Summer is officially here! To celebrate we’ve got a huge bucket list of ways to enjoy Memphis this summer – curated by YOU! ❤️
Enjoy live music
Throughout the summer, these awesome ongoing concert series will be available for your listening enjoyment:
- Overton Park Shell concerts – Midtown (free!)
- Live at the Garden – Botanic Gardens
- Peabody Rooftop Parties – Downtown
- KIX on Beale – Downtown
- Trolley Night – Downtown
- Check out @wheresthemusicmemphis on IG for even more live music this summer!
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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.
- Slushies at Dodges
- Boozy slushies at Slider Inn
- Boozy milkshakes at Farm Burger
- See all the places to get frozen treats here!
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.
Get Active
- Sunset Skate Downtown – Free
- Cocktails + Canoes at Shelby Farms Park – Paddle, sip, repeat
- Evening strolls at Tom Lee Park – Free
- Walk/bike/skate to Arkansas on Big River Crossing – Free
- Paddleboard, horseback ride, or read lakeside at Shelby Farms – Free
- Bike the Shelby Farms Greenline – Free
- Take a Memphis Running Tour – Free
- Go Ape at Shelby Farms Park
- Join a free run – Free
- Kayak around the Delta
- Hip Hop Wednesdays at Cyclebar
- Get your sweat on at Mobilize Fitness
Do something thrilling
- Memphis Escape Rooms – See if you can make it out!
- AMUSE Adventure Museum – Fun for all ages
- Explore Memphis’s vintage scene – Hit up Quantum Antique Gallery for décor gems in A/C comfort
- Board to Beers – New location opening this summer!
- Playground Memphis – Friday Nite Hush Parties, Saturday Night Game Nights, Sunday Kickback Day Parties
- Memphis Magic Night
- Zipline at the Memphis Zoo
- Learn somethin’ at the Pink Palace
- Day Party at Love
- Cut your own flowers at Old Brownsville Farm! Zinnias and sunflowers all summer long! 😍 Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
- Watch Olympic athletes compete at the Ed Murphey Classic
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:
Vibe out at a festival
There are tons of festivals happening in Memphis this summer. Check out this guide and grab your tickets! Here are a couple we’re looking forward to (and that y’all suggested 😊)
- BrewFest – June 21
- Summer Cocktail Festival – July 12
Attend A Baseball GAME @ Autozone Park
Check out the Memphis Redbirds schedule here.
Grab a bite at a 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.
Sip on A Cold One
Warm weather is a great time to grab a cold brew, brewed right here in the M. Check out our guide here to know where to grab a cold one.
Enjoy a play
The live arts scene is buzzing in Memphis, specifically the theater scene. Check out our guide to see where to catch a play here.
Play some Pickleball
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.
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.
