium .................................................pg. 36
Slave Haven/Burkle Estate Museum ..........................pg. 36
Stax Museum of American Soul Museum ...................pg. 36
Musical Instruments/Tours
Gibson Guitar Factory Tours ........................................pg. 6
Nature
Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery............................................pg.
8
Chucalissa Museum ...................................................pg. 8
Coon Creek Science Center.........................................pg.
8
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens ......................................pg. 8
Lichterman Nature Center...........................................pg.
8
Memphis Botanic Gardens..........................................pg.
8
Shelby Farms Park Greenline.......................................pg.
8
Theatre/Entertainment
Ekpe & Company .....................................................pg. 44
Malco Movie Theatre ..............................................pg. 41
The Orpheum Theatre ..............................................pg. 46
Theatre Memphis.....................................................pg.
46
Sightseeing/Tours
Backbeat Tours .........................................................pg. 6
Heritage Tours .........................................................pg. 62
Skating
Cordova Skating Center ............................................pg. 52
Crystal Palace .........................................................pg. 52
East End Skating Center............................................pg.
52
FunQuest Skating .....................................................pg. 52
Raleigh Skating Center .............................................pg. 52
Skate Odyssey .........................................................pg. 52
SAVE THE DATE
6th Annual
Camps & Adventure
Fair 2013!
Saturday,
February 16, 2013
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the Wolfchase
Galleria Mall
Center Court
(lower level)
Memphis, TN
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10 Keys to Field Trip Day Success
1. Set goals & expectations
2. Plan your visit on a fixed date or on a
flexible date
3. Create a template or worksheet
4. Contact sites with questions
5. Make your reservations
6. Calculate Number of Chaperones
7. Notification and permission
8. Be prepared before you go
9. Field Trip Manners – establish behavioral
guidelines
10. Follow-Up Activities
Field trip days enrich the curriculum and are
special days for children. They give children an
opportunity to learn in the way they learn best—
hands-on experience. They open children’s eyes
to their community and widen their horizons.
They expose children to various careers and how
things work in the real world. Field trips are not
only educational but exciting and fun too. And to
help your day go smooth, we have created the
following field trip day checklist for use.
Planning the Trip
Reservations made and confirmed in writing.
Date of trip __________
Arrival time at __________
Departure from __________
Confirm number of students attending and
arrival time in advance.
Check that your school has paid in advance
or made arrangements for payment. Bring
your receipt.
Data sheets and question sheets appropriate
for your students to use on trip day.
School or Bus Company
Confirm arrival time of bus at your school.
Bus driver has map of bus route to destination.
What to Bring:
Obvious and Not-So-Obvious
List of students
Cell Phones and Phone Numbers
First Aid Kits
Medications
ZipLoc bags
Extra Lunches/Snacks
Ice Chest(s)
Hand Sanitizer & Wet Wipes
Clipboard
Art materials
Durable totes
Recording Equipment (Make sure you’ve
charged in advance and extra batteries).
Money (for postcards or other memorabilia)
Of course, check school policy.
Have fun and enjoy your day!
Free for all!…It’s free!...Freebies!, is the music to
ears of parents on a budget looking for fun things
to do with their children. From viewing Memphis, to
connecting with nature, to listening to music, to visiting
the animals in the zoo, there are free activities in nearly
every category of Family FunSpots!, in every season, in
every part of the city and suburbs. The lions roar just as
loudly, the art and sculpture still captivate, the flowers
smell just as sweet, and the rhythms still sooth; it’s only
the cost that’s missing.
Memphis can be viewed free on foot and above the
ground from bridges for those families who like to walk.
Bringing books to life for a child is as simple and cost
free as a visit to your public library. Some bookstores
also offer free storytimes that enchant young children.
Festivals of books have the added bonus of characters
from storybooks dressed in costume walking around.
Picnics downtown along the river or at your area park
are all free memory-makers for Memphis-area families.
As a final note, don’t forget the free days at major
attractions. The crowds maybe a little larger and lines
a little longer, but the exhibits and sightseeing are
the same.
Details on these plus more free activities can be
found in this section and throughout the guidebook.
We took special care to find as many as possible.
The economy may be tight, but that’s no reason to
curtail family adventures. In fact, it’s something of an
adventure planning fun and free things to do!
PleaSe noTe: although, we have made every effort in
researching and writing this section, dates, times and
information sometimes change. So call ahead to confirm
details that have been provided before you venture out.
Have fun!
CONNECT WITH NATURE!
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
www.memphismuseums.org
Have you visited Lichterman Nature Center? Located in
the heart of metropolitan Memphis, the Center features
exciting new exhibits, lush gardens featuring native
wildflowers and trees, and a tradition of excellence.
Admission is free to the public on Tuesdays from 1:00
until closing.
IT’S CURTAIN CALL
Playhouse on the Square
51 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 725-0776 www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Pay What You Can Night allows people who
would not normally be able to afford the regular
ticket prices to “pay what they can afford.” Our goal
is to make our productions available to everyone
regardless of their financial situation. There is one
Pay What You Can performance for each production.
Tickets go on sale one week before the
performance. Tickets must be purchased in person,
cash or check only. Limit of 4 tickets per person.
Go Window Shopping!
163 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-9782
A. Schwab’s dry Goods Store, operating in the family
since 1876, is a historic mainstay as the only remaining
original business on Beale Street. This store loads
three floors with voodoo powders, handcuffs, clerical
collars, saucepans and the largest collection of hats in
town. They operate by the motto, “If you can’t find it at
Schwab’s you’re better off without it.”
Hours: Varies
It’s Agricultural!
7777 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120
901-757-7777
Agricenter International, which displays advances
in farming technology, is a self-sustaining, not-forprofit
organization. It provides educational programs,
as well as recreational opportunities.
Visit www.agricenter.org for more information.
Imagine This!
Art Museum, U of M
CFA Room 142 (Communication/Fine Arts Bldg.)
3750 Norriswood, Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2224 • www.amum.org
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis
permanently maintains Egyptian antiquities display.
The Museum also features changing exhibits of
contemporary art.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Closed University
holidays and between exhibits. Free admission.
Metered parking located in Central Ave. parking lot.
Parking is also available in the Fogelman Garage at $1
per hour. Reservations are required for groups of 10
or more people. Please call (901) 678-2224 to schedule
group tours.
SIGHTSEE ON THE AVENUE!
4674 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 432
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8240 • www.shoptheavenue.com
Collierville is home to The Avenue Carriage Crossing,
which has a great “Main Street inspired” ambiance
with a strong historical inspiration. The Avenue, one
of the first open-air centers of its kind, has amazing
architectural features, including fountains and
sculptures. For your shopping pleasure, discover the
many specialty stores and restaurants in an attractive
open-air setting!
Bike It!
biking routes
Cyclists can now enjoy 60+ miles of city streets for
on-road, shared roadway bike route tours. There are
five “neighborhood” route tours and one longer
“Memphis” route tour. These routes are intended
for recreation as well as commuter use and link
neighborhoods, commercial areas and many city
attractions. Destinations include downtown, Memphis
riverfront, city parks, museums, gardens, nature center
and the Memphis zoo.. www.cityofmemphis.org
Learn About Southern Folklore!
119 S. Main, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-3655 • www.southernfolklore.com
The Center for Southern Folklore & Cafe is a
non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve,
defend and protect the music, culture, arts and rhythms
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of the South. Just head downtown to enjoy exhibits and
photographs on the arts, music and culture of the area.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6 pm. No charge for entrance
into museum.
Visit the Hall of Fame!
65 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 531-7826 • www.memphiscottonmuseum.org
Cotton was king, and in this impressive Cotton Museum’s
Hall of Fame at The Memphis Cotton exchange, it
retains its royal splendor. The Cotton Museum is located
in the Memphis Cotton Exchange, founded in 1873, and
still a viable member organization. Although there is
a charge for the museum, The Cotton Museum Hall of
Fame, located in the lobby, is free to the public.
Learn the HISTORY OF ST. JUDE!
danny Thomas - ALSAC Pavilion St. Jude
Children’s research Hospital
332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 495-3508 • www.stjude.org
St. Jude is a unique place – unlike any other
pediatric treatment and research facility in the world.
Discoveries made at St. Jude have completely changed
the treatment of children with cancer and other
catastrophic diseases worldwide. Learn the history of St.
Jude hospital and its founder through a self-guided tour.
All tours must be scheduled in advance. For more
information or to schedule a tour, please call (800) 877-
5833 (extension 2041) or (901) 578-2041.
Visitors must be 16 years of age or older to
participate in a hospital tour. Younger children may
visit the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion located on the
hospital campus. All children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Tours are typically available Mon - Fri at 10am and
1pm. Tours are not available on Sat., Sun. or holidays.
ENJOY THE ART OF IT ALL!
4339 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-5250 • www.dixon.org
The dixon Gallery and Gardens is a fine art museum,
specializing in French and American Impressionist and
Post-Impressionist art. The museum is surrounded by
17-acres of beautiful gardens, consisting of formal and
informal gardens, open vistas, and woodland areas.
Every Saturday from 10am to noon guests receive
FREE admission. Tuesdays 10am - 4pm: Pay-What-You-
Can.
Have a Grave Experience!
824 S. Dudley
(901) 774-3212 • www.elmwoodcemetery.org
The historic elmwood Cemetery was founded in
1852, this is the final resting place for some of the
city’s most celebrated citizens including Robert Church,
Mayor “Boss” Crump, and victims of the Yellow Fever
epidemic. Grounds open daily, 8am - 4:30pm. The
cottage is open Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm and Sat from
8am - 12pm. Admission is free.
It’s Time to Shake, Rattle and Roll!
Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum
191 Beale St. (located at the Plaza of fedEx Forum)
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 205-2533 • www.memphisrocknsoul.org
The Memphis rock N Soul Museum offers a
Memphis Music experience. Free admission is available
on Tuesdays from 2pm to 7pm for Shelby County, TN
residents with proof of residency.
Be Stunned!
Martyrs Park
With a majestic view of the Mississippi River, the park
is home to a stunning statue commemorating the
suffering and courage of citizens who tended the sick
and dying during the epidemics that devastated the
city in the 1870s.
Experience THE WONDERS OF ART AT BROOKS!
1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 544-6200 • www.brooksmuseum.org
The Memphis brooks Museum of Art is the oldest
fine arts museum in the state of Tennessee, the Brooks
is housed in an original Beaux Arts-style building,
which is registered as a U.S. National Landmark. The
Museum’s permanent collection contains over 8,000
works ranging from ancient to contemporary. PAY
WHAT YOU CAN WEDNESDAYS! On Wednesdays,
you set your own admissin fee! From a penny to any
dollar amount, you decide what you pay.
EAT A DELICIOUS PEACH!
Well, the peach will cost you; but not much. And a
juicy farm-fresh Tennessee peach hand selected at
the Memphis Farmers’ Market in the heat of the
summer is well worth the pocket change! Open
Every Saturday, 7am to 1pm from mid-April through
October, in the South Main District at the Central
Station Pavilion. Parking is FREE on market days!
Visit www.memphisfarmersmarket.org or call (901)
575-0580 for more information.
Think Pink! Pink palace Museum & mansion
3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 320-6320 • www.memphismuseums.org
The Memphis Pink Palace Museum, with its
renovated Mansion, is the most visited museum in
the Southeast. Walk through a replica of the world’s
first self-service grocery store or trace Memphis’
history from the time of Mississippian Indians and
Spanish explorers through the Civil War and yellow
fever epidemics. Also, view award-winning medical
exhibits and see how dinosaurs and fossils
dramatically chronicle our planet. The Clyde Parke
Miniature Circus is always a favorite. The Mansion
contains a permanent exhibit on life in the early
20th century. Museum exhibits are free on Tuesday
from 1pm until closing. Enchanted Forest, IMAX and
Planetarium shows are not included. Admission:
Adult $11.75, Child $6.25, Senior $11.25. Group rates
are available, call (901) 320-6362 for information.
Celebrate the Great Sounds of American
Soul Music!
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-SOUL (7685) or toll-free 888-942-SOUL (7685)
www.soulsvilleusa.com
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music
celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by
Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the
Bar-Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire
and others.
Stax offers free admission every Tuesday from 1pm
to 5pm for Shelby County, TN residents with proof of
residency.
Check It Out!
You can read it for free at Memphis Public Library
& Information Center
benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 415-2700 • www.memphislibrary.org
The Memphis Public Library & Information Center,
19 locations and three mobile units offer a variety of
services to our community. A wide array of programs
for library users of all ages is available throughout the
year, including storytimes for preschoolers and toddlers.
The 330,000 square foot Central Library features state-
of-the-art technology and traditional library services in a
comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Want to dig deep into our music history? There’s no
better place than our new public library. The Memphis
Music collection is comprehensive, well-organized and
easily accessed by anyone, regardless of race, creed,
religion or musical taste. Check out CDs, tapes, books
and more.
Be Enchanted!
Try visiting local bookstores and libraries during
their storytimes. They provide great opportunities for
learning and expose children to creative activities.
with a moo, moo here! and a hiss, hiss there!
Stop by and visit the animals at the Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 276-9453 • www.memphiszoo.org
The Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals
representing over 500 species. Free admission on
Tues from 2pm - 5pm (excluding the month of March)
for Tennessee residents only. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Downtown Beautiful Sunsets!
There’s nothing as relaxing as a sunset on the
Mighty Mississippi as the riverboats go by.
See Civil rights History Up Close!
450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-9699 • www.civilrightsmuseum.org
The National Civil rights Museum, housed in
the historic Lorraine Motel—site of the assassination
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the first of its kind
in the country to chronicle the history of the Civil
Rights Movement from the earliest days of slavery
to the 21st century. Through interpretive exhibits and
audio-visual displays, the Museum brings to life the
most significant periods in modern American history.
Free admission Mondays from 3pm until closing for
Tennessee residents with state issued identification.
Not applicable for tour operators.
Visit the Peabody Ducks!
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4000 • www.peabodymemphis.com
All you’ll need is your camera for this free fun. The
Peabody Hotel ducks have become a world-famous
part of the history of the Peabody Hotel. The Ducks
spend part of the day swimming in the Grand Lobby
Fountain at the Peabody Hotel. Visitors can watch as
the ducks parade through the lobby on a red carpet
twice daily. The march of the famous Peabody ducks
is free and takes place daily at 11am and 5pm.
Afterwards, ride the elevator to the roof to see the
ducks’ habitat and the fantastic views of Memphis.
Take a Hike! or How About a Picnic?
7161 Mullins Station, Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 382-0235
Shelby Farms Park with more than 4,500 acres of
land, is the largest urban park in the United States.
The Park is home to a herd of American Bison and
includes more than 20 lakes and ponds. Activities
include mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing,
rollerblading, hiking, running, picnicking and much
more. Picnic shelters and visitor center facilities are
availing for rental. For more information call,(901)
767-PARK or visit www.shelbyfarmspark.org.
Ride the Trolley!
The South Main Arts district located along the trolley
line on South Main Street in downtown Memphis, this
culturally rich neighborhood offers a diverse array of
art galleries, trendy restaurants, open markets and
popular shops.
The last Friday of every month, galleries on Main
Street are open for this unique event from 6pm - 9pm. The
FREE Trolley stops at all galleries, shops, and restaurants
between the Orpheum and Central Station. For more
information, log on to southmainmemphis.net.
Go On a Statue Tour!
From W.C. Handy at Handy Park and Elvis Presley on
Beale Street to B.B. King in the Riverside Drive Visitor
Center, statues help tell the story of Memphis’ rich history.
Stroll down Beale Street to
W.C. Handy Park!
See free concerts, traveling musicians, and more:
• beale Street Flippers Watch as members of
the Beale Street Flippers turn upside down and
backwards - sometimes using only one hand!
• beale Street Historic district One of America’s
most famous streets, it is where W.C. Handy penned
the first Blues song. Contains restaurants, nightclubs,
parks, museums and shopping.
• beale Street Walk of Fame Between 2nd and
3rd, musical notes embedded in the concrete mark
the Walk of Fame, where some of Memphis’ finest
musicians are honored.
For more information. log onto www.bealestreet.com.
DON’T FORGET THE GREYHOUNDS!
Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option
1550 Ingram Blvd., West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7317 • www.midsouthgreyhound.com
An independent adoption program in West Memphis,
Arkansas promoting retired racing greyhound adoption.
The adoption kennel is always open to the public so
that you may meet the dogs even if there’s no interest
in adopting. Many pre-schools and day cares come
through and visit. And the greyhounds have visited
schools and retirement homes. For more information,
visit www.midsouthgreyhound.com.
Get eye to eye with the Fish!
MemFish
5719 Quince Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 766-2992
Explore MemFish without leaving Memphis! A
complete line of Freshwater and Saltwater Fish, Corals,
Inverts, Plants, and Supplies. Special orders and
custom aquariums available. Hours: Monday - Friday:
10am - 6pm, Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm.
If planning a group visit, please call ahead. Although
there is no admission fee, you just might buy what
meets the eye!
www.familyfunspotsmag.com
Help your child take those first steps in creative
self-expression. Art Center stocks quality
materials for all ages.
1636 Union Avenue • Memphis, TN 38104
901.276.6321
www.artcentermemphis.com
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cotton Candy, Contests, Balloons. It’s all wrapped
into one in this list of activity specialities! From
annual community festivals to Holiday City Parades,
this calendar will help you plan and fill your family
outings calendar in no time. Be sure to check with
your community library, community centers and
church organizations to see what fun they have in
store too!
PLEASE NOTE: Family FunSpots! tries to print factual
information. We regret any errors. To report an error or need for
clarification, please email us at info@familyfunspotsmag.com.
It’s likely that some listings may change, so we offer websites,
links and phone numbers for you to confirm information. If you
have an upcoming family-friendly event just let us know!
ongoing Fun events
MINI MASTerS
every Tuesday from October 2 thru October 31
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-5250
www.dixon.org
Every Tuesday morning - year-round. This parentchild
workshop is designed for toddlers to explore
shape, texture, color and other sensory possibilities
through art making.
THe dISNeY STOre
Now through december 31
Wolfchase Galleria Mall
Looking for fun and exciting things to do with your
kids! Check out the Disney Store’s daily events that
are happening everyday! Some activities include
story time, art of animation, showtime and trivia! Be
sure to check inside the store for more details!
CATCH THe GrIZZLIeS IN ACTION!
FedexForum
(901) 888-4667
www.grizzlies.com
WATCH THe TIGerS PLAY!
Liberty bowl Memorial Stadium
(901) 678-2331
www.gotigersgo.com
PeACe ON eArTH FrOM ArOUNd THe WOrLd
November 13 - January 19, 2013
Museum of biblical History
140 east Mulberry Collierville, TN
(901) 854-9578 www.biblical-museum.org
Nativity scenes from around the world including
North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and
the Pacific Islands, dating from the 1700s through
the twentieth century.
SUNTrUST ZOO LIGHTS
Memphis Zoo
November 16 – december 30 (Select Nights)
(901) 333-6500 www.memphiszoo.org
5:30 to 10 p.m.
$5 Members / $7 Nonmembers
See SunTrust Zoo Lights from new heights, featuring
a 90 foot L.E.D wheel of lights all new in 2012! We’re
bringing back your favorite activities including Santa’s
reindeer, magic shows, the Polar Express Train and
more. Enjoy over a million lights throughout the Zoo
and make your way to the Courtyard to visit Santa
Claus. Make sure to swing by the ice rink, and test your
skills on the ice.
MeMPHIS ZOO ON ICe
November 16 – december 30
(901) 333-6500
www.memphiszoo.org
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Daily)
5:30 to 10 P.M. (During SunTrust Zoo Lights)
Ice rink open select nights; see memphiszoo.org for
calendar. $5 includes skate rental (Not included in
general Zoo admission or Zoo Lights admission)
Memphis Zoo on Ice is Back for the 3rd year! Come
out and enjoy 5,400 square feet of real ice in an outdoor
tent. Be sure to come early and enjoy the ice
first. Learn more at memphiszoo.org.
STArrY NIGHTS 2012
November 23 – december 28
at Shelby Farms Park
Presented by First Tennessee
every Monday closed to cars for run, Walk &
ride the Starry Nights!
www.starrynightsmemphis.com
The Mid-South’s favorite holiday light show is back &
brighter than ever in 2011! With new exhibits & improvements
to your favorites, you won’t want to miss
this year’s show, featuring 1.5 million environmentally
friendly LED lights. This year, vehicles are off limits every
Monday for Run, Walk & Ride the Starry Nights!
For more information, call (901) 767-7275.
SNOWY NIGHTS IN MY bIG bACkYArd
November 23 – december 29
Memphis botanic Garden
(901) 636-4116
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Come play in the snow, drink hot cocoa, enjoy a musical
light show, and create fun winter crafts in My
Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving-December.
Select days.
HOCkeY!
Mississippi riverkings
Landers Center
(662) 342-1755
www.riverkings.com
rACeSONLINe.COM
Due to limited events space it’s impossible to list all
area race and fun walks…so to keep you moving we
are providing the website address: racesonline.com.
LIbrArIeS & bOOkSTOreS
Be sure to support your neighborhood library and
bookstore. You just might listen to a great storyteller
or find a good read! The enchantment awaits you!
october
THe eNdUrING WOrd: THe bIbLe beFOre 1611
Now thru October 27
Museum of biblical History
(901) 854-9578
www.biblical-museum.org
An exhibit tracing the English Bible’s history up to the
publication of King James’ Authorized Version in 1611.
CHUCALISSA MUSeUM
Ongoing Family day Activities
every Saturday at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa
For the price of regular Museum admission:
• Take a tour of the museum
• Throw darts with an atlatl
• Conduct a Scavenger Hunt in our Main Hall
• Tour our Hands-on Archaeology Lab
• and participate in a special fun program and create
a craft to take home.
THe COMPLeTe WOrkS OF
WILLIAM SHAkeSPeAre (AbrIdGed)
Playing through October 7
Poplar Pike Playhouse, Germantown
box Office: 901-759-0604
www.tnshakespeare.org
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield; directed
by Dan McCleary; featuring David Goldstein, Amelia
Hammond, Sam Reiff-Pasarew
JONeS OrCHArd COrN MAZe
Oct.1 thru Oct. 31
7170 Highway 51 North Millington, TN
(901) 873-3150
www.jonesorchard.com
Scare up some family fun and get lost this fall at the
Jones Orchard’s Corn Maze. Also, be to stop by the
Coed Pre-K - 8th Grade
Great Pumpkin Patch.
CORN MAZE
Hours & Admission: Mon-Thurs. 6:00pm -10:00pm;
Sat. 12:00pm 11:00pm; Sun. 12:00pm - 10:00 pm
Admission: Adults: $6.00 (13+); Children: $6.00 (6-
12); Children: 5 and under FREE (with paying adult)
Group Rate (20 or more): $5.00 per person (not valid
with other discounts)
Join us for our haunts: Shadowlands, Hangman’s
Hollow Haunted Hayride, Terror at 2596, and Scarecrow
Theater.
WALkING SCHOOL bUS dAY
October 3rd
www.mcsk12.net/CSH
Adults are encouraged to walk to school with students.
This event is held in conjunction and recognition
of National Children’s Health Month and International
Walking Day.
HOMe SCHOOL dAYS
October 3
Memphis botanic Garden
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Bring your home-schooled child to the gardens the
first Wednesday of each month for an exciting and
educational hands-on experience. This month’s event
is Eco-Trek.. 2pm-3:30 pm. Ages 5 and up.
$5.00 per child does not include Garden admission.
Pre-payment required. Call 636-4132 for more information
and to register.
THe MId-SOUTH MAZe@ AGrICeNTer
INTerNATIONAL
Now thru October 31st
www.midsouthmaze.com
5217 Park Avenue, Memphis
901.685.0976 www.woodlandschool.org
Woodland Presbyterian School agressively pursues an open, non-discrimanatory admissions
policy without regard to race, sex, or national origin.
Winner Memphis Parent Family Choice Award
Best Private School 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011
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Wed, Thurs & Friday 4:00-10:00 PM; Saturday Noon-
10:00 PM; Sunday Noon-8:00 PM
Admission: Corn Maze – Adults (13 & Up) $7.00; Kids
(6-12) $5.00; 5 and under Free with Adult Purchase
Haunted Maze – General Admission $10
Haunted Hayride – $5.00
Haunted Maze Dates: Oct. 5-6, Oct. 12-13, Oct. 18-20,
Oct. 25-27, Oct. 31
YOU’re GOING TO LOve LICHTerMAN’S
SCAreCrOWS!
Now thru November 16
Lichterman Nature Center
www.memphismuseums.org
The Nature Center has teamed up with Memphis
Area Master Gardeners, as well as District 1 of the National
Federation of Garden Clubs, the Friends of the
Pink Palace Family of Museums and others, to create
scores of scarecrows...life-sized, ecological, green,
scary, silly, funny and educational scarecrows.
These scarecrows will be scattered all around
Lichterman. Each scarecrow delivers messages ranging
from recycling to planting for wildlife. Come see
these special scarecrows created by local garden
groups and their friends.
HUrT vILLAGe
October 4th - 21st
katori Hall, Hattiloo Theatre
www.hattiloo.org
A government grant means relocation for many residents
of Hurt Village, a Memphis housing project. As
Cookie, a thirteen year-old aspiring rapper, and her
family prepare to move, her father returns from Iraq
and struggles to find a position in his violent community
and his daughter’s wounded heart.
MeTAL MUSeUM rePAIr dAYS
October 4-7
National Ornamental Museum
(901) 774-6380
www.metalmuseum.org
Don’t worry about a ding! Metalsmiths from across
the country will be here October 4-7 to solder, sharpen,
remove dents, re-tin copper cookware, and repair
garden furniture and statuaries. You’ll want to stick
around all day Saturday for a full day of events, including
the gallery talk for the Master Metalsmith exhibition
and the annual art auction. Family Fun Day
is October 6th! We fix everything but cats, cars, and
broken hearts!
