100 Things to do in Memphis over Spring [Break]

High five, Mamas! You (and your kids) survived the crazy winter that was 2025 and all the weird weather. But now, the weather is getting nicer and we’re quickly approaching yet another week off for Spring Break! Not sure how you’ll fill the days (or nights?)…. well, here’s 100 ways Memphis Moms is here for you….

* FREE* Memphis Moms Events

Downtown

1. Go see a Grizz game! They’re playing March 10 at 7:00 vs the Suns, March 12 at 7:00 vs the Jazz, and March 14 at 7:00 vs the Cavaliers, and March 15 at 7:00 vs the Heat. Buy tickets here.

2. Visit the Blues Hall of Fame. Didn’t know we had one? (me neither!)

3. Just because school is out doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in some Delta history. Walk the Mississippi River down at Mud Island Riverwalk

4. Walk to Arkansas! — visit Big River Crossing

5. Tour the National Civil Rights Museum (spring break is the perfect time for a real-life history lesson)

6. Shakespeare in the Park is March 15 (The Ides of March. Get it?) The Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform 1 hour of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, including scenes from Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Henry IV, Part 1. These are some of the bard’s best death scenes, and there’s no better place to experience them than in Elmwood Cemetery.

7. Visit the Memphis Rock’n Soul Museum.

8. The 51st annual Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day parade is March 15 at 2 pm on Beale Street!

9. Hungry? You can never go wrong eating gumbo fries at Blues City Cafe on Beale.

10. Take in the city view a little differently! Ride a Memphis Riverboat!

11. See downtown with a birds’ eye view! Ride the largest free standing elevator in the country at Bass Pro! ($10/each). Want to keep your feet firmly on the ground? That’s ok: Check out the giant fish tank and watch the scuba diver feed the fish at 10 am or 5 pm!

12. Beale Street isn’t just famous for drinking! Take the kids “souvenir” shopping at A. Schwab Dry Goods Store, one of the oldest establishments downtown.

13. Be a duckmaster! Every day at 11am and 5pm the duck parade happens at the historic Peabody Hotel.

14. The Orpheum Theatre Group will put on Camp SAY: Across the USA – Memphis – a FREE two-day camp for young people who stutter, ages 8-18, that helps build confidence and community. This camp will take place March 22 and 23 at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.

15. If you haven’t checked out the new and improved Tom Lee Park, this is your sign to head there. It’s amazing! Join us for our SPRING BREAK PARK HOP PLAYDATE on Saturday, March 22nd at 11am. Look for the Memphis Moms flag and our contributor Sarah for a fun (free!) meet up!

16. Take in a show at the Orpheum Theatre! The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is playing March 13 and Whose Line is it Anyway will be there March 15.

17. Find out which booth was Elvis’ favorite at The Arcade Restaurant.

18. Spring Break Mane is hosted by Play Your Park and will feature 3 days of FREE activities for all City of Memphis residents. There are three locations on three different days. No registration is required. Drop-offs are NOT allowed. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

19. Take a picture on the courthouse steps and discuss what it means to live in a democracy!

20. Calling all Firemen! Spend an afternoon (or all day!) at the Fire Museum of Memphis. Kids 3-18 $8, under 2 FREE!

21. With its famous chicken hash & waffles and fish pudding, the Waffle Shop provides downtowners with a unique lunch during the season of Lent while supporting the outreach ministries at Calvary Episcopal Church. Wednesday-Friday. Takeout available for $1 extra.

The Edge District

22. Be like Elvis and strike a pose.

23. Buy all the Elvis things at Boulevard Souvenirs.

24. Have a car lover? Check out the Edge Alley Motor Museum! (Then grab a beer at High Cotton Brewery)

25. Get a drink from Memphis Made at The Ravine.

26. Take a picture in front of one of Memphis’ best murals located on the side of the Riverdeep building.

27. Listen to some Johnny Cash and then go tour Sun Studios!

Midtown

28. Thoughts of a Colored Man debuts on March 14 at Hatiloo Theater.

29. Get your Soulfood on! The Soulful Food Truck Festival is March 23 at Tiger Lane!

30. Ride the carousel at the Children’s Museum of Memphis {CMOM}.

31. Buy a book at Burke’s bookstore, the oldest bookstore in the city!

32. Walk through the Elmwood Cemetery (8am-4:30pm daily).

33. Crosstown Concourse. So. Many. Options. Need an afternoon treat or pick me up? Grab a coffee from French Truck Coffee or eat burgers for dinner with the whole family at Farm Burger! Besides food joints there’re so many things to check out — especially the library & children’s area on the 2nd Floor.

34. The Memphis zoo is always a family favorite!

36.This Spring Break at Lichterman Nature Center, step into a world where animals come alive in tales of wonder. Campers will explore the fascinating roles animals play in folklore, myths, and legends from around the globe. Get ready to bring the magic of myths to life! Lichterman Nature Center March 10-14, 9am-3pm | Grades 1-6

37. Check out 901 Comics in Cooper Young (the back room has a ton of $1 editions!). There is also 901 Comics East in Cordova!

38. The Stax Museum has a FREE Family Day on March 15th from 1pm – 5pm. This month’s theme is celebrating Women’s History Month and there will be a live music, crafts and food trucks!

39. Pack a picnic lunch and eat at Overton Park. Afterward burn some energy at the Rainbow Lake Playground.

40. Let out your inner Picasso. Take your kids to The Art Project in Overton Square. They take care of clean up and you save your sanity! (They even sell snacks and local beer!)

41. “High Tea” at 17 Berkshire.

