20+ Things To Do This Weekend
OCTOBER 2 - OCTOBER 4
OCTOBER 2 - OCTOBER 4
- October is STACKED with things to do with your boo, crew, and kiddos
- It's definitely Memphis patio season! Keep these spots on standby.
- Love live music? Here's the full live music calendar
- Want more Memphis love? Sign up for our emails
I Love Memphis Blog updates:
To be considered for the Things To Do This Weekend list, please submit AT LEAST 2 weeks in advance to the calendar. Thank you!
Submit here.
THINGS TO DO ALL WEEKEND
Mid-South Fair at Landers Center
October 1-11 | $10
It’s like a Memphis fall tradition to spend a night out at the Fair! Fairgoers will have the chance to enjoy more than 50 rides and a wide array of ground acts stationed around the property. Food and beverage vendors will be out in full force serving up Fair favorites such as funnel cakes, candied apples, turkey legs, corn dogs and a variety of beverages for the whole family.
Haunted Car Wash at Shine and Roll Car Wash
Every Thursday til Saturday in October | $25
Think you’re brave enough to drive through? Expect creepy characters, jump scares, a haunted tunnel, spooky photo opportunities, and an experience you won’t forget.
Fall 2026 Vesta Home Show in Piperton
October 3-25 | $25
The Vesta Home Show is West Tennessee’s premier home event, showcasing the latest in residential design, innovation, and craftsmanship. Set within Piperton Preserve at RusDun Farms, and just minutes from Collierville Town Square, this year’s show features five beautifully crafted homes. Whether you’re planning to build, remodel, or simply love exploring beautiful homes, the Vesta Home Show offers ideas and inspiration for every style. This October, come see why the Vesta Home Show has been a Mid-South tradition for more than 40 years, and leave with ideas to bring your dream home to life.
Memphis Reptile Expo at the Pipkin Building
Saturday and Sunday | $12-$15/adult | $5/kids 7-12 years | kids under 6 free
Explore the largest and most diverse reptile expo in the country. Whether you're a longtime reptile lover, an aspiring keeper, or just curious, this event is the perfect place to explore the amazing world of exotic animals.
THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY
Sabores de Su Casa at Su Casa Family Ministries
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | $80
The "sabores"—flavors— that make up Su Casa reflect the various cultures, shared-values, and traditions of the community. Experience those sabores through a well-known tradition: a backyard fiesta! This helps raise critical funds to continue offering a safe space for Latino neighbors to learn and connect!
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience at Satellite Music Hall
9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. | $38-$50
Punchis Banda Rave brings the ultimate fusion of música regional banda and high-energy EDM to Memphis, TN. Expect nonstop vibes, heavy drops, live banda energy, and a crowd ready to dance all night. Boots, hats, and rave fits welcome! This is not your typical concert, it’s a full-on experience.
THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY
V&E Artwalk Festival at V&E Greenline
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | free to attend
Expect talented local artists and craftspeople who will be showcasing and selling their creations along the scenic trail at the Kirby Station House grounds, right at the corner of Tutwiler and Avalon. It’s a free event, and everyone’s welcome!
50th Anniversary Celebration at La Baguette French Bakery and Bistro
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | free to attend
La Baguette French Bakery and Bistro is celebrating 50 years of being open in Memphis! The Anniversary event will include cake and cookie decorating stations, games, face painting, prize giveaways, live music, and of course all your favorite sweet treats!
Fall Native Plant Sale at Lichterman Nature Center
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fall is a great time to plant! Shop over 150+ species of native plants at Lichterman Nature Center. Plant prices start under $10.
Screaming Vegan Food Festival at Pink Palace Museum
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | free with RSVP
Screaming Vegan Food Festival is where plant-based food gets loud! Experience mouthwatering vegan eats, bold flavors, local vendors, music, community, and all the good vibes.
Evergreen Street Fair on Overton Park Ave
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | free to attend
The first ever Evergreen Street Fair is a FREE, family-friendly community festival celebrating the Evergreen Historic District neighborhood with live music featuring local bands, community resource, arts, and culture booths, food and drink vendors including alcoholic beverages, a kids zone with lots of activities for kids, and a car-free street transforming Overton Park Ave. into a vibrant community celebration.
Wing Wars at Stax Museum of Soul Music
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $24/GA | $59/VIP | kids under 10 are free
Wing Wars is a first-of-its-kind Memphis cultural competition bringing together some of the city’s favorite wing establishments for a day built around food, basketball, music, community and a whole lot of Memphis pride. Taking over the Stax Museum and Soulsville campus on Saturday, October 3, Wing Wars celebrates the neighborhood spots and local businesses that have made wings an undeniable part of Memphis food culture. Come hungry because you get a vote. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample wings from participating restaurants and help crown the inaugural Wing Wars People’s Choice Champion, with the winning restaurant taking home a $10,000 prize.