HISPANIC HerITAGe CeLebrATION
Saturday, October 6, 11am-2pm
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
www.cmom.com
Learn about the important contributions that Hispanic
heroes have made to the fields of science, education,
politics, arts, and sports in America. Create mosaics
and hear stories about Hispanic culture from Latin
storytellers. Make your own colorful maracas to play
in the fiesta with mariachi music and authentic Latin
dancers. Activities are free with museum admission.
MIdSOUTH PrIde 2012
October 6
www.midsouthpride.org
Thanks for making the 20111 Mid-South Pride Parade
and Festival and huge success! 5,000 people, 40
vendors, and a 35-unit parade packed the streets of
Cooper Young and Peabody Park for the 2010 Pride
Festival and Parade. We have outgrown our current
venue! This year, the 2012 Mid-South Pride Festival
festival will be held in Robert R. Church Park, a 10acre
park located near the corner of 4th and Beale in
Downtown Memphis. It is directly across from the
FedEx Forum and a few feet from the #1 tourist attraction
in Tennessee, Beale Street. The festival will
be held at Robert R. Church Park from 10am- 6pm
and the Parade will take place at 2nd, 3rd & Beale
Streets from 2pm – 3pm.
bALLeT MeMPHIS rIver PrOJeCT FIeLd
October 10
www.balletmemphis.org
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Experience The River Project with Ballet Memphis!
Students, parents, and teachers alike will experience
the river in a whole new way in conjunction
with Ballet Memphis’ upcoming world premiere of
the same name. We’ll meet at the headwaters and
walk along the river, making interactive stops along
the way to learn how the river has helped move
ideas, music, people, and more from the South to
areas beyond. The walk ends in the Grove with a mini
performance. You’re invited to stay for a brown-bag
picnic lunch on the grounds.
Grades 7–12. *Although the curriculum is created
for the older child, all ages are welcome! Contact
the Ballet Memphis Box Office at 901-737-7322 for
more info or email smoskop@balletmemphis.org.
PINk PALACe CrAFTS FAIr
October 12, 13 & 14th
Aububon Park
(901) 320-6362
www.memphismuseums.org
This 40th annual Pink Palace Museum’s fundraiser at
Audubon Park will feature kids’ activities, live music,
food, craft demonstrations, and vendors.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
CreATION STATION
Saturday October 13; 11am to 1pm
www.brooksmuseum.org
(901) 544-6200
Creation Station is the second Saturday monthly
drop-in art-making activity for children and their
grown-ups. Included with museum admission and
always free for children 6 & under.
Sponsored by Thomas & Betts
Creation Station: Dia de los Muertos
In celebration of the Mexican holiday of the Day of
the Dead – a vibrant and lively family event focusing
on remembering friends and loved ones – visit the
Brooks to make a skeleton diorama. Kids will create
their own colorful box, filled with traditional Day of
the Dead symbols and imagery.
SLeeP OUT ON THe MISSISSIPPI
October 19
Mud Island river Park
www.mudisland.com
Join us for Sleep Out on the Mississippi at the beautiful
Mud Island River Park. Campers sleep underneath
the stars next to Ole Man River. Just bring
yourself to enjoy this unique camping experience.
We provide a 12’x12’ tent, dinner, live entertainment,
recreational activities, campfire with marshmallows,
and breakfast. Just bring your sleeping bag. Cost is
$40.00 per person. Advanced reservations required
due to limited space.
STeP UP FOr dOWN SYNdrOMe
October 21, 12-4pm
Memphis botanic Garden
(901) 547-7588
www.dsamemphis.org
The Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the
Mid-South wants you to save the date for the largest
disability awareness event in the Mid-South, STEP
UP for Down Syndrome. The event includes a onemile
walk that leads participants through the beautiful
Memphis Botanic Garden. Over 4,000 people
participated last year and this year there are hopes
for even greater participation! As you STEP UP you
are showing the community that people with Down
syndrome lead meaningful lives and are contributing
members of society.
ZOO bOO
October 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28
Memphis Zoo
(901) 333-6500
www.memphiszoo.org
Creep into the zoo for the most ghoulish event in
town. Enjoy haunted or not-so-haunted houses,
magic shows, live music and dancing, scary arts and
crafts, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and more.
Admission.
GerMANTOWN HerITAGe dAY
Saturday, October 20
(901) 757-7382
www.germantown-tn.gov
Bring the whole family to Germantown Community
Library, 1925 Exeter Road, and Germantown Municipal
Park to enjoy music, a tour of the historic John
Gray house, and displays of antique implements and
unique collector’s items. This free event is on Saturday,
October 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 757-7323
or 757-8480.
5th ANNUAL vISIONWALk
October 20
Overton Park east Parkway Pavilion
www.fightblindness.org
Join hundreds of people in the fight against blindness
at Overton Park East Parkway Pavilion Saturday,
October 20, 2012 for the 5th Annual Memphis Vision-
Walk! Registration at 9am and the walk will start at
10 am.
CeLebrATe NATIONAL ArCHAeOLOGY dAY
AT CHUCALISSA
October 20, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa
Join us at the C.H. Nash Museum on Saturday, October
20th as we celebrate the Second Annual National
Archaeology Day. Special events include:
• Tours of the excavation trench
• Flintknapping Demonstrations
• Artifact Identification
• Special Craft and educational activities for young
and old alike
• Special re-premier of the 1960s era film narrated by
C.H. Nash and featuring Choctaw artisans practicing
their crafts.
• And the grand opening of the newly constructed
replica 1500s era Mississippian house.
CITY CHANGerS OF MeMPHIS MId-SOUTH
UNITY YOUTH FeST
October 20
www.mudisland.com
City Changers of Memphis hosts the Mid-South
Unity Youth Fest to bring families and the community together
to demonstrate the power of unity to our children.
The purpose of this event is to bring hope and
healing to this generation by educating families of
the services and tools available to them in a fun
filled and family oriented environment. City Changers’
goal is to also highlight and support the positive
things that young people are doing. Local children
and teenagers will showcase their talent on the main
stage. There will also be rides, contests, and entertainment
for the entire family to enjoy! The message
to the youth is that they can experience and share in
unity through uniting with other diverse people in
the Memphis area.
bAT dAY SATUrdAY
October 20, 10:00 a.m. to noon
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Drop in to make a cute bat craft, plant a moonflower,
and snack in My Big Backyard.
Part of the month long celebration of International
Year of the Bat.
Children: Members $3/non-members $8; adults pay
Garden admission.
Call 636-4119 for additional information, no reservations
necessary.
THe 6TH ANNUAL-SICkLe CeLL 5k/ WALk
October 20
(901) 271-5545
www.sicklecellwalk.org
Support the 6th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk
sponsored by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee
(SCFT) on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the AutoZone
Park
(corner of Union and Third).
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/
Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
This event is designed to raise awareness of
Sickle Cell Disease and to raise funds to provide educational
and social service for individuals living with
Sickle Cell. Join us, get some exercise, network, and
most importantly-- walk to make a difference!
rIver ArTS FeST MeMPHIS
October 26, 27 & 28
South Main Street, Memphis
www.riverartsfestmemphis.org
Located in the heart Downtown Memphis’ South
Main Historic Arts District, RiverArtsFest 2012 is a
three-day street celebration of the visual, performing
and culinary arts with attractions and activities
for all ages. Over 170 artists from around the country
will gather to present their unique selection of original
fine arts in what’s become this region’s largest
outdoor juried artist market and urban street festival.
MerrY MArkeTPLACe
October 25-27
Agricenter International
(901) 452-2151
www.jlmemphis.org
The Junior League of Memphis Merry Marketplace
is the official start of the holiday shopping season.
With unique merchants, special events, generous
sponsors and committed volunteers, Merry Marketplace
draws more than 10,000 shoppers each year.
The show serves as a major fundraiser for the Junior
League of Memphis in their efforts to help women
and children in need in the Memphis area.
rACe FOr THe CUre
October 27
Shops of Saddle Creek
(901) 332-5586 ext. 1224
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www.komenmemphis.org
The 2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be
held 8 a.m. at the Shops of Saddle Creek on October
27, 2012. There will be a 5K and a 1 mile Family Fun
Walk. This race benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation
and their efforts to eradicate breast cancer.
kIdS’ MArkeT
Saturday, October 27, 10am-1pm
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
www.cmom.com
Celebrate the fall season by joining in the fun at the
one and only JUST FOR KIDS Flea Market. Barter and
bargain with kids hawking their wares while enjoying
music by The Friendzies. Event will include bungee
swings with trampolines, face painting, games,
bounce house, and doorprizes. Members $3.00 Non-
Members $15.00
dIA de LOS MUerTOS FAMILY dAY
Sat. Oct. 27; 10am to 1pm
Memphis brooks Museum of Art
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Free admission
Sponsored by the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable
Foundation
Experience the unique cultural celebration of the Day
of the Dead at the Brooks! Learn about the traditional
customs of the holiday through art making, festive
musical performances, an engaging performance by
CazaTeatro, a dynamic performance by Danza Azteca
Quetzalcoatl, and much more!
MAHALIA (Gospel Musical) Tom Stolz
October 27th (ONe dAY ONLY)
3:30p and 7:30p
Germantown Performing Arts Center
Deborah Manning Thomas and Stefani Bolton team
up in this gospel explosion that celebrates the life
and music of the world’s greatest gospel singer. The
musical features songs including Move On Up A Little
Higher and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.
vOLUNTeer dAY
October 27, 9am to 1pm
Chucalissa Museum
(901)785-3160
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa
Have a fun volunteering experience one Saturday
with Chucalissa Museum! Participate in various activities
including artifact sorting and scanning photographs
for the Digital Archive Project.
COSTUMe TWILIGHT TOUr
October 27
www.elmwoodcemetery.org
An Outdoor History-based Drama THAT CAN’T BE
MISSED!
This all-walking tour will begin at 3:00 p.m. and
the last tour will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this
event are $15 per adult with children under 12 free. If
you have never visited Elmwood, this tour is the best
way to get to know the cemetery and the individuals
who rest here. Costumed characters portraying
Elmwood residents will introduce you to the history
of Memphis’ oldest active cemetery.
Special Note: The grounds of the cemetery will
be CLOSED beginning at noon on Saturday, October
27th. The gates will re-open at 3PM for the Costume
Twilight Tour.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of
the event.
For our mobility-impaired visitors, we recommend
that you call ahead and speak with Jody
Schmidt or Kimberly McCollum regarding tour route
information.
HALLOWeeN HIke
October 27
Memphis botanic Garden
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Get an active start to your Halloween celebrations
by taking a not-so-spooky walk through the Garden.
Special treat and activity stations along the way will
feature pumpkin and bat crafts, a spider maze, a bone
dig, and a giant haystack for jumping. Keep the fun
rolling with $1 hayrides and tasty treats from the concession
booth. MBG members $5/non-members $8/2
& under free. Call 636-4126 to register. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
SCAre ON THe SQUAre
October 26, 4-6 p.m.
(901) 853-1666
www.mainstreetcollierville.org
Enjoy trick-or-treating at the Historic Town Square in
Collierville.
MeMPHIS SYMPHONY OrCHeSTrA
October 27
Join members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter
Road, as they accompany the story “Dirty Joe the Pirate”
by Bill Harley as part of the Family Tunes and
Tales series on Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m. No
pre-registration required. Call 757-7323.
THe UGLY dUCkLING & THe TOrTOISe ANd
THe HAre
Sunday, October 28 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare
are brought to life through the use of Corbian’s signature
electroluminescent puppetry and Lightwire’s use
of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and
dance to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”
has helped generations of children understand one
of humanity’s universal struggles. Lightwire Theater
brings this classic story to the modern stage offering
hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who
exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to
becoming a beautiful swan.
Aesop’s fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare,” now
more than 2,500 years old, continues to drive home the
time-tested adage, “Slow and steady wins the race.”
Lightwire Theater, with its dazzling visuals, poignant
choreography and creative use of music ranging
from classical to jazz to pop, literally brings these
beloved tales into a new and brilliant light.
MONSTer bASH
Wednesday, October 31, 2pm-4pm
www.cmom.com
It’s the third annual CMOM Monster Bash! Enjoy lots
of spooky crafts and goopy experiments. Don’t forget
to wear a child-friendly costume to take part in a
special “Costumes on Parade” fashion show. Every
participant wins a prize! Come early to enter a drawing
for a special Monster Bash Goodie Basket. Get
the whole family together for a little beastly movie
trivia. Visit special exhibit areas for treats without the
tricks. Don’t miss this ghoulish good time! The event
is included with museum admission.
STArrY NIGHTS 2012
November 23- december 28
at Shelby Farms Park
Presented by First Tennessee
every Monday closed to cars for run, Walk &
ride the Starry Nights!
www.starrynightsmemphis.com
The Mid-South’s favorite holiday light show is back &
brighter than ever in 2011! With new exhibits & improvements
to your favorites, you won’t want to miss
this year’s show, featuring 1.5 million environmentally
friendly LED lights. This year, vehicles are off limits every
Monday for Run, Walk & Ride the Starry Nights!
For more information, call (901) 767-7275.
SNOWY NIGHTS IN MY bIG bACkYArd
November 23 – december 29
Memphis botanic Garden
(901) 636-4116
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Come play in the snow, drink hot cocoa, enjoy a musical
light show, and create fun winter crafts in My
Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving-December.
Select days.
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INdIAFeST 2012
November 3
Agricenter International
(901) 482-5652
www.indiafestmemphis.org
Discover India through its people, heritage, music,
culture, food, and arts at this annual celebration.
Join the C.R.O.S.S.FIRE COMMANDOS for your birthday!
Our 90-minute Superhero Training Birthday parties include:
• Trampoline Bungee Jumping
• Foam Pit and Zip Line
• Obstacle Course
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE Spaceship Nerve Center
IrIS - kOH ANd LAredO, bACk WITH bACH
November 3
Germantown Performing Arts Center
(901) 751-7500
www.gpacweb.com
Many great musicians have shared the stage with
IRIS at GPAC, but none more revered than the legendary
Jaime Laredo.
THe veLveTeeN rAbbIT
November 6 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
This innovative production combines the theatrical
magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre
with the musical magic of Tony, Emmy and Grammy
Award-Winning Composer/Arranger Don Sebesky.
With an original musical score, life-sized puppets,
masks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company
brings to life this charming tale of love and devotion,
creating an unforgettable theatrical experience for
the whole family!
rACe FOr GrACe 5k
November 3
benefiting bright Spots in Memphis
www.shadygrovepres.org
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November
3, 2012, for the 16th annual Race for Grace 5K Walk/
Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run at Shady Grove
Presbyterian Church.
The Race for Grace 5K is a unique opportunity to
join people of all faiths and backgrounds in an effort
to bring hope for healthier lives to those who have
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The World’s Largest
GOLF & GAMES FAMILY PARK
5484 Summer Ave. • 1/2 mile east of I-240
www.golfandgamesmemphis.com
Come try our
BattleZone
game!
Please consider participating in this fun, family
event as a walker, runner, volunteer, or sponsor. Encourage
your congregation, friends, family members
and co-workers to join you in the fun!
For more information about Shady Grove visit
our website at shadygrovepres.org!
We hope to see you on November 3rd!
4th ANNUAL JUNIOr AUxILIArY of TIPTON
COUNTY FALL FreNZY
November 2-3
brighton High School in brighton, TN
www.tiptoncountyja.org
A spectacular shopping event featuring many vendors.
All proceeds go to JATC Child Welfare fund to support
the needs of the children in Tipton County. 6:30- 9 p.m.,
November 2. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., November 3.
FAMILY STUdIO: (All Ages)
Saturday, November 3- 10:30 - 12:30
dixon Gallery & Gardens
(901) 761-5250
www.dixon.org
Looking for something new and fun to do with the
family on Saturday morning? Drop in at the Dixon for
Family Studio where families can create magnificent
works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, or explore
the world of art through children’s books. We have
projects and tools for all ages. Free with Admission.
SCSeF rACe FOr edUCATION
November 4
(901) 202-5015
www.scsk12.org
www.raceforeducation.org
Join the race for education in this 5 K race and 1 mile
family run at W.J. Freeman Park in Bartlett. Awards,
live entertainment and other fun activities for kids.
Admission. Proceeds benefit the others and other
special programs in Shelby County Schools.
HArveST CeLebrATION & bArNYArd bALL
Sunday, November 4, 4pm – 7pm
Under the Central Station Pavilion
Benefiting the Memphis Farmers Market, Music by
Bluff City Backsliders and Deering & Down, Boots &
Buckles Contest, Square Dancing & Clogging Performance,
Live and Silent Auction, Local Restaurants
and Farmers. Advance tickets: $35.
dISNeY LIve! MICkeY’S MUSIC FeSTIvAL
November 9
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
(901) 576-1200
www.thecannoncenter.com
Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars
from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy
Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s
Music Festival. Disney hits are remixed to the hottest
sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae,
rock, country and much more. The irresistible lineup
of performers, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and
Goofy; Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin
and Genie; and Woody, Buzz and Jessie; are among the
more than 25 Disney stars featured in this jam session
fit for the entire family. Event times: 3p and 6p.
3rd ANNUAL CArOUSeL ArTS & CrAFTS
MArkeT
November 10
at Center Hill elementary
Desoto County’s only Christmastime arts and crafts
market! Find handmade, handcrafted homegrown-
type arts and crafts items.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
Sat. Nov. 10; 11am to 1pm
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Creation Station: Block it out
Explore the unique patterns and bold design
found in early American quilts, and create your own
dynamic quilt block out of felt, buttons, yarn, and glitter.
Make one to take home and another to add to the
community quilt.
Creation Station is a monthly drop-in art-making
activity for children and their grown-ups. Included
with museum admission and always free for children
6 & under.
Sponsored by Thomas & Betts
kIdGIT’S HOLIdAY CeLebrATION
November 10
Wolfchase Galleria Mall
www.simon.com
With a sleigh full of prizes and crafts, you can’t miss
this! But, be sure you’re on the NICE list this year!
26th ANNUAL OUTdOOrS INC. CYCLOCrOSS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, November 11
Green belt Park on Mud Island
www.outdoorsincom
WKNO invites you to Green Belt Park on Mud Island
across from Harbor Town on Sunday, November 11 for
the 26th Annual Outdoors Inc. Cyclocross Championships,
one of the nation’s longest running and most
prestigious bicycling events, drawing top cross riders
from around the country. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
and the races start at 9. Go by any Outdoors Inc. location
or go to the Outdoors Inc web site to register.
35th ANNUAL HerNANdO CHrISTMAS OPeN
HOUSe
November 11
Enjoy the annual tradition at Hernando Court Square
unique shops, wonderful food, carolers, and pictures
with Santa Claus. Preview Day, Nov. 11th.
OLd TOWNe CHrISTMAS OPeN HOUSe
Olive branch, MS
(901) 517-2396
Shop for the holiday’s in an Old-Towne setting! Oneof-kind
shops, beautiful décor and more!
CAMPFIre PArTY
November 18, 6pm -8pm
Memphis botanic Garden
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Join us for a cozy campfire, night hike, evening activities,
and stargazing. Hot dogs, s’mores, and cider
will be provided. MBG members $5/non-members
$5 plus garden admission. Ages 2 and under free.
Reservations required. Call 636-4131 to register.
CHrISTMAS AT GrACeLANd
November 16-January 8
www.elvis.com
Graceland lights up and continues Elvis’ traditional
Christmas lights and decorations on the mansion
property. Bring the whole family for a holiday delight!
ZOOper HerO WeekeNd, FeATUrING THe
AveNGerS AT THe MeMPHIS ZOO
November 16-17
(901) 333-6500
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www.memphiszoo.org
Included in General Zoo Admission from 1 to 3:30
p.m. on Saturday, November 17.
Included in Zoo Lights Admission after 5 p.m. on Friday,
November 16 and Saturday, November 17
Marvel’s Avengers are making their way to the
Memphis Zoo for SunTrust Zoo Lights! Join us Friday,
November 16 at 5:30 p.m. as these heroes help
us light the tree at SunTrust Zoo Lights and Saturday,
November 17 for a meet and greet with the superheroes,
as well as live shows on our event stages. Don’t
miss your chance to see the Avengers at the Memphis
Zoo. For a detailed schedule, visit memphiszoo.org.
Tree-LIGHTING CereMONY
Friday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.
Included in SunTrust Zoo Lights Admission
(901) 333-6500
www.memphiszoo.org
Join us at the Great Tree on the Zoo’s Avenue of Animals
for a special tree-lighting ceremony as we open
SunTrust Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo! We’ll have
live entertainment and WMC-TV’s Ron Childers will
be joined by Marvel’s Avengers on live television as
we countdown to the lighting of the tree. Join us as
we kick off the holiday season!
eNCHANTed FOreST
November 17- december 31
The Pink Palace Museum
(901) 320-6362
www.memphismuseums.org
The holiday season begins at the Memphis Pink Palace
Museum with a showcase of the Enchanted Forest
of animated characters with a Christmas theme.
Also, a Gingerbread Village, Christmas decorated
trees, and pictures with Santa. Admission. Proceeds
benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
THe TrUe STOrY OF THe THree LITTLe PIGS
Tuesday, November 20 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 525-7800
www.orpheum-memphis.com
Alexander T. Wolf is on trial for the murder of two
of the three little pigs. Fast-talking independent reporter
pig, Lillian Magill, claims nobody has ever
heard the Wolf’s side of the story, and she is hungry
for the truth. The Honorable Prudence Pig, a tough
as nails judge with a weakness for musical theater,
presides over the case. A sharp, smooth-talking lawyer
pig named Julia is the prosecuting attorney, and
she always gets her way. Al is a soulful charmer with
a love of gourmet cooking and the fine arts. He defends
himself claiming he didn’t kill anyone, but it
looks as though the piggy world is against him. After
all, he is a carnivore to the core, but is he the victim
of a media frame-up? Will Magill get her journalistic
glory? GUILTY or NOT GUILTY? When all the witness
statements are in, the audience piglets become the
jury and determine Al’s fate!
SNOWY NIGHTS IN MY bIG bACkYArd
November 23 – december 29
Memphis botanic Garden
901) 636-4116
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Come play in the snow, drink hot cocoa, enjoy a musical
light show, and create fun winter crafts in My
Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving-December.
Select days.
CHrISTMAS Tree LIGHTING
November 23
The Peabody Memphis- Mezzanine
(901) 529-3668
www.peabodymemphis.com
The Peabody kicks off the holiday season with the
lighting of the famous Christmas tree in the Grand
Lobby. Join Santa and his elves as they host the
count down. After the count down, kids are welcome
to visit with Santa. Event time: 11a- 7p.
SANTA CLAUS IN OLd TOWNe
November 26- November 30
(662) 893-0888
9200 Pigeon roost road
Olive branch, MS
Santa Claus will visit Old Towne for pictures at Pigeon
Roost Plaza in front of the barber shop.
IF SCrOOGe WAS A brOTHer (Musical)
November 29 - december 23
Hattiloo Theatre
(901) 502-3486
656 Marshall
Memphis, TN 38103
www.hattilootheatre.org
An urban spin of A Christmas Carol, this musical tells
the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s ideological, ethical, and
emotional transformation after the supernatural visitations
of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases
Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
december
NUTCrACker
November 30- december 2
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 737-7322
www.balletmemphis.org
Give your family a memorable gift and take them to this
year’s Nutcracker. Splendid costumes and scenery will
transport you, along with Clara and the Prince, to the
Kingdom of Sweets where colorful dance and characters
await. Truly a unique story line, not told anywhere else
as three choreographers lend their style to the season’s
family favorite.
A CHrISTMAS CArOL
November 30-december 23
Theatre Memphis
(901) 682-8323
www.theatrememphis.org
For many, A Christmas Carol is the epitome of the perfect
holiday story. If you agree, you don’t want to miss
the family tradition in Memphis by Theatre Memphis
production.
GINGerbreAd HOUSe WOrkSHOP
Saturday, december 1
Memphis brooks Museum of Art
www.brooksmuseum.org
3:00-5:00pm
$25 for members / $35 for not-yet members
Maximum of 3 people per group, each group decorates
1 house
Registration deadline: Friday, November 16
Creating a gingerbread house is a timeless holiday tradition.
Bring your family together to decorate a unique
gingerbread house in this fun-filled, festive workshop.
We’ll provide all the supplies, and even clean up the
mess! Snacks and cider will be provided. Contact 901-
Bells will be ringing this year all across the Mid-South to usher in the beginning of a Southern holiday
season! With annual parades and the twinkling of lights on holiday trees, the unofficial welcoming of
this festive time of year begins! Join the festivities and usher in the holidays with the Mid-South’s best
marching bands, colorful floats and, of course, Santa Claus! Happy Holidays!
City of ARLiNGtoN: Town of Arlington Christmas Parade
“Past, Present & Future”– Dec. 1. Parade starts at 4:30 p.m.
Parade participants line-up is 3:30 p.m. For more information,
call (901) 867-2620 or visit www.townofarlington.org
City of BARtLett: Bartlett Christmas Parade “I’m Dreaming
of A Green Christmas” at 4:00 p.m., Dec. 8. The parade starts
at Stage Road between Elmore Park and Shelby Street.
For more information, call (901) 385-5589 or visit www.
cityofbartlett.org
City of CoLLieRviLLe: Collierville Christmas Parade at 7:00
p.m., November 30. Starts at Byhalia Road/Polo Run and runs
north on Byhalia Road to Collierville High School. For more
information, call (901) 457-2770 or visit www.collierville.com
City of GeRmANtowN: Germantown Holiday Parade at
2:00 p.m., Dec. 8. The parade starts at Kimbrough/Farmington
and ends at Neshoba/Exeter Road. For more information, call
(901) 757-7376 or visit www.germantown-tn.gov
City of HeRNANdo: Hernando Christmas Parade at 6:30
p.m. on Dec. 3. Starts at railroad tracks on Commerce Street
down to the courthouse off Hwy. 51. For more information
call (662) 429-9055 or visit www.hernandoms.org
544-6246 or kathy.dumlao@brooksmuseum.org to make
your reservation today.
breAkFAST WITH SANTA
december 1
Memphis botanic Garden
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy botanical
crafts, delicious food, and more at this festive annual
event. Call 636-4131 for information or reservations.
brILLIANCe OF TIFFANY FAMILY dAY
Saturday, december 8: 10am to 1pm
Memphis brooks Museum of Art
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Free admission
Inspired by the colorful, luminous lamps in The Brilliance
of Tiffany: Lamps from the Neustadt Collection, families
will enjoy a day of art-making and performances that tap
into children’s creativity.
