Mother’s Day Activities

4 · Sunday
The Mother-Daughter Tea. The Great Hall at Germantown Athletic Club. 2-3:30 p.m. Afternoon tea and light lunch, take home a painted tea cup. $45/pair. Call 757-7370 to register.

9 • Friday
Mother’s Day Zoo Snooze. Memphis Zoo. 6:30 p.m.-9 a.m. Ages 5 and up. Learn about marvelous mothers in the animal kingdom and take a moon-light safari. $45/person. Register
by May 7. 333-6765.

10 • Saturday
Camp Avenue: Mother’s Day Jewelry Craft & Mother/Daughter Look-A-Like Contest. Children’s Park in front of Soccer USA, The Avenue Carriage Crossing Mall. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-10 accompanied by an adult. Story time, entertainment, and door prizes. Free. Register at campavenue.com

High Tea with Mommy and Me. Children’s Museum of Memphis. 2 p.m. Event emceed by Good Morning, Memphis! host Valerie Calhoun. Show stars Dance Academy perform. $12 (includes museum admission). Call 458-2678 to reserve your tickets by May 2nd.

11 · Sunday
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch. Memphis Botanic Garden. 11 a.m-2 p.m. Live jazz, children’s crafts, carriage rides, a gourmet buffet, and a stroll through the garden. $35/adult. $10/child. Children under 2 free. Reservations. 576-4131.

May Calendar of Events

1 • Thursday 32nd Annual Memphis in May International Festival. Tom Lee Park. Events all month. Celebration honors the country of Turkey; signature events include the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and the Sunset Symphony. 525-4611 or memphisinmay.org
Broadway Babies: The Encore. Harrell Performing Arts Theatre. Through May 4. Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2:30 & 8 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. $15/adult. $12/child. Reservations. 853-3228.

2 • Friday

6th Annual Pickin’ Picnic Bluegrass Festival. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center. Through May 3. Free outdoor performances by region’s bluegrass bands, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Indoor grand finale performance Saturday at 8 p.m. features Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson. $20. Reservations. 385-6440.

Dodge Ball Night. Gymnasium at Germantown Athletic Club. 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 7-13. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams. $15. Call 757-7370 to register.
3 • Saturday

Memphis Farmers Market Weekly Events. Central Station Pavilion at the corner of G.E. Patterson and Front Street. Market is open through October 25 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo. May 10: Queen Bees. May 17: Spring into Greens. May 24: Lettuce Salute You. May 31: Cauliflower Dreaming. Free. 575-0580.
WKNO’s Mr. Chuck’s Music Picnic. At the TV station on University of Memphis’ South Campus. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Outdoor music festival for families. $10/person. Free for tots under 2. Advance discounts available. 325-6560.

Peanut Butter and Jam: Brazilian Music. Germantown Performing Arts Centre. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-8. Introduces children to variety of musical instruments and styles. $8/child with adult. 751-7500.
Home Grown Science: Eruption! CMOM. On select Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. May 10: Slime & Ooze. May 17: Water, Water, Everywhere. May 31: Chemistry. Free with admission. 458-2678.

4 • Sunday
Signs of Spring Walk. Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG). 1-3 p.m. Join Sierra Club member Judith Hammond for a walk through the garden. Free with admission. 636-4100.
Rendezvous at the Dixon Family Picnic. South Lawn, Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 3-6 p.m. Live music from Route South, family activities, food, and refreshments. $30/adult. $15/child ages 5-15. Reservations. 761-5250.

6 • Tuesday
My First Book Club: I Love My Mami. CMOM. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with different stories each week. May 13: The Enormous Potato. May 20: What Do You Hear? May 27: If You Take A Mouse to School. Ages 2-4. Story time, craft, and snack. Free with admission. 458-2678.

7 • Wednesday Farmers’ Market at the Garden. Pine Grove at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Through October 29. Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, home-baked breads and sweets, and honey. Free. 636-4121.

