From fall fundraisers to tree lightings, November is filled with fun and festivities that have us thankful to be Memphians! Check out the highlights. Image: Downtown Memphis
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Events
Nov 22: Hungry Turkey 5K at Shelby Farms Park
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Memphis Hungry Turkey 5K Run/Walk at Shelby Farms Park. Everyone gets a cinnamon roll at the finish line and the satisfaction of knowing that they got out of bed and ran on Thanksgiving Day, which means a guilt-free smorgasbord later! Registration fee is $36.99 until it increases on
Nov 22-Dec 28: Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
Presented by International Paper, Starry Nights is a family-friendly holiday experience with drive through and walking trails of lights and displays plus magical Mistletoe Village! This event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Park, and it’s a holiday tradition for thousands of families. They will be closed on Monday, November 26. And hours run from
November 22: 30A 10K
Scheduled for November 22, 2018, the 30A 10K, has already been named one of the top five Thanksgiving race events in the nation and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities in the South Walton area, which spans the Florida panhandle and is a popular destination anytime of year, but for race participants,
Nov 23: Tree Lighting Ceremony at Memphis Botanic Garden
Join Memphis Botanic Garden for the lighting of the City of Memphis Christmas Tree for the very first time. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting is scheduled for approximately 6:15 p.m.Tickets are reserved with timed entry, so they encourage advance ticket purchases! memphisbotanicgarden.com/tree-lighting-ceremony
Nov 23: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Peabody
Kick off the holiday season at The Peabody with an all day event that begins with the morning Duck March, followed by local choirs singing holiday classics and ending with a special performance by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Stick around after the evening Duck March to see Santa and Mrs. Claus light the Peabody Christmas Tree
Nov 23-Dec 30: Holiday Wonders at the Garden
Holiday Wonders at The Garden opens Friday, November 23, and runs on select nights through December 30 at the Memphis Botanic Garden. This holiday event features three distinct areas, each with a different theme and all filled with festivities! “Snowy Nights” is an outdoor, interactive and family-oriented venue. “Trees Alight” light show extends to the
Nov 24: Storytime with Mary Reaves Uhles
Novel welcomes Nashville illustrator Mary Reaves Uhlesfor a special holiday storytime on Small Business Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. She will be reading her book ‘A Tuba Christmas’ and the book will also be available for purchase as well. novelmemphis.com
Nov 24 – Dec 24: WinterArts Memphis at Shops of Saddle Creek
With affordable gifts by local artists, this holiday pop-up market offers unique, handcrafted pieces by regional fine artists. Here, you can score gifts for all sorts of people on your list, with jewelry, gifts and art, all crafted from glass, metal, wood, fiber, clay and more. This annual event is hosted by ArtWorks Foundation, a
Nov 24: Bartlett Holiday Market
Come join the 5th Annual Bartlett Holiday Market held in the Banquet Hall of the Bartlett Station Municipal Center in Bartlett, TN. They are a one-stop shop for all of your holiday needs with over 60 local vendors on Small Business Saturday. There will be unique decor, crafts, holiday items, handmade items, and so much more.
Nov 5-Dec 24: Paw-liday Donation Drive at Eclectic Eye
Eclectic Eye is hosting a “Paw-liday” donation drive, benefiting Memphis Animal Services, that will run November 5 through December 24. All donations can be dropped off at the store during business hours. To see the full list of items needed, check out their website. eclectic-eye.com
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Style
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Food & Dining
2 Tasty Thanksgiving Sides & a Dessert to Die For!
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PieCaken: Order the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dessert
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Homes
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Travel
The Great River Road: An Adventure Like No Other
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Lifestyle
The 27-Year-Old Dynamo Who’s Making Her Mark on Memphis
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Organization + Stress Solutions? More Than Closets Delivers!
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