CHrISTMAS COTTAGe
december 7 - december 9
7777 Walnut Grove
Memphis, TN 38120
Three day shopping extravaganza at Agricenter International
offers a smart way to shop for your Christmas list.
GINGerbreAd FANTASY
december 8 & 9: 1st Session 10am & 2nd
Session 11:30am
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
(901) 458-2678
www.cmom.com
City Parades
City of HoRN LAke: The Horn Lake Christmas Parade is Dec. 8.
Starts at Goodman St. and ends at Hwy. 51. For more information,
call (662) 393-9897 or visit www.hornlakechamber.com
City of miLLiNGtoN: Millington Christmas Parade at 3pm,
Dec. 1. Starts at Bill Knight & Newport. For more information,
call (901) 873-5770 or visit www.millingtontn.gov.
City of oLive BRANCH: Olive Branch Christmas Parade
at 2:00 pm, Dec. 1. Starts at Olive Branch High School and
runs through Old Towne, Pigeon Roost areas down to Hwy
305. For more information, call (662) 895-2600 or visit www.
obms.us
City of SoutHAveN: Southaven Christmas parade at
7:00pm, Dec. 1. Starts at Main Street up to the City Hall. Also,
Southern Lights in Central Park runs Nov. 24-Dec. 31. For more
information, call (662) 890-7275 or visit www.southaven.org
City of weSt mempHiS: 60th Annual Christmas Parade will
be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4. Parade travels east down
Broadway turning north on Missouri Street and ending at the
West Memphis Christian School district parking lot. For more
information, call 870-735-1134 or visit www.wmcoc.com
Start a Christmas tradition! Build a memory with your
family while assembling and decorating a yummy gingerbread
house that will WOW Santa. All supplies and
your favorite candies included. Program fee is $25 per
Gingerbread House kit (museum admission NOT included).
Seats limited - register for 1st or 2nd session
for either date by December 5 at 901-458-2678, ext. 221.
HOMe FOr THe HOLIdAYS
december 8
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
No matter the weather, this annual holiday favorite will
bring back some of the most-loved and coziest melodies
ever created. Conducted by former Associate Conductor,
Stilian Kirov.
To purchase tickets, contact the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Box Office at 901-537-2525 or visit the website at
memphissymphony.org.
kIdGIT’S breAkFAST WITH SANTA
december 8
Wolfchase Galleria Mall
www.simon.com
Our yearly tradition continues with Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast is followed by story time with Santa himself!
HOLIdAY CONCerT FeATUrING
GerMANTOWN SYMPHONY OrCHeSTrA
ANd GerMANTOWN CHOrUS
december 15
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
(901) 751-7500
www.gpacweb.com
It’s the Holiday Season! Enjoy this annual holiday celebration
with the Germantown Symphony Orchestra
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and the Germantown Chorus. Capture the spirit of the
season with this evenings concert, featuring holiday
classics and the always-popular audience sing-a-long!
A concert for the whole family, this event has performed
for a sell-out crowd at GPAC the past four years. Make
plans now to purchase tickets in advance for you, your
family and friends!
NeW YeAr’S AT NOON
december 29, 10am-1pm
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
(901) 458-2678
www.cmom.com
Children have never had more fun celebrating New
Year’s than at The Children’s Museum. Stroll down memory
lane and celebrate NYAT with Mother Goose and her
neighbors. Join your favorite storybook characters and
march in the parade to the Time Square exhibit for the
traditional countdown to twelve noon, goodie toss and
balloon drop. $3 for members - $15 for non-members.
54th AutoZone LIberTY bOWL
dec ember 27 – 31
Liberty bowl Memorial Stadium
(901) 795-7700
Make your way to Memphis New Year’s Eve weekend
and follow the 60,000+ die hard football fans as they
make their way to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
for the 2012 AutoZone Liberty Bowl game. Join the sea
of giant #1 foam hands and painted faces to cheer on
their teams as they battle it out!
CHICk FIL-A’S dAddY dAUGHTer dATe NIGHT
Thursday, december 13, 5pm - 9pm
www.chickfilamemphis.com
Don’t miss this great family event at the Memphis Zoo!
The cost per Daddy-Daughter is $25 and each additional
daughter is only $10. Be comfortable and dress down in
your favorite outfit or dress up in your finest clothes! Online
reservations will close Thursday, December 6 at 5pm.
January
MLk YOUTH dAY
The National Civil rights Museum
(901) 521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
Celebrate the MLK holiday with storytelling, puzzles,
arts, games, and performances that teach about the life
and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free with museum
admission. Date not available at publication.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
Saturday, January 12; 11am to 1pm
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Creation Station is a monthly drop-in art-making activity
for children and their grown-ups. Included with museum
admission and always free for children 6 & under.
Sponsored by Thomas & Betts
Creation Station: Brilliance ofTiffany
Inspired by the brilliant stained glass lamps of Tiffany Studios,
kids will explore the creative process of arranging
color and shape to design a paper stained glass window.
dr. MArTIN LUTHer kING, Jr. NATIONAL
HOLIdAY
The National Civil rights Museum
(901) 521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
January 21
Happy Birthday Dr. King! Join the birthday celebration
of Martin Luther King, Jr. with children’s activities, performances,
and films.
SUPer HerOeS SUPer bOWL
Saturday, January 19, 10am-1pm
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
(901) 458-2678
www.cmom.com
Get ready to unleash your super powers! Dress up like
your favorite hero or villain and use your extraordinary,
super-human powers to compete in games for prizes!
Special guests include neighborhood heroes who use
their powers to counter day-to-day crime and provide
services to the community. Crafts, face painting and
door prizes combine to make this Super Bowl a winner!
Members $5; non-members $15 (includes museum admission).
MId-SOUTH SCHOLASTIC ArT AWArdS
exHIbITION
January 26 – February 17, 2013
Memphis brooks Museum of Art
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
As an affiliate of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers,
Inc., The Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards honors
exemplary art by students in the 7th through 12th
grades recognizing their outstanding achievements in a
competitive annual exhibition and providing cash prizes
and scholarship opportunities.
Sponsored by the Brooks Museum League
LULA WASHINGTON dANCe THeATre
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre founded by Lula
Washington has built an international reputation for the
earthiness, vitality, energy and humanism of its repertory.
The dances tell stories drawn from African-American
history, culture and life. Examples of previous performances
include “The Little Rock Nine”, “Global Vil-lage”
and “The Movement”. These types of productions present
the unique opportunity for students to understand
historical events through a creative, energetic, engaging
medium. The Lula Washington Dance Theatre has
also performed pieces with contemporary themes of
the positive and negative influence of cell phones and
computer technology in “WWW.Connections” and the
positive role models of professional athletes in “Beautiful
Venus & Serena”. The internationally acclaimed, Lula
Washington Dance Theatre focuses on community outreach,
particularly with students and schools and seeks
to provide individuals from various cultural and ethnic
backgrounds with an understanding and appreciation of
their differences. The Company has an education mission
of using dance to motivate, educate and inspire
young people, enabling them to be productive and successful
citizens.
February
AFrICAN-AMerICAN HISTOrY MONTH
All month
National Civil rights Museum
(901) 521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
Experience and celebrate African-American culture. The
museum offers exhibits, speakers, and special events.
reeLFOOT LAke eAGLe FeSTIvAL
February 1 -3
reelfoot Lake State Park
(731) 253-2007
www.reelfoottourism.com
Festival includes eagle tours, art and photography contests,
storytelling, a silent auction, arts & crafts vendors,
and photos with Eagle Mascot. Free Tote Bag to the first
100 Family Units!
POLAr beAr PLUNGe ANd CHILI COOk-OFF
Mud Island river Park
(901) 683-1271
www.firstgiving.com
February 2
Join hundreds of brave souls (including some local celebrities!)
on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Mud Island
River Park to take a dip into the frigid Wolf River, as they
brave the elements to benefit Special Olympics of Greater
Memphis. The plunge is at 3:00 p.m. and everyone
MUST wear shoes, fill out the waiver/release, and pay
the $50 per person/team member entry fee.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
Saturday, February 9; 11am to 1pm
(901) 544-6200
www.brooksmuseum.org
Creation Station is a monthly drop-in art-making activity
for children and their grown-ups. Included with museum
admission and always free for children 6 & under.
Sponsored by Thomas & Betts
Creation Station: Color Block Collage
Artist Romare Bearden is well-known for his colorful,
blocky collages. Kids will experiment with Wonderfoam
shapes to create their own collages, inspired by the exhibition,
Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey.
vALeNTINe PLAY dATe
Thursday, February 14, 5:30-7:30pm
Who’s your Valentine - mom, dad, grandma, grandpa?
Make a date with your sweetie and come celebrate Valentine’s
Day with a special Play Date at CMOM. Present
your Valentine with a gift and a beautiful flower in
our Rose Ceremony. Special entertainment by Thunderpunch
rock band. Refreshments and keepsake pictures
of your special date included. Members $10; non-members
$15. RSVP by February 8 to 901-458-2678, ext. 221.
2013 reGIONS MOrGAN keeGAN
CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 15-24
The racquet Club of Memphis
(901) 765-4401
www.rmkchampionships.com
The only professional tennis tournament in the world to
be held in a private club featuring the world’s top men’s
and women’s players. Don’t miss a minute of the action.
It is a win-win situation for the players, sponsors, fans
and children.
6th ANNUAL FAMILY FUNSPOTS! SUMMer
CAMPS & AdveNTUre FAIr
Saturday, February 16, 10am-3:30pm
Wolfchase Galleria- Center Court
(901) 219-2930
www.familyfunspotsmag.com
Jump into action at Family FunSpots! 6th Annual Camps
& Adventure Fair! Parents – Talk to representatives from
all kinds of different summer camps, birthday party
vendors and much more! Don’t miss the opportunity to
explore a different summer experience! For more information
or if you’d like to become a vendor, contact us
at (901) 219-2930 or email us: info@familyfunspotsmag.
com. Don’t miss the giveaways, entertainment and fun!
See you then! Plenty of fun activities for the kids too!
CLIFFOrd THe bIG red dOG—LIve!
Saturday, February 16 at 11:00am & 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
www.orpheum-memphis.com
It only takes a little to BE BIG! In conjunction with the
beloved BIG dog’s 50th anniversary in 2012, celebrate
the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG Ideas - Share, Play
Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be
Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend
and Help Others. These sentiments have never been
more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island
- Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone – embark on new
adventures. With memorable songs and choreography
– there will be even more of him to love in this ALL NEW
musical!
SOUP SUNdAY
Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 11am – 2pm
Fedex Forum
Youth villages
(901) 251-5000
www.youthvillages.org
This annual event at the FedEx Forum features soup,
bread, and dessert served by over 70 of the Mid-South’s
finest restaurants. Also, a children’s area with an Oreo
Stacking Contest, clowns, and inflatables. Proceeds benefit
the Youth Villages.
march
5th ANNUAL FIGHT FOr LIFe - rACe AGAINST
CHILdHOOd ObeSITY
5k Walk/run, 1mile Family Walk at Shelby
Farms Park
www.campgetfit.org
www.healthykidsandteens.com
Benefiting CampGetFit, Sponsored by Healthy Kids and
Teens and other Memphis Community Partners. For
more information and to register, please visit www.
campgetfit.org or www.healthykidsandteens.com.
dAFFOdIL dASH 3k & FAMILY FUN rUN
The Memphis botanic Garden
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Bring the family out for an exercise at the gardens!
MRTC 3-mile route and 1-mile family run.
GrUG
Sunday, March 24 at 6:00pm
The Orpheum Theatre
(901) 525-3000
www.orpheum-memphis.com
Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell
to the ground. Resembling a small, striped haystack with
feet and a nose, Grug is fascinated by the world around
him and solves everyday problems creatively and without
fuss. Parcels are delivered, each one bringing a new element
into the unfolding story. The hillside set transforms
into Grug’s home, his garden, even under the sea. When
snails eat his cabbages, Grug plants more cabbages so
there will be enough for both him and the snails. When
dancing instructions are too difficult to understand, he
invents his own dance and calls it ‘The Grug.’ Ted Prior’s
hugely popular character is brought to life in this magical
stage production for very young theatre lovers.
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THe vOCA PeOPLe
March 24, 7pm
Germantown Performing Arts Center
(901) 751-7500
www.gpacweb.com
The Voca People have taken the world by surprise with a
completely original, intergalactic musical adventure unlike
anything you’ve experienced before! Full of energy
and bursting with fun, this international hit features over
70 a cappella and beatbox versions of the songs you and
your whole family will love, including favorites from
Madonna, Queen and even Mozart! No instruments, no
sound effects just eight incredible talents breathing life
into the greatest music on earth.
vICkSbUrG ANNUAL rUN THrU HISTOrY
vicksburg National Military Park
(601) 638-8741
Over 1,500 runners participate in the 10K, 5K, and 1-mile
races through the National Park to commemorate one
of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War.
Call for official date.
reAd ACrOSS AMerICA
Memphis Public Libraries
(901) 415-2700
www.memphislibrary.org
Celebrate the joy of reading all month long. Check website
for events at branch libraries.
april
COMMeMOrATIve PrOGrAM OF THe
ANNIverSArY OF THe deATH OF
dr. MArTIN LUTHer kING, Jr.
The National Civil rights Museum
(901) 521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
MId-SOUTH bAbY exPO
(901) 227-9873
www.midsouthbabyexpo.com
Learn all about babies at this exhibition with booths,
seminars, games & activities, and door prizes. Also enjoy
maternity and children’s fashion shows. Date not
available at press time.
MONTereY JAZZ FeSTIvAL ON TOUr 55TH
ANNIverSArY CeLebrATION
April 21, 7pm
Germantown Performing Arts Center
(901) 751-7500
www.gpacweb.com
The longest consecutively running jazz festival in the
world! Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 55th Anniversary
of expanding the boundaries of live jazz presentation
with a spectacular tour featuring its hallmark
traditional-untraditionalist attitude, jazz-with-a-purpose
exuberance and joyful fun.
YOUTH vILLAGeS 5k rUN/WALk
April 20
ridgeway Loop
(901) 251-5000
www.youthvillages.org
Come and participate in the 5K run/walk and enjoy a
post-party with live music, children’s activities, and refreshments.
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Auditory processing
Learning Differently
achieve your “Best me” in
health, Fitness and Wellness!
by Sharon R. Pollack, CCC-SLP
beginning/ending, first, middle, last). A child with an
auditory processing/sequencing deficit may be able to
Sometimes subtle differences in the way children by Tran tell you Buibits
and pieces of a story or event, however he
process language can cause setbacks in learning often cannot start from the beginning and tell you what
Becca Marino not only has the happened yet in every an organized single one and of logical them way. will experience Sequencing
and socializing. Luckily, gift there’s of changing a lot that people’s can be sizes, difficulties different can affect results. spelling For example: too.
done to help. but also their lives. With only — Kelly noticed she lost 10 pounds.
Some behaviors of children “at risk” for auditory processing
7 years on the fitness scene, problems: — Lisa noticed no physical changes.
Marino has gained attention
Does your child often misunderstand what you or • often misunderstands — John saw what his shirt is said size go up.
others say? Is your child for struggling her in energetic, school? These intense, • difficulty— following Ryan noticed directions his or weight comprehending went up, but his body
may be symptomatic of many engaging learning and difficulties, empowering but conversations fat was lower.
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differentiate meanings of words like pat vs. bat) are last. To me, a quick way is a dangerous way.
made up of specific combinations of sounds. Auditory A Light at the End of the Tunnel
processing allows us to distinguish between the
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words, sentences and grammar depend. If a child does
problems people are tugging being identified on ropes at and earlier pushing ages. tires If a at parent your fitness
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quickly. When a child cannot process these sounds
tutors and therapists work together as a team so that
rapidly, the incoming message may lose something in
they continually can more effectively design programs bridge any that gaps keep in our the clients child’s staying
the translation.
academic interested, performance, safe, plus and progressing maximize the and child’s looking potential. forward to
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about child’s her ability secret to read to success. and write. They may interfere, for
Treatment also different may consist because of we traditional always end one-on-one our sessions by
instance, with a child’s ability to make sense of bits of
approaches reading a that short target inspirational areas of weakness story or quote. and/or new
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focuses Related on: Language Difficulties
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difficulties. This child may forget the directions easily. of speech, for success pause to between achieve statements, your “best and me” emphasize in health, fitness
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older defining and independent steps and goals work is to expected, help you get the to difficulty where help. It’s A also lot can Marino’s be done personal on both motto. ends Besides – intervention her fitness with classes
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profit group called the Beauty Worth Value Inside Out, Inc.
Sequencing healthy choices requires not by putting external things measures in the and/ right Sharon to provide Pollack is image a licensed and self-esteem speech language education pathologist to children. and It’s
order. or changes As children such reach as the the scale, first and clothes second size, grades, muscle is the Marino’s director beauty of SpeechCare that shines in Memphis, from the TNinside
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the definition brain becomes more conscious of order (left/right,
• Recognizing that everyBODY is going to respond For more information about Fitness INSPIRATION! Inc.
differently. Five different people could be on the check out www.believeitbringitachieveit.com or call
exact same exercise regime or nutritional plan and (901) 825-4883.
make the exact same lifestyle choices or changes,
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To present to the public, especially young
people, the historical and cultural backgrounds
of the Bible, the living word of God, is
Our Mission
140 East Mulberry Street • Collierville, TN 38017 • (901) 854-9578
www.biblical-museum.org
so your grandma drug you to one too many
museums as a kid and now you think they are
just for housing old documents and paintings? Think
again. Memphis museums showcase an array of
exhibits featuring the history of rock ‘n’ roll, civil
rights, space, and much more. Memphis’s museums
offer all types of exhibits, sure to captivate even the
shortest attention span.
ArT MUSeUM OF THe UNIverSITY OF MeMPHIS
room 142 Communication/Fine Arts bldg.
3750 Norriswood, Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2224 • www.memphis.edu/amum
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis
permanently maintains the Egyptian antiquities
displays. The Museum also features changing exhibits
of contemporary art.
Hours: Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm. Closed University holidays
and between exhibits.
Admission: Free. Metered parking located in Central Ave.
parking lot. Parking is also available in the Fogelman
Garage at $1 per hour. Reservations are required for
groups of 10 or more people. Please call (901) 678-2224
to schedule group tours.
beLZ MUSeUM OF ASIAN & JUdIAC ArT
119 South Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-ArTS (2787) • www.belzmuseum.org
The Belz Museum of Asian & Judiac Art is home to
one of the largest collections of Chinese 19th Century
art. The permanent exhibit at the museum includes
objects created for the Chinese nobility during the Qing
Dynasty (1644-1911). The collection includes intricately
carved jade sculptures, beautifully crafted enamelware
pieces and rare objects carved in ivory. The museum
also has smaller collections of fossils and minerals,
contemporary European art glass, Russian lacquer
boxes, Judaic art and more. Please call the museum
for details at 901-523- ARTS.
Hours: Open from 10am - 5:30pm, Tues - Fri; Sat & Sun
noon - 5pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission: Adults $6.00; Seniors $5.00; Students $4.00.
Adult and Senior group rates are $3.50 per person.
Student group rate is $2.50 per person. Group tours
and rates are available.
bIbLICAL reSOUrCe CeNTer & MUSeUM
140 east Mulberry, Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-9578 • www.biblical-museum.org
For those hopeful Bible scholars, a unique resource
center and museum has been created just for you.
Explore the relationship between history and the writing
of the Bible. Enjoy the interactive “How We Got The
Bible” exhibit. Help young people visualize stories from
ancient Bible lands. Also, visit the Center’s impressive
multimedia library containing information pertaining to
Mediterranean, Egyptian, Near Eastern and Palestinian
history of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. The Bible
lab brings ancient scriptures to life and is invaluable
resource for public, private and home schools. The
Biblical Resource Center and Museum also offers study
tours to various Bible land sites throughout the year.
Hours: Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm
Admission: Free; Group tours are available at $3 per
person. Please call for an appointment.
THe CHILdreN’S MUSeUM OF MeMPHIS
2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 458-2678 • www.cmom.com
The museum has quality informal learning experiences
that are both fun and educational. The hands-on,
interactive exhibits allow children to discover science,
math, health, art and more — all in a fun new way!
Children take to the air in Going Places with a flight
simulator, air traffic control tower, hot air balloon, wind
tunnel, and a real airplane cockpit to explore. Kids go
on a trip to the Mississippi River in WaterWORKS! as
they experiment with the flow of water in a 50-foot
model of the mighty river, see real fish and study
honeybees. See how your body works and learn about
the importance of healthy living in Growing Healthy by
climbing through the arteries of a giant heart, riding a
bicycle on Mars or performing surgery in a hospital.
Visual and performing arts are explored in Art Smart
as children become “stars” on stage by dressing in
costumes and using props, paint, sculpt and draw in
an art studio, weave colorful patterns on a loom, play
a color wheel game, and create computer animations.
Cityscape is a miniature city for children: City Friends,
Tree House, Time Square/Sir Dance-A-Lot, Smiles, Inc.,
Skyscraper, Kid’s Market, Bank, Your House, My House,
Garage /Child Passenger Safety Van and Playscape.
New exhibits are featured every 3-4 months in the Van
Vleet Gallery. Birthday party packages are available.
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm
Admission: Ages 1-100: $12; Under 1: Free.
Group Rates: School groups of 10 or more children
receive a special rate of $5.50 per child with advance
reservations only. Other groups of 10 or more children
receive a special rate of $6 per child with advance
reservations only. A 1:5 ratio of adults to children is
required of groups. Reservations may be made Mon-
Fri, 8:30am-5pm, by calling (901) 458-2678 or email
reservations.
CHUCALISSA MUSeUM
1987 Indian village dr., Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 785-3160
www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/
Before Europeans set foot upon Mississippi Valley
soil, American Indians had developed a vibrant and
sophisticated culture here. Chucalissa Museum allows
visitors to explore the site of a 15th century religious
and political center with large earthen mounds and a
central plaza. Operated by the University of Memphis,
Chucalissa examines the science of archaeology
and the interpretation of early Native American life.
Museum exhibits display the prehistoric and historic
American Indian cultures of the Mid-South, a handson
archaeology lab, a state certified arboretum, and
a nature trail. Relax afterwards with a picnic on the
Chickasaw bluffs. Guided tours are available with
reservation. The Museum Store features Native
American Arts & Crafts and the areas most complete
selection of books on Native Americans.
Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 1pm - 5pm
Admission: Adult $5; Child $3; Child: 12 and up $5;
Senior $3; Group Rates: Adult $4; Child $2 (ages 4-11);
Minimum Group Size: 10; Maximum Group Size: 150
THe COTTON MUSeUM AT THe
MeMPHIS COTTON exCHANGe
65 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
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(901) 531-7826
www.memphiscottonmuseum.org
Though Front Street’s “King Cotton” culture is no
longer in its heyday, its influence remains… in the
technological advances that changed the soul of the
South… in the birth of blues and jazz and rock and
roll… in the migration of millions of blacks and poor
whites that changed northern cities forever… and in the
work of countless writers, artists, photographers and
cultural chroniclers around the world. The mission of
the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many
influences on daily life, the arts, and the development
of this region with students, residents, and visitors.
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, noon - 5pm
Admission: Adult $10; Senior $9.50 62+; Student $9;
Children (ages 6-12) $8; Children (under 6) Free; Military
discount: $9. Museum members: Free Admission
includes the Cotton Row Walking Tour, a self-guided
audio tour of the surrounding neighborhood, the
historic epicenter of worldwide cotton trading. For
more information, please call (901) 531-7826.
deSOTO COUNTY MUSeUM
111 e. Commerce St., Hernando, MS
(662) 429-8852 • www.desotomuseum.org
The DeSoto County Museum houses exhibits on
the history of DeSoto County. From Hernando DeSoto
to Jerry Lee Lewis, from the Civil War to Civil Rights,
the exhibits tell the fascinating story of DeSoto County
from 1541 through today. In addition, on the museum
grounds is one of the County’s oldest surviving homes,
a restored log cabin from 1850.
The museum is located at 111 E. Commerce St.
in Hernando, Mississippi, halfway between Interstate
55 and the historic town square. The museum is open
Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Admission: Free, donations accepted. Guided group tours
available. For more information please call (662)429-
8852 or visit our web site at www.desotomuseum.org.
THe dIxON GALLerY ANd GArdeNS
4339 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-5250 • www.dixon.org
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a fine art museum
specializing in impressionist and Post-Impressionist
paintings, decorative arts and horticulture. The Dixon’s
permanent collection includes the works by artists
such as Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Rodin, Gauguin,
Chagall, and many others. The museum is surrounded
by 17-acres of beautiful gardens, consisting of formal
and informal gardens, open vistas, and woodland
areas. The Dixon is also the home of the Warda Stevens
Stout Collection of 18th Century German Porcelain
and Adler Pewter Collection. The museum presents
a variety of family oriented programs to accompany
traveling exhibitions and our permanent collection.
These programs include hands-on art activities, art
workshops for visitors all ages, guided tours, family
days, and special events throughout the year.
Hours: Closed Mondays; Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm;
Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 1pm - 5 pm
Admission: Members Free; Adults: $7; Seniors ages 65
and over: $5; Students ages 18 and older with ID: $5;
Children ages 7 - 17: $3; Children ages 6 and under: FREE
FIre MUSeUM OF MeMPHIS
118 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 320-5650 • www.firemuseum.com
Located downtown in 1910 Fire House No. 1, the Fire
Museum of Memphis has interactive exhibits detailing
the history of Memphis fire fighting and teaching fire
safety and fire prevention. Visit “Toys on Fire” – the
largest collection of fire apparatus toys in the south
(over 1,000 toys on display, collected from 1920-2003).
Attractions give you the chance to fight the “flames”
of a burning skyscraper with a snorkle basket, test
your ability to find an escape route in the event of a
fire and feel the “heat” of a simulated fire in the FedEx
Fire Room. The Memorial Wall honors Memphis fire
fighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Ask
about the HOTTEST party place in town, call 320-5650.
