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The Ultimate Memphis Summer Bucket List

Summer is officially here! To celebrate we’ve got a huge bucket list of ways to enjoy Memphis this summer.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Performance at Overton Park Shell

Enjoy live music

Throughout the summer, these awesome ongoing concert series will be available for your listening enjoyment:

Ice cream in front of a pink wall.

Chill out with one of Memphis’ many frozen treats

Memphis is full of places to help you beat the heat from homemade paletas to supreme snow cones, fresh-pressed juice, and more. See all the places to get frozen treats here.

Young girl plays at City of Memphis pool

Find a pool or wade in the water at a splash park

Cool down on the Mississippi or slice into a pool this summer. Check out 6 Ways to Float or keep reading for places to get your water fix.

A group of cyclists enjoying Memphis biking on a dirt track in the foreground with a large steel arch bridge in the distant background.

Get Active

A group of women enjoying a Girls' Night Out in front of a sign.
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Discover your way out of an escape room

Escape rooms are a type of physical adventure game where people are willingly locked in a room with other participants and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit. Grab some friends and book a room at Memphis Escape Rooms, and see if you can make it out!

People petting a dog on the sidewalk, showing their love for Streetdog Foundation.

Give back

Memphians are known for being generous and hospitable. Here are several ways to volunteer your time or resources to those who need it most this summer:

Group of people dancing joyfully at a Juneteenth Festival during sunset, with one man in the foreground flexing his arm and shouting excitedly.

Vibe out at a festival

There are tons of festivals happening in Memphis this summer. Check out this guide and grab your tickets!

People gather outside a stadium entrance with signs displaying "Welcome to Autozone Park" and logos. Families and groups are seen, with children playing near a fountain in the foreground, making it a perfect addition to any summer bucket list.

Attend A Soccer/Baseball GAME @ Autozone Park

Check out the Memphis Redbirds schedule here and the Memphis 901 FC schedule here.

The outdoor drive-in theater at dusk, a must for any summer bucket list, features numerous cars facing a large screen displaying an animated movie scene. Trees and a darkening sky enhance the nostalgic ambiance in the background.

Enjoy a Double feature @ Summer Drive-IN

Open every night during the summer time, the Summer Drive In is the perfect spot to catch a double feature on those cool Memphis summer nights. Only $25 a carload and features start at 8pm. 

Three food trucks are lined up in a park with people eagerly ordering food—a perfect stop for your summer bucket list. Nearby, blue picnic tables invite you to sit and enjoy your meal, while trees adorned with autumn leaves provide a picturesque backdrop.

Grab a bite at the food truck

It’s beautiful weather outside and what better way to enjoy it than to get a bite in the park, whether it’s Food Truck Friday in the medical district or Food Truck Thursday downtown, check out our guide here. 

Four Beale St. Brewing Co. beer cans lined up on a white wooden railing, each can featuring different bright and colorful label designs. With a clear sky and residential houses in the background, it feels like these vibrant brews are a must for any summer bucket list.

Grab A Cold Brew

Warm weather is a great time to grab a cold brew, brewed right here in the M, check out our guide to where to grab one here. 

A lively stage performance with four people in colorful costumes, two of whom are singing and dancing energetically—an experience perfect for your summer bucket list! The backdrop features a scenic outdoor setting.

Enjoy a play

The live arts scene is buzzing in Memphis, specifically the theater scene. (See what we did there). But seriously, check out our guide to see where to catch a play here

 

Several people playing pickleball under a large shade structure with a unique wooden roof and black supports. Basketball hoops are visible in the background, and spectators are watching from the sidelines. This lively scene is perfect for any summer bucket list.

Play some Pickleball at Tom lee

The newest outdoor sports craze is pickleball, and the 901 is getting in on the action. If you’re looking to get in on the fun, check out our guide on how to get involved here

A farmer's market stall, perfect for any summer bucket list, displays baskets of green and red tomatoes, jars of preserves, and baked goods on a table covered with a red checkered cloth. Shoppers and cars are visible in the background.

Spend the day @ Local Farmers Markets

Beautiful summer days are great to spend at local farmers markets. Homegrown products, great people and honestly amazing instagram aesthetic content. It’s a great way to support local entrepreneurs and enjoy the summer heat. Located all throughout the city, check out our map and guide here

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