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New Year’s Eve Parties
- Return of the Roaring 20s: A Gatsby New Year’s Eve at CANVAS
- NYE Peabody Memphis with Seeing Red DJ Epic
- New Year’s Eve Celebration 2020 w. Walrus & Pearl
- 2020 New Year’s Eve Bash at B.B. King’s
- N.Y.E. 2020 with Thumpdaddy
- New Year’s Eve Concert ft. Kortland Whalum, Talibah Safiya, & The PRVLG
- Party Life: A New Year’s Eve Experience
- The SpeakEasy Spectacular: New Year’s Eve 20/20 Style
- New Year’s with Iz & Diz at Alchemy
- New Year’s Eve Party at The Guest House at Graceland
- New Year’s Eve Afro-Caribbean Dance Party
- New Year’s Eve at The Pumpin Station
- Quintron & Miss Pussycat NYE at Hi Tone
- Y2K New Year’s Dance Party
- New Year’s Eve Dance Party featuring DJ Kay and Goldie Dee
- New Year’s Eve Party at Puck Food Hall
- Spectrum XL goes to Minglewood! New Year’s Eve 2020
- 2020 Welcoming party at Rumba Room
- Beale Street’s NYE 2019 Celebration
- New Year’s Eve at Alfred’s
- Atomic Rose: New Years Blow Out
- NYE Karaoke at Loflin Yard
We will be updating this list so please submit your holiday events for consideration.
Past Events
- New Ballet’s Nut Remix – Nov. 15-17
- B&G Holiday Improv Show – Nov. 15
- Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in Memphis – Nov. 18
- Memphis Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival – Nov. 22
- Memsgiving – Nov. 23
- Blasted: Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza – Nov. 27
- A Season of Song Family Concert at the Botanic Garden – Nov. 29
- Ugly Sweater Silent Disco at Loflin Yard – Nov. 29
- Whitehaven Christmas Parade – Nov. 23
- Santa’s Arrival at Bass Pro Shops – Nov. 16
- Pet Pics with Santa at Hollywood Feed – Nov. 17 & Dec. 15
- Santa Lands at the Pink Palace – Nov. 23
- Holiday Market at Boxlot – Nov. 22
- Brooks Museum Holiday Pop-Up – Nov. 23
- Open Market | 69th & Final Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 23
- WinterArts 2019 – Nov. 29
- Holiday Arts Market & Trolley Night – Nov. 29
- 3rd Annual “Made in Memphis” Holiday Artist Market – Nov. 29 & 30
- Bartlett Holiday Market – Nov. 30
- Holiday Gift & Art Market at MJCC – Dec. 1
- Graceland Lighting Ceremony – Nov. 21
- Soulsville Holiday Tree Lighting – Nov. 23
- Arlington Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 23
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Peabody – Nov. 29
- Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Downtown Memphis – Nov. 30
- Overton Square Tree Lighting Celebration – Dec. 1
- Collierville Christmas Tree Lighting – Dec. 3
- A Visible Christmas – Dec. 3
- Shoot & Splice Annual Holiday Film Trivia – Dec. 3
- Naughty or Nice: Limited Edition Memphis Escape Room – Through Jan. 12
- A Christmas Story Trivia – Dec. 5
- Handel’s Messiah – Dec. 5 & 6
- The HoHoHo Burlesque Show & Silent Auction – Dec. 6
- Local Xmas at Growlers – Dec. 6
- FM100 Deck the Hall Ball with Rob Thomas – Dec. 6
- Sounds of the Season Concert – Dec. 7
- Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas – Dec. 7
- Ian & Katie’s 15th Annual Stumbling Santa Pub Crawl benefiting Porter Leath – Dec. 7
- Suds & Cinema Holiday Party – Dec. 7
- The Dixie Dicks are Gayer Than Christmas in The Green Room – Dec. 7
- A Cup of Tea At Christmas: Live on Stage – Dec. 8
- Crosstown Concourse Holiday Lighting Party – Dec. 6
- Millington Tree Lighting Ceremony & Pictures with Santa – Dec. 6
- Bartlett Christmas Tree Lighting – Dec. 6
- Cookies with Santa Workshop at Board & Brush – Dec. 14
- Christmas in Collierville – Dec. 14
- Breakfast with Santa 2019 at the Fire Museum – Dec. 14 *Reservations required.
