Free events in Memphis, TN

Discover the fun of unscripted comedy at a free improv workshop in the upstairs studio at TheatreWorks Overton Square. This drop-in class welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced performers, allowing participants to come and go as needed while encouraging commitment to the bit. Each session adapts to the group, exploring everything from foundational skills to short form games and even long form exercises.

Enjoy Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library with read-alouds, songs, and a simple craft. No registration is required.

This free Senior Expo at Memphis Botanic Garden brings together local organizations that support older adults and their families. It offers opportunities to learn about services and resources, along with prize drawings, refreshments, and health screenings.

Becoming a new parent can be both joyful and overwhelming. This life changing transition can bring feelings of anxiety, isolation, and sadness, and many mothers look for extra support. Rattled is a free weekly postpartum support group led by caring nurses. It welcomes all moms, no matter where their baby was born, and offers compassionate, consistent support during this important time.

This free open studio at the Dixon welcomes makers in the fiber arts to bring their own fabric, yarn, and tools and focus on personal pieces. Create in a supportive setting alongside others, exchanging ideas and encouragement. Use whichever materials and techniques you prefer.

Enjoy a free drop-in yoga session guided by instructor Laura Gray McCann. Space is limited and entry is first come, first served, with attendance limits that may change based on weather and the setting. Expect light, healthful movement designed to support your practice. Laura tailors the approach to the group, making it comfortable for newcomers and rewarding for experienced participants.

Get help covering laundry costs at Suds Laundry, now Ellie's Laundry. Bring your unwashed items and everything else is provided, including payment for the machines, detergent, and dryer sheets. Service is offered without questions and with a caring approach. Please do not preload machines or block paying customers while waiting. Wait to receive tickets and guidance from a Laundry Love representative before selecting a machine. To assist as many families as possible, there is a limit of four tickets per family. Ticket values are as follows: 6 to 8 load washers require three tickets, and 2 to 4 load washers require one ticket. If additional tickets remain after families are served, extras may be distributed as available.

Head to Board to Beers for a lively trivia night hosted by owner Taylor Herndon. Build a team of any size and take on questions across a range of topics while competing for house cash. It is free to play and open to all ages. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and a selection of beer, and you can bring outside food for a $5 fee.

Monroe Parks & Recreation brings its free Music on Main concert series to Downtown Monroe with a night of live yacht rock from Yacht Rock Radio on Main Street. The event welcomes everyone and offers a lively setting to enjoy music in the heart of the community. Attendees can grab a bite from nearby spots and share the experience with family and friends.

Enjoy a free outdoor Pilates session at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, hosted by Club Pilates. Suitable for all experience levels, this class offers a full-body workout in a natural setting. Bring a mat and water, and feel free to invite a friend.

Illumineers come together for complimentary open play. Participants who use the Ravensburger Play Hub receive a random promo.

The Orion Financial Free Concert Series brings a mix of local, national, and international performers to the historic Overton Park Shell, a stage with a long legacy of memorable shows. This edition spotlights Hattiloo Theatre with a concert experience that channels the feel of a Saturday night soul revue, blending gospel-infused vocals, R&B rhythms, Broadway numbers, and brief stage vignettes. The program celebrates the sound, spirit, and storytelling tradition of Black performance in the theatre’s signature style. Founded in 2006 by Ekundayo Bandele with leadership from board chair Michael de Caetani, Hattiloo Theatre is a 501(c)(3) named for Bandele’s daughters, Hatshepsut (Hatti) and Oluremi (Loo). It began in a small Edge District storefront and, in 2014, moved into a purpose-built home following a $4.3 million campaign, opening debt free and paired with a $500,000 endowment. A 2016 campaign added a Development Center, and that year an 8,000-square-foot former head start facility was transformed into the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center through a $1-per-year lease with the City of Memphis. In 2017 the organization opened HattiHouse to host visiting artists and interns. As the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in the five surrounding states, Hattiloo reaches thousands annually with free programming across the city and is recognized nationwide as a valuable resource. Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome on the lawn. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the on-site concourse. Leashed dogs are permitted in designated areas, and the Shell is smoke free. Food trucks on site include Odd Smash & Grab, Camelitas Taquería, Soi No. 9, and Mempops. Deck party options are available for an elevated viewing experience.