Family events in Collierville, TN

During the Coffee Club’s summer mode, the group meets at Cafe 127 so little ones can enjoy the play area while moms connect over conversation. This twice-monthly gathering is casual with no registration required. Attendees may arrive and leave as schedules allow. Order a favorite drink and settle in for friendly company.

Celebrate the end of the week at Happy Friday in The Grove with free admission and family friendly fun. Singer songwriter Josh Threlkeld leads Let’s JAM (Join All the Music), a participatory set where attendees can share a song, call and response, name that tune, and dance, featuring special guest Victor Sawyer and a Second Line. Live music takes place on the TruGreen Lawn, and a full bar is available on the First Horizon Foundation Plaza. Food trucks include SMOKE & TOAST and MEMPOPS. After the Let’s JAM segment, music continues into the evening. Outside beverages are not permitted, and all coolers, bags, and purses are subject to search. Prohibited items and activities include vaping, glass, pets, firearms, weapons, professional recording devices, thrown objects, skateboards, large umbrellas, grills, drones, laser pointers, illegal drugs or paraphernalia, fireworks or pyrotechnics, card tables, solicitation of any kind, and smoking. Tables are allowed within reason if they do not exceed 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall, and toppers for coolers or wagons are permitted within the same dimensions. Card tables are not allowed. For safety, only small hand held umbrellas are permitted.

An informal bluegrass jam fills Collierville Town Square with acoustic music as many musicians gather to play together. Spectators can enjoy free, family friendly entertainment. Bring a chair and a picnic and relax while the tunes flow. Musicians are welcome to participate, acoustic instruments only, and out of town guests are welcome too. This long running tradition in Collierville, Tennessee is now in its 26th year. Admission is free. On select occasions the jam is replaced by a bluegrass concert by Tennessee Tradition as part of a weekend festival. For details, search for Sounds Like Collierville.

A foam-filled 5K returns to Memphis at Shelby Farms Park, inviting participants to run, walk, dance, and play their way through colorful bubble bogs and billows of sudsy fun. The course is non-competitive and untimed, making it a welcoming choice for all ages and fitness levels. Runners, walkers, and strollers can move at their own pace while enjoying lively music, plenty of laughter, and bubbles from start to finish. Expect to cross the finish line splashed in every color and covered in foam. Free registration is still available.

Tactical Knife Fighting in Southaven, Mississippi offers a hands-on program from Kingdom Elite Tactical focused on self-defense and survival skills. Designed for families and open to participants ages 10 and up, the training covers edged weapon defense and offensive engagement with an emphasis on practical techniques to help protect yourself and your loved ones. The course addresses environments where firearms are restricted, explaining how an edged tool can serve as a force multiplier. It is well suited for runners and for anyone seeking strategies to avoid being left without options during an assault. The cost is $65 per person, with a $30 rate for each additional family member. This class also qualifies for professional continuing education hours for law enforcement.

The 7th Annual Sweet Cheeks 5K has a new name, now presented as the Summer Fun Run 5K with a companion Kids Dash. This family friendly gathering supports Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry and brings attention to poverty and diaper need in Shelby County and surrounding areas. Participants of any pace can take on the course by running, walking, or even dancing to the finish. A Kid’s Fun Run is available for ages 8 and under, and a child ticket includes a shirt, entry to the fun run, and access to a kids zone with games, face painting, and more. U of M’s Pouncer will be there to cheer on the youngest racers.

Hosted at New Direction Christian Church, this community pantry offers groceries to families in a respectful and reliable setting, reflecting a hands-on faith that cares for neighbors. The focus is on meeting practical needs with compassion and consistency. No advance registration is required, and the process is simple and welcoming.

Community Mental Health Day centers on well being and connection at the Desoto Family Counseling and Pediatric Therapy Center parking lot. Activities include rock painting, nature and art stations, build-your-own flower bouquets, bounce houses, animals from the humane society, and coffee and food trucks, with more in the mix. The focus is on self care for mind, body, and spirit. Free and open to the community.

Enjoy unlimited cereal while cartoons play on the projector, along with unlimited arcade play. Admission is $12 for kids and $15 for adults and includes all-you-can-play access and as many bowls as you like. A rotating Cereal of the Week is announced each week.

Overton Park Conservancy sets up refreshing waterslides on the Greensward next to Veterans Plaza, offering a fun way for kids to cool off. Families can drop in for splashes and smiles. The event is free and no registration is required.

