Things to do in Memphis
Things to do in Memphis, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Arts and exhibitions in Memphis: October 2026
Memphis arts, Oct. 27 to Dec. 8: Spamalot at the Orpheum, The Planets Oct. 30, a new Stax exhibit, Dixon's 50th-year shows and holiday stages from Nov. 6.
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Things to do
Things to do in Memphis this month: October 2026
Memphis, Halloween week into November: Zoo Boo to Nov. 1, 901KidsFest and Tigers vs. Army on Oct. 31, Sip TN Wine Fest Nov. 7 and the Lantern Festival Nov. 13.
Trails
Parks and trails in Memphis
Memphis Parks runs 150-plus sites; Shelby Farms has 40-plus miles of trails, Tom Lee Park opens at 6 a.m. and the Wolf River Greenway has 14 miles open. Hours and access.
Free
Free things to do in Memphis
Free things to do in Memphis: free museum days at the Civil Rights Museum, Brooks and zoo, the free Dixon, Big River Crossing, Shelby Farms and free concerts.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend: dates, closures, parking
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is Dec. 3-5, 2026. Races start 7 and 8 a.m. Saturday downtown; in-person races are sold out. Road closures, parking.
Southern Heritage Classic
Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis: dates, tickets, tailgate
The 38th Southern Heritage Classic is Sept. 10-11, 2027, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 2026 game tickets were $23 to $53; tailgate, parade, bands.
Memphis in May
Memphis in May barbecue contest and River Run: dates, tickets
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is May 12-15, 2027; the Great American River Run is May 29. Tickets, prices, parking.
Cooper-Young Festival
Cooper-Young Festival in Memphis: date, hours, music, vendors
The Cooper-Young Festival draws 130,000 people to Midtown each September. 2026 ran Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the 2027 date is not out yet.
