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 15: STRUT! 2018 at Mercedes-Benz of Memphis
Join Laurelwood and The Community Legal Center on November 15th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mercedes-Benz of Memphis for the final catwalk. Don’t miss your last chance to see the live fashion show by Laurelwood Shopping Center up close and personal! They will also have food, delicious drinks, a silent auction, a wine pull where
Nov 15: Hayden Hall Art Reception at HOUSE
This is the perfect time to get those Christmas presents crossed off the list at an art reception for Hayden Hall hosted by HOUSE, Blue Moon Bedding and Rhea Crenshaw Interiors. This event will be at HOUSE on November 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Come check out some beautiful paintings!
Nov 16: Holiday Kick-off at Saddle Creek
All aboard for Saddle Creek’s 2018 Holiday Kick-Off! Join them for an outdoor screening of The Polar Express. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come dressed in your most festive pajamas. Get your golden ticket and sleigh bell for a train ride around Saddle Creek. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, write a letter to Santa,
Nov 17-Dec 31: Enchanted Forest: Festival of Trees
This yearly event benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital runs all December long at the Pink Palace Museum. Fun for family members of all ages, this winter wonderland brings the holiday season to life with its cast of animated characters in a snowy “Enchanted Forest.” Witness elves at work and penguins at play, and enjoy a special
Nov 17: Campfire Date Night at Memphis Botanic Garden
Unwind after hours and cozy up around campfires. Get competitive with that special someone when you challenge them to new and old games like The Oregon Trail, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Candyland and much more. Fire pits and lawn games for enjoyment, lounge area inside Sara’s Place, live music with MovieNight. Tickets for members $12/non-members $15
Nov 17: Red Boa Ball
The ninth annual Red Boa Ball, at the Memphis Botanic Garden, is an event that features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and a jewelry pull provided by James Gattas Jewelers. Last year, the Red Boa Ball was named one of Memphis’ Best Parties by the Commercial Appeal, and it
Nov 18: Candle Workshop at Falling Into Place
Join Mary Claire White at Falling Into Place on November 18 at 4 p.m. for a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at how she makes her scented, soy wax candles. Students will also try their hand at making three scented candles. Enjoy complimentary wine during the workshop and 10% off a Falling Into Place purchase. All
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,
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Homes
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Travel
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Lifestyle
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