- Children’s Museum of Memphis Breakfast with Santa an/or Jammies & Jingles – Dec. 14
- Santa Claus at Celtic – Dec. 15
- It’s a Wonderful Life | Midsouth Arts Against Hunger Food Drive – Dec. 9
- Stax Academy Christmas Carolers at Novel – Dec. 11
- Holiday Wonders at the Garden Family Night – Dec. 12
- In the Christmas Spirit with the MDs – Dec. 12
- Ballet Memphis’ The Nutcracker – Dec. 12-15
- Lucero Family Christmas – Dec. 13
- Haunted Web: A Christmas Haunt – Dec. 13 & 14
- Holiday Concert Weekend at Graceland – Dec. 13 & 14
- A NOT so Silent Night @hanutedweb – Dec. 13, 14, 20 & 21
- GSO: Holiday Concert – Dec. 14
- Christmas in Collierville – Dec. 14
- Midsouth Music Institute, Inc. Presents Christmas With Cororio – Dec. 14
- Memphis Funk N Horns, Christmas/Holiday Dance – Dec. 14
- Christmas with the Annie Moses Band – Dec. 14
- Velvetina’s Snow Moon Revue (Burlesque) – Dec. 14
- 4th Annual 12 Tastes of Christmas – Martini Tasting -Dec. 14
- 2019 Memphis Holiday Parade – Dec. 14
- Rumba Room Annual Christmas Party – Dec. 14
- Germantown Holiday Parade – Dec. 14
- Wrap & Sip 2019 – Dec. 15
- A Very Victorian Holiday at Two Rivers Bookstore– Dec. 15
- It’s Christmastime with the Nick Black Band – Dec. 18
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at FedExForum – Dec. 19
- First Fridays on Broad Holiday Shopping Edition – Dec. 6
- Arrow Creative Holiday Open House – Dec. 6
- Choose901 Holiday Pop-Up Shop – Dec. 6 & 7
- Black Christmas Expo 2019 – Dec. 7 & 8
- Memphis Maker Holiday Market 2019 – Dec. 7
- Christmas Craft Show – Dec. 7
- Holiday Open House at The Metal Museum – Dec. 8
- Happy Holidays Merry Market Jingle Jam at Caritas – Dec. 14
- Hattiloo Theatre presents Urban Nativity – Through Dec. 15
- Tia Pancha a Christmas Story – Through – Dec. 15
- Holiday Movie Series at Overton Square: Elf – Dec. 6
- Holiday Movie Series at Overton Square: The Grinch – Dec. 13
Parades:
- Collierville Christmas Parade – Dec. 6
- Arlington Christmas Parade – Dec. 7
- Bartlett Christmas Parade – Dec. 7
- Millington Christmas Parade – Dec. 7
- Town of Oakland Christmas Parade – Dec. 14
- 2019 Memphis Holiday Parade – Dec. 14
- Germantown Holiday Parade – Dec. 14
Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day:
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Call ahead for specific hours/reservations:
- The Peabody: Capriccio Grill, Chez Phillipe, Brunch on the Mezzanine – Reservations required
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Guest House at Graceland – Reservations required
- Celtic Crossing
- Flying Saucer Cordova
- Paulette’s Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Perkins
- Seasons 52
- Capital Grille
- Fleming’s Steakhouse
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- Bleu Restaurant & Lounge
- Texas de Brazil
- Terrace at the River Inn
- Tug’s Casual Grill
- The Cupboard
- Flight
- Bounty
- Cafe Society
Ongoing Light Displays:
- Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo: Nov. 22 – Dec. 30
- Hours: 5:30p – 9:30p
- Thanksgiving Day – Open at 5:30p
- Christmas Eve – Closed
- Christmas Day – Open at 5:30p
- Tickets: $8 members, $10 non-members
- Other Activities:
- Ice Skating – $6
- Ferris Wheel – $5
- Glass Maze – $5
- Theme Nights:
- PJ Night – Nov. 25
- Dr. Seuss Night – Nov. 26
- Ugly Sweater Party – Dec. 16
- Let It Go! – Dec. 17
- Hours: 5:30p – 9:30p
- Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park: Nov. 29 – Jan. 4, 2020
- Open nightly, including Christmas Eve + Christmas Day
- Sunday – Thursday: 6p – 9p
- Friday – Saturday: 6p – 10p
- Closed Dec. 3rd for a special event
- Get tickets online.
- Open nightly, including Christmas Eve + Christmas Day
- Holiday Wonders at the Garden: Nov. 29 – Dec. 30
- Holiday Wonders at the Garden runs on select nights through December 30 featuring three distinct areas, each with a different theme but all catering to families, couples and groups:
- Get tickets here.