Oktoberfest at Wiseacre OG Taproom
Noon - 10 p.m. | free to attend
Dust off your steins & lederhosen because Oktoberfest is back at Wiseacre Brewing Saturday, October 3rd! Come and celebrate the Oktoberfest winning Bronze at the largest and most prestigious beer competition in the world, the World Beer Cup!
Paint Memphis on Broad Ave between Summer and Holmes
Noon - 6 p.m. | free to attend
Paint Memphis will return to its 2025 location, with Renee Hodges as executive director, to create over 50 murals during this year's festival. The festivities commence with a free hands-on mural workshop and community mural from 1-3 pm, led by artist, Rattlesnake Betty, with her unique design. The entire block will come alive with artisan vendors, an immersive kids' area where young artists can create their own masterpieces, an array of food trucks, and live painting by national and local artists. Among the esteemed artists participating in this year's event are Carlos Valverde, Erica Chisolm, Isai de Leon, Francisco Gonzales, Megan Farrell, Nathan Delinois, and so many more.
Gumption Revival Lantern Parade at Tom Lee Park
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | free to attend
Gumption--the spark of courage and initiative that carried Tom Lee when he rescued 32 strangers from the Mississippi River. As night fell during his rescue, Tom Lee tied a lantern to his skiff and kept going. This Tom Lee Day – October 3, 2026 – let’s honor his bravery and revive our own at the Gumption Revival Lantern Parade at Tom Lee Park. You can view the materials list here to create your own at home. No lantern? No problem! Come cheer on the parade participants and enjoy the magic from inside Tom Lee Park. Let's make this Tom Lee Day one to remember, Memphis!
The Satin House at Growlers
6 p.m. | $20 in advance | $25 at the door | 21+
Experience The Satin Hour, a celebration of music, creativity, and the artists shaping Memphis.
THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
Back to the 90s: A Soulful Murder Mystery Experience at the Halloran Centre
3 p.m. AND 7 p.m. | $87
Filled with music, comedy, and audience participation, this soulful murder mystery will have you laughing and competing to solve the case. Family and friends have gathered to celebrate Christy's milestone birthday with music, memories, and plenty of nostalgia. But when a long-hidden family secret is revealed and a multimillion-dollar inheritance enters the conversation, old wounds, jealousies, and unanswered questions begin to surface. As tensions rise and motives emerge, a shocking crime leaves everyone wondering who can be trusted. Was it greed? Revenge? Family drama? Or something much deeper? Filled with 90s music, comedy, unforgettable characters, and audience participation, this soulful murder mystery will have you laughing, investigating, and competing to solve the case before anyone else. Dressing on theme is welcomed and encouraged.
901 Wrestling Midtown Massacre at Minglewood Hall
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | $11.45/GA | $20/901 Fan Zone (seats 2) | kids under 12 free
Monsters are real…and they face off at Midtown Massacre. Scheduled to appear: 901 Champ Chris Evans, 1819 Walker XIII, Kevin Bless, Ken Dang, Memphis Cowboy Johnny Ewing, Dorian Vain and more!
About the Author
Michelle
Wondering if most restaurants downtown are open? Specifically Itta Bena or Majestic?
Coming from an hour away just wanting to know if things are open?
Is there music on the street on Beale?
Is Wet Willies back open?
Holly Whitfield
Hi Michelle,
Almost everything is open all over town, including Itta Bena, Majestic, and Wet Willy's. I strongly suggest making reservations and calling ahead because while places are open, they may have limited space or hours. I can't say if they will have music literally outside on the street, many clubs on Beale will have live music inside.
Cheryl
Thanks for telling us about the free kayak rental with kayakmemphistours downtown! First time to kayak on the Mississippi. Nice cool weather today and great pictures!
Courtney Fly
Hi!
We’ve got free Halloween movies screening all through October every Saturday at Crosstown Concourse starting October 2nd! A matinee for kids at 2pm and a feature for adults at 7! Also the Crosstown Arts Film Series has spooky features programmed for October , including a live score/silent film screening of THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI along with a performance by the local industrial goth/pop band, THE POP RITUAL on October 28th!
Alexandra Lowe…
What is happening this week at the Iconic Woman’s Exchange of Memphis?
Tennessee Crafts Southwest show, “Gail Laughlin Tribute; gardening, food and Fashion” Tuesday, October 5-15. Open M-F 10-4. 88 Racine Street, Memphis 38111.
James
I love this sight, it ALWAYS has what's going on around Memphis. This is a lifesaver with my parents coming in town this weekend and planning what we're going to do!
Cathe Wiese
A friend sent me one of your emails. I'm moving to Memphis in August, SO EXCITED!! Thank you for helping me find all the fun and exciting things to do in my new hometown!
Nicole
I love coming to your page to get up to date with what to do in my city!
Stephen Payne
It's Spring Time in Memphis trying to find some new adventures...
Betty Chester-Tamayo
Thank You for all you do.
Alcenias’s has a Patio now, with Horse Shoes in the back??????
Judy Posner
Great job of listing fun activities for a wide cross section of people of different ages and interests !