A party at the Fire Museum is fun for all ages.
Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm. Closed Sundays.
Admission: Adult, $6; Child (3-12) $5; Children under
2, free. 60 and older, $4; Two for One on Tuesdays (2
admissions for 1 price). Group rates and education
tours available. Minimum group size: 10; Maximum
group size: 60. Party room and banquet room available
for meetings or events.
THe CreW TrAINING INTerNATIONAL IMAx®
THeATer
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 320-6362 • www.memphismuseums.org
Experience the excitement that only IMAX® can
deliver. It’s a motion picture experience that totally
immerses the viewer. The Crew Training International
IMAX® Theater is the only IMAX® Theater in the Mid-
South. It opened to the public January 21, 1995 and has
become a major attraction in the city of Memphis. With a
screen four (4) stories high, our IMAX experience makes
visitors feel as if they are part of the action. In addition,
the six (6) channel IMAX DIGITAL surround sound system
will transport you into the ultimate film experience.
This unique theater is only one of three in the
world with a movable screen which allows the Crew
Training International IMAX Theater to be used for
movies as well as meetings, lectures and other largescale
presentations. For more information about
IMAX®: www.imax.com.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
1934 Poplar Ave, Overton Park
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 544-6200 • www.brooksmuseum.org
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art located in the
historic Overton Park, is one of the leading art museums
in the American south. Nearly 9,000 works make up
the permanent collection including ancient works from
Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Americas; Renaissance
masterpieces from Italy, English portraiture,American
painting and decorative arts, contemporary art, and
African art.
The Brooks also hosts 4 to 6 traveling exhibitions
each year, which typically run for 8 to 12 weeks. There
are also several events planned throughout the year
including free family days, creation station, guided
tours, talks and much more.
Museum Hours: Wed. & Fri., 10 am - 4pm; Thurs., 10am
- 8pm; Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, 11am - 5pm; Closed
major holidays.
Brushmark Hours: Tues-Sun., 11am - 2:30pm, and Thurs.
5pm - 8pm.
Admission: Adult $7 Senior Adults (65+)$6 Students
(with Student ID) $3** Youth (7-17) $3Children (6
and under) Free Pay What You Can - Presented by
Target On Wednesdays, you set your own admission
fee! From a penny to any dollar amount, you decide
what you pay. To book your group visit call (901)
544.6215. **Student groups scheduled through the
Education Department are free. **Student groups
unscheduled: $3 per student. Special rates may apply
for traveling exhibitions.
MeMPHIS rAILrOAd ANd TrOLLeY MUSeUM
545 S. Main, Suite 121, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 590-3099 • www.mrtm.org
All Aboard! The museum includes bits and pieces
from railroad history, including an old baggage cart,
huge switching lights and a case with memorabilia,
including a ribbon from the 1892 opening of the
Frisco Bridge that spans the Mississippi. This is the
spot for the train enthusiast!
Museum Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday & Saturday;
Noon - 5:00pm Sundays; Open other days only by
special arrangement
Admission: Adults $3.00, under 12 $1.00, 3 and under free.
MeMPHIS rOCk ‘N’ SOUL MUSeUM
191 beale St. (Located at the Plaza of FedExForum),
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 205-2533 • www.memphisrocknsoul.org
The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition
about the birth of rock and soul music, created by
the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical
pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial
and socio-economic barriers to create the music that
shook the entire world. Located at 191 Beale, on the
corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedExForum,
the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis
music experience from the rural field hollers and
sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion
of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical
heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. The
museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with
over 300 minutes of information, including over 100
songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through
seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs,
more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other
musical treasures.
Hours: The museum and gift shop are open daily,
10am - 7pm.
Admission: $11 for Adults, $8 for Youth age 5-17. Group
rates and private parties available. For more information,
call 901-205-2533 or visit memphisrocknsoul.org.
MISSISSIPPI rIver MUSeUM
125 North Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 576-7241 • www.mudisland.com
The Museum located at Mud Island River Park is
comprised of 18 galleries that showcase 10,000 years
of history in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The galleries
contain a permanent collection of over 5,000 artifacts.
Exhibits detail the valley creation and settlement
from the Native American inhabitants to European
explorers; transportation on the river, including a
full scale reconstructed, front onethird, of an 1870’s
steamboat; the Civil War on the river, complete with
a full scale Union Gunboat engaged in battle with
Confederate land troops; and the development of Delta
Music from early Blues to Rock and Roll.
Hours: April 14 - Oct 31 10am - 5pm. Last admission
is one (1) hour prior to closing. Closed Mondays
throughout the season.
Admission: General admission to the park is FREE! Pay
One Price Package includes: Mississippi River Museum
Admission, Roundtrip Monorail Ride and Guided River
Walk Tour. Adult 13-59: $10; Seniors: $9 (60+); Youths: $7
(5-12); Children (4 and under) Free. Roundtrip Monorail
Ride, $4. Other Mud Island Prices: Canoe rental $20
per hour; Kayak rental $15 per hour and up, Bike rental
$10 for 2 hours, and Pedal Boat rental $5 per ½ hour
per person. Call (901) 576-7241 for group rates, school
discounts or education programs. Rental facilities and
banquet rooms available all year. Call for pricing and
availability (901) 576-7205 or (800) 507-6507.
NATIONAL CIvIL rIGHTS MUSeUM
450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-9699 • www.civilrightsmuseum.org
The National Civil Rights Museum, housed in the
historic Lorraine Motel— site of the assassination
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the first of its kind in
the country to chronicle the history of the Civil Rights
Movement from the earliest days of slavery to the 21st
century. Through interpretive exhibits and audiovisual
displays, the Museum brings to life the most significant
periods in modern American history. In 2002, the
Museum opened Exploring the Legacy. Exploring the
Legacy examines the Movement in the aftermath of
the death of Dr. King and how King’s life and legacy
influenced a nation.
Hours: Mon., Wed - Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm
Closed TUESDAYS and during exhibit change. Museum
is open until 6pm (Jun. 1-Aug.31).
Admission: (Effective Nov. 5, 2012 – December 2013) Adult:
$10 Child: $8 (4 -17); Seniors: 55+ $9, College Student
w/ID: $9; Museum Members: Free. Active Military:
Free Children 3 and under: Free. Free admission each
Monday 3pm until closing for Tennessee residents with
state issued identification. Not valid during holidays,
events or group tours. Group Discount Rates Available.
Prices are subject to change.
NATIONAL OrNAMeNTAL MeTAL MUSeUM
374 Metal Museum dr., Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 774-6380 • www.metalmuseum.org
The National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only
institution in the Americas dedicated to the preservation
and advancement of fine metalwork. High on a bluff
overlooking the Mississippi River, the Museum offers
changing exhibits of the finest in contemporary and
historic metalworksculpture, jewelry, enamelwork,
armor, hollowware, gates… The sculpture garden
provides a peaceful haven for a picnic or just gazing at
the river from the historic gazebo. Watch blacksmiths
in the Schering-Plough Smithy. Select unique items
from the Museum Giftshop. Bring your dented, dulled
dysfunctional metal items to the Museum for repairs
during Repair Days Weekend the third week in October.
Please call two weeks in advance to schedule tours.
Hours: Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, noon to 5pm;
Closed Mondays and during exhibit change.
Admission: Adult: $6; Child: $4 (5 -18); Senior: (62+)
$4; College Student: $4 w/valid I.D.; Children under 5
admitted free. “Prices subject to change.” Minimum
Group Size: 15. Call for group rates.
PINk PALACe MUSeUM
3050 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 320-6362 • www.memphismuseums.org
The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities
of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a
replica of the first self-service grocery store in the
country, Clarence Saunders’ Piggly Wiggly. Explore the
cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through
exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace
Memphis’ development from the time of Spanish
explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever
epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical
exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis’ largest
industry. You will also see how dinosaurs and fossils
dramatically chronicle our ever-changing planet. The
Museum also hosts a number of touring exhibits for
you to see and experience throughout the year.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 12pm - 5pm.
Admission: Adult: $11.75; Child: (3-12) $6.25; Children
under 3 FREE; Senior: $11.25. Prices subject to
change. Call (901) 320-6362 to make group, IMAX &
Planetarium reservations.
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PUbLIC eArTHQUAke reSOUrCe CeNTer (PerC)
University of Memphis, 3918 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-1723 • www.ceri.memphis.edu/perc
The Public Earthquake Resource Center (PERC) features
interactive displays that simulate earthquakes and other
earth processes and information about earthquakes, as
well as the New Madrid seismic zone, the seismic zone
affecting Memphis. The PERC is open Monday through
Friday but follows the University of Memphis schedule
and is closed on most major holidays. Tours are
available by appointment only. For more information or
to schedule a tour, call 901-678-1723.
SHArPe PLANeTArIUM
3050 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 320-6320 • www.memphismuseums.org
The Sharpe Planetarium, located inside the Pink Palace
Museum, is an incredible educational experience for
the whole family that unveils mysteries of the universe.
Take a fascinating look at astronomy, constellations
and star lore, or see a family-oriented show about
astronomy.
Hours: The Sharpe Planetarium is open Tues– Sat, 9am
- 5pm. Please check show times and shows.
Admission: Adult $4.50, Child (3-12) & Senior $4.00,
call for group rates. Located inside the Pink Palace
Museum. Prices subject to change.
SLAve HAveN UNderGrOUNd rAILrOAd
MUSeUM
(burkle estate) 826 North Second St.,
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 527-3427
www.slavehavenundergroundrailroadmuseum.org
The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum (Burkle
Estate) served as a way station on the Underground
Railroad. Visitors will see a secret cellar and trap doors
that reveal the escape route of runaway slaves. There are
also poignant displays of ads, auctions and artifacts.
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, (Sept.-May); (June -
Aug. 10am - 5pm). Closed on Sundays.
Admission: Adult: $7; Child (ages 4-17): $5; Group
Rates: Adult: $6; Child: $4; Minimum Group Size: 20.
Discounts Available.
STAx MUSeUM OF AMerICAN SOUL MUSIC
926 e. McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-SOUL (7685) or
toll-free 888-942-SOUL (7685)
www.staxmuseum.com
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music celebrates
great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis
Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-
Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire
and others. Visit Soulsville, U.S.A. and see where it all
happened in the 1960’s and 1970’s.Experience the Stax
Recording Studio at College and McLemore, America’s
greatest exporter of powerful soul music. The Museum
opened May 2, 2003. For more information visit on-line
at www.soulsvilleusa.com
Hours: April - October Mon - Sat: 10am – 5pm; Sun:
1pm – 5pm
Admission: $12 Adults $11 Seniors 62 +, Active Military,
and Students with proper ID $9 Children ages 9-12 with
Adult Paid Admission Free: Stax Museum Members,
Children 8 and under with Paid Adult or Senior
Admission 15% Discount to AAA members.
GROUP ADMISSION $10.50 Adults $9.50 Seniors 62+,
Active Military and Students with Proper ID $7.50 Children
(ages 9-12) with paid Adult OR Senior Admission Free:
Tour Bus Drivers with Paid Group Admission, Children
under 3, One (1) Free Admission for every 15 Paid.
historic homes
Dating back more than a century ago, Memphis’s historical
places hold the secrets to the city’s past. And, some of
them are in your own neighborhoods. Keep that in mind
when looking for interesting ancient wonders to explore
with your family. There are countless historic homes right
here in the Memphis area. Get out and explore!
dAvIeS MANOr PLANTATION
3570 davies Plantation rd., Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 386-0715
www.daviesmanorplantation.org
Originally settled by an American pioneer, Davies Manor
Plantation is Shelby County’s oldest log house open
for tours. Featured in the National Register of Historic
Places, this home is a designated Wildlife Habitat.
Hours: 12noon - 4pm; last tour 3:30pm.
Admission: Season begins April 1 – 2nd Sunday in
December. Adult: $5; Student: $3. School groups
with advanced bookings: Maximum 70 per session.
Handicap access to first floor. For Group Tours and
Special Hours call (901) 386-0715.
MAGevNeY HOUSe
198 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 320-6370 • www.memphismuseums.org
The Magevney House is the oldest middle-class
residence still standing in Memphis. Eugene
Magevney was an educator and local political leader.
This house was also the site of Memphis’ first
Catholic Mass, wedding and christening. Noted on
the National Register of Historic Places, the house
is furnished in 1850s style. This historic home is
temporarily closed until further notice to visitors.
Call (901)320-6320 for more information.
W. C. HANdY HOMe & MUSeUM
352 beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 522-1556 or (901) 527-3427
The W. C. Handy Home & Museum allows visitors
to recapture the flavor of Old Beale Street. The small
wood-frame house, once lived in by Handy “Father
of the Blues”, displays artifacts and memorabilia.
Hours: Tues - Sat., 11am - 4pm (Sept. - May); Tues - Sat,
10am - 5pm (June - Aug.)
Admission: Adult: $4 ; Child: $3 ; Group Rates: Adult:
$3; Child: $2 Ages: Child: 4 - 17.
WOOdrUFF-FONTAINe HOUSe MUSeUM
680 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 526-1469 • www.woodruff-fontaine.com
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum was built in
1870 along “Millionaire Row.” This French Victorian
Mansion is furnished with period antiques and houses
one of the finest textile collections in the area. Also
on the property is the Handwerker “Gingerbread”
Playhouse, and the Helen Pidgeon Ford Doll House.
One must beware though, guests occasionally report
feeling the presence of an unseen spirit and an
overwhelming sense of sadness. This spirit is believed
to be the ghost of Mollie Woodruff, an original occupant
of the home. Come and find out more about Mollie’s
story in this beautiful house. Available for rental are the
carriage houses and club rooms.
Hours: Wed-Sun, noon-4pm. Last tour begins at 3:30pm.
Admission: $10 Adults; $6 students (grades 1-12). Active
military persons (with ID) and children under 6 FREE.
Groups of 25 or more: $8 per person. Free parking in lot
located on the corner of Adams & Orleans. Tours given
every 30 minutes.
The National Civil Rights Museum located at the Lorraine
Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
chronicles key episodes in the American civil rights movement
and the legacy of this movement to inspire participation
in civil and human rights efforts globally, through its
collections, exhibitions and educational programs.
450 Mulberry
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens
(901) 761-5250 • www.dixon.org
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(901) (Inside 726-4656 Dulins Sports Complex)
www.playhouseonthesquare.org
(901) 756-1818 • www.haveastandard.com
November email: info@haveastandard.com
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children celebrating playing his or hide-and-seek her birthday at Crossfire! accidentally Their wander facility
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locked Course, in a 35 a deep ft. long magical suspended winter zip line by with the spells medicine of
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lion Crossfire’s Aslan (with trained a little coaches help from will lead the children) the children can
vanquish through this the adventure tyrant and with bring “Fired summer Up” enthusiasm. back to
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Lion, course, the flying Witch, in for and a crash the Wardrobe landing in is the sure foam to delight pit, and
audiences jumping on of the all ages. trampolines before gathering in the
party room for the final 30 minutes. The party room is
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Playhouse silverware. Crossfire on the Square Birthday invitations are available
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promises Lock-ins. Crossfire to be a night also at holds the theatre weekly like training no other! classes
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learning activities and athletic training. Call Crossfire
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$8/student. Minimum of 10 per group. Picnic
area Basic is Sports available. Party Package: Soccer field for 50 minutes,
then a private party room for 45 minutes after. Room
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Memphis more, all indoors. Zoo
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Prices begin at $140.00, include
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in creating delicious fruit designs filled with fresh
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VESTA FIre MUSeUM HOME SHOW OF MeMPHIS
(901) 756-4500 320-5650 • www.mahba.com
www.firemuseum.com
Memphis Throw your Area child Home the Builders HOTTEST Assn. birthday has selected party The in
Villages town at the at White Fire Museum Oak as the of Memphis! site of the The Vesta museum Home
Show allows this your year. party Several to get companies behind the will wheel be building of a real
eight fire truck, homes slide in down the $275,000-$300,000 a fire pole, put on range a firefighter’s for the
event uniform, in Arlington, and even which put out will a fire! run Oct. The 9 Fire to Nov. Museum 1.
not only allows kids to experience the life of a
READ firefighter, OUT but ON also THE teaches MISSISSIPPI them about fire safety and
Mud fire prevention. Island River There Parkare
two party packages from
www.mudisland.com
which to choose: Four Alarm package @$125.00 (for
Grab up to a 20 blanket people) and includes a book use and of enjoy the party an afternoon room (with of
family tables reading and chairs), time museum outdoors admission, along the Mississippi 20 helium
River balloons, with red special tablecloths guests and from a balloon the Memphis bouquet. Public The
Library. Five Alarm This package event is @$175.00 for children (for 3-6 up years to 20 old people) and
their parents. 3pm-4pm, October 10, 2009
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includes the Four Alarm package, plus paperware and
cutlery with a fire truck and Dalmatian theme, 20 red
plastic fire fighter helmets and a Fire Museum t-shirt
for the birthday child (extra shirts available for $10).
Give a birthday party that surely will be SMOKIN’!
Call 320-5650 to schedule (Monday-Saturday 9-5).
FIT kIdZ CeLebrATION PArTIeS
Fitness INSPIrATION!, Inc.
732 brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 825-4883
www.believeItbringItAchieveIt.com
Book a Fit-Kidz Party and make this year’s celebration
high-energy, fun-filled, and action packed. Your guests
will leave feeling exhilarated (and maybe a little
exhausted) and so glad they came to celebrate with you!
You can choose a competitive or non-competitive party
theme that includes the best in fitness fun. We can bring
the party to you or you can join us at our location. Make
the call to book the most memorable of celebrations!
FUNQUeST bIrTHdAY PArTIeS
440 U.S. Hwy 72 W, Collierville, TN
(901) 850-1124 • www.funquestbowl.com
Offers family fun entertainment from bowling, skating,
and laser tag packages. $50 deposit is required on all
parties. Call for reservations.
GIGI’S CUPCAkeS
4709 Poplar Ave Memphis
(901) 888- CAke (2253)
9077 Poplar Ave Germantown
(901) 888-CAke (2253)
1680 Union Ave Memphis (Midtown)
(901) 888-CAke (2253)
www.gigiscupcakesusa.com
Give them a Swirl! Nothing makes a special day
unforgettable like a custom cupcake creation from
Gigi’s. Catering is available for your weddings, parties
and special events. So whether you are in the midst of
planning for a special occasion or just in the mood for
a delicious treat…Gigi’s Cupcakes is the place! Don’t
forget to visit them online and view their Fall & Winter
menu and various flavors of the season.
GOLF & GAMeS FAMILY PArk
(901) 386-2992
www.golfandgamesmemphis.com
We make having a birthday party at Golf & Games
Family Park a breeze! Simply call ahead with your
choice of one of the following parties, then show up
with the cake, the kids, and an appetite for fun! Our
party hosts take all the work out of your hands so you
can have fun as well! Your reservation guarantees one
of our party tables for the length of your 2 hr party. Addon
Prices are in addition to Basic Party rate. No outside
food permitted except for Birthday Cake. Prices do not
include tax. Please note all height limits and restrictions
for attractions. In order to book your party, we require
a non-refundable $20.00 deposit. FREE invitations
online. Call 386-2992 TODAY to schedule.
IN CHArACTer PrOdUCTIONS,LLC
(901) 268-0494
www.incharacterproductions.blogspot.com
We provide costume characters for birthdays, kids
night at restaurants, grand openings, book readings,
balloon bouquets and we can now be contracted out
for Summer Camps at different facilities. We add the
FUN to your Party! We accept Cash, Mastercard, Visa,
Discover and personal checks.
JO-ANN FAbrIC & CrAFT STOreS
7746 Polo Grounds
Located off Winchester Rd. Between 385 & Hacks Cross
(901) 757-5379 • www.joann.com
Does your child or group love crafts? Jo-Ann offers
craft and kids’ party’s ideas. Every child makes a craft!
Choose themes, play games and dress up and more!
Call guest services today to plan your next party.
kId STATION
579 erin dr., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-PLAY(7529)
www.kidstationonline.com
Kid Station is a great place to celebrate your child’s
special day...you bring the guest of honor and we’ll
take care of the rest! Themed, private birthday parties
are available to make your next birthday party a fun
and worry-free experience. Please contact us at 761-
PLAY(7529) or see our website www.kidstationonline.
com for additional information.
kIdZ kOUNTrY
5960 Tchulahoma rd., Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-2909 (local call from Memphis area)
www.kidzkountrypettingzoo.com
Let your child experience all the joys of farm life with
a birthday party at Kidz Kountry. The farm has a child’s
birthday package ($275.00, including tax) for up to 20
children. Take your child to Kidz Kountry to experience
the fun of feeding farm animals, milking goats and
watching turtle races. Activities are held in the barn so
you can party rain or shine! A charcoal grill is available
for use in the picnic pavilion. Traveling Party Animals,
train ride and pony rides will come to your location
for birthday or special events. Ask about our Traveling
Party rates. To make reservations, call (662) 349-2909-
local call to Memphis area.
LA bAGUeTTe FreNCH breAd & PASTrY SHOP
(901) 458-0900
Scrumptious cakes, pastries, tarts, cookies and breads
that is perfect for any occasion! You will discover each
item is prepared using plenty of “the good stuff”—
butter, creams, and chocolate! Cakes are available in
themes for the young and the young at heart!
LASer QUeST
(901) 324-4800 • www.laserquest.com
Let your kids battle it out at a Laser Quest Birthday
Blast! They’ll get to choose codenames and hunt down
their opponents. Laser Quest suggests that the players
are at least 7 years of age. Pizza deals are also available,
please call party packages.
THe LITTLe GYM
(901) 755-1323 Germantown
Come celebrate your birthday with The Little Gym’s
Awesome Birthday Bash! Kid’s love’em. So do parents!
Fully supervised parties are held one at a time, so
child’s party has the entire gym to themselves. Our
parties include plenty of music, movement, games
and fun, created especially to meet the needs of each
child. A party at the Little Gym is a “no stress” birthday
party for parents because they handle everything from
invitations to clean up. Kids have a blast and parents
rest easy. For additional information, call to speak to a
Little Gym team member or visit online at
www.tlggermantown.com.
MAd SCIeNCe
(901)213-3555
www.madscience.org/midsouth
What is a Mad Science Birthday Party? Mad Science
parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, highenergy,
interactive shows that come to you. Children will
experience physical and chemical reactions with handson,
attention-getting experiments. The Mad Scientist
will put an egg in and out of a bottle, give the kids a
“shocking” good time with electricity, make a snowstorm
and let children experience hydrophobic sand.
Mad Science Parties are...the perfect entertainment
for children aged 5-12, appropriate for any group size,
hands-on and interactive affordable TONS OF FUN!
We can make your child’s Mad Science experience
A BLAST by including special add-on experiments
such as cotton candy-making, bubbling potions and
rocket launches. We also offer great Goody Bags! We
have a laboratory full of interactive demonstrations
and activities to perform at your child’s next birthday!
Please call our birthday specialist today so we can
customize a party especially for your little scientist!
And don’t forget to ask about our price saving packages
which include our most popular party enhancements.
MALCO MOvIe THeATreS
(901) 681-2020
Let your child party like a star at Malco Theatres! Malco
Theatres Birthday Party Packages are an excellent way
to celebrate your child’s special day. The coolest party
package in the Mid-South is available at the Collierville
Towne Cinema, Cordova Cinema, Stage Cinema (next
to Hobby Lobby), Desoto Cinema, Paradiso, Hollywood
Cinema (Jonesboro), Corinth Cinema, Tupelo Commons
Cinema and Oxford Studio Cinema locations! The party
package includes party room, movie ticket, drinks and
popcorn for up to 25 guests (10 guest minimum). For
reservations or additional information, visit www.
malco.com or contact the participating location.
MAGIC Mr. NICk
(901) 358-7258 • www.magicmrnick.com
Looking for an Entertainer GUARANTEEDED to WOW
your party guests? Book Magic Mr. Nick! You don’t have
to take our word for it...ask your kids...ask your friends.
Everyone knows Magic Mr. Nick is Memphis’ Favorite
Magician! With 20 years of experience as a magician
and party planner he doesn’t miss a beat. Besides
magic he can supply Balloon Animals, Face Painting,
Spin Art, Edible Sand Art and even teddy bear building!
Kid Loved and Mother approved! Don’t just book a
magician book Magic Mr. Nick, call (901) 358-7258.
MAPLe GrOve FArM
4985 Windsong Park dr., Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-7422
www.maplegrovefarm.net
email: info@maplegrovefarm.net
The ultimate birthday experience is at Maple Grove
Farm. The party starts as the kids pet and feed a
variety of farm animals. Pony rides are part of the fun
and Gertrude the pig will show her tricks! The multi-
route climbing wall and enjoy our new activity Zip
Line. Everyone will complete their own craft party bag
before leaving the barn loft. The party continues at our
two moon bounces downstairs. The tractor pulls the
covered wagon for an exciting hay ride concluding
with birthday cake at our covered picnic cookout area.
Hot dog roast and bonfire are available. Party packages
start at $175.
MeMPHIS bOTANIC GArdeN
750 Cherry rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 636-4100 • www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Hop on over to Memphis Botanic Garden for your next
birthday party! The Garden offers Botanical Birthday
You can see the wonderful impact The Little Gym can have on your child when you join us for a FREE introductory class.
Call or schedule your free class online
The Little Gym Of Germantown, TN
www.tlggermantowntn.com
901-755-1323
Soles4Soles
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Donation
2 New
Programs:
Wonder Kids &
Parent Child
Dance Class
Experiential learning and physical development programs for children ages 4 months through 12 years
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theme parties, from Jungle Journey to Fairy Fantasy, or
celebrations in My Big Backyard children’s garden. For
more information, or to book a party, call (901) 636-4126.
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
1934 Poplar, Overton Park
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 544-6200 • www.brooksmuseum.org
Surround your guests with world-class art in
a tranquil, park-like setting. The Memphis Brooks
Museum of Art creates a spectacular, unique backdrop
for any event. From small and intimate to lavish, the
Brooks offers the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners,
weddings, receptions, board meetings, corporate
events, client entertainment, social celebrations or
almost any affair. With unique spaces and world-class
exhibitions, the Brooks can accommodate groups from
50 to 1000 guests for an evening event.