- Enchanted Forest: Festival of Trees at Pink Palace – Nov. 23 – Dec. 31
- The Enchanted Forest is a magical experience full of delightful animated characters. Elves are busy making toys while penguins, bears, and mice play in the snow. A model train winds its way around a miniature snow-covered village while the nearby Gingerbread Village smells delightful! Thousands of twinkling lights shine from dozens of beautifully-decorated trees lining the mezzanine. Area businesses, churches, and other volunteers have decorated the trees, which are sponsored by local corporations and individuals, and you’re sure to find a favorite.
- Hours:
- Monday – Thursday & Saturday: 9am – 5pm
- Enchanted Forest Fridays: 9 am – 9 pm
- Sunday: Noon – 5pm
- Cost: Adults: $6. Children/Seniors: $5 *Admission to the Enchanted Forest does not include regular museum admission. Purchase at the door.
- Hours:
- The Enchanted Forest is a magical experience full of delightful animated characters. Elves are busy making toys while penguins, bears, and mice play in the snow. A model train winds its way around a miniature snow-covered village while the nearby Gingerbread Village smells delightful! Thousands of twinkling lights shine from dozens of beautifully-decorated trees lining the mezzanine. Area businesses, churches, and other volunteers have decorated the trees, which are sponsored by local corporations and individuals, and you’re sure to find a favorite.
Soulsville Christmas Tree 2019. Photo by Shelby Smith.
See Santa:
- Visit Santa at Carriage Crossing – Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
- Photos with Santa at The Shops of Saddle Creek – Dec. 7 -8, 14-15, 21-22
- Brunch with Santa at Railgarten – Dec. 21
- Breakfast with Santa at Cedar Hill Farm (Reservations required) Dec. 21
- Cookies and Cocoa with Santa – Dec. 21
Upcoming Holiday Shows & Events
December
- Emo Night Memphis Presents: My Chemical Christmas – Dec. 20
- Haunted Web: A Christmas Haunt – Dec. 20 & 21
- A Victorian Holiday at the Dixon with Opera Memphis Dec. 20 & 21
- Kirk Whalum’s A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas 2019 Dec. 20
- Magic of Memphis Holiday Spectacular with the Memphis Symphony – Dec. 21 & 22
- A Fun Night Before Christmas with Courtney Little – Dec. 21
- Magic of Memphis Holiday Spectacular! – Dec. 21
- Jingle Jam 2019 – Dec. 21
- Children’s Ballet Theater Nutcracker at GPAC – Dec. 21
- Naughty or Nice: Limited Edition Memphis Escape Room Through Jan.
- Christmas Pajama Party at Meddlesome Brewing – Dec. 21
- Winter Wonderland Silent Disco at Highland Axe and Rec – Dec. 21
- Robby Grant Holiday Show + Bar DKDC – Dec. 21
- A Soulful Christmas – Dec. 22
- 5th Annual Naughty or Nice Holiday Party – Dec. 23
Theatre
- Peter Pan at Playhouse on the Square – Through Dec. 29
- The 12 Dates of Christmas at Circuit Playhouse – Through Dec. 22
- Tennessee Shakespeare Co. presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley – Through Dec. 22
- Theatre Memphis presents A Christmas Carol – Through Dec. 23
- DFT presents A Christmas Story – Through Dec. 22
Movies
- Elf at the Pink Palace – Dec. 1 – 24
- Rudolph at the Pink Palace – Nov. 23 – Dec. 24
- Holiday Movie Series at Overton Square: The Holiday – Dec. 20
Holiday Markets:
- Holiday Night Market at the Fourth Bluff – Dec. 20
- Pastelware Pop-Up Shop
- Society Eclectic Holiday Market
- Last-Minute Holiday Pop-up and Open Studio with Foxy Robot Design
Ways to Give Back:
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Toy Drive – Nov. 11 – Dec. 12
- MAM Christmas Store
- Hope House Holiday Heroes
- Youth Villages Holiday Heroes
- 18th Annual Toy Truck benefiting Porter Leath
- BDC Greatest Gift Annual Christmas Store – Deadline Dec. 9
- Meritan Silver Bells – Seniors Love Christmas, Too – Deadline Dec. 13
Restaurants Open Christmas Day:
Call ahead to confirm hours and reservations:
- B.B. King’s Blues Club
- Paulette’s Restaurant
- The Peabody:
- Lafayette’s Music Room: Opens at 4p
- Ubee’s Restaurant & Bar: Opens at 6 pm
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Open at noon
- Southern Social
- Flight
Celebrate Chanukah
- Chanukah Fire on Ice – 12/22
- Chanukah Hoops 3v3 Tournament for Ages 8-14 – 12/22
- Chanukah Game Night – 12/23
- Drinks & Dreidels – 12/26
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