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Sat, May 2: Chalkfest 2026
Sat, May 2: Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2026
Fri, May 8: Memphis Greek Festival 2026
Sat, May 9: Baby Day at Memphis Zoo!
Sun, May 10: Mother's Day Brunch at The Peabody Memphis
Sat, May 16: A'Fair Arts and Crafts Festival 2026
Sat, May 23: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse The Exhibit
Mon, May 25: 2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Thu, May 28: Memphis Italian Festival 2026 Sun, May 31: Collage Dance Conservatory: Charlene & The Chocolate Factory
Tue, Jun 2: Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Orpheum Theatre)
Fri, Jun 19: Disney's Tarzan at Harrell Theatre
Sat, Aug 8: Elvis Week 2026
Thu, Aug 13: 2026 Wilson County Fair |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband was driving
behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When the moment
comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort of
person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments
to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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At Spirit Technique, we're not baby sitters — our camps are a space for our littles to explore gymnastics, ninja, trampoline and more in a safe, structured environment where they’re celebrated for who they are and encouraged to try hard things. We put safety, belonging, and progress first, we create bully-free spaces where kids can build confidence, curiosity, and resilience. Because, when school’s out, your child still deserves a place to shine!
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- Every Saturday, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is FREE from 10am - 12pm! - 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10am - 12pm
- Super Saturday - Earth Day! - 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Super Saturday - Brooks Museum -
1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Embracing Autism - Memphis Public Library - Raleigh Branch, 3452 Austin Peay Hwy., Memphis, TN 38128, Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Kids Markets at Arlington in April - The Crossing Amphitheater, Arlington, TN, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Reader's Theatre - 301 South Rhodes Street, West
Memphis, AR, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Collage Dance Conservatory: Open House - 505 Tillman Street, Memphis, TN 38112, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Memphis area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Memphis area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Memphis area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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