Join Barnes and Noble for Saturday morning storytime, with a different picture book featured each week. This is a relaxed, family-friendly event at the Wolf Chase Galleria store.

Spend time with dogs available for adoption and explore what fostering involves. Find details about monthly microchip clinics and low cost spay and neuter options in the area, along with other helpful resources.

Classroom ABC hosts an informative session led by experienced nurses that introduces the essentials of breastfeeding and includes dedicated time for Q&A. To register, contact the Maternity Care Coordinator at Beautiful.Beginnings@bmhcc.org or call 901-227-9873.

CatVideoFest, the leading celebration of feline footage, returns with a freshly curated reel of brand new cat videos made for the big screen. Hosted at the Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium and presented locally by Like You Film Club in association with Oscilloscope Laboratories, this theatrical-only program gathers standout clips from unique submissions and sourced animations. Enjoy the shared fun of watching cat antics together on a giant screen with popcorn, a lighthearted outing that suits all ages. The event also supports cats in need through collaborations with local cat charities, animal welfare groups, and shelters. For this screening, 10 percent of ticket sales will benefit Mewtopia Cat Rescue. There is only one local showing, and tickets often sell out quickly.

Bring your pet to a microchip clinic at PetSuites Olive Branch for a quick, low-cost way to help keep them safe. Microchipping is $20 per pet and includes registration. Payments are accepted by cash, Venmo, PayPal, and major credit or debit cards, and checks are not accepted. To speed up check-in, fill out a registration form ahead of time for each pet and hand it to the volunteers when you arrive. The SmartTag microchip features an anti migration design to help it stay in place so it can be located and scanned easily. If a lost pet is taken to a shelter or veterinarian, staff can read the chip’s unique ID number, which SmartTag uses to access your contact details and help reunite you with your pet. A SmartTag membership also includes 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance as an introductory benefit to help reimburse veterinary costs, and SmartTag notes it is the only ID tag company that includes pet insurance with membership.

This microchip clinic offers on-site microchipping for pets for 20 dollars per pet, and registration is included in the fee. Payments are accepted via cash, Venmo, PayPal, and major credit or debit cards, and checks are not accepted. To speed up check-in, complete a registration form ahead of time, fill out one form per pet, and give it to the volunteers when you arrive. The SmartTag microchip features anti-migration technology designed to help it remain in place so it can be easily found and scanned. If a pet becomes lost and is taken to a shelter or veterinarian, staff can scan the chip to read its unique ID, which SmartTag uses to match the pet with the owner’s contact details and facilitate a reunion. SmartTag membership also includes 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance as an introductory plan that helps reimburse veterinary expenses.

As summer winds down, Grill & Chill caps the season with a lively hootenanny centered on flavor, fun, and good company. Southern-style, slow smoked barbecue pork will be served with a variety of sides, matched by laid back vibes. It is a relaxed chance to gather, unwind, and enjoy one more summer get together before the season turns, the kind of afternoon where friends arrive hungry and linger.

At the Guest House Patio in My Big Backyard, children can get hands-on with nature by crafting their own mud pies using natural materials. Admission to the Garden covers this activity at no extra cost. The activity takes place outdoors and will be canceled if it rains.

Settle in for a relaxed snack time with Program Specialist Sandy Hudson from Natural Recourses, right in the stables, as the sights and sounds of the Farm Park create a calm backdrop. Parents are welcome to bring their little ones for a morning bite, spend time in nature, learn about the Farm Park, and engage with the animals. It is open to all ages. Please bring a snack and a chair or a blanket.

Family Night at Chick-fil-A turns dinner into an easy, kid-friendly outing. Parents can take a break from the kitchen while children enjoy a relaxed meal, creating a simple tradition that makes mealtime stress free for busy families.

Memphis Street Rods teams up again with Collierville Classic Cars to present a season of cruise nights in the historic Collierville Town Square. The gathering welcomes anyone who wants to showcase a vehicle as well as those who simply enjoy admiring standout rides from around the Mid-South. It is a relaxed setting for friends and families to spend time together among classic and custom cars. Cruise nights are scheduled every other Wednesday, and the organizers encourage the community to spread the word.

Axe throwing is open to the public at Ash’s Irish Pub in Olive Branch Old Town. Participants 10 years and older are welcome, and closed-toe shoes are required. Enjoy $10 free play or choose a season subscription starting at $50. Hosting a gathering is also available with entertainment packages starting at $350.