Join us in protecting our ecosystem by participating in a weed wrangle with our lead invasive species volunteer, Bill Bullock. Meet the group at the East Parkway Old Forest Gateway wearing closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing, gloves will be provided. Hydration helps! Questions?
Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
Close out Lunar New Year in glowing style with an electric tasting event at Memphis’ art museum. On March 3, we celebrate the Lantern Festival—the joyful finale of the 15-day New Year celebration—with an evening of food, music, and energy inspired by the bold spirit of the Year of the Fire Horse. Enjoy live slap […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda, just a […]
How well can you ever really know a painting? In this edition of Ideas Over Lunch, Renaissance art historian Victor Coonin takes us on a lively exploration of The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine by Girolamo Romanino—a work long admired in the galleries but now transformed through a remarkable restoration. What emerges is not just […]
On March 7, celebrate Women’s History Month during Super Saturday: Button Bouquets, a creative, hands-on activity inspired by women artists in the museum’s collection. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical floral works of Florine Stettheimer and the cultural legacy of Mary Simms, young artists will craft their own vibrant upcycled bouquets using colorful pipe cleaners, buttons, […]
Step into the season of renewal with our spring floral arranging workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll work with the vibrant colors and fresh scents of spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and other seasonal blooms. This class will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful arrangement that captures the essence of spring. Learn […]
Join us at Overton Park for a Birding Basics Course designed especially for beginners. You'll learn how to identify birds by their sights and sounds through engaging classroom and field sessions. If you've been curious about diving deeper into the wonderful world of our charismatic feathered friends, this class is for you! Registration includes lunch, a course […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda, just a […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month at your art museum with a creativity-filled Homeschool Day inspired by women artists who push the boundaries of color and feeling. Students will explore abstract watercolor techniques influenced by the work of Memphis-based artists Kong Wee Pang and Amy Hutcheson. Using a special emotional response guide, young artists will discover how […]
Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Ranger Information Session and Orientation. To participate, all Volunteer Rangers must:
Celebrate the arrival of spring with Super Saturday: Cherry Blossom Collage Fun! on March 14. Inspired by the soft pink blooms of cherry blossom season, this hands-on activity invites young artists to create their own vibrant floral artwork using tissue paper squares, markers, glue, and paper. Children will layer tissue blossoms, draw branches and backgrounds, […]
Join us on March 15, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. for an inspiring afternoon inside the studio of acclaimed Memphis artist Maysey Craddock, presented by the Art Now Collective. This intimate visit offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Craddock’s practice, known for its richly layered works exploring place, memory, and transformation. Space is limited, making this […]
Join us at Rainbow Lake for an outdoor Story Time led by Memphis Librarians. This activity is appropriate for kids 7 and under. No registration required!
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda, just a […]
Join us for a Kid’s Nature Journaling session at Overton Park with Caroline Schratz! This session invites 3rd to 5th graders to explore the wonders of nature while developing their observation and artistic skills. Participants will learn to document the wild wonders of the Old Forest through sketches and notes. This hands-on, creative activity is perfect for sparking curiosity and connecting with […]
Experience the vibrant energy of Holi, the Indian festival that marks the arrival of spring with joy, color, and community. Join us at Memphis’ art museum for a day full of festive fun, including hands-on art making, dynamic dance performances, fun music, and traditional henna. New this year: We’re bringing the joy of color throwing […]
Join us for an illuminating afternoon as the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art welcomes Rachel Stephens, the University of Memphis’s 2025 Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg Chair of Excellence in Art History, for her talk, “Tennessee Gentleman?: Renegotiating Andrew Jackson’s Legacy through Portraiture.” Stephens will explore the fascinating artistic relationship between Ralph E. W. Earl and Andrew […]
Step inside Urevbu Contemporary on March 22, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. for a dynamic Gallery Takeover presented by the Black Art Collective (BAC). This lively afternoon invites guests to explore the visionary work championed by Sheila Urevbu and her gallery, celebrating contemporary Black artistry in Memphis and beyond. This program offers an engaging opportunity to […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda, just a […]
On March 28, explore color, culture, and creativity during Super Saturday: Yarn Mandalas—a hands-on activity inspired by the work of Suchitra Mattai, currently on view in the Rotunda. In celebration of Women’s History Month, young artists will create their own “God’s Eye”-style yarn mandalas using color-shifting yarn and dowel rods or popsicle sticks, echoing Mattai’s […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda, just a […]