Special Events Director, Stacy Wright, offers her
full attention and years of expertise in planning the
details of any affair. The Brushmark Restaurant provides
a variety of menus to fit the needs of your group and
palette. For daytime catering and facility rental, please
call 901.544.6225. For evening events, please call
901.544.6222 or email parties@brooksmuseum.org or
submit a Museum Rental Request Form online.
MeMPHIS ZOO bIrTHdAY PArTIeS
(901) 333-6797 • www.memphiszoo.org
Is the thought of planning a birthday party driving you
wild? We’ll throw a party that exceeds your wildest
dreams. Host your party at the Memphis Zoo, and
you’ll excite a whole herd of pint-sized partygoers.
We’ll handle all the details so you can enjoy the party,
too! The Zoo offers various packages. If it’s time to
plan a birthday party, we’ve got the perfect plan! Just
call the Zoo Birthday Party Line at (901)333-6797.
MISTY HOLLOW FArMS
6315 Walsh rd., Millington, TN 38053
(901) 876-6315
www.mistyhollowpettingfarm.net
Misty Hollow wants to be your party place!. We have
a dual level 4500 sq. ft. party barn equipped with a full
kitchen, restrooms, a band stand, stereo equipment,
tables and chairs. During cold months, we have wood
burning stoves and large heaters. Outside, we have
a huge bar-b-que pit for your grilling fun. We have a
basketball goal and a huge moon bounce. Some
of the activities we offer include hay rides, a petting
zoo, pony rides and lake fishing (fully stocked). All
parties welcome: company parties, birthday parties,
weddings, graduations, retirement parties, school field
trips and scouting trips with overnight camping. Every
year in April, we host the annual St. Jude Fun Fest. We
are located only 5 miles from Meeman Shelby Forest
Park. From Hwy 51, go north on Watkins 5 miles and
turn right on Locke, then right on Walsh. Give us a call
and let’s work together to make your function the best
ever. Our names are Lisa and Jerry Tennyson, and we
would love to meet you.
MS. rAINbOW THe CLOWN
(901) 412-0108
She’s amazing, funny, and colorful…she’s Ms. Rainbow
the Clown! Full face painting, stories, balloon animals,
puppets, games and more! Call for more details.
MUSIC FOr AArdvArkS, MeMPHIS
(901) 871-0227 • www.memphisaardvarks.com
Bring the infectious energy and delightful charms
of Music for Aardvarks to your child’s next birthday
party. For an experience that’s truly original and fun,
Music for Aardvarks takes the cake! We specialize in
parties through the 6th birthday. Parties include LIVE
guitar playing, singing, dancing, instrument play, fun
props, and bubble machine. Bring your party alive
with the magic of this unique musical adventure! See
website for parent reviews. Call (901) 871-0227 today
to reserve your Music for Aardvarks celebration. We’re
great for mom’s groups and other special events too!
PAINT A PIeCe
(901) 387-FIre Wolfchase
(901) 754-0884 Germantown
www.paintapiece.com
Bring out your child’s creative flair on their next birthday
with Paint A Piece! Call now for party packages and
reserve your party time at Paint A Piece!
PHILLIP WATer SLIdeS
(901) 292-4231
martinlutherhill@hotmail.com
www.phillipwaterslides.com
Looking for an exciting way to celebrate your child’s
birthday, corporate function, church picnic or any other
occasion? Are you tired of the same old parties with the
typical cakes and balloons, year after year? Welcome
to “Phillip Water Slides”, where we make water fun! All
at reasonable rates that you’ll definitely appreciate. Be
sure to reserve your special event today!
PUMP IT UP
“The Inflatable Party Zone”
8000 Hwy 64, Suite 101, bartlett, TN
(901) 386-8700 • www.pumpitupparty.com
Only at Pump It Up “The Inflatable Party Zone” can
you enjoy a private, indoor party with giant interactive
inflatable play structures. Call party packages or visit
www.pumpitupparty.com for more information.
redbIrdS bIrTHdAY bASH @ Autozone Park
(901) 722-0299 • www.memphisredbirds.com
Listen up kids...Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird wants
to invite you to AutoZone Park for your birthday
celebration. Have your party at a Redbirds game
and enjoy all of the exciting things that the ballpark
has to offer. Call our Group Sales Department at 722-
0299 to schedule your birthday bash today!
SeIZe THe CLAY
The village of Chickasaw Oaks
3084 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-2991 • www.seizetheclay.net
Seize The Clay is the perfect place to host your next
party whether it be Birthday parties, bridal showers,
bachelorette parties, holiday office parties, and everything
in between! Our spacious party room can seat up to 25
people comfortably and if needed we can utilize the
entire store. Each party lasts a full 2 hours and requires a
minimum of 6 people. A $50.00 deposit to hold your slot
and the deposit is applied to the final cost of your party.
If it a children’s birthday party your after- we have the
coolest party in town! Birthday Parties at Seize The Clay
are $17.00 per painter! Children will choose from the
coolest pieces reserved only for parties. We will decorate
bags, and paint a special birthday plate for the birthday
boy or girl, a gift from Seize The Clay to you! Guests
are welcome to bring any food or drink. A refrigerator,
microwave, and freezer are available to you, be sure to
bring the candles, plates and forks.
Seize The Clay parties are for all ages! Call today
to check availability. We guarantee that you will have
an unforgettable and unique party!
SPACe WALk
6412 Summergale dr. Ste. 102
Memphis, TN 38134
(901)360-9000 • www.herecomesfun.com
Let us bring the fun to you! We rent over 100
different inflatable amusements for parties for kids
of all ages and even adults! We have jumps, slides,
obstacles, combo pieces, sports pieces, water pieces,
concessions and more! Check out our website at www.
herecomesfun.com to see all the rentals available for
your next party. You can pick up, or we can deliver
around your schedule. Prices are for the day. Call for
prices and availability for your next birthday, church
function, school carnival or company picnic!
SkATING PArTIeS
east end: (901) 363-7785
Cordova: (901) 755-0221
raleigh: (901) 388-5152
Is your child bursting with energy? If so, let him or her
exert that energy at a skate party! Please call locations
for pricing guidelines.
STOP & GrAb eNTerTAINMeNT
(901)412-1667 www.stopngrab.com
Looking for inflatable fun? Look no further, call Stop
and Grab Entertainment for all your moonwalk rentals
needs. All day and hourly affordable rental rates that
include delivery and set up are available. Reserve
now for birthdays, reunions, family gatherings, school
events, church functions, company picnics, team
parties or any other special occasion. To book, give us a
call at (901) 412-1667.
vIkING COOkING SCHOOL
Park Place Center, 1215 ridgeway rd., Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3747 • www.vikingcookingschool.com
You take care of the guest list, and let Viking Cooking
School handle the rest. Choose the class style and
menu for your upcoming special event. Select from
our Special Event Menu listing or choose any class
offered in our current Culinary Program. Whether you’re
thinking about a unique teambuilding exercise for
your employees, trying to find just the right place for a
birthday celebration, or looking for a stress-free way to
throw a dinner party - we have the complete package
to make your next event unforgettable. Contact your
local Viking Cooking School at 901.763.3747 for pricing
information or to book your special event.
WOOdrUFF-FONTAINe HOUSe MUSeUM
680 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 526-1469
www.woodruff-fontaine.com
Children’s Birthday Parties of up to 10 children may
be entertained in the “Gingerbread house” located
behind the mansion. The birthday party package is
$150 for 10 children and honoree includes: “Dressup”
items for little girls, Victorian coloring books,
petit fours, punch, and a party favor.
YUM YUM’S GOUrMeT POPCOrN
(662) 470-6047
9049 Hwy 51 N. Southaven, MS
Oak Court Mall-Food Court
4465 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN
www.yumyumspopcorn.com
Are you a popcorn lover? Get over to Yum Yum’s Gourmet
Popcorn for yummy popcorn every time. They carry the
authentic Chicago style gourmet popcorn in many great
flavors. They will be happy to customize a gift basket or
popcorn tin. A great treat for parties and other celebrations!
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as the curtains rise on performances all over
town, we invite you to check out Broadwaystyle
performances right in your hometown for half
the price. From the Orpheum to Ballet Memphis, the
Mid-South offers an abundance of performing art
venues. Give your kids a little taste of culture with a
big helping of fun!
bALLeT MeMPHIS
7950 Trinity road, Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 737-7322 • www.balletmemphis.org
Ballet Memphis is a professional ballet company that
presents some of the most dynamic performances
by the nation’s hottest choreographers. The Ford
Foundation hailed Ballet Memphis as a “national
treasure.” Performances vary greatly from contemporary
to traditional. Call for more information.
bALLeT ON WHeeLS
2085 Monroe Avenue, Memphis , TN 38104
(901) 870-4348 • www.balletonwheels.org
Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance, founded
in 2002, is Memphis only African American nonprofit,
pre-professional, community based classical
ballet school and dance company. Students receive
fundamental instruction on the art form and theory
of classical ballet, pointe, modern and Hip Hop dance
genres. The organizations philosophy of mobile
instruction spawned the distinctive name “Ballet
On Wheels.BOW’s main campus is located at
TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe.
Ballet On Wheels is a member of the National
Dance Association, the Tennessee Association of Dance
and an affiliate member on the Memphis Arts Council.
Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance has two affiliate
dance companies, Dance On Wheels & Hip Hop On
Wheels Dance Theatre.
For more information on the school and dance
company, please visit www.balletonwheels.org.
bArTLeTT COMMUNITY THeATre
P.O. box 34063, bartlett, TN 38184
(901) 484-2646
www.bartlettcommunitytheatre.org
Bartlett Community Theatre is a volunteer-driven
organization dedicated to the advancement of theater,
music and the arts through regular presentations of
family-oriented community theater. At the foundation
of “BCT” is a 13-member Board of Directors,
which meets monthly to conduct the business of
the theater, including selection of future shows,
financial management, public relations and the
formation of business and community partnerships.
While the board sets the stage for the production of
the group’s shows, the life of the organization remains
our community. We are grateful for the support of
the Mid-South. Community members are our actors
and actresses, costumers, musicians, set designers,
scene shop workers, carpenters, ushers - and most
importantly, our AUDIENCES!
bArTLeTT PerFOrMING ArTS &
CONFereNCe CeNTer
3663 Appling rd., bartlett, TN 38133
(901) 385-6440 • www.bpacc.org
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center once
again will try to top the previous season with the quality
entertainment our patrons have come to expect. For
more information on the remaining BPACC’s season
shows and family series, please call (901) 385-6440 or
visit on-line at www.bpacc.org.
bUCkMAN PerFOrMING & FINe ArTS CeNTer
60 Perkins ext., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
www.stmarysschool.org
The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center at St.
Mary’s Episcopal School’s performs various plays.
Please call the Box Office for schedule.
THe CANNON CeNTer FOr THe PerFOrMING ArTS
255 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 576-1200 • 1-800-726-0915
www.thecannoncenter.com
The world-class Cannon Center for the Performing
Arts officially opened to rave reviews in January 2003.
The 2,100-seat multi-purpose center has outstanding
acoustics and contemporary design. The Center is home
to the Memphis Symphony and hosts to concerts, ballet,
children’s theater and more. For upcoming events or
more information call the main line at (901) 576-1200 or
for tickets call the Box Office at (901) 576-1269. You may
also visit on-line at www.thecannoncenter.com.
THe CIrCUIT PLAYHOUSe
1705 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-5523
PLAYHOUSe ON THe SQUAre
51 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 725-0776
POTS@THeWOrkS - THeATreWOrkS
2085 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
www.playhouseonthesquare.org
The Circuit Playhouse and Playhouse on the Square are
two professional theatres that offer plays and musicals
year round. They offer youth and adult education in
theatre arts. Both theatres strive to give non-mainstream
shows, as well as family favorites, a place in Memphis,
while bringing theatre to people of all income levels.
For a detailed listing of upcoming shows log onto www.
playhouseonthesquare.org. For ticket information, call
the Box Office at 726-4656 for all three venues.
deSOTO FAMILY THeATre
8710 Northwest drive Ste 303
Southaven, Mississippi 38671
(662) 280-6546 • www.dftonline.org
The Desoto Family Theatre provides several musicals
with a variety of family shows. All theatrical productions
are held at the Desoto Civic Center Theatre (I-55 and
Church Road). Call for more information or visit www.
dftonline.org
ekPe & COMPANY
(901) 272-0115 • (901) 237-8359
email: ekPe@bellsouth.net
www.ekpemusic.com
Looking for an exciting in-house field trip that is
guaranteed to wow your group from the first drumbeat
to the last handclap—Ekpe & Company is a real crowd
pleaser and is available for on-site performances:
schools, summer camps, day cares, churches, family
reunions, weddings, parties, motivational workshops,
conferences, and fundraising opportunities. For more
information give them a call at (901) 272-0115, (901) 237-
8359 www.ekpemusic.com.
THe GerMANTOWN COMMUNITY CHOrUS
P. O. box 382561, Germantown, TN 38183
(901) 383-2051
www.germantownchorus.com
The Germantown Community Chorus is made up of
people from all different backgrounds that love to sing.
The chorus performs three to four concerts a year. Call
for information.
GerMANTOWN COMMUNITY THeATre
3037 Forest Hill road, Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 754-2680
www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org
Germantown Community Theatre is recognized as
one of the state’s best small community theaters. For
upcoming shows or more information, call or visit
online at www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org.
GerMANTOWN PerFOrMING ArTS CeNTre
1801 exeter rd., Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 751-7500 • www.gpacweb.com
The Germantown Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) has a
motto: “Bringing you the world, one season at a time.”
For tickets and current performance information, please
call (901) 757-7256.
THe GerMANTOWN SYMPHONY OrCHeSTrA
P.O. box 38038, Germantown, TN 38183
901-755-8708 • www.germantownsymphony.org
The Germantown Symphony Orchestra features 50
professional level volunteer musicians. The orchestra
performs six concerts a year in the Mid-South area.
HArreLL THeATre
440 West Powell rd., Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3228 • www.harrelltheatre.org
The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre is a communityowned
theatre used for plays, band and chorus concerts,
dance recitals and many other shows. The Harrell
Theatre’s and ARK conservatory program offers an array
of performing arts classes for children and a summer
conservatory program. The box office hours are 9-5.
HATTILOO THeATre
656 Marshall, Memphis, TN 38103
www.hattilootheatre.org • (901) 502-3486
Hattiloo Theatre is committed to deepening
multicultural understanding and delivering a highquality
artistic product to Memphis’ community.
Located at 656 Marshall Avenue in the “Edge”
neighborhood of downtown Memphis (1 block west
from Sun Studio on Union Avenue), Hattiloo has a 66seat
black-box theatre, an entertainment café called
Zoras (named after Harlem Renaissance writer Zora
Neal Hurston), and the Queen Diatta rehearsal room
that is used for classes in directing and acting, and
as a meeting place for the in-house writer’s forum.
Each annual season Hattiloo produces 7 major
productions, and 6 special performances that highlight
the diversity of Black artistic expression, including
music, magic, and dance.
IrIS: THe OrCHeSTrA
1801 exeter rd., Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 751-7500 • www.gpacweb.com
Celebrating years of spectacular music, the IRIS Chamber
Orchestra will perform eight concerts under the baton of
Michael Stern and premiere three new commissioned
works in the coming year. According to Music Director,
Michael Stern, the IRIS Chamber Orchestra’s mission
is to “overcome the barrier between audience and
musicians, rekindling the joy that performing and
attending concerts should be.” IRIS’ 45 musicians travel
from 25 states for shows.
MUSIC AT LINdeNWOOd
2400 Union Ave. at east Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 458-1652 • www.lindenwoodcc.com
For additional information call (901) 458-1652. (Handicap
accessible and offer a staffed nursery.)
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe FIreHOUSe
COMMUNITY ArTS ACAdeMY
985 So. bellevue, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-9522
email: memphisarts@bellsouth.net
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
The first professionally staffed, year-round, nonprofit
cultural center in Tennessee, MBAA has proudly
focused on building the community through the arts
with a focus on appreciating and developing African-
American’s rich tradition of contributions to all the arts
disciplines (theater, dance, music, visual and literary
arts). Here you will find performances... classes...
art galleries... summer camps... places to hold your
special event... exhibits... a community of learning,
a community of the arts and a community which
celebrates and nurtures the cultural contributions of
blacks, helping all to feel good about who they are
regardless of ages, incomes, abilities, religious, racial
and ethnic backgrounds. Our programs are designed to
offer easy and affordable access to high quality cultural
instruction and arts programming which: instills pride,
discipline, reflection, positive action on social issues;
improves cognitive and social skills; develops talent
and offers arts-related job training; encourages and
promotes entrepreneurship in the arts; and, promotes
harmony and appreciation of diversity within and
outside the black community.
MeMPHIS SYMPHONY OrCHeSTrA
(box Office)
585 S. Mendenhall rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-2525 • www.memphissymphony.org
A great city must have a great orchestra for its cultural,
educational and economic well-being. The Memphis
Symphony Orchestra has filled this role for the Mid-
South since 1952. Throughout the orchestra’s history,
some things have remained constant -- the support
from the community, and the orchestra’s dedication to
musical excellence and educational outreach. Call (901)
537-2525 or visit us online at www.MemphisSymphony.
org for more information. Subscribers receive up to a
35% savings off the single ticket price. Special rates are
available for groups of 10 or more.
MeMPHIS YOUTH SYMPHONY
3355 Poplar Ave., Suite 305
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 327-5078 • www.memphisyouthsymphony.org
The Memphis Youth Symphony was founded in 1966 and
now includes four orchestras. Each orchestra provides
challenging learning opportunities for area students.
Membership in any of the orchestras is by audition only.
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All spots in the MYS Orchestras are open to an annual
audition each spring, for the season that begins the next
fall. Students in the four orchestras attend 70 different
schools and homeschools, and range in age from 7-18.
The MYS has a website, maintained by MYS member
Cary Sidhom, at www.memphisyouthsymphony.org.
The MYS office can be reached at 327-5078, or email
info@memphisyouthsymphony.org. MYS concerts are
open to the public.
THe NATIONAL edUCATIONAL THeATre
P.O. box 770447, Memphis, TN 38177
(901) 826-8330
www.nationaleducationaltheatre.org
The National Educational Theater is (TNET) is a non-
profit cultural arts organization that provides educational
and fundraising services to schools, day cares, churches,
hospitals, and corporate sponsored events. Our
mission is to educate and entertain by exposing all
children especially those in the under-served and rural
communities, to the cultural arts. With our mobile full
scale puppet theatre, which is completely self-contained,
including lighting sound and special effects, we are able
to travel from city to city. We provide a unique theatre
and learning experience to children of all ages.
OPerA MeMPHIS
Clark Opera Memphis Center
6745 Wolf river Parkway
Memphis, TN 38120
901-257-3100 • www.operamemphis.org
Opera Memphis offers a variety of educational
programs designed to encourage interest in music and
the arts. Educational presentations include elementary
shows, such as THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF, HANSEL
AND GRETEL, and THE MAGIC FLUTE, and the annual
black history month touring show THE BLACK ROOTS
OF OPERA. Outreach programs for the community
include our CONCERT SERIES and an informative and
fun program called OPERA 101. For other education
and outreach programs, please visit our website www.
operamemphis.org, or contact Director of Education
and Outreach, Sarah Squire, (901) 202-4548 or sarah@
operamemphis.org.
THe OrPHeUM THeATre
203 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-3000 • www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Orpheum Theatre is truly one of Memphis’ most
remarkable success stories; a theatre able to overcome
a variety of adversities that ranged from several
untimely bankruptcies, a devastating fire, the decay of
downtown Memphis and the threat of demolition for
the construction of an office complex. Yet the “South’s
Finest Theatre” rose above all this and is the premiere
performing arts center for the Mid-South. In addition to
bringing the finest Broadway Productions to the area, a
wide array of entertainers have graced the Orpheum’s
stage including Cary Grant, Andy Williams, Johnny
Mathis, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Wilco, Chuck
Mangione, Stacy Keach, Patti LaBelle, Frank Gorshin,
Robert Goulet, Duran Duran, Harry Connick, Jr., Tom
Jones, Tyler Perry, Tom Petty and the Vienna Choir Boys
to name a few. To learn more about the Orpheum Theatre
or to obtain a schedule of upcoming Broadway Shows,
Concerts, Gospel, Ballets, Operas and many more events
log onto www.orpheum-memphis.com or call (901) 525-
3000. The Orpheum box office hours: 9-5. Davis-Kidd box
office hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 p.m., Sun 12-6 p.m.
THe POPLAr PIke PLAYHOUSe
7653 Old Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 755-7775 • www.ppp.org
The Poplar Pike Playhouse is a high school stage that has
received national and international praise for its superior
work. Students are responsible for every element of this
theatre. Each year the theatre produces two main stage
shows, a night of one-act plays, several acting festivals
and a touring children’s theatre company.
Admission: $10.00-$20.00 for most shows.
Box office hours: During the season, Mon-Fri 7:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m., 9-5 Sat. Summer hours: 9-4, Mon-Fri.
rHOdeS COLLeGe MCCOY THeATre
2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 843-3000 • www.rhodes.edu
The theatre department at Rhodes College presents
fabulous plays and musicals. The casts primarily come
from the student body, but also include faculty and
some guest appearances. Call for performance and
event schedules.
TeNNeSSee SHAkeSPeAre COMPANY
box Office: (901) 759-0604
Open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
www.tnshakespeare.org
Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a professional,
501(c)(3) theatre and education organization which
performs the plays of William Shakespeare seasonally
outdoors in rotating repertory; performs classical
and Southern writers seasonally indoors; produces a
Southern-centric New Play Festival, and provides yearround
educational and training programming. For their
current event schedule, please visit online.
THeATre MeMPHIS
630 Perkins extended, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-8323 • www.theatrememphis.org
Theatre Memphis is one of the oldest and most
successful community theatres in the United States. TM
presents Broadway musicals and plays on the Lohrey
Stage and new, alternative off Broadway productions
in the Next Stage. ShoWagon, the professional touring
company of TM, was established in 1987 to introduce
students to drama in performance and as an outreach
to the public school system. Youth and adult education
classes are offered in basic acting, directing and scene
study. Opportunities abound for volunteers interested in
learning about lighting, sound, costume and set design.
UNIverSITY OF MeMPHIS dePArTMeNT OF
THeATre ANd dANCe
The University of Memphis
department of Theatre & dance
144 Theatre Communication building
Memphis, Tennessee 38152-3150
901-678-5643
www.people.memphis.edu/~umtheatre/
The Theatre and Dance Department at the University of
Memphis provides a variety of entertainment venues,
everything from guest artists and original works to
adaptations from literature. The annual dance concert
shows emotional expression through body movement
and rhythm. Call for more information.
young artists
in the making
Performing arts should be experienced and enjoyed
by all. That’s why Memphis offers many programs
geared toward a younger crowd in which children can
learn and grow. There are opportunities for everything
from dance to theatre to singing groups.
bArTLeTT MUSIC ACAdeMY
6757 Stage rd., bartlett, TN 38134
(901) 213-4262
bartlettmusicacademy.com
Since 2002, over 3,000 students from Memphis,
Bartlett, Cordova, Arlington, Millington, Germantown,
Atoka, Munford, Brighton, Covington, Eads, and
Collierville areas have taken music lessons from
Bartlett Music Academy. They started as a very small
school but have grown to become one of the largest
music schools in the Memphis metro area offering
lessons on Piano, Keyboard, Voice, Violin, Fiddle,
Singing, Vocal, Music Theory, Electric Guitar, Acoustic
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone,
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn,
Tuba, and Drums. BMA do not believe they are the
best because they’re one of the biggest. Instead, they
believe they are the biggest because families think
they are the best! To register for children or adult
classes or schedule a tour, please call (901) 213-4262
or visit on-line at bartlettmusicacademy.com.
MId SOUTH YOUNG
PeOPLe’S OrCHeSTrAS (MYPO)
(901) 828-2256
www.musicMYPO.org
Mid South Young People’s Orchestras
(MYPO) is now accepting applications
for musicians. Perfect for Band students
who wish to gain orchestral experience. Great for those
who want more knowledge in music. Applications
may be obtained from our website at www.
musicMYPO.org. Homeschoolers welcome. All West
participants encouraged to apply. Violinists and other
instrumentalists needed for multi-level orchestras.
All ages up to 21 welcome. Pre-orchestra class is
also being offered. No auditions required for class.
Limited need-based scholarships available. Contact
us at musicMYPO@gmail.com or 828-2256 for more
information.
PLAYHOUSe ON THe SQUAre’S THeATre FOr
YOUTH
51 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 728-5631 • www.playhouseonthesquare.org
The Circuit Playhouse/Playhouse on the Square offers
many opportunities for children to experience theatre
in different ways. Some programs include: Summer
Youth Theatre Conservatory, After School Acting and
Theatre School. Teens can audition to participate in
Teens in Theatre, a performing group.Another great
activity is the Saturday Morning Matinee Series which
brings in area storytellers, performers, and musicians
for young children and their families. For more
information, please contact Karin Barile, Director of
Theatre for Youth at (901) 728-5631, or log onto www.
playhouseonthesquare.org. Admission to the Saturday
Morning Matinees are “pay what you can.” Dates
vary and matinees begin at 10:30am. For Box Office
information call (901) 726-4656. To book a performance
at your child’s school, call Karin Barile at (901) 728-
5631. Every season, Playhouse on the Square includes
Mainstage Productions geared for the entire family. For
Box Office information call (901) 726-4656.
CHILdreN’S bALLeT & dANCe SCHOOL
ballet, Pom, Hip Hop
4745 Poplar Ave., Suite 212, Memphis TN 38117
(901) 921-0388 • www.balletChildren.com
Preballet, mom/tot dance, ballet, hiphop, pom, jazz,
tumbling, adult ballet-fit, adult ballet, and adult hiphop.
