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Happy Holidays from the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau!
It's always hard to believe that the holidays have arrived already. What happened to the rest of the year? In Memphis, there are so many things to do we need more than just one month to pack them all in! Check out the exciting events listed below, and don't forget to visit our calendar of Events page for even more holiday travel ideas in Memphis.
Special Holiday Events
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms Park
Farm Rd. and Walnut Grove
Memphis, TN 38134
Date: November 27, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Website: starrynightsmemphis.com
(901) 767-PARK
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy proudly reintroduces Starry Nights 2009, the Mid-South’s favorite holiday light show.
Starry Nights 2009 will feature more than a million environmentally friendly LED lights illuminating dozens of all-new displays along with some of your old favorites.
Starry Nights is a holiday light show like no other. Bring your family and drive the mile and half long, winding road through serene Shelby Farms Park to see the dazzling displays come to life. You can visit the Starry Nights Village at the end of the show to purchase the Starry Nights 2009 holiday CD, official merchandise, hot cocoa and more!
Look through this site to learn all about the November 30 Run, Ride, Bike and Skate the Starry Nights event, kids activities, route information, pricing and more. Call (901) 767-PARK for more information.
You can purchase your tickets at the Starry Nights entrance at Farm Road and Walnut Grove Road. If you buy a pre-sale ticket at participating branches of First Tennessee, you can enter the special entrance on Mullins Station Road. If you’re a member of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, you can also enter the special entrance on Mullins Station Road and buy your ticket there.
$20 per car
$35 for shuttles
$50 for minibuses
$150 for motor coaches
SunTrust Zoo Lights at Memphis Zoo
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN 38112
Date: November 20, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm (last entrance at 8:30pm)
901-333-6500
Visit Santa in Teton Trek! See brand-new animated light displays and enjoy great family activities. See live reindeer, Dasher and Dancer, plus much more. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the zoo and be dazzled by holiday light displays. Say hello to Santa and his reindeer.
$5 members, $7 nonmembers, children under 2 admitted free
Hours of operation:
The Zoo is open all year but is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
March through October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November through February 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admission is one hour before closing.
General Zoo admission prices:
Adults (ages 12 - 59) $ 13.00
Children (ages 2 - 11) $ 8.00
Seniors (ages 60+) $ 12.00
Children under age 2 are admitted free.
Parking $ 3.00
Christmas at Graceland 2009
Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
Date: November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010
800-238-2000
Experience Graceland decorated for the holidays with all of Elvis' traditional Christmas decorations.
Click here to visit the "Winter at Events Graceland" website with all the details.
2009 Christmas at Graceland Lighting Ceremony
Kickoff the holiday season with the annual lighting of Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis 6:00pm Friday, November 20 at the Graceland Plaza.
2009 Tours of Graceland Decorated for the Holidays
November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010
During the holiday season, the tour of Graceland is extra special with the interior and exterior of the mansion decorated for the holidays.
Click here for Graceland's operating hours during the holiday season.
Click here for more information on touring Graceland, to order tickets online and for holiday hours of operation.
Graceland is also offering a special $5.00 off the Platinum and VIP Tours this winter. Download the coupon here.
2010 Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration
January 7 - 10:
Celebrate Elvis’ birthday in Memphis with four days of fun Elvis events. Click here for the full schedule and ticket info. Admission: $29 adults / $12 children 7-12.
Club Elvis at Graceland, 8pm-12 midnight. Admission $20.
Visit www.elvis.com for more information.
Santa vs. the Snowman at CTI IMAX©
CTI IMAX© Theatre
3050 Central Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
Date: November 14, 2009 - December 31, 2009
901-320-6362
See this heartwarming story of a lonely snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa's village, only to become jealous of all the attention Santa gets at Christmas. After snow fights and ice wars, friendship wins out and Santa and the Snowman become best friends forever. This is animated big screen IMAX© film is a holiday favorite the whole family can enjoy! Santa vs. the Snowman features the celebrity voices of Jonathan Winters, Ben Stein & Victoria Jackson and is sponsored by Bluff City Jaguar-Land Rover.
Santa vs. the Snowman features the voices of Jonathan Winters, Ben Stein and Victoria Jackson. The film was created by Steve Oedekerk; the screenplay is by John A. Davis; is produced by Paul Marshal, John A. Davis and Keith Alcorn. Santa vs. the Snowman is directed by John A. Davis and executive produced by Steve Oedekerk. It is distributed by the IMAX© Corporation.
Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
Bodine Exhibit Hall
3050 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
Opens: November 21, 2009
Website: www.memphismuseums.org
901-320-6320
Admission to the Enchanted Forest (only) is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children (ages 3-12).
Santa Claus: Santa will be available to meet and greet visitors and pose for photographs. Pictures with Santa are $10.
Call 901-525-TREE or visit www.TheEnchantedForest.org to find out more. A Memphis holiday tradition for 60 years! Presented by TWIGS of Le Bonheur. All proceeds benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center.
Once upon a time, an enchanted forest intrigued children and adults alike and brought magic to the holiday season. Teddy bears beckon, elves are busy at work, penguins play in the snow, while Santa waits to hear holiday wishes. This fairy tale-like forest of glittering lights will dazzle the young and young-at-heart.
Festival of Trees: Avenues of beautiful trees decorated by professional designers, individuals and local organizations glisten throughout the Pink Palace.
Gingerbread Village: A snow-covered village of scrumptious creations awaits you! From cozy cottages to majestic mansions, all are designed by local chefs, businesses, individuals and groups. An exciting miniature train travels around the Gingerbread Village.
Penguin Pond: These cuddly, stuffed penguins are sponsored by individuals, businesses and classrooms of kids. After enjoying the pond at the Pink Palace, the penguins are given to patients at Le Bonheur.
Holidays Around the World: A fun and educational way to learn how other countries and various cultures celebrate different holidays.
Enchanted Forest Events: Something for everyone; from a black tie gala to a daddy-daughter dance, and from stories with Santa for the young to a special visit to the Forest for the young-at-heart.
Don't Miss It!
Opening day, Saturday, November 21, at 9am when Santa flies in on a helicopter and lands on the front lawn of the Pink Palace. Before you leave the Enchanted Forest, have your picture taken with Santa Claus, now through December 24. Pictures with Santa are $10. Please note: The Pink Palace Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |