Welcome back to the Weekend Guide, Memphis! This week’s lineup of things to do in Memphis this weekend will be accompanied with gorgeous weather and we’re excited to share what we have in store for you.
Country music, a little cookie decorating, nighttime hikes, an outdoor rock concert, the opportunities are endless for memories with your friends and family!
Friendly reminder: please follow all business guidelines at any events in Memphis and neighboring cities! Remain socially distanced from others to protect yourself and those around you, wear your mask, and most importantly: have fun!

1. Girl's Night Cookie Decorating | Sweet Lala's Bakery
For the sweet lovers, we have the perfect thing for you to do in Memphis this weekend. Family-owned Sweet Lala’s Bakery is hosting an in-house event at their East Memphis location— meant for the girls! Round up your girl-gang for cocktails and learn to decorate cookies. You’ll take home new piping skills, delicious cookies, and memories from this sweet event!
Event Details
🗓 APR 8 | 5PM–7PM
📍Sweet Lala’s Bakery | 6150 Poplar Avenue #Suite 118 Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

2. Nature by Firelight | Lichterman Nature Center
Looking to spend the night out in East Memphis? The Lichterman Center curated this family friendly event that is perfect for our nature-lovers on our next thing to do in Memphis this weekend. This event features a nighttime hike around the lake, live nocturnal animal encounters, s’mores by the fire, plus more adult + kid friendly activities for everyone to enjoy the evening.
Event Details
🗓 APR 9 | 6PM–9PM
📍The Lichterman Nature Centre| 5992 Quince Rd, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

3. Bluff City Bandits | Lafayette's Music Room
Taking the next event on the Weekend Guide to Overton Square, we have a country party band that is ready to take Lafayette’s Music Room stage with their youthful, infectious energy. Bluff City Bandits will cover music ranging from rock-country singer Garth Brooks to current radio hits.
Event Details APR 10 | 4PM – 8PM
📍Lafayette’s Music Room | 2119 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, 38104

4. The Texas Gentlemen | Growlers
This band is making their way to the Growlers in Midtown this weekend. The Texas Gentlemen are ready to leave it all on stage at this family-friendly event. Their musical versatility touches Dixieland-style jazz, to country funk, to pop-soul ballads off their new release called Floor It!!!
Event Details
🗓 APR 9 | 8PM – 11PM
📍Growlers |1911 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, 38104

5. Captain Midnight's The Wreckoning | Crosstown Brewery
Rounding out our Weekend Guide in our things to do in Memphis this weekend, this event is an outdoor show that is making their revival: Captain Midnight at Crosstown Brewery. For those that love the heady gospel and rock and roll, this event is for you. Grab a bud and your favorite Crosstown Brew to satisfy your musical cravings, and celebrate the rebirth of Spring.
Event Details
🗓 APR 10| 4PM – 6PM
📍Crosstown Brewery |1264 Concourse Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, 38104
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See You Next Week!
Get out and enjoy the city! If you didn’t find stuff to do in Memphis this weekend from this guide, head over to our app where there are plenty more events to choose from!
Don’t forget to wear a mask and to follow all social distancing protocols. Let’s stay safe together, Memphis!
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