The Children’s Ballet of Memphis/Germantown offers
unique, confidence building, pre-ballet creative
movement classes for 2½ -7yrs. Ballet classes are offered
for ages 7-17yrs and adults. Classes are offered at Christ
Methodist Church dance room at UM area, Colonial Park
Church gym corner of Park and Estate, and St. George’s
Church in Germantown. Recital at year’s end and other
performance opportunities. For more information
contact Mary Van Dyke at the Children’s Ballet & Dance,
call 921-0388 or visit www.BalletChildren.com.
COLLAGe dANCe COLLeCTIve
(901) 672-7504 • www.collagedance.org
Collage dance Collective is a professional contemporary
ballet company and school, and have been dubbed
by Mayor A C Wharton as “one of the experimental,
ambitious groups and collectives doing terrific work” in
Memphis. The company was founded in 2005 in New
York City, the dance capital of the world and relocated
to Memphis in 2007 to extend the reach of outstanding
ballet training. Collage works to increase diversity
in classical ballet and to present world-class dance
that uplifts and inspires. To register or for additional
information, call or visit on line.
GerMANTOWN PerFOrMING ArTS CeNTre
PeANUT bUTTer ANd JAM SeSSIONS
1801 exeter rd., Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 751-7500 • www.gpacweb.com
GPAC’s celebrated program that introduces children to
classically structured music returns for its tenth season.
With the help of a narrator, children interact with various
chamber ensembles and eclectic musicians. Parents
a have front row seat to watch and listen as their child
plucks the strings of a violin, pounds the keys of a
Steinway Concert Grand and absorbs classical versions
of children’s favorite songs. PB & J’s take your child
on a journey from the familiar tunes of Mozart to the
avant-garde style of today’s composers. Performances
are on Saturdays at 9:30 and 10:30am for $8 per child
(free admission for adults). Call 757-7256 for more
information.
THe LITTLe GYM
6645 Poplar Avenue #103, Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 755-1323
email: tlggermantown@aol.com
www.tlggermantowntn.com
Dance The Little Gym Way is a creative movement
experience in ballet, tap and motor skill development
with our dance/gymnastics classes. In ballet and tap,
students learn the positions and steps, and then put the
steps together as they learn to dance. The Little Gym
philosophy is that dance gives the child an opportunity to
develop a love of creative movement in a fun, nurturing
environment. The dance classes incorporate gymnastics
obstacle courses with activities on the bars and beam.
The gymnastics part of the class enables the student to
build strength, improve coordination, problem solve,
and take risks. Each Class is a special fun experience
that builds self-confidence and self-esteem. Your child
will love Dance The Little Gym Way.
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe FIreHOUSe
COMMUNITY ArTS ACAdeMY
985 So. bellevue, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-9522
email: memphisarts@bellsouth.net
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance FireHouse
Community Center and Academy is a gateway
to historic South Memphis “Soulsville” USA,
and attracts emerging and established literary,
performing and visual artists. New audiences and
students engage their own creativity in a “family
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reunion” atmosphere. The Academy offers quality arts
instruction by inspired and seasoned professionals
to all who seek to learn regardless of ages, ability,
ethnic origin or income. Each student is recognized
as special as they pursue individualized instruction in
small classes in acting, African dance, ballet, tap, jazz,
hip-hop, drawing, painting, piano, voice, violin/viola,
dance, visual arts, guitar, horns, literary arts, theater
and music.
MUSIC FOr AArdvArkS, MeMPHIS
(901) 871-0227
www.memphisaardvarks.com
An interactive music program for children 6 months to 5
years and their parents/caregivers. MFA is a fresh, fun,
high energy alternative to the traditional music class for
kids. Classes include live guitar and story telling,singing,
dancing,and instrument play. Staight from NYC. Great
music. Fun for parents too! Newcomers welcome to
drop in for one FREE class. Classes now in midtown
and east Memphis. Visit us on the web at www.
memphisaardvarks.com or contact us at 871-0227 or
info@memphisaardvarks.com.
THeATre MeMPHIS SHOWAGON/kIdSWAGON
630 Perkins extended, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-5261
www.theatrememphis.org
Kidswagon teaches children about all aspects of
theatrical performance. Showagon, an adult acting
troupe, puts on six children’s shows a year including
“A Christmas Carol” every December.
rUdI e. SCHeIdT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
The Univ. of Memphis, Music building, rm. 123
3775 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38152-3160
(901) 678-2541 • www.memphis.edu/music
The Community Music School at the University of
Memphis is a self-funded program sponsored by
The University of Memphis’ Rudi E. Scheidt School
of Music. Their goal is to offer music instruction and
enrichment course offerings to as many interested
community members as possible in a positive teaching
environment. The CMS is made up of several different
programs: Suzuki Piano and Strings, which includes
both private and group classes, Kindermusik and
Applied instruction, including private “traditional”
lessons in virtually all instruments and voice, classroom
instruction and ensembles.
vOICeS OF THe SOUTH THeATre COMPANY
P.O. box 11222, Memphis, TN 38111-0222
(901) 726-0800 • www.voicesofthesouth.org
Voice of the South is a non-profit, ensemble based
theatre company that creates, produces and performs
theatre from diverse southern perspectives. Voice
of the South offers classes and workshops all year
long. For information on season shows or to book the
touring theatre group for your school, please call (901)
726-0800 or visit on-line at www.voicesofthesouth.org.
WeST TN CHILdreN’S CHOrUS/WeST TN YOUTH
CHOrUS
(901) 753-3918
www.westtennesseeyouthchorus.com
Limited openings are available in the Nationally and
Internationally acclaimed West TN Youth Chorus and
the training choir, the West TN Children’s Chorus. The
WTYC was the children’s choir selected to perform
for two US Presidents, opening the White House for
the Pageant of Peace—Presidential Christmas Tree
Lighting in 2000 and 2004. They have also appeared
on the Today Show, toured Austria, Germany, Paris,
London, Italy, Hawaii, and also performed locally
with the Memphis Symphony, Memphis Vocal
Arts Ensemble, and Ol’ Man River James Hyter.
The WTYC has been invited to perform at Carnegie
Hall and will tour Ireland on their fourth educational
European tour June 07. Seeking boys and girls,
ages 8-15 who are well behaved and musically
gifted. Many WTYC students have been awarded top
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all work and no play won’t work in any
family. So take a break from the day-to-day
hustle and bustle and visit one of Memphis’
many indoor and outdoor attractions. You’ll be
amazed at how energized you’ll become and
how much fun your kids will have. Go for it!
activity centers &
amusement Parks
Your child’s first thrill ride should happen right before
your eyes. Let them jump on go-carts and take their
first drive, play laser tag or putt-putt, skate or enjoy a
variety of indoor and outdoor activities in which the
whole family can be included.
AMerICA’S INCredIbLe PIZZA COMPANY
1245 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 309-3132
6075 Winchester rd · Memphis
(901) 368-0450
www.incrediblepizza.com
America’s Incredible Pizza Company is an upbeat
Family Entertainment Center full of great food and
fun. Incredible Pizza Company includes an all-youcan-eat
high quality food buffet, themed dining
areas, private party rooms and a “Fair-grounds” fun
center loaded with games, rides and attractions for
family members of all ages. Check incrediblepizza.
com/memphis/coupons for deals and offers.
Hours: Varies per location
CHUCk e. CHeeSe’S
3649 Hickory Hill road, Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 363-1064
3268 Austin Peay Hwy., Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 386-0072
1636 N. Germantown Pkwy., Memphis, TN
38018
(901) 757-7776
7178 desoto Cove, Horn Lake, Ms 38637
(662) 536-4684
www.chuckecheese.com
Chuck E. Cheese’s doesn’t just serve up pizza but loads
of family fun! For kids, it’s an entertainment Mecca and
the perfect place for a birthday party or a special event
plus you can receive free tokens for good grades.
Desoto and Germantown Pkwy: Sun-Thur 9am-10pm;
Fri-Sat 9am-11pm
Austin Peay and Hickory Hill: Sun-Thur 9am-9pm; Fri-
Sat 9am-10pm
GOLF & GAMeS FAMILY PArk
5484 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 386-2992
www.golfandgamesmemphis.com
Golf & Games Family Park has enjoyed over 40
years of family fun in Memphis! Continue the
tradition and come come try our Battle GameZone,
Sky Trail Ropes Course, then enjoy enjoy a game of
miniature golf, multi-level LASERTRON lasertag, the
full-service double-decked driving range, the speedy
go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, kiddie rides, game
room, batting cages, virtual roller coaster, food
and more. Ask about our birthday party specials!
Hours: 8am-11 pm Monday through Thursday; 8am-
12 midnight Friday & Saturday. All activities ticketed
separately. Wristbands and group packages available.
kId STATION
579 erin dr., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 761-PLAY(7529) • www.kidstationonline.com
Kid Station is the place to play! Kid Station drop in
child care and play center offers quality child care at
a reasonable price with convenient hours so you
can make the most of your time away. Children
ages 12 months to 12 years will love to play, learn
and socialize within the safety of our fully licensed
facility. There is no contract to sign and no long term
commitment to make...you are free to choose the times
and days to use our services based on your needs,
not our requirements! We even offer a structured
learning time for your toddler and preschool age
children each weekday morning. Visit us online www.
kidstationonline.com or at our facility in the Erin Way
Shopping Center. Come play with us at Kid Station!
LASer QUeST
3417 Poplar in Poplar Plaza, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 324-4800 • www.laserquest.com
It is the new millennium. So, how about a little 21st
century fun! Experience the thrill of live action laser
tag. Perfect for family outings or parties. Please call
for hours and rates.
PUMP IT UP ”THe INFLATAbLe PArTY ZONe”
8000 Hwy 64, Suite 101, bartlett, TN 38133
(901) 386-8700 • www.pumpitupparty.com
Pump it Up has the latest inflatable designs that are
engaging, challenging and interactive. Kids love to play
on recreational inflatables in our indoor arenas, and
they continue to enjoy this fun activity time after time,
visit after visit. Our inflatables are great for your private
party, children’s party, birthday party, corporate team
building party, mom’s club meeting or other special
event. Kids of all ages love…Bouncing…Sliding…
Climbing and …Tumbling. For more information,
please call the Bartlett location at (901) 386-8700 or visit
us online at www.pumpitupparty.com.
SINGLeTON COMMUNITY CeNTer
7266 Third road, bartlett, TN 38135
(901) 385-5593 • www.cityofbartlett.org
Singleton provides close to 100 diverse, quality
leisure programs, classes and activities for people
of all ages. The Singleton staff will be happy to mail
a brochure to anyone who calls or visit us online at
www.cityofbartlett.org.
arts & crafts
Boost your child’s self-esteem and confidence by
decorating your home with awesome masterpieces
created by your little princess or prince charming.
Who knows, your child could become the next Henri
Matisse or may sculpt the next David. Encourage
them. We’ve got ideas in this section for the young
and young at heart!
ArCHIver’S – THe PHOTO MeMOrY STOre
2269 N. Germantown Parkway, Ste. 103 (Near Kohl’s)
Memphis, TN 38016
(901) 373-6044 • www.archiversonline.com
Creative heaven! New! to the Memphis area…
Archiver’s is your source for creative ways to organize,
display, and preserve your photographs, and so much
more. Customers love scrapbooking, paper-crafting,
and card-making. The stores are filled with creative
supplies to delight, fresh ideas to inspire, cool solutions
for digital photos, and savvy ways to preserve your
memories. Whether you’re a crafting connoisseur or an
artistic amateur, there are knowledgeable and friendly
associates ready to help you get inspired and have fun,
too! For information on classes, workshops, events
and more, call (901) 373-6044.
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe FIreHOUSe
Community Arts Academy
985 So. bellevue, Memphis, TN
(901) 948-9522
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
The FireHouse Community Arts Academy of the
Memphis Black Arts Alliance offers year-round classes
and workshops in such various art forms as drawing,
painting, photography, quilting, jewelry, leather craft,
and pottery. Classes and workshops are also held on
the cultural and artistic contributions of Africans in the
Diaspora. The creations of students, faculty and guest
artists are often on exhibit in the FireHouse Gallery and
may be available for purchase.
MeMPHIS COLLeGe OF ArT
Overton Park
1930 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-5142 • www.mca.edu
Memphis College of Art, renowned for art education for
over 70 years, offers Saturday School during the spring
and fall and a SUMMER Art Camp for young people
from kindergarten to high school. For adults, seniors
and professionals, there are community education
classes in a variety of media designed to assist in artistic
development. For more information, call (901) 272-5142.
PAINT A PIeCe
8075 Giacosa Place, Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 387-3473
9289 Poplar Ave., Ste. 105, Germantown, TN 38139
(901)754-0084
www.paintapiece.com
Make your child’s next birthday party a Pottery Party!
At Paint a Piece you don’t have to be an artist. Bring
your imagination and they’ll do the rest! You can
make a reservation for birthday parties, scout troops
and other special events. Walk-ins are welcome.
SeIZe THe CLAY
The village of Chickasaw Oaks
3084 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-2991 • www.seizetheclay.net
A paint-your-own or make-your-own pottery studio
gives the public a hands-on artistic experience. Seize
The Clay lets you paint your own original creations.
Classes are given for those less artistically inclined
and professionals are always on call to lend a
creative hand. Birthday packages are available.
Bowling
bILLY HArdWICk’S ALL STAr LANeS
1576 White Station rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-2695
www.billyhardwicks.com
Enjoy open bowling Sunday through Thursday after
9 p.m. and Midnight Bowling Friday and Saturday, 9
a.m. – 2 a.m.
COrdOvA bOWLING CeNTer
7945 Club Center Cove, Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 754-4275
www.cordovabowlingcenter.com
Experience glow in the dark bowling and compete for
prizes. Enjoy “Thunder & Lightning”-Cosmic Bowling
on Friday and Saturday nights from 11:30 p.m. until 2
a.m. Open bowling nightly, bring the family.
FUNQUeST bOWLING CeNTer
440 Highway 72, Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 850-9600
www.funquestfamily.com
Your family is sure to enjoy FunQuest’s Band and
Karoke session held every Friday from 9:00 pm to
midnight and Saturday night from 10:00 p.m. until
12:00 a.m. FunQuest has leagues for everyone! Be sure
to sign-up for our youth and adult bowling leagues.
The 11th Frame Bar & Grill is available and also for
your entertainment karoke and band! Ask about our
birthday party packages.
STrIke ZONe bOWLING LANeS
3330 Pine Tar Aly, Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 893-0530
www.strikezonebowlinglanes.com
Strike Zone Bowling Lanes, is located in the heart of
Southaven Mississippi inside of Snowden Grove Park.
Operated and owned by SYS, a family corporation, Strike
Zone Bowling Lanes, is aimed at serving the community
as a family oriented company that promotes fellowship
as well as sportsmanship. Come and strike up some fun
at Strike Zone!
cooking
Help your child develop culinary skills with some excellent
training! They will have a great time in the kitchen with
some fun, hands-on experience and could become the
next talented chef! Like…Chef Emeril…Bam! Hey, the
kids can’t have all the fun…parents can also cook up
something fun to eat at area cooking classes.
vIkING COOkING SCHOOL
Park Place Center
1215 ridgeway road, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3747 • www.vikingcookingschool.com
The Viking Cooking School may be the most
enjoyable school on earth- even the homework is
fun. With warm and attentive teachers that are the
absolute best at their craft, ensuring your success
in the kitchen. Experience over 100 unique classes
taught by our expert instructors and popular guest
chefs, we’ve got something for everyone. With over
77,000 students attending our classes nationwide
each year, Viking Cooking School is the place where
people who love to cook? Come to learn. Classes are
filling up fast, so call or visit us online today at www.
vikingcookingschool.com.
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skating
COrdOvA SkATING CeNTer
7970 Club Center dr., Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 755-0221 • www.memphisskating.com
Cordova Skating Center is a cool place for family fun.
Ask about roller hockey leagues and birthday party
packages
CrYSTAL PALACe
3364 S. Third, Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 332-3900
The fun never stops at the Crystal Palace! Call to book
your next birthday party or private event.
eAST eNd SkATING CeNTer
5718 Mt. Moriah, Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 363-7785
Call for event information.
FUNQUeST SkATING CeNTer
440 W. Hwy. 72
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 850-1124 • www.funquestfamily.com
Ready to let the good times roll? Then take all your
friends on a roller skating adventure. FunQuest offers a
family fun skating atomsphere, great for church groups
and private parties. Also lasertron center, softplay area,
kiddie skating rink and youth and adult hockey leagues
are available. Call for birthday party packages.
rALeIGH SkATING CeNTer
4350 Stage rd., Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 388-5152
Call for event information.
SkATe OdYSSeY
(662) 893-2187
7417 Hacks Cross rd., Olive branch, MS 38654
(662) 253-0061
4560 Goodman rd., Horn Lake, MS 38673
www.skateodyssey.com
A family entertainment facility and sports center designed
around a safe, clean, and fun atmosphere. We offer public
and private birthday parties, church gatherings, corporate
team building, private fundraisers, and the promise of a
wonderful time.
ice skating
MeMPHIS ZOO ON ICe
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 333-6500 • www.memphiszoo.org
November 16 – December 30
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Daily)
5:30 to 10 P.M. (During SunTrust Zoo Lights)
Ice rink open select nights; see memphiszoo.org for
calendar. $5 includes skate rental (Not included in general
Zoo admission or Zoo Lights admission).
Memphis Zoo on Ice is Back for the 3 rd year! Come out and
enjoy 5,400 square feet of real ice in an outdoor tent. Be
sure to come early and enjoy the ice first. Learn more at
memphiszoo.org.
scuba dive/snorkeling/
scuba & swim lessons
THe dIve SHOP
999 South Yates, Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3483 • www.diveshop1.com
email:Memphis@diveshop1.com
Swimkids: Learn to swim or perfect your stroke
technique! The Dive Shop offers private swim lessons
form beginner to advanced in our indoor, heated pool.
We specialize in beginning swimmers of all ages!
One-on-one instruction insures that you get the most
out of every moment. Two week sessions start every
Monday! Call to reserve your spot today.
Scuba Rangers: Experience Scuba Rangers at The Dive
Shop! Kids ages 8-12 dive into snorkeling and scuba
in this four day program. Scuba Rangers learn scuba
skills, teamwork, goal setting, community awareness,
accomplishment, and confidence under the direction
of our professional Scuba Ranger instructors. Ongoing
activities enable your kids to be involved all year long!
Experience the wonder of the underwater world! Call
The Dive Shop for more information.
Parks
It’s an age old tradition and the most economical fun
in town: a visit and picnic at your local park. Take a
break. Sit and relax while your kids have a great time
on swings or the jungle gym. Fun-filled family parks
are just around your corner. Enjoy!
MeMPHIS CITY PArkS The City of Memphis
Division of Park Services maintains over 100 parks in
the Memphis area. To find one in your area, call number
listed below or visit www.cityofmemphis.org.
Park Services, 2599 Avery Ave., Memphis, TN 38112
Main: (901) 576-4200 • Rentals: (901) 576-4230
SHeLbY FArMS PArk Shelby Farms Park, with
more than 4,500 acres of land, is the largest urban park
in the United States. The Park is home to a herd of
American Bison and includes more than 20 lakes and
ponds. Activities include mountain biking, horseback
riding, fishing, rollerblading, hiking, running, picnicking
and much more. Picnic shelters and visitor center
facilities are availing for rental. For more information
call,(901) 767-PARK or visit www.shelbyfarmspark.org.
bArTLeTT PArkS The Bartlett Parks and Recreation
Department managed by the City of Bartlett, provides
many services, facilities, parks and recreation for all the
residents of Bartlett. For more information call 385-
5590 or visit web site at www.cityofbartlett.org.
COLLIervILLe PArkS Collierville Parks managed
by the City of Collierville, offers a variety services and
programs to residents in their community. For more
information on Collierville area parks call, 853-3225 or
visit www.collierville.com
GerMANTOWN PArkS The Germantown Parks
and Recreation Department is operated by the City of
Germantown. A wide array of programs and services
are offered for the community. To find out more about
Germantown area parks, call 757-7375 or visit on-line at
www.germantown.tn.gov.
STATe PArkS A weekend trip to a state park
can broaden your knowledge of the bio-diversity of the
region. Whether you camp, hike, or just watch nature
from your automobile, there’s plenty waiting for you
and yours at Tennessee’s outdoor recreation facilities.
For a detailed listing of Tennessee State Parks please visit
on-line at www.tnstateparks.com or call 888-TNPARKS.
it might be time for your child to take his first
lesson in spending money. With a variety of
venues throughout the Mid-South, pick your location,
give your child a set amount of money, and go wild!
THe AveNUe CArrIAGe CrOSSING
4674 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 432
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8240 • www.theavenuealist.com
Get ready to shop, dine and stroll at the Avenue
Carriage Crossing located in Collierville, TN. This
“Main Street” pedestrian center appeals to the
shopper looking for high-quality merchandise. For
your shopping pleasure, discover the many specialty
stores and restaurants in an attractive open-air
setting!
LAUreLWOOd SHOPPING CeNTer
Poplar Avenue and Perkins extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 794-6022
www.laurelwoodmemphis.com
Laurelwood Shopping Center contains a variety of
upscale specialty shops including Chico’s, Talbots,
James Davis and much more.
PArk PLACe CeNTre
1213 ridgeway rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Discover what’s new at Park Place Centre. You’ll
experience fine shopping from shops including
Viking Cooking School, Broom Corn Fabrics, Gould’s
Styling Salon and Day Spa and other stores for your
shopping pleasure.
OAk COUrT MALL
4465 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-8928 • www.simon.com
Anchored by Dillard’s and Macy’s, Oak Court Mall
offers a full complement of high-end specialty stores
including Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Jos. A.
Bank Clothiers, Godiva Chocolatier, and many more.
POPLAr PLAZA SHOPPING CeNTer
Poplar & Highland, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 458-8922
The Poplar Plaza Shopping Center, operating
continuously for over 50 years, houses 36 tenants on
more than 27 acres of land.
rALeIGH SPrINGS MALL
Austin Peay Highway off I-240
Memphis, TN
(901) 388-4300 • www.shopsimon.com
The Raleigh Springs Mall features over 60 stores.
A multi-million dollar renovation has added many
interior and exterior improvements including a stateof-the-art,
12-screen cinema with stadium seating.
SANderLIN SHOPPING CeNTre
5101 Sanderlin, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 543 5300
The Sanderlin Shopping Centre offers an interesting
combination of specialty shops, stores and
restaurants.
SOUTHLANd MALL
1215 Southland Mall, Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-7664
www.southlandmallmemphis.com
You’re certain to find just about everything you need
and a few things you don’t in the many retail stores
at the Southland Mall. Shops include Macy’s, Sears,
and more. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9 p.m., Sun 12-6 pm.
THe SHOPS OF SAddLe Creek
Poplar & Farmington/West St.
Germantown, TN
901-753-4264
www.shopsofsaddlecreek.com
The Shops of Saddle Creek provides an upscale
shopping experience in a pleasant outdoor mall
setting. Stores include Strasburg Children, Ann
Taylor, Chico’s, Eddie Bauer, Gap, J. Crew, Talbots
and others. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 12-5:30.
THe vILLAGe OF CHICkASAW OAkS
3092 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 794-6022
http://chickasawoaksvillage.com/
The Village of Chickasaw Oaks offers an eclectic mix
of specialty shops in an attractive, European-style
setting.
WOLFCHASe GALLerIA
Stage & Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN
(901) 381-2769 • www.simon.com
Dillard’s, Macy’s, JC Penney and Sears anchor the
Wolfchase Galleria. Plus, you’ll find more exciting
shops, a humongous food court, fantasy carousel
and a Malco Theatre. This mall is family-oriented and
offers a Simon Kidgets Club packed full of ongoing
special events.
did we overlook a
great family destination?
If so, we would like to know. Please write or
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Whether you like to watch sports on the court,
diamond, ice, or field, Memphis offers it all.
Pick a sport; it’s your call.
sports
MeMPHIS GrIZZLIeS
FedexForum
191 beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
www.grizzlies.com • www.fedexforum.com
Bring the familydowntown and cheer them on at
FedExForum! You could be there when the Grizzlies
take on superstars Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and
others. Call 901-888-HOOP for tickets or visit grizzlies.
com for the latest information on your Memphis
Grizzlies!
MeMPHIS INTerNATIONAL MOTOrSPOrTS PArk
5500 victory Lane, Memphis, TN 38053
(901) 358-7223
www.memphismotorsportspark.com
The Memphis Motorsports Park offers weekly racing
along with special events. Concerts are held in
conjunction with some of the events. The Park is host
to the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Series, as well as, the NHRA POWERade Drag
Racing Series. Admission varies according to event.
Enjoy the racing season! Call for more information
or visit http://www.memphismotorsportspark.com.
MeMPHIS redbIrdS
Autozone Park, 175 Toyota Plaza, Ste. 300
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 721-6050
www.memphisredbirds.com
The Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St.
Louis Cardinals, play from April through August in the
finest ballpark ever built below the major league level
– AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis. The Redbirds
and Autozone Park, the first-and-only not-for-profit
Tony Blackmon
2154 Goodman Road
Suite 1
Horn Lake, MS 38637
662-393-0046
AUTO • HOME • LIFE
ShelterInsurance.com • 1-800-SHELTER
professional sports team and facility in history, funnel
all profits back into the community in the form of two
youth baseball programs- RBI (Returning Baseball to
the Inner-City) and STRIPES (Sports Teams Returning
in Public Education Systems)- which have put balls,
bats, gloves and uniforms back on children and
coaches, and umpires back on baseball diamonds
throughout Memphis and the Mid-South. Call 721-
6000 for group outing or season ticket information.
MISSISSIPPI rIverkINGS
4560 venture dr.
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-1755 • www.riverkings.com
Schedule your next birthday party, church or office outing,
or even a neighborhood gathering with the RiverKings!
Located at the Landers Center, the Mississippi RiverKings
offer discounted tickets, scoreboard recognition, and
merchandise discounts among other perks for your
group. For exciting hockey action and affordable family
entertainment, call the RiverKings and have your group
become a part of the RiverKings family today. Also,
find out how your non-profit group can benefit with a
fundraiser with the RiverKings.
