It’s holiday season, and I just LOVE this time of year! Luckily, there is no shortage of events and great places to get festive this time of year in Memphis. Keep reading because I’m sharing my top 22 things to do in Memphis, places to go, and events to attend with your significant other during the holidays. Most of the mare family friendly too if you end up taking the kids too. = ) These are great to do all fall season on into Christmas! Get out and let’s have some fun in our city!
Things to Do in Memphis this Fall & Winter Holiday Season as a Couple
1.) Check out Crosstown Concourse Fright-tober Series on select nights in October. They also usually have a lighting ceremony in December for Christmas.
2.) Memphis Zoo Zootoberfest starting October 4. It is every Saturday and Sunday in October and November 1 and 2.
3.) Memphis Bacon & Bourbon on October 10.
4.) Crosstober Fest at Crosstown Brewing Company on October 11.
5.) See a show at the Orpheum – The Soiree takes place on October 14 and is such a fun night and event that you won’t want to miss! And make sure you catch a Beautiful Noise through October 12, The Notebook October 28-November 2, & Juliet November 25-30 and The Nutcracker December 12-14. There is nothing more magical than being at the Orpheum during Christmas!
6.) Dixon Gallery & Gardens Art on Fire on Saturday October 18
7.) Overton Square Oktoberfest on October 25.
8.) Bog Fest at Bog & Barley on October 26.
9.) Go to Holiday Wonders at Memphis Botanic Garden – Select nights starting October 28 with different themes, and they are perfect for a date night!
10.) Sip Memphis Wine Festival on November 1.
11.) Memphis Botanic Garden Sip & Stroll on November 6
12.) The Pink Palace has Strange Tales on the Giant Screen Theater on November 6 and December 4 and laser rock shows at the Planetarium.
13.) Memphis Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market on November 8.
14.) See the Wizard of Oz on Playhouse on the Square November 14-21.
15.) Take a tour at Graceland – Christmas at Graceland start November 20. They will have a holiday lighting ceremony, movie showings and other fun events for the holiday season. Plus Graceland will be decorated for Christmas, and it’s the perfect time to take a tour and then have night away at the Guest House at Graceland.
16.) Have dinner at drinks at Tiger & Peacock at the Memphian Hotel – Since this hotel opened a couple years ago, we have already been several times every single year! It is in such great location with tons of great places within walking distance. They have a piano in the lobby and are doing music in the lobby on certain nights during the holiday season. The rooftop bar is also a favorite spot of ours
17.) Have drinks at the lobby bar at Peabody – The tree lighting takes places on November 28 and you won’t want to miss it. We have been there a couple times for it, and it is so fun! Get there early! If you come anytime afterwards, the tree will be up and you will love how festive it is! it’s always such a fun night at Peabody during the holidays.
18.) Go by Priddy Farms and stroll through the Christmas trees – We always get an artificial Christmas tree each year, but that doesn’t stop Matt and I (and the kids!) from gooing and looking. It is definitely magical strolling around at a Christmas tree farm. Plus they typically have a food truck with treats too. Perfect for a little afternoon together!
19.) Check out Concerts in the Grove on select nights at GPAC.
20.) Go on a Holiday Dinner & Music Cruise on the Memphis Riverboat from December 4-20.
21.) Watch the Magic of Memphis at Memphis Symphony Orchestra on December 20.
22.) Collierville Tree Lighting on November 25.
If you head to any of these places, let me know! What are your favorite places to visit during the holiday season? If you have an event that I don’t have on my list, just let me know!
