Hey Memphis fam! This weekend is packed with unique opportunities to get hands-on, from making 3D metal art to celebrating gardening traditions. Skip the usual spots and check out these hidden gems before they disappear!
Quick Picks
Super Saturday - Metal Arts
Brooks Museum of Art
Free drop-in art workshop turning foil into 3D sculptures!
Super Scientific Circus
Bartlett
A circus show that uses tricks to teach inertia and friction—perfect indoor science fun.
Free Kids Craft with Sarah
Cordelia's Market
A short, sweet morning activity making Valentine crafts for ages 3-14.
· January 31
5BIRDS & SEEDS SWAP DAYFREE : Celebrate National Seed Swap Day by trading seeds and checking out some cool birding activities. It’s a great way to get outside before it gets too cold!It's National Seed Swap Day! This is a super local, community-focused event perfect for families interested in gardening or nature this Saturday morning.
SUPER SATURDAY - METAL ARTSFREE : Swing by the Brooks for this drop-in workshop where you'll emboss and burnish aluminum foil. You can make some cool 3D metallic art—no experience required!Hands-on art that looks really cool! Kids get to emboss aluminum foil and walk away with their own 3D metallic creation—totally free drop-in workshop.
SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS : Watch Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime use circus tricks to teach science concepts like inertia and friction. Expect tons of laughs while the kids learn something new.This is way more fun than a typical science lecture! It's a circus where the performance actually teaches physics concepts—a great Saturday afternoon activity.
FREE KIDS CRAFT WITH SARAHFREE : Swing by Cordelia's Market to make some Valentine crafts to take home—perfect for the younger crowd (ages 3-14). It's a nice, short activity for a Saturday morning.Free Valentine crafts happening Saturday morning right in town. This is quick, engaging, and specifically targets younger kids (3-14).
CHILDREN'S ENTREPRENEUR MARKETFREE : Check out this market where kids are running their own shops—super cool to see what young entrepreneurs are selling! It’s a nice way to support future business owners.Support young Memphis business owners! It’s rare to see a market run entirely by kids; check the website for when you can drop by and shop their creations.
· February 1
3FAMILY TU B'SHEVAT CELEBRATIONFREE : Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with saplings, story time, and making an edible tree snack! You even get to take home a FREE tree sapling to plant later.Learn about the 'New Year of the Trees' this Sunday afternoon! It’s a cultural celebration that includes crafts, snacks, and you get a free sapling to take home.
FOOD: SCIENCE, CULTURE AND CUISINE EXHIBIT : This exhibit is a multi-sensory feast exploring food through all your senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound. It’s a super engaging way to learn about science and culture.An exhibit that engages all five senses through the lens of food and science! It’s a fantastic, immersive experience for families on Sunday.
LANTERN FESTIVAL (LAST CHANCE) : This is the *last night* for the Lantern Festival at the Zoo, so if you haven't seen the amazing light displays, now is the time! It’s magical when the sun goes down.It's the absolute final evening for the Lantern Festival! If you’ve been meaning to see the light displays before they vanish, Sunday night is your last chance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Memphis this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 1), you can hit the 'Birds & Seeds Swap Day' on Saturday morning or check out the 'Free Kids Craft with Sarah' at Cordelia's Market. The 'Children's Entrepreneur Market' is also free to attend.
Where can my kids make something this weekend?
For hands-on fun, check out the 'Super Saturday - Metal Arts' workshop at the Brooks Museum of Art on Saturday, or join the 'Family Tu B'Shevat Celebration' on Sunday to make an edible tree snack and get a free sapling.
Is there anything fun happening on Sunday that I shouldn't miss?
Sunday is your last chance to see the magical 'Lantern Festival' evening display! Alternatively, you could explore food science at the 'FOOD: Science, Culture and Cuisine Exhibit' for a multi-sensory experience.