Fire Pit Fridays at Tom Lee Park
Fire Pit Fridays return to Tom Lee Park! Cozy up by the fire and celebrate the holiday season on the riverfront. Join Memphis River Parks Partnership on the first and third Fridays of November and December, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Visionary Grove -- located on Riverside Drive just south of the green roof at Beale Street Landing (look for the Ben & Jerry’s truck). Enjoy festive treats, holiday tunes, and -- if you’ve been nice -- some magical Santa sightings! This event is weather-dependent.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Weekly Highlights (weather permitting):
Friday, Nov. 7 – Cocoa & Crafts
Kick off Fire Pit Friday season with a cup of hot chocolate and holiday coloring stations. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Kick off Fire Pit Friday season with a cup of hot chocolate and holiday coloring stations. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 21 – Ugly Sweater Night
Show off your best (or worst) holiday sweater for a cozy night of festive fun. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Show off your best (or worst) holiday sweater for a cozy night of festive fun. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Friday, Dec. 5 – Salsa by the Fire
Santa returns with friends from the Rumba Room for a fiery night of salsa. Enjoy a dance lesson and lively performance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Perfect for all levels, this holiday salsa celebration will keep you warm even on a chilly night. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Santa returns with friends from the Rumba Room for a fiery night of salsa. Enjoy a dance lesson and lively performance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Perfect for all levels, this holiday salsa celebration will keep you warm even on a chilly night. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Friday, Dec. 19 – Storytime with Santa
It’s Santa's last stop at Tom Lee Park before heading back to the North Pole. Gather ‘round the fire for a special storytime with friends from Cossitt Library and enjoy a magical evening of holiday tales and treats. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
It’s Santa's last stop at Tom Lee Park before heading back to the North Pole. Gather ‘round the fire for a special storytime with friends from Cossitt Library and enjoy a magical evening of holiday tales and treats. (Photos with Santa start at 4:45 p.m.)
Pro tip: Arrive early -- limited free s’mores will be available. Guests are welcome to bring (and share) their own s’more ingredients; we’ll provide the skewers.
This event is weather-dependent. Follow @memriverparks for updates all season long.
Location:
Visionary Grove, Tom Lee Park 422 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN, 38103
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Memphis River Parks Partnership
Email address:
Dates:
12/19/2025
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages
All AgesWeb Service