Thank you !!!
shahzad
Thank you for sharing this exciting lineup of events in Memphis! There's something for everyone, from the Bluff City Fair to concerts, markets, and even yoga and axe throwing. It's great to see the vibrant and diverse activities happening in the city. Keep up the fantastic work in keeping us informed!
Deborah Presley
Since my son is going to be working in Memphis next week, I decided to look up what was happening there and I just want to say that I hope the people of Memphis realize how BLESSED they are to have all these community activities and things going on because that doesn’t happen everywhere! I’ve never been to Memphis, but after reading this event calendar, I’m adding it to my bucket list!! thank you for all the information! ???Thank you for all the information
Wayne Darnell …
I really enjoy receiving updates in terms of what is going on in the city and weekends. Please keep up the great work.
Gloria Perry
I was born on Pope Creek country road outside of Norman, Arkansas about 30 minutes southwest of Hot Springs in 1945 the month after WWIi ended. My father was in the Army serving in the Philippines and came home when I was just two months old. He picked up my mom and I at where we staying with my grandparents in Arkansas and headed to Memphis to live and ended up buying a home on Prescott St. in 1948 where my parents lived until my Mom passed away in 1963 and my Dad in 2011. I lived with my parents until marrying in 1966 leaving Memphis with my husband who was in the Air Force until 1969, living in Gulfport, MS for two months, then living in Clarksville, TN. until my husband went on tour to Thailand returning to move us to Mt. Clements, MI where we were for nine months and then returning to Memphis after his release from the Air Force in 1969. We lived here until he became an air traffic controller. Then we moved to Maryville, TN where he worked at the Knoxville Airport and then transferred to Greenville, MS airport where we bought our first home. We got to come back to Memphis in 1977 where we bought our second home. We raised our precious children in Memphis. Our son lives in Cordova now and our daughter lives in Oakland getting to move to Eads where they built a new home. So, they have stayed close to home (Memphis). My husband passed away in 2020 and I stayed here in Memphis until I became ill and moved to a nursing home in Somerville, TN. Now what I am building up to say (took a rather long time building, I see..sorry!!!) is that no matter where I was born or where we had to move until finally getting to come back here, I have always been PROUD to declare I love this precious ole town of Memphis, Praise my Precious Lord❣️❣️❣️. Just wanted someone to know how I LOVE MEMPHIS?
Elice Howard
Love this blog it’s very informative❤️I can map out things to do before I arrive in Memphis so we don’t wast time trying to figure it out.
L'Tanya Clegg
I love Memphis but it's been a while since I visited. Headed there this weekend on a girl's trip and so excited!
Beverly
Fairly new to Memphis so want to learn about what is going on—things to do and places to go
Lea Stage
I just saw your segment on this morning’s news and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I am also also a Memphis native I grew up here I moved away and just moved back after a few years and I’m always looking for a new things for me and my family of six to do. I’m always looking for new things and I love that you have included activities That are occurring at Elmwood. I have always been in love with that beautiful cemetery. Thank you so much for doing this, making it easier for all of us to fall back in love with Memphis
JULIE W
Thank you so much for your I Love Memphis Blog! I’m always looking for fun things to do—
Bridgette
I love this blog for all my Memphis events updates. Thanks for keeping us in the know for all these years.
Catherine Swearengen
Where was the photo by Sean fisher taken in this weekends things to do?
Terri Lynn Ben…
Great Memphis morning! So glad I saw you on Live at 9 and I enjoy your “I Love Memphis Blog”! I can’t believe that I am just now signing up for updates, better late than never…
Cynthia
Very informative when you want to know what’s going on in Memphis!
Angie Marie
I really love your blogs, they keep me informed! I usually do not leave comments as I type too slow for my own liking lol. I just wanted to say thanks for keeping things simple. It was so easy to navigate and find what I was looking for without getting overwhelmed. I look forward to sharing all these ideas with my husband this weekend!
Thanks so much
Lateryka
Just moved back to Memphis after 7 years (left for college at 17 and stayed). Finally back and wow never knew how active and vibrant my city was. So happy this organisation exist! Thank you for your hard work and motivation to show people despite the media, Memphis is the place to be!
Deborah Swiney
Hello,
Can you change the time of the Sunset Jazz concert on 10/12 to 5-7pm? The last two concerts are 5-7pm due to it getting dark earlier.
Also, I don't see Sunset Jazz @ Court Square listed anywhere on this huge events list. How can the series get included? This is the 6th year of the event.
https://ilovememphisblog.com/a-huge-list-of-memphis-festivals-events
Thank you,
Deborah Swiney, SSJ Founder
Sheria Bennett…
This is an awesome way to hangout and enjoy our city!!!
Anonymous
Thank you for creating these weekend lists!!! It saves me time in researching great events that I love to enjoy with my family. You are a true example of what doing your part in uplifting our city when so many people focus on the negative. I love it!!!
Dena W Carroll
I came for a visit and fell In Love with Everything Memphis 💯💕🙏
Comments Make Us Happy