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Please take 2 minutes to vote in KOAA's 2026 survey of the Top 20 Local Places to Take Kids

Each summer since 2005, KidsOutAndAbout has sponsored a survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids as a way our community can thank those who provide family-friendly fun and learning... and also help create your summer bucket list! Please take 2 minutes to help us by selecting your three favorites. If you'd like, you can also write in favorites in the following categories: Arts Education, Sports Education, STEM Education, Museums, Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Farms, Nature Centers, Festivals, and a few other categories. An effective (and quick, and painless!) way to express your appreciation in a way that really matters to the people who make our community a vibrant place to raise families. Voting is live through June 20.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, United States

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Spring Tram Tours at Memphis Botanic Garden

Enjoy a 20-minute tram tour of our 96-acre garden. The tram will leave the station approximately every 20 minutes. Look for the "Wait Here" tram tour sign outside of our Four Seasons Court to hop on. Free with Garden admission. No registration necessary. Canceled if raining. A special thank you to the Durham Foundation and Town Village.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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10am - 2 pm

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Memphis Museum of Science & History, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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Experience the Giant Screen at MoSH

Immerse yourself in an experience larger than your imagination in the Giant Screen Theater. The 40-foot-tall screen, located on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum, is programmed year-round by MoSH and community partners. Larger-than-life daily short films on history and science educate viewers of all ages, and special after-hours film series welcome the entire community to one of the most unique viewing experiences in Memphis. Visit our website to see what's showing today!

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Memphis Museum of Science & History, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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Explore the Universe at AutoZone Sharpe Planetarium at MoSH

Journey to distant galaxies, explore the solar system and settle back in a comfortable seat in the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium as you take a cosmic voyage through the universe. The 130-seat theater-in-the-round, located on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, uses the latest planetarium technology to project star fields, visual images and patterns on a domed ceiling. Augmented by a superb sound system, daily planetarium programs are a treat for the eyes and ears. In addition to daily shows, the Planetarium hosts unique multisensory musical experiences, both live and recorded. Visit our website to see what's showing today!

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Memphis Museum of Science & History, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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Last Whistle: Steamboat Stories of Memphis

Last Whistle: Steamboat Stories of Memphis is open daily to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through June 26, 2026 at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion. In 2024, the Museums of Science & History (MoSH) acquired the boat model collection from the Mud Island River Museum. Last Whistle: Steamboat Stories of Memphis features a few of these models and explores the history of the iconic steamboats that docked at the city.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111

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Brick Dinos EXHIBIT

Brick Dinos is open daily to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 13 through October 11 at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion. Immerse yourself in the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, developed in conjunction with paleontologists. From tiny insects to a raptor-like Masiakasaurus, explore and come face to face with these amazing creatures.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Memphis Museum of Science & History, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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Free Third Thursdays

Join us at the Pink Palace every third Thursday for FREE General Admission! For only $5 each, add a Giant Screen Theater show, Planetarium show, or visit our exhibits. Purchase add-on tickets at the door. *Excludes groups

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06/18/2026

07/16/2026

08/20/2026

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10:30am - 5:00pm

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Children's Museum of Memphis, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse The Exhibit at CMOM

Get ready for a magical adventure as the Children’s Museum of Memphis brings the beloved characters and inspiring stories from Disney Jr.’s iconic “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” to life at the first-ever museum exhibit inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series, in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit. Kids and families are invited to dive into the whimsical world of the hit series to help Mickey, Minnie and their pals prepare a surprise birthday party for their favorite pup- Pluto. The interactive experience, produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, is filled with fun, music and delightful surprises for Disney Jr. fans of all ages, will take place from May 23 through September 6, 2026.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Children's Museum of Memphis, Central Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA

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H2oh! Splash Park at CMOM

Beat the heat! This garden-themed exhibit provides over 7,700 square feet of cool fun. With 40+ sprayers including jet streams, mists, geysers, and water tunnels, children and their families enjoy an escape from the summer heat. Your summer gear is welcomed including lawn chairs. Picnic tables line the area and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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College Students can participate in a Bicultural Identity study

If you know a current college undergraduate who was born in the US and has at least one immigrant parent, please invite them to participate in the research study of Wiljar Ojuro, 2026 doctoral candidate at the University of Rochester. The purpose of this study is to examine mental health and academic outcomes among these students, with the goal of informing higher education practices related to student retention and counseling center support services. Students who choose to participate click the survey link, review the information sheet, and complete the survey. After finishing, they will have the option to enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon electronic gift card through a separate link.

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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24/7

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Find a participating bowling center near you today!

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Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today!

Unlock a summer of fun, laughter, and lasting memories - all at no cost! Kids Bowl Free is a program created with families in mind, offering children a fun and safe way to stay active and engaged all summer long. Since 2007, we've partnered with bowling centers across the US, Canada and around the globe at US military bases with bowling to give kids the chance to bowl two free games every day during the summer - all at no cost to parents. Visit our website to find a participating bowling center near you today!

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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D-BAT Memphis, North Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN, USA

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Summer Camps at D-BAT Memphis (sign up by the day or week!)

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/22/2026

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9am - 2pm

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Memphis Riverboats, 45 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103, United States

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Sightseeing Cruise - Memphis Riverboats

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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2:30pm

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Mid-South Ice House, 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States

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Public Skating at Mid-South Ice House

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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Theatre Memphis

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630 Perkins Extd.

Memphis , TN, 38117

United States

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901-682-8601

Legally Blonde, The Musical at Theatre Memphis

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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Cedar Hill Farm, The Barn., 8 Love Road, Hernando, MS 38632, United States

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Father’s Day Dinner Dates 2026 - Cedar Hill Farm

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Hangar Theatre, Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca, NY, USA

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Fun Home

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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7:30 p.m.

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Memphis Riverboats, 45 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103, United States

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Dinner & Music Cruise - Memphis Riverboats

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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Boards at 7 p.m Departs at 7:30 p.m. Cruise returns at 9:30 p.m.

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Collierville Farmers Market, 454 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017, United States

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Collierville Farmers Market

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06/18/2026

06/25/2026

07/02/2026

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8 AM - 12 PM

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Cedar Hill Farm, The Barn., 8 Love Road, Hernando, MS 38632, United States

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Berry Picking / Summer Season – Cedar Hill Farm

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Memphis Sports & Events Center, 995 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104, United States

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Summer Sports Camps 2026 - Memphis Sports and Events Center (**Pay by the day!)

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06/18/2026

06/22/2026

06/23/2026

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Drop off is at 9:00am (we start accepting at 8:45am sharp) and Pick up is at 4:00pm sharp. Before and after camp extended care is available, which can be added during your registration.

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Douglass High School, Mt Olive Rd, Memphis, TN, United States

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Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Magic Springs and hot springs, 1701 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, United States

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Make plans to visit Magic Springs this season!

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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AutoZone Park, Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, United States

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Memphis Redbirds Home Games 2026

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Overton Park Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, United States

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2026 Orion Free Concert Series

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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Summer concerts begin at 7:30pm unless specified (*) Fall concerts begin at 7:00pm unless specified (*)

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Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103

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Sunsets at Beale Street Landing

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06/18/2026

06/25/2026

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6 PM - 9 PM

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Shelby Farms Stables, North Pine Lake Drive, Cordova, TN, USA

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20 Minute Pony Rides at Shelby Farms Stables

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

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Metal Museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106, United States

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What We Surround Ourselves With EXHIBIT - Metal Museum

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06/18/2026

06/19/2026

06/20/2026

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