Halloween is almost here, and for families, it can be a challenging time trying to find activities that are both fun and age-appropriate for the little ones. Lucky for those of us who live in Memphis, this city has plenty of events and happenings that are just perfect for a family-friendly Halloween! From pumpkin patches to hayrides, and even trunk-or-treats, you won’t want to miss out on the Halloween festivities.
Halloween Spectacular
October 27th
The one-day Halloween Spooktacular event at the Children’s Museum of Memphis brings all the not-so-spooky fun. It’s all treats and no tricks at this must-do annual festival for the family.
Experience spooky science projects, a mini clay pumpkin sculpting station, Halloween crafts, a temporary tattoo station, face painting stations, free carousel rides, Haunted Castle Blue Block Challenge, and a scavenger hunt.
ZOO BOO AT MEMPHIS ZOO
October 4th-October 31st
A Halloween favorite!
Memphis Zoo, this year the theme is Trick Rawr Treat! Zoo Boo is a Memphis classic featuring Candy Lane, Monster Zoo, Trick-or-treat stations, a Dino Graveyard, mini-golf, and more. Costumes encouraged! It’s a true Family Friendly Event that’s amazing for the whole family.
Halloween Hike
October 19th
Give your kiddos pumpkin to talk about this Halloween! Join the Memphis Botanic Garden for this not-so-spooky celebration featuring friendly Halloween characters, music to boogie-man down to, and some hair-raising fun at the Memphis Boo-tanic Garden.