42. Play pinball at Flip Side (plus their lunch menu is amazing)!

43. Eat Mexican Pizza at Cafe Ole in Cooper Young.

East Memphis

44. Visit the Amuse Adventure Museum! Hard to explain in one sentence, but SO MUCH FUN! Read more here. (definitely geared towards older/taller kids, but all kids can have fun).

45. Let your kids go to Skate Camp at East End Skating! For ages 4-12. Lunch, skate rental, and arcade play are included.

46. Check out Playa Bowls for hungry tummies! Enjoy Acai bowls and custom coffee drinks on their patio too. Close your eyes and you can pretend you’re at the beach!

46. Get ready for a Dixon adventure like no other! Dixon Spring Break Camp takes kids on a journey through the galleries and gardens from top to bottom. Over a fun and sun-filled week, campers will fuel curiosity through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and more. Supplies included. Participants should bring a lunch and water bottle.  Dress for a mess! See more here.

50. Memphis Botanic Garden is hosting Troll Play Days March 11-15. Join us at the Garden for your spring break with play days inspired by Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans exhibition, on view from February 1 to May 21. Drop by each day for an activity alongside our larger-than-life visitors.

51. The Crystal Shrine Grotto at Memorial Park Cemetery is a little known gem (ha! see what we did there?)

52. Grab a kolachi (basically a hot dog wrapped in an amazing pastry shell) at OB Donuts.

53. Shop at the newest store Landshore Learning! It’s a perfect place to pick up an educational toy or some fun arts & crafts supplies!

54. Go bowling at Billy Hardwick’s All-Star Lanes.

55. Memphis Home and Lifestyle Show will be at the Argicenter March 14-16.

56. Lazy days are made for reading. Get a book from Novel.

Summer Avenue

57. Plan a special outing to eat at El Sabor Latino, an authentic Colombian restaurant. Watch Encanto then order a feast!

58. Check out Aldar Cafe, a favorite Memphis Moms coffee shop serving authentic Yemeni coffee & tea.

59. Never been in a pawn shop? Check one out along Summer Avenue. You never know what treasure you might discover!

60. Pineapple chili, rice pudding, and salted margarita….those are just some of the unusual flavors of La Michoacana’s famous ice cream! They also offer real fruit popsicles such as watermelon, guava, and spicy cucumber! $2/popsicle.

61. Grab those pillows and pile in! The Malco Summer Drive-In is a great weekend activity for the whole family!

62. Go on a mural scavenger hunt! Take your picture in front of your favorite!

63. Try an authentic Hispanic pastry at Kay’s Bakery.

64. Play some putt-putt at Putt-Putt Family Park.

65. Find the quirkiest thing at the Antique Warehouse Mall!

66. Eat dinner at Central BBQ. 2 free kid meals on Wednesdays!

… and more fun things to do around town, out in the ‘burbs, or at home!

67. Have you been to the newest, most Instagram-worthy Ramen spot in town? If not, definitely check out Kayuramen in Germantown!

68. Creation Station at Bellevue is so fun!

69. Head to the Collierville Square and climb in the train.

70. Shelby Farms Park is another amazing place in Memphis! Head over to Hyde Lake and rent a paddle boat or kayak. Adventurous family? Try the paddle boarding!

71. For those kids {age 10+} wanting a little more thrills, try GO APE!

72. Bike the Greenline: 10.6 miles tip to tip of paved path! For extra fun, rent a bicycle built for two at either the Hyde Lake Wheel House or the Greenline Wheel House.

73. Kinda like TopGolf but for basketball, check out Shoot 360 in Collierville. So fun for your favorite basketball player!

74. Try your hand at disc golf! There are 3 courses in Memphis: Libertyland, Shelby Farms, and Bud Hill!

75. Rainy day? Check out Monster Mini (indoor!) Golf in Cordova! Plus it has laser tag & a giant arcade!

76. Visit McVay Park in Germantown for some (shaded!) playground fun!

77. Try skating at the Mid-South Ice House!

78. Peruse the newly remodeled IKEA! Family Members get free coffee every day and kid meals are only $3.99.

79. Teenagers bored at home? Try Topgolf Memphis!

80. Burn some energy at Memphis Rox, a climbing gym that, well, totally rocks.

81. If you’re not in a sugar coma yet, grab a macaron from the Sift Bakery in Bartlett.

82. Get your tackle box dusted off and head to Nonconnah Creek for an afternoon of fishing!

83. Bake something sweet at home. Cookies? A cherry pie? Chocolate cake?

84. Volunteer to make flower bouquets with 901Pop!

85. For a sweet treat, eat some pie at The Pie Shop in Cordova.

86. Jump on over to the newest jumping place at Carriage Crossing — Indoor World!

87. Go hiking in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

88. Make Tie-Dye T-shirts!

89. Fly a kite!

90. Checkout the Meditation Garden at Graceland (7:30am-8:30pm daily).

91. Take the kids roller skating at Cordova Skate Center. Wednesday is discount skate day; skate for only $6 including rental skates!

92. Have your heard about Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum? Check it out!

93. Is it raining? Head over to the Main Event and eat, bowl, and play!

94. Geocaching gets kids outside and thinking strategically.

95. Make homemade playdoh.

96. Walk your dog! Anyone just get a new puppy?

97. Drive out to Arlington and play all afternoon at their amazing Playground of Dreams.

98. Learn to sew. Check out Cari’s Closet 901 for lessons!

99. Get a library card so you’re ready for the summer reading program.

100. Lock up those iPads and school devices and go a week without technology!

What would you add to the list? Which one(s) do you think you’ll try?

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