100 Things to Do in Memphis Over Spring (Break)

High five, Mamas! You (and your kids) survived the crazy winter that was 2026 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….

Memphis Moms Events

Memphis Moms go to the Grizzlies

Add a Grizzlies game to your spring break plans with a Memphis Moms night out! Make it a girl’s night or bring the whole family with discounted tickets and group seating as the Grizzlies take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM. Get tickets HERE!

Story Time + Craft

Meant for the toddler/preschool crowd, we will host our monthly story time at Cafe 127 on March 10 at 10 am! The craft will be provided by Little Lemon Art Studio. Free for all!

Downtown

1. The “Nicest Man in Stand-Up” is coming to Memphis for the Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at FedExForum on Thursday, March 26. Get your tickets today!

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. Storyfest at the Halloran Center! It’s a one-night event featuring young voices from Middle College High School who’ve teamed up with the Orpheum Theatre Group to create original performances sharing their stories. March 4.

7. Visit the Memphis Rock’n Soul Museum.

8. The 53rd annual Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day parade is March 14 at 2pm 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 21 and 22 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!

16. Take in a show at the Orpheum Theatre! Back to the Future is playing March 3-8 and Dancing with the Stars Live will be there April 1.

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

18. Memphis Parks presents the fifth annual Spring Break Mane series! Join us for this award-winning series, hosted by Play Your Park, at Germanshire, Treadwell, and Minnie Wagner Parks. Enjoy FREE carnival-style fun with food, a DJ, video games, bounce houses, and activities for all ages. No preregistration required.

The first 500 Memphis Parks members will receive FREE food. Just share your name and household members’ names at the welcome table

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 Studio!

Midtown

28. The Grind City Coffee XPo is back at Crosstown Concourse! Whether you’re a casual sipper or a total bean geek, we’re bringing together the best roasters and shops to celebrate the passion behind your favorite cup of joe. March 14, 9am-2pm at Crosstown Concourse. Get tickets here.

29. Make bath bombs at Buff City Soap. (I did this with my kids and it was so fun!)

30. Book at private room at Game Nite. Perfect for tweens and teens, you can challenge each other’s trivia knowledge and video game skills. They even serve food and drinks, so you can make it an all-in-one family night.

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. Don’t forget the Listening Lab!

34. The Memphis zoo is always a family favorite!

35.Spring into Adventure at the Lichterman Nature Center! Kindergarteners through 6th graders are invited to celebrate Spring Break ’26 at Lichterman Nature Center, where every day is packed with hands‑on fun and outdoor excitement.

This year’s week‑long adventure dives into a brand‑new branch of science each day. Kids might launch things into the air with physical science, design awesome creations with engineering, explore plants and animals through life science, dig into the mysteries of earth science, and get creative with cool technology. Lichterman Nature Center March 9-13 AND March 16-20, 9am-3pm

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

37. The Stax Museum is always so much fun!

38. Try an Irish Breakfast at Celtic Crossing! Their patio is wonderful this time of year!

39. 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!)

40. Start a plate wall at Heirloom House. Mix and match to fit your style!

East Memphis

41. 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).

42. 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!

43. Meet the Easter Bunny at Cotton Tails in Laurelwood Shopping Center! It’s March 20 from 2-4pm. Best part? It’s FREE!

44. 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! For grades 1-4. March 16-20 See more here.

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

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

47. High Point Spring Break Camp is the perfect way to get the kids active during school breaks! Activities are planned daily for the full 4 hours and include an introduction to the gym and good gym etiquette, lesson-based climbing, instruction on climbing equipment, knot tying, climbing techniques, bouldering, games, and of course, tons of open climb time. Ages 5-13, 9am-1pm.

48. Looking for something fun, safe, and enriching for the kids while school is out March 9-13? Spring Break Camp at Harding Academy is the perfect mix of creativity, play, and hands-on learning, right here in Memphis! From exciting themed activities to outdoor fun and time with friends, campers will stay active, engaged, and smiling all week long. It’s a win for kids and parents! Spots fill quickly; don’t wait to grab yours!

49. Shop at Landshore Learning! It’s a perfect place to pick up an educational toy or some fun arts & crafts supplies! (Pro Mom Tip : it’s in the same plaza as MemPops!)

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

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

Summer Avenue

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

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

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

55. 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.

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

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

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

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

60. 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!

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

62. Creation Station at Bellevue is so fun!

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

64. 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!

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

66. Make slime at Slimetastic! Located in Cordova, it’s a place where kids come to be creative! Their play lab is designed for gooey, goo, and slimy creations!

67. Bring your “A” game for a women-only tennis mixer benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund. Thursday, March 26 at the Leftwich Tennis Center Outdoor Courts. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Play begins at 6 p.m. The tennis mixer is a round robin format where each team of two rotates against other teams in the same flight. Prizes will be given for the winners of each flight. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM, and match play begins at 6 PM. Players will receive dinner and two drink tickets (additional drinks are available for purchase).

68. 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.

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

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

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

72. Little Lemon art camps: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:15. They are $30/class or 4 for $100, all supplies included. Perfect for kids who love to draw, paint, build, and make friends!

73. Get your ears pierced! Head to Rowan in Saddle Creek for the best experience!

74. Try skating at the Mid-South Ice House! Or, even better, CURLING! Click here to see all of their upcoming curling lessons for beginners! There’s also a league for when you get good. The next winter Olympics are only 4 years away…

75. Teenagers bored at home? Try Topgolf Memphis!

76. Visit some animals at Menagerie Farm. Did you know they have 3 brand new baby goats? And 2 new clydesdale horses?!

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

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

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

80. Jumpin’s Jellybeans is now open in Desoto County! Here are a few things you can expect from Jumpin’ Jellybeans Boutique Play Space: NOT ONE SINGLE TRAMPOLINE or BOUNCE HOUSE, one of the largest ball pits in Southaven, designated toddler area, child safety check program, CoolBeans Cafe for parents, the ability to bring in your food and snacks, and state-of-the-art and up-to-date equipment and technology.

81. Or check out the original one in Collierville!

82. Volunteer to make flower bouquets with 901Pop!

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

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

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

86. Make Tie-Dye T-shirts!

87. Fly a kite!

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

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

90. Climb the walls at the Ninja Gym in Collierville!

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

92. Geocaching gets kids outside and thinking strategically.

93. Make homemade playdoh.

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

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

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

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

98. Take a walk! Meet some new mom friends! The Mom Walk Co is a new mom group in town that takes walks together a couple of times a month. What a fun way to make friends!

99. Get a facial! Check out V/O Med Spa in Saddle Creek or take your teenager to The Only Facial. A little spring break pampering? Yes, please!

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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