Memphis Travel - April 7, 2026

Plan a Family Adventure to Memphis

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Creation Studios, Julian Harper, Craig Thompson

20 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Memphis

If you’re looking for an unforgettable family vacay, Memphis is jam-packed with fun for the whole crew. Get a Memphis history lesson at the National Civil Rights Museum or one of our legendary music studios. Show off your creativity at the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Explore one of the nation’s top zoos or the largest urban park in the country.

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Craig Thompson

Ready for RiverBeat Music Festival?

Don’t miss your chance to see Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan, The Red Clay Strays, T-Pain, Ice Cube and more on the Mississippi Riverfront at RiverBeat Music Fest on May 1–3, 2026.

Learn More About the Fest

A couple with their arms raised behind a crowd of people enjoying a concert at Overton Park Shell, with the shell in the background illuminated in pink and orange neon lights.

Creation Studios

Catch a Free Concert at Overton Park Shell

Overton Park Shell, where Elvis Presley performed the first-ever rock show, is celebrating its 90th year in 2026. The Orion Free Concert Series is back with free shows every weekend, May through October. This year’s lineup includes an Allman Brothers Band Historic Recreation Show, the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele" and a Grammy-nominated rapper.

Plan Your Visit

NEW IN MEMPHIS

Two women enjoying wings at the World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival

Craig Thompson

A Foodie Weekend on the River

Two iconic foodie fests are coming to the riverfront in one can’t-miss spring weekend: Sample a variety of chicken wing flavors at the World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival on April 18. Then, fill up on crawfish at the free Rajun Cajun Crawfish Fest on April 19.

Come Hungry

National Civil Rights Museum

Visit the Reimagined Legacy Experience

The renovated Legacy Experience at the National Civil Rights Museum is set to reopen in May. Trace the evolution of civil and human rights activism following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination in 1968 and how his message is still alive today.

Plan Your Visit

EVENTS

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Julian Harper

April–August

Peabody Rooftop Parties

The Peabody Hotel

Two people toasting drinks at Mimosa Festival Memphis.

Craig Thompson

April 12

Mimosa Festival Memphis

Tom Lee Park

Graceland Soundstage

April 16

Travis Tritt

Graceland Soundstage

Folks watching a performance at Cooper-Young Porchfest.

Craig Thompson

April 18

Cooper-Young Porchfest

Historic Cooper-Young Neighborhood

The Ultimate Memphis Patio Guide

People on the ground-level patio at Lafayette's Music Room, with a tv and bar on-site.

Craig Thompson

Sunny weather and warm temps mean it's patio season in Memphis. See which local favorites have the best outdoor areas. Here are 100 spots to eat and drink outside.

Find Patio Dining in Memphis

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