9 • Friday Fun in the Sun: Tie-dying. Kiwanis Pavilion at Municipal Park, Germantown. Fridays from 10:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. featuring different activities each week. May 16: Foil Fleet. May 23: Story time, music, and dance. Ages 2-6. Free. Reservations required one week in advance. Contact: Michelle McDonnell, 757-7382. 50th Annual Our Big Fat Greek Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland. Also on Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate Greek life with festival, food, music, dance, and gifts. $14/person. Includes admission and meal. Advance discounts available. Event admission alone/$2. Free for children under 11. Proceeds benefit local charities. 327-8177 or visit memphisgreekfestival.com
Municipal Melodies Concert Series: Delta Cats. Kiwanis Pavilion at Municipal Park, Germantown. Fridays from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. featuring different musical groups. May 16: Brian “Breeze” Cayolle. May 23: Cherry Brooks & Cal Jackson. Free. Contact: Michelle McDonnell, 757-7382.

10 • Saturday
Symphony in the Gardens. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 6 p.m. Memphis Symphony Orchestra presentation features concert and picnic competitions. $20/adult. $15/child. Advance discounts available. 537-2525.

12 • Monday C.S. Lewis Exhibit Opens. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Through May 26. Features artifacts from the life of author C.S. Lewis and fans of the first Chronicles of Narnia movie will get an insight into the soon-to-be-released Prince Caspian. At 7 p.m. Dr. Harry L. Poe, a professor of faith and culture at Union University, will have his collection of Lewis’ works on display and will speak on their importance to theological and classical literature. Free. 415-2700.

13 • Tuesday Caterpillar Club: Garden Veggies. MBG. On select Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. with different themes each week. May 27 & 28: Fruitastic Orchard. Ages 5 and under. Hands-on learning activities. $5/child with adult. 636-4126.

16 • Friday Dance Works 21st Annual Open House Performance. Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus. 7-8:30 p.m. Features modern, hip hop, and ballet compositions. $6/person. Reservations. 333-5174.

17 • Saturday Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Kinderconcert. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 11 a.m.-noon. Interactive concert explores musical instruments. Free with admission. 761-5250.
Come Play in the Garden: Old Fashioned Fun. MBG. 10 a.m.-noon. Playtime or craft activity in the garden. Free with admission. 636-4126.
22 • Thursday “Good to Go Germantown” Part 1: Kickoff with Kickball. Municipal Park, Germantown. On select Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. featuring different physical activities for families. May 29: Badminton Bonanza. Free. 757-7375.
Zoom through the Zoo. Memphis Zoo. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Race at 6:30 p.m. One-mile family run or a 4-mile race through the zoo and Overton Park. Early registration: $20. Register online at racesonline.com

23 • Friday Bar-B-Que in the Park at the Municipal Melodies Concert. Kiwanis Pavilion at Municipal Park, Germantown. 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $7/adult meal. $4/kid meal. Benefits American Cancer Society and March of Dimes. For tickets, call 757-7375. 3rd Annual Memphis Children’s Theatre Festival. McCoy Theater and grounds, Rhodes College. 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Live theater performances, dance, storytelling, interactive activities for families. Admission: $10/Friday, pay-what-you-can/Saturday. voicesofthesouth.org.

24 • Saturday Treasure! Exhibit Opens. Memphis Pink Palace Museum. Through September 7. Hands-on exhibit teaches about Underwater Treasure, Buried Treasure, Gold Rushes, Treasures in the Attic, Treasure in Popular Culture, The Modern Treasure Hunt, and Protecting Treasure. Free with admission. 320-6362. Zoo Grass. Memphis Zoo. All day event features Memphis’ best bluegrass music. Free with admission. 276-WILD. Wild Animals of Tennessee. Wolf River Nature Area. 10 a.m. Meet “Promise” the opossum and touch furs, feathers, and scales of native wildlife. $5/person. Contact: David Halpern, 751-5703.
BooksmART Kids: Katie Meets the Impressionists by James Mayhew. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monthly series feature story time and art project. Free with admission. Reservations required. 761-5250.

Wolfchase Galleria Super Duper Mini Chefs. Lower Level Center Court at Wolfchase Mall. 1 p.m. Kids learn to make healthy foods. To join Kidgits, visit simonkidgitsclub.com or stop by guest services.
Eco Kids Club: Kids Garden. CMOM. 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Explore and investigate our world through hands-on activities. Free with admission. 458-2678.

31 • Saturday Touch-a-Truck. North side of Germantown Community Library. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Touch, climb, and explore vehicles. Free. 757-7323.