FEATURED EVENTS

Make plans to be a part of this fun-filled family event. Friday evening will begin with live music featuring Seeing Red followed by The Band Formally Known As, both popular Memphis bands, children’s activities, concessions and more! Then come back for Saturday’s events that will include the Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5k Run in the morning, a MBN sanctioned BBQ cooking contest, live musical entertainment, featuring the Bartlett Community Concert Band, the Amber McCain Band, and others that will be announced, arts & crafts, a classic car show sponsored by the Mustang Club of Memphis a children’s area, business vendors, concessions and much more!

Step into the magical world of the Nutcracker, coming to the Cannon Center this holiday season! The Nutcracker, a mesmerizing part of the World Ballet Series, showcases a diverse cast of 50 professional ballet dancers, who come together to breathe new life into this classic holiday tradition. Experience the excitement of the World Ballet in this family-friendly performance, featuring Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music, over 150 radiant hand-crafted costumes, lavish hand-painted sets, and the iconic Lev Ivanov choreography.

Are you ready to embark on a virtual journey through the enchanting world of The Smurfs this Halloween? Get ready to run, walk, or smurf your way through the Smurf Village like never before in the first-ever Smurf-themed virtual challenge!

The Vietnamese American Community of West Tennessee, Crosstown Arts, and Crosstown Concourse are partnering to present the Mid-Autumn Festival! There will be a lion dance, a youth performance, a soccer game, a magic show, arts, crafts, and more.

You will learn: 1. How to engage children during transitions 2. Reduce the challenging behaviors during the transitions

Come enjoy a two-hour cruise on Ol’ Man River featuring our Live Entertainment, and a meal. Advance reservations suggested for this evening Memphis cruise! If you are celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary or want to make your night special, check out our celebration package add-ons! You will see them on our check out page. Boarding Location: 45 S. Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103.

Join our primate friends for the Memphis Zoo’s “Pancakes for Primates” event on September 23rd. Grab a ticket to dine with our primates at 9-10:30 AM or 10:30-12:00 PM. Aside from eating a delicious breakfast and building your own pancakes in Primate Canyon, you can enjoy the Primate Keeper Chat, a primate feeding, and fun primate enrichment. You may also participate in a silent auction benefiting Primate conservation efforts. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. So, bring your appetite and swing by this one-of-a-kind event!

The Foolers brings an evening of jaw-dropping illusions curated by Penn & Teller, celebrating television’s #1 rated magic show! This interactive & irreverent evening presents the Fool Us alumni who share the distinction of being among the few who have impressed Penn & Teller with mystifying mind magic and hilarious comedic routines. In addition to bringing Vegas-caliber magic to cities across the US, master magicians Alex Ramon, Jessica Jane, Matt Donnelly and Vinny Grosso pay homage to the classic magic of Penn & Teller. Don’t miss this chance to see TV’s trickiest magicians for an evening of fun!

We’re happy to be back for our 51st Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair benefiting MoSH, the Museum of Science & History. We’re expecting nearly 150 artists from around the country to join us this year for the 2023 Pink Palace Crafts Fair. We invite you to come explore a variety of eclectic pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodwork, leatherwork, sculpture, woven goods and so much more.