Yoga on the River
From 7/29/2025 - 12/30/2025
Enjoy a wellness-contained experience provided by the Downtown Memphis Commission with Yoga on the River. Engage in a soothing practice, guided by Candace, intermingled with the serene ambiance of the mighty Mississippi River.
The It Girls of Modern and Contemporary Arts
From 8/10/2025 - 1/11/2026
Explore a curated selection of masterpieces by renowned women artists like Georgia O'Keefe and Marisol Escobar at the Brooks Museum's permanent collection. Guided by docent Vicky Powell, this tour aims to amplify the recognition of female artists, ensuring their names echo alongside their male contemporaries.
Between Realms
From 8/24/2025 - 1/25/2026
Guided by docent Mia Pratt, this enchanting tour delves into art pieces that beautifully blend reality with surrealism and the sacred with the symbolic. Attendees will get to discover how artists utilize myth, memory, and imagination to blur boundaries, tap into the unconscious, and create works that invoke dreams, visions, and altered states of being, offering a new perspective on familiar forms.
Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market
From 11/15/2025 - 12/25/2027
The Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market is a vibrant hub where local farmers and the community converge for fresh, nourishing food, supporting local agriculture and sustainability. Attendees can look forward to a weekly selection of fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan products, all contributing to a stronger community through good, clean, and local food.
Trivia Challenge
From 11/27/2025 - 12/30/2027
Get ready to test your knowledge at the Trivia Challenge. This event offers a fun-filled evening where participants can compete in various categories, ranging from pop culture to history.
Hill and Dale 8 Miler
On 1/3/2026
Kick off 2026 with the Hill and Dale 8 Miler, a prestigious event organized by the Memphis Runners Track Club. The race, set on roads and paved paths, winds through the scenic hills and dales of the beautiful Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, and is one of the few USATF-certified 8-mile courses in Tennessee.
Running From Yeti
On 1/10/2026
Experience a fun-filled day with the Yeti, a beloved character from Nepal's folklore, now transformed into a playful, friendly figure. Participants can run, walk, jog, or even cartwheel, earn a comfy hoodie, choose from bonus swag, enjoy tasty treats, wear white to match the Yeti, and dance to some Yeti-themed music.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
On 1/9/2026
Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks
On 1/21/2026
Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.
Rene Vaca
On 1/22/2026
Rene Vaca is a stand-up comedian who combines sharp observations with personal stories rooted in his upbringing. His energetic delivery and relatable humor have earned him fast-rising recognition.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans
On 1/23/2026
Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.
Winter Memphis Bridal Show
On 1/18/2026
This event is a must-attend for brides-to-be, offering a plethora of wedding-related activities, including vendor showcases, interactive games, and valuable seminars led by industry experts like Jane Burkhardt from Starward Vacations. Attendees can look forward to a chance at winning thousands of dollars in door prizes, receiving a free custom print on glass photo for the first 100 registrants, and gaining insightful tips on honeymoon planning, catering, decoration, ceremony ideas, and entertainment.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets
On 1/25/2026
Basketball is fast-paced, high-scoring, and full of highlight-reel moments. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.
Learning to Look
From 8/24/2025 - 1/25/2026
Join docent Carol Adamec for a guided experience that hones your visual awareness and interpretive skills through an exploration of diverse artworks, ranging from serene 19th-century landscapes to vivid modern compositions. This tour is perfect for those seeking to enhance their confidence in understanding visual language or simply desiring to slow down and deeply appreciate art.
Lantern Festival
From 11/14/2025 - 2/1/2026
The Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival, in partnership with Tianyu Arts and Culture, is set to transform the zoo into a radiant wonderland of color and light. With over 60 larger-than-life illuminated displays, guests can enjoy vibrant animal-shaped lanterns, glowing pathways, and capture unforgettable memories beneath these radiant designs.
Kat Cole: Meditations
From 11/16/2025 - 3/8/2026
Attendees can expect to immerse themselves in the world of metalsmith Kat Cole, who captures ephemeral moments in steel and glass through her exhibition, Meditations. The exhibition showcases her unique process of transforming jagged steel into soft, rounded forms, resulting in works that juxtapose rich enameled surfaces against bare, blackened steel, reflecting a search for tranquility amidst chaos.
MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series
From 1/11/2026 - 2/22/2026
Kickstart the new year with the MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series, featuring four thrilling races on some of the finest courses in the area. Each race presents a unique challenge, unpredictable winter weather, and an abundance of trail-running excitement.