# Memphis Littles: things to do with little kids in Memphis, TN this weekend

> Costumes get a full Saturday: CMOM’s Halloween Spooktacular runs “Five Wacky Witches” and candy from 10, the Día de Muertos parade marches down Main Street at 11, and the Stax Museum’s free family day adds a trunk-or-treat from 1. Friday evening, Wolf River Fall Fest has train rides on the greenway. Memphis has 25 outings this week, 24 of them free and 14 indoors.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 25 outings at 18 places; 24 free; 14 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Halloween Spooktacular at the Children’s Museum of Memphis** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–2pm) at Children’s Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Cost: $25 for nonmembers; $3 for members. Ages 0+. CMOM’s yearly Halloween party: a “Five Wacky Witches” show, spooky science, face painting, pumpkin projects, a scavenger hunt and candy. Source: https://cmom.com/events/halloween-spooktacular/
- **Día de Muertos Parade & Festival** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–3pm) at Court Square to the Halloran Centre, 225 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Cazateatro’s parade marches down the Main Street Mall from Court Square at 11, then the festival runs noon to 3 at the Halloran Centre with art-making, face painting, dancers and music. Source: https://www.brooksmuseum.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-parade-festival
- **Free Family Day at the Stax Museum** (Sat, Oct 24 · 1–4pm) at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN 38106. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A Halloween-twist family day with activities inside the museum, face painting and balloons, and a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot hosted by the Soulsville Charter School. Source: https://staxmuseum.org/event/free-family-day-saturday-oct-24/
- **Fantasy Faire (Cordova Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · noon–4:30pm) at Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Rd., Memphis, TN 38018. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A magical marketplace, a swordfighting demo, costume and trivia contests and crafts. All ages welcome. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/fantasy-faire-41979
- **Wolf River Fall Fest** (Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30–8pm) at Shady Grove Trailhead (Wolf River Greenway), 6324 Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38120. Cost: Free (online registration preferred). Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Train rides on the greenway, a costume parade, face painting, balloon twisting, sno cones, hot dogs and candy. Park across Humphreys at the Semmes Murphy lot. Source: https://www.wolfriver.org/events/wolf-river-fall-fest-2026

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Halloween Spooktacular at the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Children’s Museum of Memphis. 10am–2pm. Cost: $25 for nonmembers; $3 for members. https://cmom.com/events/halloween-spooktacular/
2. **Lunch**: Central BBQ, Downtown, 147 E. Butler Ave. (plus Midtown and more). Open 11am–9pm. Cost: Kids’ meals $7.30 (with a side, a snack and a drink), pulled pork plate $15.10. (from the city guide) https://www.centralbbq.com/
3. **After nap**: Free Family Day at the Stax Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music. 1–4pm. Cost: Free. https://staxmuseum.org/event/free-family-day-saturday-oct-24/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Preschool Storytime (Central Library) (free); Toddler Storytime (Randolph Library) (free); Baby Story Time (Raleigh Library) (free); Family Storytime (East Shelby Library) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Free Tennessee Tuesday at the Memphis Zoo (free); Babies and Books (Central Library) (free); Story Time (Orange Mound Library) (free); Baby Storytime (Cordova Library) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Toddler Storytime (Central Library) (free); Storytime (Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Sensory Storytime (Randolph Library) (free); Preschool Story Time (Raleigh Library) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Wolf River Fall Fest (free); Story Time (Officer Geoffrey Redd Library) (free); Spooky Storytime (Central Library) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Halloween Spooktacular at the Children’s Museum of Memphis; Día de Muertos Parade & Festival (free); Free Family Day at the Stax Museum (free); Spooky Skate on the Riverfront (free); Harvest Festival (Whitehaven Library) (free); Fantasy Faire (Cordova Library) (free); Fantasy Faire Storytime (Cordova Library) (free); Saturday Storytime (South Library) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Fall Family Festival at Crossroads Baptist (free); Trick r’ Trunk at Woodland Hills Church of Christ (free)