UNIverSITY OF MeMPHIS ATHLeTICS
University of Memphis Athletic Ticket Office
570 Normal, room 124
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2331 or 1-888-867-UofM
www.gotigersgo.com
The University of Memphis has an athletic program that
the family should definitely check out. Division I men’s
and women’s athletics, including great competitive
basketball, football, baseball, soccer and more!
Fitness
beST! Me bOOT CAMP 4 kIdS
Fitness INSPIrATION!, Inc.
732 brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 825-4883
www.believeItbringItAchieveIt.com
Keep the kids off the couch after school. This
extraordinary camp is positively impactful—filled with
total body fitness activities so fun they’ll think it’s PLAY-
TIME!! Warning: High Energy + Friends + Sunshine +
Fitness Fun has been know to send youngsters home
exhausted! BEST! Me Boot Campers will learn how
to: Have FUN with fitness! Move and Groove without
any fancy or expensive equipment required! Challenge
their minds and body’s safely and appropriately!
Bring their BEST! Me everyday…all day! Play games
with friends! BEST! Me Boot Campers may improve:
Coordination, Flexibility, Strength, Confidence,
Balance, Agility, Endurance, and Attitude.
THe LITTLe GYM
(901) 755-1323
6645 Poplar Ave., Suite 103
Germantown, TN 38138
www.tlggermantowntn.com
Sports and sports-related activities play an intregal
part in almost every child’s physical and social
development. Learning basic sports skills creates a
foundation for positive athletic experiences. Their
program uses innovative sports exercises, lead-up
games and drills to teach the basic rules of play, giving
kids the confidence to join in the fun of team sports.
This sports skills development program is for ages 3
through 6.
unlock your child’s imagination and use a good
book as the key. Visit local bookstores and
libraries during their storytimes and look on as
reading opens the door to your little one’s creativity.
bArNeS & NObLe bOOkSeLLer
2774 N. Germantown Parkway Wolfchase Galleria
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 386-2468
Carriage Crossing
4610 Merchants Park Circle Suite 521
Collierville, TN 38017
901-853-3264
www.bn.com
Wolfchase: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 11am you’ll
find fabulous illustrated picture books such as “Curious
George” read to little ones ages approximately 8 and
under. Barnes & Noble selects a story theme such as
the time of the year and have activities to relate to
the theme. The bookstore features special events with
local playhouse theatres, Opera Memphis and others.
Usually the last Saturday of every month special
costumed characters such as PBS series “Arthur” are
featured at storytime. Call the Community Relations
Manager for additional information. Call for schedule.
Collierville: Storytimes are every Monday at 11 am.
bOOkSeLLerS AT LAUreLWOOd
387 Perkins extended Laurelwood Center
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-9801
www.thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com
Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. as
the storyteller engages parents and children alike with
song and story. Come prepared for good times, handclapping,
and story-related activities.
MeMPHIS PUbLIC LIbrArY & INFOrMATION
CeNTer
benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 415-2700 • www.memphislibrary.org
The Memphis Public Library & Information Center,
19 locations and three mobile units offer a variety of
services to our community. A wide array of programs
for library users of all ages is available throughout
the year, including storytimes for preschoolers
and toddlers. The Memphis Public Library &
Information Center is the only library system in
America with full service radio and television stations.
WYPL FM 89.3 provides a reading service for the printimpaired
featuring local and national newspapers
and magazines. WYPL TV•18 produces more than 30
original programs a month. For more information
about library programs and locations, call LINC, the
library information center, at 415-2700.
THe CHILdreN’S MUSeUM OF MeMPHIS
2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 458-2678 • www.cmom.com
My First Book Club: Every Tuesday at 10am, Ages 2-4
Explore and investigate our world through story time,
crafts and a healthy snack.
Book Worm is offered every Thursday at 3:30pm, children
are read a book and do a craft to compliment the story.
COLLIervILLe bUrCH LIbrArY
501 Poplar view Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2600 • www.colliervillelibrary.org
TUESDAyS
Reading Readiness Story Time — 10:30-11:00am —ages 3 to
5. This fun and educational program for young children
includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities
designed to facilitate pre-reading skills.
WEDNESDAyS
Reading Readiness Story Time — 10:30-11:00am —ages 3 to
5. This fun and educational program for young children
includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities
designed to facilitate pre-reading skills.
Toddler Story Time — 11:30am-12:00pm — This program for
children ages 18 months to 35 months contains stories,
music, dancing, and a craft.
THURSDAyS
Toddler Story Time — 10:30-11:00am — This energetic
program for children ages 18 months to 35 months
contains stories, music, dancing, crafts, and a craft.
Wiggles & Tickles — 1:00-1:30pm — A very active story
time for infants and toddlers ages 6 to 23 months.
Includes stories, bounces, songs, nursery rhymes,
fingerplays, and an occasional craft.
Babygarten is a 6-week class for babies from 0-18 months
and their caregivers on Monday mornings from 10:30-
11:15. Pre-registration is required for each session.
GerMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIbrArY
1925 exeter rd., Germantown, TN 38138
(901)757-7323 • www.germantown-library.org
For fifty years, a public library has helped bring the
world and universe to the people of Germantown.
Access to books—to educate, entertain, inspire and
expand the minds of young and old—is an integral part
of the city’s history. The Children’s department offers
various storytimes and activities. All events are free,
but pre-registration is required, call 757-7323 ext. 20.
SAM T. WILSON PUbLIC LIbrArY
11968 Walker St., Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1943 • www.townofarlington.org
Help your children develop their love of books and
reinforce early literacy skills through stories in a small
group setting. Storytimes are wonderful opportunities
for children to learn to enjoy books and group activities.
All storytimes are free, open to the public. Storytime
for ages 0-5 years is scheduled by the librarian. Please
call (901) 867-1943 for more information.
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many fond family memories have been
made over something sweet to eat. No
matter what type of sugar hits the spot for you,
chances are one of these area sweet shops will serve
up something good to eat! If we’ve overlooked your
favorite spot, please write or email us.
beN & JerrY’S SCOOP SHOP
east Memphis- (901) 767-3178
5007 black road, Space #110
Memphis TN 38117
www.benjerry.com
Offering ice cream cakes, sundaes, shakes, fresh fruit
smoothies & toute-frooozen coolers. Many yummy
choices to satisfy your sweet treat to eat!
Hours: Varies.
THe CANdY STOre
9105 Millbranch rd., Southaven MS 38671
(662) 342-2320
www.thecandystorellc.com
The Candy Store specializes in cakes, homemade
fudge, candy and cake supplies, edible images, rentals,
and party mints made to order. Please note: Homemade
fudge is now available year round. Ask about our
classes in cake decorating, fondant, candymaking, and
airbrushing!
Hours: Mon.- Fri., 9am – 6pm, Sat. 9am- 4:30pm.
CITY HALL CHeeSeCAke
2465 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632
114 North Main St., Collierville, TN 38017
(662) 469-9117 • (901) 457-7149
www.cityhallcheesecake.com
How do you spell delicious…City Hall Cheesecake!
It’s very light, creamy and good right down to the
very last crumb! Seriously! Made fresh in their
shops with two locations to serve you....Hernando,
Mississippi... North of the square and newly opened
on the Historic Square in Collierville, Tennessee. A
great sweet treat your family is sure to enjoy!
THe COOkIe STOre (Inside Wolfchase Galleria)
2760 North Germantown Pkwy.
Memphis, TN 38133
901-382-0004
www.thecookiestorems.com
Perfect for family gatherings, church and school
functions, and customer gifts. We also specialize in
cookie tins and cookie trays. If you serving cookies,
serve them cookies from The Cookie Store!
dINSTUHL’S CANdIeS
436 Grove Park rd., Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3373
5280 Pleasant view, Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 377-2639
The Shops of Saddle Creek
Poplar at Farmington/West Street
Germantown, TN
(901) 791-0323
www.dinstuhls.com
Dinstuhl’s, a family run gourmet candy store that is
noted for their spectacular homemade chocolates and
specialty candies, since 1902. Group tours and field trips
are available at tbe Pleasant View location, call 377-2639
to reserve space. You’re definitely in for some sweet
treats. Be sure to try the chocolate covered strawberries
when available. If you’re out of town no worries,
shipping is available. Call for hours
GIGI’S CUPCAkeS
4709 Poplar Ave Memphis (901) 888- CAKE (2253)
9077 Poplar Ave Germantown (901) 888-CAKE (2253)
1680 Union Ave Memphis (Midtown (901) 888-CAKE (2253)
www.gigiscupcakesusa.com
Give them a Swirl! Nothing makes
a special day unforgettable like
a custom cupcake creation from
Gigi’s. Catering is available for your
weddings, parties and special events. So whether you
are in the midst of planning for a special occasion or
just in the mood for a delicious treat…Gigi’s Cupcakes
is the place! Don’t forget to visit them online and view
their Spring & Summer menu and various flavors of
the season.
JerrY’S SNO CONeS
1657 Wells Station rd., Memphis, TN 38101
(901) 767-2659
If it’s sno cones that you’re after? Jerry’s Sno Cones
is most definitely a sweet treat must! Whether you
want to cool off on a hot summer day or just anytime
it’s one of the best-kept secrets in Memphis. They are
open year around…many flavors to choose or create
your own. A tasty treat indeed!
LA bAGUeTTe FreNCH breAd & PASTrY SHOP
3088 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 458-0900
A little taste of France can be found in the heart of
Memphis! Using traditional recipes and techniques,
LaBaguette prepares a wide variety of tasty treats
including breakfast pastries, dessert pastries, breads,
and cakes. Part bakery, part bistro, patrons also enjoy
croissant sandwiches, a variety of soups and tasty
quiches. East of the Central Library, La Baguette is
open Monday-Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday 6:30am-
6pm and 8:00am-3pm on Sundays.
MAGGIe MOO’S ICe CreAM ANd TreATerY
125 S. Main St., Memphis, TN
(901) 522-1912 • www.maggiemoos.com
Moove on downtown to Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream &
Treatery for a cool tasting sweet treat! We offer many
flavors, mix-ins, a variety of cones, custom cakes and
sMOOthies! Let us cater your next event!
PeAbOdY deLI & deSSerTS
(Located inside the Peabody Memphis Hotel)
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis, TN 38103
(901)529-4164
www.peabodymemphis.com
Owned and operated by the Peabody Memphis Hotel
Group, Cafe Expresso’s award winning restaurant
features New York deli sandwiches, and those
famous Peabody pastries and desserts. The Peabody
Cheesecake and the great-tasting Peabody cakes
choices are: German chocolate, Fresh Fruit Bavarian
torte, White Chocolate Charlotte, Equinox, a very
poplar hazelnut cake, carrot, triple chocolate, chocolate
mousse, coconut or chocolate raspberry to name a
few. These “mouth-watering” desserts are made fresh
daily by the Peabody Bakery. The family is sure to find
something on the menu that’s satisfying!
The smell of ribs grilling and humming of blues
music—just two of the trademarks of Memphis.
But the following attractions simply signify the Mid-South
and can’t be boasted by any other city. See what makes
Memphis authentic. Visit Graceland, listen to the blues right
on Beale Street, or relax on the river at Mud Island next to
the beautiful Mississippi River. Take the plunge!
beALe STreeT HISTOrIC dISTrICT
between Second & Fourth Streets
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-0110 • www.bealestreet.com
Beale Street is the home of the Blues and Memphis is
the birthplace of Rock ‘N’ Roll. Beale Street is also the
home to many unique and family friendly restaurants
such as the Hard Rock Café, Dyer’s Famous Burgers
and Alfred’s. You can find live entertainment at night at
places such as Club 152, Rum Boogie Café and B. B.
King’s Blues Club. This is only a sampling of all Beale
Street has to offer and daytime is a good time for
family entertainment.
COOPer-YOUNG eNTerTAINMeNT dISTrICT
South Cooper St. & Young Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-7222 • www.cooperyoung.com
The Cooper-Young Historic District is the most diverse
neighborhood in the Memphis area. Visitors can shop in
vintage stores, dine at eclectic restaurants, walking tour
of historically significant landmarks. Every September
over 45,000 visitors flock to this neighborhood for the
Cooper-Young Festival where over 250 booths line the
streets and music is performed on three stages all day.
Admission: Free to Cooper-Young Festival.
eLMWOOd CeMeTerY
824 South dudley St., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 774-3212
www.elmwoodcemetery.org
The historic Elmwood Cemetery of Memphis was
established in 1852 and contains 70,000 graves.
Graves include victims of yellow fever epidemics, 22
mayors, four U.S. Senators, 22 Confederate Generals,
jazz singers and many others. Visitors will also see the
Carpenter Gothic Cottage which contains a bell that has
rung at every burial service since the 1870’s. Enjoy a
picnic or a walk in the 80 acres of wildflowers, trees and
beautiful statuary. An audio tour is available for $10,
touring map for $5 and to purchase an audio CD is $10.
Hours: Grounds are open Monday - Friday, 8am -
4:30pm; Saturday 8am - 12:00 pm; Closed Sunday.
Admission: Free. Group Tours are available. Call for rates/
events.
GrACeLANd, HOMe OF eLvIS PreSLeY
3734 elvis Presley blvd., Memphis, TN 38116
(800) 238-2000 • www.elvis.com
Graceland, the famous 14-acre estate of Elvis Presley, is
something everyone must see. With the Platinum Tour,
visitors will see the Elvis Presley Auto Museum which
is filled with vintage vehicles and exclusive limited
edition cars. Elvis’s two custom jets, the “Lisa Marie”
and “Hound Dog II,” and two memorabilia museums
- Sincerely Elvis and Elvis After Dark, are also a part of
the Platinum Tour. The Mansion Tour includes Elvis’s
trophy building housing career mementos, stage
costumes, photographs, jewelry and an extensive
collection of gold records and awards. Other highlights
of the tour include the music room, Elvis’s parents
bedroom, the pool room, the ‘jungle room,’ Elvis’s
racquetball building and his original business office,
and Meditation Garden where Elvis and members of
his family are laid to rest.
Hours: Graceland is open year round. March 1 – May
20: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm; May 21 - September 2: Monday -
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 27th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Memorial Day
Weekend) Sunday, July 1st: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Sunday
before Independence Day) Sunday, September 2nd:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Labor Day weekend); September
3 - October 31: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission: Mansion Tours: Adult: $32.00; Seniors:
62 and older: $28.80; Youth/Students: 13-18: $28.80;
Students w/ College ID: $28.80; Children: 7-12: $14.00;
Children 6 and Under: Free. Call for ticket and other
tour information, group rates or visit online at www.
elvis.com. Prices subject to change.
MeMPHIS ZOO
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 276-9453 • www.memphiszoo.org
The Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals
representing over 500 species. The Zoo is one of only
four zoos in the United States to exhibit giant pandas.
The giant pandas - Ya Ya and Le Le - are part of the CHINA
exhibit. Don’t miss the Northwest Passage exhibit - featuring
polar bears, black bears, bald eagles, seals and
sea lions. Guided tours are available and the zoo can
be rented for birthday parties and other private events.
The zoo also hosts special events such asZoo Boo at Halloween,
Zoo Lights during theholidays and Zoo Rendezvous.
This is definitely a Memphis must!
Hours: March - Oct. 25th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Oct.26th –Feb.
29th, 9 a.m.- 4p.m. Last admission one hour before
closing. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day. The Zoo will re-open on Thanksgiving
night and Christmas night at 5:30 p.m. for SunTrust Zoo
Lights.
General Admission: Price includes admission to ALL permanent
exhibits (including giant pandas). Additional
fees may apply for temporary exhibits. Adults (ages
12-59) $15, children (2-11) $10 and seniors (60+) $14.
Children under age 2 are admitted free. Parking: $5.
Minimum Group Size: 20; Maximum Group Size: 5,000.
Groups receive 20% discount off regular admission
(must make reservation 2 weeks in advance).
MUd ISLANd rIver PArk
125 North Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 576-7241 • www.mudisland.com
Experience the River on the River. A Memphis must.
America’s premier Mississippi River Museum and park
is a unique historical, cultural and educational facility
dedicated to telling the story of the mighty Mississippi
River and its people. Explore 10,000 years of the
River’s natural and cultural history in the 18 gallery
Mississippi River Museum. Stroll the River Walk, a ½
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mile long scale model of the Lower Mississippi River.
Salute the famous WWII bomber, the Memphis Belle.
Enjoy our gift shops, food concessions, concerts and
special events throughout the season. Open April
through October.
Hours: Apr 14 – Oct 31, 10am - 5pm; Closed Mondays
throughout season. Last admission is one (1) hour
prior to closing.
General admission to the park is FREE! Pay One Price
Package includes: Mississippi River Museum Admission;
Roundtrip Monorail Ride; Guided River Walk Tour. Adults
(13 - 59) - $10.00; Seniors (60 and up) - $9.00; Children
(5 - 12) - $7.00; Children (4 and under) - FREE. Roundtrip
Monorail Ride - $4.00. Call (901) 576-7241 for group
rates, school discounts or education programs.
OverTON SQUAre
Intersection of Cooper St. & Madison Ave.
(Located in the heart of Mid-town)
Memphis, TN 38104
www.overtonsquare.com
Today Overton Square is home to thriving businesses
anchored by three live-performance theaters and a
multi-screen movie theater, Loeb Properties is now cultivating
this local landmark into a new kind of arts and
entertainment district that will become a destination for
locals and visitors alike.
ST. JUde CHILdreN’S reSeArCH HOSPITAL
danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion
332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 495-3508 • www.stjude.org
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of
Memphis’ proudest accomplishments. Founded in 1962
by entertainer Danny Thomas, the goal of St. Jude is to
research, find cures and treat catastrophic illnesses in
children. For qualified patients, St. Jude covers all costs
not covered by insurance for medical treatment rendered
at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Families without
insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides
assistance with living expenses to families. The hospital
has treated more than 20,000 children from the United
States and 80 foreign countries. Tours are available by
appointment, Monday-Friday, and visitors must be 16
years of age or older to tour the hospital.
Hours: Tours are conducted Mon - Fri at 10am and 1pm.
Tours are not available on Saturday or Sunday. For
more information or to schedule a tour, please call
(800) 877-5833 (extension 2041) or (901) 578-2041.
Closed holidays. Admission: Free. Maximum Group
Size: 100. For group reservations call, 901-578-2041.
STAx MUSeUM OF AMerICAN SOUL MUSIC
926 e. McLemore, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 946- 2535 or
toll-free 888-942-SOUL (7685)
www.staxmuseum.com
STAx MUSIC ACAdeMY
910 e. McLemore, Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 946-2535 or
toll-free 877-779-7217
www.staxmuseum.com
email: program.assistant@staxmusicacademy.org
The music of Otis Redding and The Staples, ever
wonder where it all started? Right here in Memphis at
Stax Records, or what we now call the Stax Museum.
Stax Records was the site where many soul musicians
and singers of the 60’s and 70’s got their start. Now,
that site has been transformed into a unique museum
to recognize all of the great musical talent that began
in Memphis. And, adjacent to the Stax Museum is the
Stax Music Academy. The purpose of the Academy is to
teach kids not only about their musical predecessors,
but also how to incorporate music into their own lives.
Children will be able to learn how to sing and play
instruments from an experienced faculty who also
serve as mentors. The Academy has a lecture hall,
technology lab, choir room, band room, a library for
music research and many other features to make this
Academy top of the line. Help put Memphis back on
the map as Soulsville, USA! Call (901) 946-2535 to get
involved with The Stax Museum or for the Stax Music
Academy.
SUN STUdIO
706 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-0664 • (800) 441-6249
www.sunstudio.com
Take a guided tour through the “Birthplace of Rock and
Roll!” The Tour explains the history of the most famous
recording studio in the world, where the blending of
Blues and Country music came together in the big
bang of Rock N’ Roll. Hear outtakes from sessions,
touch Elvis’ first microphone, see loads of memorabilia
and hear the real, complete story of the studio that
launched the careers of Johnny Cash, Rufus Thomas,
Charlie Rich, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Howlin’ Wolf, Roy
Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley,
and many others! Our Special Anniversary Tour has
recently been opened and features previously unseen
early Sun Studio memorabilia including early Elvis
memorabilia on loan from Graceland and other private
collectors.
Hours: Sun Studio is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Tours are given at the bottom of every hour on the half
hour starting at 10:30 and ending at 5:30. Sun Studio
requires at least 1 to 1.5 hours.
Ticket Price: The tour ticket price is $12 per person, &
children under 12 are free. We apologize, but due to the
nature of our guided performance tour, children 5 &
under are not allowed to take the tour. *No reservations
are necessary.
WOMAN’S exCHANGe
88 racine St., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 327-5681 • www.womans-exchange.com
The Woman’s Exchange has plenty to boast about—
beginning with homemade specialties served in the
tearoom Monday through Friday for lunch (11:30am
- 1:45pm). Beef tenderloin, seafood gumbo, chicken
salad, veggies, deserts, soups, and more are just a few
of the tempting reasons why the Exchange’s tearoom is
a lunch treat for all ages and genders. In addition to the
tearoom, which was featured in Southern Living, is the
gift shop (open Monday through Friday, 10am–4pm).
A marketplace for consignors to display and sell fine
handwork and unique gifts, this is the place to find
the perfect gift for others or a treasure for yourself.
Children’s clothing, including Christening dresses and
infant accessories, are a mainstay at the Exchange.
Also, come by to find homemade quilts, aprons,
and pillows, as well as hand-crafted children’s tables
and chairs. A special Christmas shop is stocked each
year, and giftwrapping is free year-round! Gift registry
available. Celebrate your next special occasion in the
tearoom!
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ACTING/VOICE/Classes
HOUSe OF TALeNT
714 North Germantown Pwky. #1
Cordova, TN at Trinity Commons
www.HouseOfTalent.com
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe
901/948-9522
South bellevue/elvis Presley blvd.
Memphis, TN 38106
info@ memphisblackartsalliance.org
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
ART/Classes
SeIZe THe CLAY
901/ 323-2991
The village of Chickasaw Oaks
3084 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
www.seizetheclay.net
ArT HOUSe @ THe MJCC
6560 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38138
www.jccmemphis.org
ART/Supplies
ArT CeNTer SUPPLY STOre
901/276-6321
1636 Union Ave., 38104
www.artcentermemphis.com
Help your child take those first
steps in creative self-expression.
Art Center stocks quality materials for all ages.
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR
MId-CITY bOdY WOrkS
901/728-4404
1336 N. Watkins, Memphis, TN 38108
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
USbOrNe bOOkS & MOre
Cyndi bothwell, Supervisor
901/266-4778
www.duckbookbiz.com
COOKING/Classes
vIkING COOkING SCHOOL
901/763-3747
Park Place Center
1215 ridgeway rd., Ste. 101, Memphis, TN 38119
www.vikingcookingschool.com
DANCE/Classes
COLLAGe dANCe COLLeCTIve
901/672-7504
www.collagedance.org
HOUSe OF TALeNT
714 North Germantown Pwky. #1
Cordova, TN at Trinity Commons
www.HouseOfTalent.com
THe LITTLe GYM
901/755-1323
6645 Poplar Ave., Ste. 103
Germantown, TN 38138
www.tiggermantowntn.com
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe
901/948-9522
South bellevue/elvis Presley blvd.
Memphis, TN 38106
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
info@memphisblackartsalliance.org
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
EDUCATION/Childcare &
Preschool
THe ACAdeMY CHILdCAre CeNTer
ANd PerFOrMING ArTS PreSCHOOL
901/276-8781
1639 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
www.academychildcare.com
LOrd OF LIFe PreSCHOOL (Lutheran)
901/309-3980
6895 Poplar Pike, Memphis, TN 38119
www.lordoflifememphis.com
rOSS rOAd MOTHer’S dAY OUT
901/363-3644
4920 ross rd., Memphis, TN 38141
STePS OF FAITH CHrISTIAN dAY CAre &
PreSCHOOL
901/756-6170
7895 Cordova rd., Cordova, TN 38016
www.stepsoffaithkids.com
EDUCATION/Services
JANe rOSS PerSONALIZed TUTOrING
901/795-7377
8317 Cordova rd., Cordova, TN 38016
www.janerosstutoring.com
MeMPHIS HOMeSCHOOL edUCATION ASSOC.
memphishomeschool.org
EDUCATION/Schools
brIArCreST CHrISTIAN SCHOOLS—brIArCCAMP
901/765-4617
6000 briarcrest Avenue, Memphis, TN 38120-4199
www.briarcrest.com
CHrIST THe kING LUTHerAN SCHOOL
901/682-8405
5296 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119
www.ctkschool.com
deLANO OPTIONAL SCHOOL
901/416-3932
1716 delano, Memphis, TN 38127
www.mcsk12.net/schools/delano.es/index.html
FIrST ASSeMbLY CHrISTIAN SCHOOL
901/458-5543
8650 Walnut Grove rd., Memphis, TN 38018
www.facsmemphis.org
HArdING ACAdeMY
901/767-4494
1100 Cherry rd., Memphis, TN.38117
901/624-0522
8360 Macon rd., Cordova, TN. 38018
www.hardingacademymemphis.org
www.hardinglions.org
Harding Academy is a Christian, co - educational school, serving
children ages two through twelfth grade. Harding offers a
strong, traditional liberal arts approach for the college-bound
student. Serving the greater Memphis area since 1952, Harding
offers early childhood, kindergarten, elementary and high school
to students on three campuses.
SHerWOOd eLeMeNTArY SCHOOL
901/416-6630
1156 robin Hood Lane, Memphis, TN 38111
www.mcsk12.net
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TreAdWeLL eLeMeNTArY SCHOOL
901/416-6130
3538 Given Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
WOOdLANd PreSbYTerIAN SCHOOL
901/685-0976
5217 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119
www.woodlandschool.org
EDUCATION/Adult Education
SOUTHWeST TeNNeSSee COMMUNITY COLLeGe
901/333-4275
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
www.southwest.tn.edu
WebSTer UNIverSITY
901/873-1531
Carol d. Nelson, director
5722 Integrity drive
NSA Mid-South building S-241
Millington, TN 38053
www.webster.edu/memphis
email: Memphis@webster.edu
Webster University is a graduate program offering three
degrees: The Master of Business Administration and a Master
of Arts in Human Resources Management, Master of Arts in
Computer Resources & Information Management. The degrees
consist of 12 courses (36 semester hours) including electives.
