Create in the Gardens
Join a local artist for a guided art project set in the serene beauty of Overton Park’s formal gardens. Whether you’re an experienced painter or just looking for a relaxing afternoon, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
We’ll provide:
- All necessary art supplies
- Light snacks to enjoy during the session
Just bring your creativity and a sense of adventure!
Coming Fall 2025
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Events
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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 […]
Free
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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!
$5
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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 […] |
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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? […]
Free
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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 […]
$5.72 – $22.05
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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 […] |
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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, […]
$53.56 – $64.07
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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 […]
$45
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1 event,
Canceled
Wednesday Walks
Canceled
Wednesday Walks
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? […]
Free
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2 events,
Come connect with nature through an indoor winter nature journaling session for seniors!
Free
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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 […] |
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Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
Free
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3 events,
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Bring your dog to a Mardi Gras party at Overton Bark. 
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
$32.55
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Join Fields Falcone for a casual lunch-hour walk to learn about ecology, conservation, and park news.
Free
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Join us at the Golf Clubhouse for an outdoor Story Time led by Memphis Librarians. This activity is appropriate for kids 7 and under. No registration required!
Free
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? […]
Free
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Join Conservancy staff on a walk while we discuss a specific ecological concept for the month. Walks scheduled for the third Thursday of each month.
$5
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3 events,
Canceled
Kids Nature Journaling
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Kids Nature Journaling
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 […]
$5
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Join Overton Park Conservancy at Old Dominick Distillery to celebrate the release of an exclusive collaborative whiskey blend.
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Experience Old Dominick behind the scenes and learn to make cocktails with the new Squirrel Tale whiskey.
$85
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3 events,
Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
Free
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Join the Rhodes College Society of Physics Students for a Physics Field Day at Overton Park! Explore the wonder of science through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities that bring physics […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
$22.05 – $32.55
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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? […]
Free
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Wax Print Wonderland by Samilia Pelshak | Featuring Women Who Spin Join us as Memphis’ art museum unveils the 2026 Summer Art Garden with Wax Print Wonderland, a vibrant new installation by Memphis-based […]
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Thursday tours occur at 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Join a docent-led tour of Memphis College of Art, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy and discover the lasting influence of MCA on Memphis’s artistic community. […]
$10 – $18
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Learn about the native spring wildflowers of the Old Forest.
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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 […]
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1 event,Sunday tours occur at 1:00 and 4:00 PM. Join a docent-led tour of Memphis College of Art, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy and discover the lasting influence of MCA on Memphis’s artistic community. […]
$10 – $18
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0 events,
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0 events,
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2 events,
Come connect with nature through an indoor winter nature journaling session for seniors!
Free
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? […]
Free
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1 event,Thursday tours occur at 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Join a docent-led tour of Memphis College of Art, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy and discover the lasting influence of MCA on Memphis’s artistic community. […]
$10 – $18
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Celebrate the creative legacy of the Memphis College of Art with this special edition of Ideas Over Lunch, hosted at your art museum. Former Chief Curator Marina Pacini will share […]
$5.72 – $22.05
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2 events,
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Ground yourself this spring with a Seated Mindfulness Experience led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This gentle session invites you to pause from the pace of daily life and cultivate a […]
$3
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On April 4, bring creativity and sustainability together at Super Saturday: Recycled Animal Sculptures. Inspired by beloved works in the museum’s Permanent Collection—Greyhounds Playing and Cori with Cat—this hands-on activity […]
Free
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Canceled Wednesday Walks
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Overton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With generous support from our community, we strive to make the park a welcoming and beautiful space for all Memphians—and a vital urban habitat for wildlife.
We raise approximately 90% of our annual budget through donations. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us offer events like Paint & Picnic and maintain the park for everyone to enjoy.