Holiday Events in the Memphis Area
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Memphis KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout our area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com's big list of 2025 family holiday fun in the Memphis, TN area. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, Santa sightings, and more... plus activities for Chanukah and New Year's Eve.
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Step into a world of twinkling lights, cozy moments, and holiday magic at Holiday Wonders at the Garden, presented by Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). From November 28 through December 30, the Memphis Botanic Garden transforms into a winter wonderland with glowing trails, themed evenings, and plenty of festive fun for all ages. Whether you’re here with family, friends, or on a date, every visit promises merry memories waiting around every corner. This year, the wonder expands deeper with the debut of Polar Passage, an immersive new experience in The Woodland. Plus, extra interactive play opportunities and a mobile web app with an interactive GPS map, FAQs, and more festive surprises.
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The Memphis area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Memphis promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Save the date for Graceland's 2025 Holiday Lighting Weekend, November 20-22! Join us as we rock 'n' roll into the holidays with an unforgettable weekend of festivities! Enjoy magical moments filled with entertainment, special events, and Christmas tours of Graceland, all beautifully decorated for the season. Don't miss out!
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The Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees, benefiting Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, will run from Saturday, November 15 to December 28, 2025, at the Museum of Science & History - Pink Palace. Begin your visit with a stroll through the magical Festival of Trees that fills the Pink Palace Mezzanine with beautifully decorated trees. Once inside the exhibit, children of all ages will be charmed by the animated characters set in the magical snowy setting of The Enchanted Forest. Buy your tickets today. Please purchase tickets online in advance to ensure entry to the Enchanted Forest. You may also purchase tickets in person. Available dates & time slot options may be limited/sold out – especially during weekends. Santa will be joining us this year and he looks forward to receiving all of…
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Memphis Zoo is debuting it's first-ever Lantern Festival Presented by Truist. The holidays are about to shine brighter than ever at Memphis Zoo. In partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, and presented by Truist, Memphis Zoo is proud to announce the inaugural Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival, a one-of-a-kind holiday light experience featuring more than 60 larger-than-life illuminated fixtures. The Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival will transform the Zoo into a dazzling wonderland of color and light. Guests can stroll through glowing pathways, marvel at vibrant animal-shaped lanterns, and capture unforgettable memories beneath radiant displays designed by the world-renowned Tianyu team. Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival is a separate ticketed event.
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Caring Santa is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Sunday, December 7 from 9am - 10:30am Santa will be located in Center Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at the event. Reservations are required for this private event. Reserve your spot today!
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During the Christmas season, Cedar Hill Farm will be open for families to choose and cut their Christmas tree right from the farm. Take a hayride out to the back forty and pick out the perfect tree. We are planting more trees each year so we will have trees ready to harvest year after year. Keep that fake tree in the box this year and start a family tradition that will make memories to last a lifetime.
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Santa Claus is coming to Saddle Creek for FREE photos! You’ll receive both a digital AND a printed photo as a memento of your visit. You’ll find Santa at Saddle Creek South, right on the corner between Sephora and UNTUCKit. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome anytime.
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Clara & the Nutcracker presented by the Tennessee Ballet Theater is Saturday December 6th at 5:30pm and Sunday December 7th at 2pm at the U of M Rose Theater. This is a charming rendition of the classic holiday tale about young Clara and her adventures. Audiences delight with the exquisitely classically trained youth of the troupe who fill many of the principal roles including Clara, alongside professionals of the Tennessee Ballet Theater. This Memphis treasure transports the audience to Clara's world in the late 1700s and includes a magnificent Toy Shop, a Christmas party, a battle with the Prince and Mouse King, a land of snow and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Kingdom of Sweets.
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JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY STORYTIME WITH CLAIRE TATTERSFIELD, THE AUTHOR OF CUPIG SAVES CHRISTMAS! The New York Times bestselling Valentine’s Day pig is back with a Christmas adventure! When Santa is sick and can’t deliver presents, it’s up to Cupig to save Christmas! Cupig loves love. She loves love more than chilly hands love fuzzy gloves. On a chilly December night, Cupig receives an urgent call from a sick and sniffly Santa Claus. After thorough instruction, she's ready to fill in for Santa Claus and don the red hat and suit.
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Kick off the holiday season in Brownsville - Soul Town, TN with our Annual Santa, Snow & Cocoa celebration! ❄️ Bring the whole family for photos with Santa, free cocoa for the kids, and the magic of swirling snow. Don’t forget your camera to capture the little ones meeting Santa and playing among the gently falling snowflakes. Enjoy festive Christmas music, delicious bites from on-site food trucks, and plenty of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to start a new family tradition!
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Hosted by Hernando Parks and Recreation. Located at the Gale Community Center from 5pm-8pm. Visit and take your own picture with Santa. Enjoy free cookies and refreshments with the jolly old elf himself, as well as holiday crafts!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Memphis area
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