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This week, all our favorite places in Memphis are flipping into spook-tacular events that are friendly for all ages! The best part: 2 of the 5 places this week are in the same area for an easy transition between events or saving it to pack up you plans throughout the weekend. 2 festivals are also on our radar this week but name the better pair: Brunch + Beer or Food + Wine? Lastly on our things to do in Memphis this weekend: A comedic legend leads the pack for a night full of laughs and fun at the Grindhouse, better known as the Fedex Forum!
Safety reminder: Please follow all business + event guidelines, wear a mask to protect yourself + those around you as COVID cases begin to rise in the area. Be safe + have fun, Memphis!
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🔥 Hot 🔥 events in Memphis this weekend:
Two of Memphis’ favorites: Brunch + Beer! The Memphis Brewfest is happening for not one day, but TWO packed days of your favorite breweries in Memphis + 50 more from all over the country. Brunchfest will be happening on Sunday, with 6 local restaurants bringing your their finest brunch meals to accompany your brews. 🍻
Event Details
Oct 16 | 3:00pm–7:00pm Oct 17 | 12:00pm–3:30pm
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium | 335 South Hollywood Street
$50
Another festival dedicated to an amazing pair: the Memphis Food + Wine Festival is happening at the Radians Ampitheater in East Memphis! This event is a culinary experience; while also being a philanthropic contribute to Fedex Family House: a home away from home for Le Bonehuer Children’s Hospitals!
Event Details Oct 16 | 7:00pm–12:00am Radians Ampitheater | 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis 38317 $200
Martin Lawrence is bringing the fire to Memphis for this lit event happening at the Fedex Forum! Come ready for what’s up Martin’s sleeves when he rolls up with Ricky Smiley, Benji Brown, + more to the lineup.
Event Details Oct 15 | 7:30pm–9:30pm Fedex Forum | 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103 $36.50
Get ready to grab your Boo’s 👻 and head to the Zoo🦒 ! Zoo Boo is returning for this fall season, an event that’s friendly for all ages! Accompanying Zoo Boo is also Zootoberfest for our 21+ friends: get a beer stein and refills to sip on during your stay at the zoo.
Event Details Oct 15 | 6:00pm–9:00pm Oct 16 | 6:00pm–9:00pm Oct 17 | 6:00pm–9:00pmMemphis Zoo | 2000 Prentiss Pl, Memphis, TN 38112 $15, Zootoberfest is free with general admission
Chills + thrills at this new Silent Disco event! In the heart of Midtown, Overton Square is throwing down their Silent Disco Costume Party! Get down to boo👻-gie with more deets listed below.
Event Details
🗓 Oct 16 | 7:00pm–10:00pm
📍 136-138 Cumberland St.
🎟 $15
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