Family events in Bartlett, TN

Take in the gardens by tram and enjoy a new theme each month across 96 acres. Rides are included with standard admission. Trams depart roughly every 25 minutes, with timing adjusted based on attendance and other activities. Seating is first come, first served, and service is suspended during rain. To board, look for the tram tours waiting area sign just outside and to the right of Four Seasons Court. Support is provided by Town Village Audubon Park and the HW Durham Foundation. No registration is required. Groups seeking a dedicated one hour experience can arrange a private tram through Adult Group Programs.

Visit the Cordova Branch Library for a storytime that blends read-aloud tales, songs, and hands-on crafts. Registration is not required.

Memphis Street Rods is partnering again with Collierville Classic Cars to present a season of cruise nights in the historic Collierville Town Square. Car owners display their vehicles, and visitors enjoy time with friends and family while taking in a showcase of standout rides from across the Mid-South. The focus is on great automobiles, friendly conversation, and a community atmosphere in the town square setting.

A free Senior Expo at the Memphis Botanic Garden brings together local organizations that support older adults and their families. Explore services and resources, enjoy refreshments, and take part in health screenings. Prize drawings are also planned.

At Mellow Mushroom in Germantown, a pizza-and-puppies gathering features a percentage of all dine-in and take-out orders benefiting rescue dogs, with third-party orders excluded. Attendees can meet adoptable dogs and enjoy plenty of doggy kisses. A Family Night special provides one complimentary kids meal with every adult meal purchased.

Collierville Town Square comes alive with an easygoing, all acoustic bluegrass jam as musicians gather to swap songs and pick together. Weather permitting, audiences can settle in for a family friendly experience at no cost. Many attendees bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy while they listen in the heart of Collierville, Tennessee. Bluegrass players may take part, acoustic instruments only, and both locals and visitors are welcome. Now in its 26th year, this community tradition keeps the square ringing with toe tapping tunes.

Vendor registration is open for a family-friendly community market hosted by Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The event showcases crafts, food, art, handmade goods, and other offerings from local entrepreneurs and small business owners. It creates a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can connect, support local initiatives, and celebrate local creativity. The market features both indoor and outdoor areas, including a spacious climate-controlled gym for comfortable indoor booths and outdoor spaces that provide added visibility and room to enjoy the atmosphere. This event is rain or shine, with free admission and free parking.

This welcoming class supports grandparents with up-to-date guidance on car seats, safe sleep, and overall safety. Led by the Beautiful Beginnings nurses, the session refreshes parenting skills and helps rebuild confidence for caring for little ones today. It takes place in Classroom ABC at the Women’s Hospital. Parking is free. To find the room, enter the Women’s Hospital, go left down the main hallway, pass Admissions, take the first hallway on the right, then enter the second door on the left.

Memphis hosts the first annual Paws & More Paws Dog Expo, a weekend celebration of dogs and the community that supports them. The event brings together pet lovers, rescues, pet service providers, veterinarians, talented dog groomers, and a variety of local food trucks for a lively expo experience. Businesses and organizations can participate as vendors, food trucks, or sponsors, with opportunities to showcase their services and connect with thousands of pet enthusiasts. The expo takes place at the Raleigh Civic Center in Memphis.

Learn the essentials of breastfeeding in Classroom ABC during an interactive conversation led by nurse experts, with time set aside for questions and answers. To register, contact the Maternity Care Coordinator at Beautiful.Beginnings@bmhcc.org or call 901-227-9873.

Enrollment is open at Children’s Ballet Theater in East Memphis for fall training in ballet, tap, musical theater, jazz, pointework, modern, and contemporary. Classes are available for ages 2.5 through 18, with options for adults as well. Instruction is provided by professional, caring teachers in a welcoming setting. Students also have opportunities to perform in Clara & the Nutcracker and take part in spring recitals.

Recording artist Jay Jones, a Nashville talent with hometown roots, returns with a high-energy country sound to wrap up the series.

Get your pet microchipped at Hollywood Feed in Bartlett. The clinic uses SmartTag microchips that include an anti migration feature to help the chip stay in place for quick scanning. If a lost pet is brought to a shelter or veterinary office, staff can scan the chip to read a unique ID number that SmartTag uses to access your contact information and help reunite you with your companion. The cost is $20 per pet and includes registration. Payment options include cash, Venmo, PayPal, and major credit or debit cards, and checks are not accepted. To make check in faster, complete the registration form ahead of time, fill out one form per pet, and bring it to give to the volunteers when you arrive. SmartTag membership also includes 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance as an introductory plan to help reimburse veterinary expenses, and it is the only ID tag membership that comes with pet insurance.

Enjoy a daily horseback trail ride through one of the largest urban parks in the United States, a green space more than five times the size of New York’s Central Park. Experienced trail guides lead the route as you take in beautiful scenery and watch for wildlife such as deer, ducks, and cranes. Friendly horses make the outing comfortable for first-time riders and enjoyable for those with experience.

Lightwire Theater presents an illuminated stage experience that combines technology, dance, and puppetry to tell a touching, all-ages story in the dark. The company, which reached the semifinals on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and received a Jim Henson Foundation grant, brings glowing characters and settings to life with electroluminescent wire. Vivid imagery, nuanced choreography, and a soundtrack that ranges from classical works to pop music come together to reimagine familiar stories with luminous flair.

Memphis Reggae Nights returns to B-Side Memphis with a showcase from Iyah Sypha, an artist originally from Kingston, later a New Yorker, and now rooted in Memphis. The night features reggae sounds and food offerings that include Jamaican jerk chicken and additional sides, with vegan friendly options available. The event is appropriate for families.