2025 Downtown Memphis Holiday Guide

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Here's your guide to all the festive cheer from tree lightings to holiday markets. All are happening in Downtown Memphis 2025.

The holidays are the most magical time of the year in the 901. The weather cools down, downtown sparkles with lights, and our calendars fill up with tree lighting ceremonies, holiday markets, festive concerts, and seasonal celebrations that make the season memorable.

A Day in Downtown Memphis: The Ultimate Itinerary

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Experience the perfect day in Memphis with local eats, museums, shopping, music history, craft cocktails, and iconic attractions in the heart of downtown.

I recently had an itinerary made for me by a local for a day trip, and it ended up being one of the most fun weekends I’ve had in a long time. 

There’s something special about having a day perfectly planned out, especially when it’s crafted by locals who truly love their city and know all its hidden gems. It’s my favorite way to explore a place.

Downtown Memphis Cocktail Bars You'll Fall in Love With

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There’s nothing that gets me through a long work week quite like the prospect of going to a good cocktail bar with my girls, having a drink, and taking in all the glorious moments and potential memories that come with it.

The cocktail bar is a time to get dressed up. It’s a time to let loose. It’s a time to be in the center of your city and enjoy yourself and your community with a wonderful ambiance, good playlist and the people who make it all feel special.

Here are some cocktail bars downtown that simply aren’t to be missed:

Shop Local: The Mane Wildling

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If you’ve ever seen The Mane Wildling floral arrangements, you know they’re not your average blooms. They’re the kind of designs that feel effortlessly beautiful; they’re timeless, but with just enough personality to make them unforgettable.

 

The Mane Wildling specializes in everything from bespoke wedding flowers and dreamy event production to lifestyle designs that make everyday spaces feel special. Every arrangement is crafted with seasonal blooms and a story in mind.

 

Hop Around Downtown: Memphis' First Brew Hop Week Is Here

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Beer lovers, this one’s for you. Downtown Memphis is officially hopping with the first-ever Downtown Brew Hop Week.

From June 9–15, Downtown Brew Hop features nine local taprooms and breweries are joining forces for a week packed with limited-edition beer releases, food pairings, live music, free Brew Bus transportation, workout classes, karaoke nights, and more.