Each class meets one night a week for four hours. The program
can be completed in 15 months. Open enrollment is for civilian
and military.
FAMILY DINING
CHICk-FIL-A
901/820-0505
4916 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
www.chickfilapoplar.com
Follow them on Facebook! Search for Chick-fil-A on Poplar @
Mendenhall.
FIELD TRIPS & Other Group Events
kIdZ kOUNTrY
662/349-2909 (local call from Memphis)
5960 Tchulahoma rd., Southaven, MS 38671
www.kidzkountrypettingzoo.com
MUd ISLANd rIver PArk
125 North Front. St., Memphis, TN 38103
901/576-7241 • 800/507-6507
www.mudisland.com
JONeS OrCHArd
901/873-3150
7170 US Hwy 51 N., Millington, TN 38053
www.jonesorchard.com
FINANCIAL/Services
SIMS FINANCIAL GrOUP, INC.
ralph bond, College Fund Specialist
901/680-7514
855 ridge Lake blvd., Suite 303
Memphis, TN 38120
www.SimsFinancial.com
FITNESS/Classes/Programs
beST! Me 4 LIFe bOOT CAMP PrOGrAM
901/825-4883
www.believeitbringitAchieveit.com
MeMPHIS kUNG FU
901/454-9696
3758 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122
www.memphiskungfu.com
THe PrOFeSSIONAL exPerIeNCe PrOGrAMS
901/734-4790
www.TheProfessionalexperience.com
GYMNASTICS/Dance/Classes
THe LITTLe GYM
901/755-1323
6645 Poplar Ave., Ste. 103, Germantown, TN 38138
www.tiggermantowntn.com
HEALTH CARE/Behavioral
LAkeSIde beHAvIOrAL HeALTH SYSTeM
901/377-4733
2911 brunswick rd., Memphis, TN 38133
www.lakesidebhs.com
HEALTH CARE/Dental
PedIATrIC deNTAL GrOUP
east Office: 901/363-8191
7675 Wolf river Circle, Ste. 102
Germantown, TN 38138
South Office: Le bonheur deSoto
662/349-3838
7734 Airways blvd., Southaven, MS 38671
HEALTH CARE/Pediatrics
Pediatrics East, Inc.
901/ 757-3535 (Appointment and Nurse Call Line)
8110 Walnut run rd., Cordova, TN 38018
2002 & 2004 exeter dr., Germantown, TN 38138
120 Crescent dr., Collierville, TN 38017
8025 Stage Hills blvd., bartlett, TN 38133
www.pedseast.com
WHITeHAveN PedIATrICS, INC.
901/398-7518
4299 elvis Presley, Memphis, TN 38116
HEALTH CARE/Vision
ALSObrOOk vISION CeNTer
901/756-7002
7730 Wolf river blvd., Ste. 101
Germantown, TN 38138
INSURANCE
SHeLTer INSUrANCe
Tony blackmon, exclusive Agent/Owner
662/393-0046 office • 901/326-6604 cell
2154 Goodman rd., Ste. 1
Horn Lake, MS 38637-1303
email: Tblackmon@ShelterInsurance.com
ShelterInsurance.com/Tblackmon
STATe FArM INSUrANCe
david ross - Agent
901/795-9067
8317 Cordova rd., Cordova, TN 38016
www.davidjross.net
MUSEUMS/NATURE CENTERS
THe CHILdreN’S MUSeUM OF MeMPHIS
901/458-2678
2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
www.cmom.com
CHUCALISSA MUSeUM
901/785-3160
1987 Indian village dr., Memphis, TN 38109
www.chucalissa.org
COTTON MUSeUM at THe MeMPHIS COTTON
exCHANGe
901/531-7826
65 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
www.memphiscottonmuseum.org
THe dIxON GALLerY ANd GArdeNS
901/761-5250
4339 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38117
www.dixon.org
FIre MUSeUM OF MeMPHIS
901/ 320-5650
118 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
www.firemuseum.com
LICHTerMAN NATUre CeNTer
901/767-7322
5992 Quince rd., Memphis, TN 38119
www.memphismuseums.org
MeMPHIS bOTANIC GArdeN
901/636-4100
750 Cherry road
Memphis, TN 38117
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
MeMPHIS brOOkS MUSeUM OF ArT
901/ 544-6200
1934 Poplar Ave., Overton Park
Memphis, TN 38104
www.brooksmuseum.org
MUSeUM OF bIbLICAL HISTOrY
901/854-9578
140 e. Mulberry St., Collierville, TN 38017
www.biblical-museum.org
NATIONAL CIvIL rIGHTS MUSeUM
901/521-9699
450 Mulberry St., Memphis, TN 38103
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
PINk PALACe MUSeUM
901/320-6320
3050 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
www.memphismuseums.org
SLAve HAveN UNderGrOUNd rAILrOAd
MUSeUM (burkle estate)
901/527-3427
826 North Second St., Memphis, TN 38107
www.slavehavenundergroundrailroad.org
W.C. HANdY HOMe & MUSeUM
901/522-1556
Alternate Number: 901/527-3427
352 beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
MUSIC/Classes
MeMPHIS bLACk ArTS ALLIANCe
901/948-9522
South bellevue/elvis Presley blvd.
Memphis, TN 38106
info@ memphisblackartsalliance.org
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
PARTY PLANNING/Entertainment
Supplies
AeNYA “LITTLe FIre”
Fire and Flow Arts Performer and Instructor
402/520-0390
www.AenyaLittleFire.com
bOUNCe N FUN ANd eveNTS reNTAL
901/754-8007
www.bouncefunevents.com
CrOSSFIre bIrTHdAY PArTIeS
901/756-1818
7790 Fischer Steel rd., Cordova, TN 38088
(Inside dulin’s Sports Academy)
www.haveastandard.com
dULINS SPOrTS COMPLex
901/758-2343
7790 Fischer Steel rd., Cordova, TN 38018
www.dulins.net
FunQuest Family Center
901/850-1124
440 W. Hwy. 73, Collierville, TN 38017
www.funquestbowl.com
IN CHArACTer PrOdUCTIONS/MONkeY PrINTZ
901/268-0494
www.incharacterproductions.com
“We add the fun to your party!”
MAd SCIeNCe
901/213-3555
email: info@madsciencemidsouth.com
www.madscience.org/midsouth
MAGIC Mr. NICk
901/358-7258
Besides magic he can supply Balloon Animals, Face
Painting, Spin Art, Edible Sand Art and even Teddy Bear
building! Kid Loved and Mother approved!
MAPLe GrOve FArM
901/861-7422
4985 Windsong Park dr., Collierville, TN 38017
www.maplegrovefarm.net
MUSIC FOr AArdvArkS, MeMPHIS
901/871-0227
www.memphisaardvarks.com
SPACeWALk
901/360-9000
6412 Summergale dr., Ste. 102, Memphis, TN 38134
www.herecomesfun.com
STOP & GrAb eNTerTAINMeNT
901/412-1667
www.stopngrab.com
YUM YUM’S GOUrMeT POPCOrN
662/470-6047
9049 Hwy 51 N., Southaven, MS
Oak Court Mall–Food Court
4465 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN
www.yumyumspopcorn.com
RECREATION/Activities
C.r.O.S.S.FIre COMMANdO’S
7790 Fischer Steel rd., Cordova, TN 38018
Phone: (901) 756-1818
Fax: (901) 756-5330
email: info@HaveAStandard.com
www.haveastandard.com
GOLF & GAMeS FAMILY PArk
901/386-2992
5484 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38134
www.golfandgamesmemphis.com
THe dIve SHOP
(901) 763-3483
Scuba rangers • Swimkid
999 S. Yates, Memphis, TN 38119
www.diveshop1.com
YMCA OF MeMPHIS & THe MId-SOUTH ASSOC.
www.ymcamemphis.org
Support Center: 901/766-7677
6373 Quail Hollow rd., Memphis, TN 38120
RETAIL & SERVICES
ArT CeNTer SUPPLY STOre
901/276-6321
1636 Union Av 38104
www.artcentermemphis.com
Help your child take those first steps in creative self-expression. Art
Center stocks quality materials for all ages.
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THe CANdY STOre
662/342-2320
9105 Millbranch rd., Southaven, MS 38671
www.thecandystorellc.com
(it’s Memphis, so that’s a given), pasta, chicken, pizza
– and those are just the specialties! Don’t forget to
GIGI’S CUPCAkeS
grab 901/888-CAke a few gifts (2253) or souvenirs For all local in locations the extraordinary
store www.gigicupcakeusa.com
right inside the front door packed with shirts,
hats, jackets, jewelry, and more!
edIbLe ArrANGeMeNTS
Main 1430 Union Street Avenue Trolley • 901/278-0900
North 6641 Poplar End Terminal
Ave., #105 • 901/624-1200
444 www.ediblearrangements.com
N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-8134
HObbYTOWN USA
547 North Main St., Memphis, TN 38105
901/213-2682
(901) 274-6282 • www.matatransit.com
www.hobbytown.com
Take a trip on an authentic vintage trolley car throughout
the JONeS captivating OrCHArd scenes of downtown Memphis and the
Mississippi 901/873-3150 River Bluff. The Main Street Trolley makes
stops 7170 US at many HWY of 51 the N., city’s Millington, most popular TN 38053 destinations.
Be www.jonesorchard.com
sure to explore the wonderful gift shop located
inside Central Station at 545 South Main. For transit
route THe kId’S and schedule CHAUFFeUr information call 274-MATA.
Safe and reliable Transportation
Peabody
901/605-7504
Hotel Ducks
www.thekidschauffer.com
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
(901)
LerOY’S
529-4000
TAILOr SHOP
• www.peabodymemphis.com
The 901/682-3208 Peabody Ducks have become a world-famous
part One-stop of the tailor history shop for of alterations the Peabody of all kinds. Hotel. Master The tailor Ducks
spend with over part 30 years of the experience, day swimming custom made in the suits, Grand shirts, Lobby
Fountain monograms at etc… the Same Peabody day service Hotel. available. Visitors can watch as
the ducks parade through the lobby on a red carpet
twice MeMOrIeS daily. bANQUeT HALL & eveNT CeNTer
Hours: 901/368-0006 11am and 5pm Admission: Free
6765 Winchester rd., Memphis, TN 38115
www.memoriesevents.com
South Main Art Trolley Tour
www.southmainmemphis.net
Don’t miss the Art Trolley Tour! See what wonders
RETAIL/Accessories, Apparel,
the South Main District has to offer the last Friday
of Shoes every & month Toysall
year long is a special time in
the MeMFISH South Main Arts District. The ring of the trolley
sounds 901/766-2992 as the shops, restaurants and galleries in the
area www.memfish.com
open their doors to the throngs of Memphians
and A complete visitors line who of Freshwater make Art and Trolley Saltwater Tour Fish, on Corlas, Main an
event Inverts, not Plants to and be Supplies. missed. Special There’s orders no better and custom time to
browse
aquariums
the
available.
stores and galleries for that unique piece
of art, clothing or jewelry while partaking in the wide
WOMAN’S exCHANGe
array of tasty party foods. Slip onto the trolley for
901/327-5681
a 88 free racine ride St., to Memphis, the next TN stop 38111 and more shops. End
the www.womans-exchange.com
evening with dinner at one of the district’s fine
restaurants.
Hours: The South Main Art Trolley Tour is from 6 pm
to 9 pm the last Friday of every month all year, come
SCIENCE/Programs, Parties,
rain or shine.
Workshops
MAd SCIeNCe
901/213-3555
8400 Wolf Lake dr., Suite 106, bartlett, TN 38133
email: info@madsciencemidsouth.com
www.madscience.org/midsouth
SCRAPBOOKING/Classes
ArCHIver’S – The Photo Memory Store
901/373-6044
2269 N. Germantown Pkwy, Ste. 103
Memphis, TN 38016
www.archiversonline.com
SIGHTSEEING/Tours
bACkbeAT TOUrS
901/272-beAT (2328)
2
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nd Summer Movie Series @ The Orpheum
203 South Main, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-3000 • www.orpheum-memphis.com
The Orpheum Theatre, a grand, opulent venue built
in 1928, provides an ideal setting to view new classic
and vintage films. Every summer, the theater has its
Summer Movie Series that entertains young and old
alike. It’s the perfect place for good, old-fashioned
family fun.
W.C. Handy Performing Arts Park
200 Beale St. at the corner of Beale St. and Third
St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-0110 • www.bealestreet.com
Handy Park has been the stage for great blues and jazz
performers since 1909. During the day, Handy Park is free
and open to the public. At night, Handy Park turns into
& beale Streets, Memphis, TN 38103
a uniquely Memphis music experience. Concerts range
(blue’s City Cafe, Ticket Window kiosk)
from blues to jazz to southern rock to gospel and the
www.backbeattours.com
stage hosts some of the world’s top name performers.
For HerITAGe event schedule, TOUrS, INC. log onto www.bealestreet.com.
Admission 901/527-3427 is free except for scheduled concerts.
www.heritagetoursmemphis.com
SWIMMING POOLS/Sales/Service
CLeAr IMAGe POOLS
901/755-5280 Sales
901/755-5334 Service
5366 Forest Hill-Irene road
Memphis, TN 38125
THEATRE/Movies
MALCO MOvIe THeATreS
901/681-2020
13 Locations in Shelby County
Visit www.malco.com for locations, shows and times.
MALCO SUMMer QUArTeT drIve-IN
901/767-4320
Visit www.malco.com for shows and times.
THEATRE/OPERA/Stage
GerMANTOWN COMMUNITY THeATre
901/754-2680
3037 Forest Hill-Irene rd., Germantown, TN 38138
www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org
OPerA MeMPHIS
901/257-3100
Clark Opera Memphis Center (at Humphreys and Kirby)
6745 Wolf river Parkway, Memphis, TN 38120
www.operamemphis.org
vOICeS OF THe SOUTH THeATre COMPANY
P.O. box 11222, Memphis, TN 38111-0222
(901) 726-0800
www.voicesofthesouth.org
THeATre MeMPHIS
901/682-8323
630 Perkins extended Memphis, TN 38117
www.theatrememphis.org
THE HOTTEST SPOT
IN TOWN
America’s Premier Interactive
fire museum with
fire safety exhibits and
antique fire equipment.
TOYS ON FIRE – over
1,000 Fire fighting toys
and fine collectibles.
Have the Hottest Birthday
Party in Town!
Call to reserve your date.
901-320-5650
Monday-Saturday 9-5
118 Adams Avenue
Downtown Memphis
901-320-5650
www.firemuseum.com
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS & MORE
This section features parenting support groups, and resources for families with special needs. Also check
with local hospitals for support groups and parent education classes.
Please note: Call 211 for City of Memphis/Shelby County community information, referrals, government numbers,
questions or assistance. This is the nationally mandated number to call and speak to licensed professionals during
9am – 9pm, Mon.-Thurs., 9am – 6pm, Fri.-Sat., 1pm – 5pm, on Sun. Also, a 24-hour answering service is available.
PARENTING
Autism Solution Center, Inc. offers an Autism Spectrum
Disorder Support Group with meetings held monthly.
Childcare is available. Advanced reservations must be
made to insure adequate childcare coverage. Call 901-
758-8288 for more information about meetings or to make
childcare reservations. www.autismsolutioncenter.org
beautiful bundles offers baby care, breastfeeding and
infant safety information for new mothers. Meetings are
held at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, conference
room D, every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and
at Baptist Memorial Collierville’s community education
classroom, every first and third Thursday from 12:30 to
2:30 p.m. Call 901/227-9873
exchange Club Family Center Club Family Center
provides prevention, intervention, support and education
fro families undergoing child abuse and domestic violence.
Call 901/276-2200; www.exchangeclub.net
Families of Incarcerated Individuals, Inc. (FII) is a
non-profit organization serving families and children
who are affected by incarceration. Since its inception, FII
has provided a variety of community based programs,
services, and support groups designed to foster positive
family values and reduce the stigma associated with
incarceration. Each support group meeting has a different
topic and/or speaker and is held at the main office, 1380
Poplar Ave. Call 901/726-6191 for more information. http://
familiesofincarcerated.org. Family Link can refer you to
shelter and services for runaway teenagers provided
through Youth Villages. Call 901/725-6911 or 901/276-SAFE.
Family MATTerS Family MATTERS is a program of
Volunteer Memphis designed to connect families with
opportunities to serve. Adults can choose from onetime
activities or ongoing volunteering projects for their
families. Young children are welcomed to participate and
sure to have a meaningful experience. Family MATTERS
also host exclusive bi-monthly service learning projects
for the entire family. For more information or to sign up,
please contact Traci Allen, Family Volunteer Coordinator
at tallen@volunteermemphis.org or 523-2425, ext. 205.
www.volunteermidsouth.com
Family Services of the Mid-South Family Services of
the Mid-South provides family and child counseling. For
information call 901/324-3637. www.fsmidsouth.org
Family violence Council of Collierville hhas
awareness, education, and school-based programs on
family violence. Call 901/870-2990 or 901/854-8830. http://
www.fvccsafe.com
Girls Incorporated of Memphis since 1946 has been
the premiere agency for serving girls and young women
in the community. The agency offers programs that are
comprehensive, researched, age-progressive and proven
to show results. For more information about Girls Inc. of
Memphis call 523-0217 or www.girlsincmemphis.org
International Moms Club provides support for mothers
who choose to stay home and raise their children. Forums
are planned for discussion on topics of interest to mothers.
Also, service projects are coordinated to help children in
need. Send inquiries via email to momsclub@aol.com
Jewish Family Service provides individual and family
counseling, child and adolescent therapy, parenting classes
and adoption services. 901/767-8511; http://jfsmemphis.org/
La Leche League of Memphis can refer you to local
chapters and leaders, as well as other breastfeeding
information. 901/324-8215 or 800/LALECHE; www.
lalecheleague.org
Le bonheur Center for Children and Families offers
evaluation and treatment for child victims of abuse
and neglect, teen pregnancy prevention program and
parenting courses such as Parenting After Divorce. For
more information call 901/327-4766. www.lebonheur.org
LeAP for Memphis (Lactation education and
Promotion) is an affiliate of the International Lactation
Consultant Association (ILCA). They provide a forum for
those concerned with lactation and the promotion of
breastfeeding. Currently, meetings are held every other
month. For more information, 901-754-1618.
Learning disabilities Association of Greater Memphis
provides information about learning disabilities and offers
referrals for tutoring, support groups and testing. Call 901-
788-LDAT (5328).
LULLA-byes is a support group for parents who have
lost an infant. Call 901/377-4785.
Maternal League of Memphis is a charitable organization
dedicated to healthcare for needy mothers and infants in
Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. The Maternal
League of Memphis educates the public in the vital need
for prenatal and postpartum care of all mothers and
aids in research to the end that all mother’s may live and
have no physical handicaps resulting from childbirth
and that all children may come into the world with
sound mind and bodies. Call 901/682-2599. http://www.
maternalleagueofmemphis.org
Memphis Area Mothers of Multiples is a support
group for mothers and mothers-to-be of twins and triplets.
Fellowship, family, gatherings, and information. For more
information please visit www.memphistwins.org
Memphis Child Advocacy Center offers prevention,
intervention and treatment services for sexually or severely
abused children, and their families. Also offered is Project
Be Safe, a program that educates the public about child
abuse prevention. 901/525-2377; www.memphiscac.org
Mocha Moms is a support group for stay at home mothers
of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of
the home in order to devote more time to their families.
For more information about the Memphis chapter, please
contact memphismochamoms@yahoo.com or visit www.
mochamoms.org.
MOMS (Mothers of Methodist Support) is a group
of mothers who come together to share thought and
ideas, ask and answer questions and support each other
in ways only other mothers can do. Meetings are held at
the Germantown library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Call
901/516-6907 for more information.
The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group at
Germantown Baptist Church meets every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays from 9:15-noon from September-May. The
group is a fun, friendly group that allows moms to connect
with other moms who have children in kindergarten and
younger. Childcare is provided for preschool age children.
Contact: Lisa McIntosh at (901) 737-0328. (The meetings
are $5 each. After deciding to join, the annual dues that
go to MOPS national are $25 per year.)
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated
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to improving the lives of mothers through support,
education, and advocacy. The group address mothers’
needs as individuals and members of society, and promote
the value of all the work mothers do. For more information
call 901/872-4MAM; http://memphismothers.com/
Newborn Seminars are offered free of charge by Pediatrics
East, Inc. The physicians of Pediatrics East feel it is extremely
important for new parents to attend this seminar. Even
experienced parents will benefit from this session.
Pediatric Audiology Parent Support Group provides
encouragement and assistance to parents and their
children with hearing impairments. Meetings are held in
the Pediatric Audiology Department at Baptist Memphis.
For more information, call 901/226-5682.
Porter-Leath Children’s Center empowers children and
families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent
lifestyle through programs of early prevention, foster care,
group homes and adoption. Also offered is an child and
adult care food program, employment training for teens,
special needs adoption, Bright Start, Head Start and a foster
grandparent’s program. 901/577-2500; www.porter-leath.org
Shelby County relative Caregiver Program held at
University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental
Disabilities. The group acts as a referral service for
grandparents with physical and legal custody of children
in their care. Assess caregiver needs, collaborate
with other agencies to provide assistance with bills,
counseling, child care, respite care and home furnishings.
To qualify, participants must meet financial guidelines.
901/448-3133. 888-572-2249
Tennessee voices for Children sponsors a family
support network, which provides emotional support,
respite care, education, and information to families of
children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral
disorders. Call 731/984-8599 or 800/670-9882 ,901-454-
7262 for more information. www.tnvoices.org
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Arc of Mid-South provides family support services,
advocacy, employment training, and job placement
individuals with developmental disabilities. Also offer day
care and respite services. For more information, please call
901/327-2473 or visit online at www.thearcmidsouth.org
bodine School A not-for-profit school providing
specialized education for children with dyslexia and related
learning disabilities in grades 1 through 8 from throughout
the Mid-South. This is a transition school, providing a
well-rounded education with reading remediation using
research based teaching techniques, with the goal of
returning a student to traditional learning environments
within 3 to 5 years. Offers a Summer Reading Experience
program for students desiring reading assistance for any
child in grades K – 6. Located at 2432 Yester Oaks Dr.,
Germantown, TN 38139. For more information call 754-
1800; email address: info@bodineschool.org or visit www.
bodineschool.org.
down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the
Mid-South strives to provide families, teachers, health
care providers and professionals, and the community
with the most current information available. Please call
901/547-7588 for more information or visit online at www.
dsamemphis.org for current news and events.
Friends of TIPS Parent Support Group provides an
opportunity for families with special needs children to meet
together on the last Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30
p.m. at the Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove
Road. Call 901/448-3737 for more information.
Hardwood Center strives to enable children birth to
age 5 with special developmental needs to reach their full
potential by achieving and demonstrating more positive
development in cognitive, social, language, motor and
self-help skills. Located at 711 Jefferson Ave., Mph, TN
38105. Call (901) 448-6580 for additional information or
visit online at www.hardwoodcenter.org
Hot Shots, coordinated by Baptist Wellness Complex, is a
support group for children with diabetes and their families.
Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month
from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Georges Episcopal Church. For
more information, call 901/226-5454.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-
South chapter, provides programming, lending library,
equipment loan closet, and self-help groups for adults
with MS. Call 901/755-4900 for more information or visit
www.msmidsouth.org
Open Arms Care Corporation offers homes and
working environments for people with developmental
disabilities. For more information, call 901/371-9774 or
visit www.openarmscare.org
Sound beginnings is a program for newly identified
hearing-impaired children up to age three and their
parents. The Memphis Oral School for the Deaf coordinates
this program. Call 901/758-2228 or visit www.mosdkids.org
for more information.
Special kids and Families, Inc. is a family-centered
Early Intervention Program dedicated to helping children
and families reach their full potential. Founded in 1986 by
parents of children with developmental delays, Special
Kids & Families has expanded to the unique abilities and
challenges that all young children present. Partnering with
parents, our team of pediatric professionals serves the
needs of families and children (birth to age 3) through
preschool programs, individual therapies, family training,
parent support and community services in the most
suitable setting: one-on-one in homes, in small groups and
at our center. Additionally, Special Kids & Families offers
transition and advocacy training. Call 901/683-8787 or visit
www.specialkidsandfamilies.org.
Special Moms is a support group for parents and families
of special needs kids. Monthly luncheons and a quarterly
newsletter keep parents in touch. To receive a newsletter,
email SpecialMomsGroup@aol.com. For additional
information, call 901/335-7040.
OTHER SOURCES
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), a support group for
women and men who are addicted to alcohol, also offers
a support group for young children (Alatot) with alcoholic
family members and for teenagers (Alateen) who have
an alcoholic friend of family member. Meetings are held
across the city. Call 901/454-1414 and (901) 726-6750 for
more information. http://www.memphis-aa.org/
The Lewis-”HeLP” Today Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit
agency that was founded in Jan. 2010 to provide mentoring
resources, financial support, clothing and furniture for the
general public living in rural areas of the United States. The
program will form partnerships with local school districts,
employment agencies, churches, and the community to
better understand the needs of those they will help. Call (901)
240-3544 or visit online at www.lewishelpfoundation.org
Mid-South SAFe kIdS Coalition is a resource for
child heath and safety information and also offers car
seat checks. Call Susan Helms at 901/287-6730.
MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-faith Association) is a
nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides Meals on
Wheels, transitional housing for homeless families, MIFA
Thrift Shop, mentoring programs, family and summer
volunteer opportunities, and other services for those in
need. Call 901/527-0208 or visit www.mifa.org.
Tennessee voices for Children is an advocacy group
for families of children with emotional problems. Call
731/984-8599 or 1(800) 670-9882 for more information.
www.tnvoices.org
YWCA Abused Women’s Services provides a 24-hour
crisis hotline (901/725-4277), shelter, family counseling,
and court advocacy. memphisywca.org
Youth villages offers home-based counseling, adoption,
foster care, and residential treatment for children up to
age 18. Call 901/252-7600 or visit www.youthvillages.org.
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