## All outings this week

- **Halloween Spooktacular at the Children’s Museum of Memphis** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–2pm) at Children’s Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Cost: $25 for nonmembers; $3 for members. Ages 0+. CMOM’s yearly Halloween party: a “Five Wacky Witches” show, spooky science, face painting, pumpkin projects, a scavenger hunt and candy. Source: https://cmom.com/events/halloween-spooktacular/
- **Día de Muertos Parade & Festival** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–3pm) at Court Square to the Halloran Centre, 225 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Cazateatro’s parade marches down the Main Street Mall from Court Square at 11, then the festival runs noon to 3 at the Halloran Centre with art-making, face painting, dancers and music. Source: https://www.brooksmuseum.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-parade-festival
- **Free Family Day at the Stax Museum** (Sat, Oct 24 · 1–4pm) at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN 38106. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A Halloween-twist family day with activities inside the museum, face painting and balloons, and a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot hosted by the Soulsville Charter School. Source: https://staxmuseum.org/event/free-family-day-saturday-oct-24/
- **Spooky Skate on the Riverfront** (Sat, Oct 24 · noon–3pm) at Tom Lee Park, Sunset Canopy, Beale Street Landing, Memphis, TN 38103. Cost: Free (limited free 30-minute skate rentals). Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A daytime costume skate with a DJ, a skate dance lesson and giveaways. Limited free rentals go first come, first served, so bring skates if you have them. Source: https://www.memphisriverparks.org/events/spooky-skate
- **Wolf River Fall Fest** (Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30–8pm) at Shady Grove Trailhead (Wolf River Greenway), 6324 Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38120. Cost: Free (online registration preferred). Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Train rides on the greenway, a costume parade, face painting, balloon twisting, sno cones, hot dogs and candy. Park across Humphreys at the Semmes Murphy lot. Source: https://www.wolfriver.org/events/wolf-river-fall-fest-2026
- **Fall Family Festival at Crossroads Baptist** (Sun, Oct 25 · 3–5pm) at Crossroads Baptist Church, 125 S. Houston Levee Rd., Eads, TN 38028. Cost: Free community event (no tickets). Ages 0+. Inflatables, a Trunk ’r Treat, sweets and kids’ activities on a Sunday afternoon in Eads. Source: https://www.crossroadsmemphis.com/event-details/fall-family-festival-3
- **Trick r’ Trunk at Woodland Hills Church of Christ** (Sun, Oct 25 · 5–8pm) at Woodland Hills Church of Christ, 10011 Woodland Hills Dr., Cordova, TN 38018. Cost: Free community event (free snacks and drinks). Ages 0+. A parking lot full of decorated trunks handing out candy, plus inflatables, a hayride and games. Come in costume. Source: https://woodlandhillschurch.com/trick-r-trunk/
- **Free Tennessee Tuesday at the Memphis Zoo** (Tue, Oct 20 · 9am–5pm (last admission 4pm)) at Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Pl., Memphis, TN 38112. Cost: Free zoo admission for Tennessee residents (all ages); advance reservation required, up to 6 tickets. Ages 0+. Every Tuesday the zoo is free for Tennessee residents. Reserve ahead online (everyone in the group needs a ticket), and come early: the gates open at 9 and the last entry is 4. Source: https://www.memphiszoo.org/events
- **Harvest Festival (Whitehaven Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–1pm) at Whitehaven Library, 4120 Mill Branch Rd., Memphis, TN 38116. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Whitehaven Library’s sixth harvest festival, with music, food, literacy games and activities for all ages. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/whitehaven-librarys-6th-annual-harvest-festival-55869
- **Fantasy Faire (Cordova Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · noon–4:30pm) at Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Rd., Memphis, TN 38018. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A magical marketplace, a swordfighting demo, costume and trivia contests and crafts. All ages welcome. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/fantasy-faire-41979
- **Fantasy Faire Storytime (Cordova Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11–11:45am) at Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Rd., Memphis, TN 38018. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Magical stories, enchanted crafts and fairy snacks before the faire. No registration. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/magic-air-fantasy-faire-storytime-55762
- **Saturday Storytime (South Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 4–4:45pm) at South Library, 1929 S. Third St., Memphis, TN 38109. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Two or three read-alouds, songs, rhymes and a craft. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/south-branch-storytime-52487
- **Preschool Storytime (Central Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:15–11am) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Two or three read-alouds and movement for ages 3 to 5. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-39909
- **Toddler Storytime (Randolph Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11am) at Randolph Library, 3752 Given Ave., Memphis, TN 38122. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Stories, songs, bubble time and a craft for toddlers and their grown-ups. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-46413
- **Baby Story Time (Raleigh Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11:30am) at Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Hwy., Memphis, TN 38128. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. A story time made for ages 0 to 2. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-story-time-38472
- **Family Storytime (East Shelby Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 11–11:45am) at East Shelby Library, 7200 East Shelby Dr., Memphis, TN 38125. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories, facts, wiggles, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-46821
- **Babies and Books (Central Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:15–11am) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Stories and songs for babies up to 18 months, with time for caregivers to connect. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/babies-and-books-39961
- **Story Time (Orange Mound Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11:15am) at Orange Mound Library, 843 Dallas St., Memphis, TN 38114. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. A morning story time at the Orange Mound branch. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/story-time-38907
- **Baby Storytime (Cordova Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 11–11:45am) at Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Rd., Memphis, TN 38018. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Stories, songs and bubbles for babies; this week’s theme is sitting down to dinner. No registration. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-55748
- **Toddler Storytime (Central Library)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–11am) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Two or three books and movement for 18 months to 3. Limited to the first 50 kids. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-40013
- **Storytime (Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 11–11:30am) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, 531 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Read-alouds, songs and movement at the Crenshaw branch near downtown. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-crenshaw-41009
- **Sensory Storytime (Randolph Library)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am) at Randolph Library, 3752 Given Ave., Memphis, TN 38122. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. A welcoming, interactive storytime designed for sensory-seeking kids, including children with autism. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-storytime-46029
- **Preschool Story Time (Raleigh Library)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am) at Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Hwy., Memphis, TN 38128. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. A Thursday story time for ages 3 to 5. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-story-time-38524
- **Story Time (Officer Geoffrey Redd Library)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 11am–noon) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, 5094 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38117. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Stories, songs and movement at the corner of Poplar and White Station. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/story-time-55343
- **Spooky Storytime (Central Library)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 4:30–5:15pm) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Spooky stories and songs for a Friday afternoon. Source: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/spooky-storytime-52772

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## FAQ

### What can I do with a little one in Memphis this weekend?
This week we found 25 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Halloween Spooktacular at the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Día de Muertos Parade & Festival, Free Family Day at the Stax Museum. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Memphis this week?
Yes, 24 of this week’s 25 picks are free, including library storytimes and Día de Muertos Parade & Festival. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Memphis](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/guide/#free) in the city guide.

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Memphis when it rains?
14 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Memphis?
This week we list 14 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Memphis this week?
5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Storytime (Randolph Library), Baby Story Time (Raleigh Library) and Babies and Books (Central Library). 5 of them are free and 5 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/memphis/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Memphis list?
We go through Memphis’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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