13 Things to Do in Memphis This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Gumption Revival Lantern Parade (Tom Lee Day)

The second annual Gumption Revival Lantern Parade takes over Tom Lee Park on the riverfront, sponsored by Valero, the City of Memphis, and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Tom Lee Park, 422 Riverside Drive, Memphis

DevMemphis – Memphis Software Developer Meetup

A monthly meetup for Memphis software developers to connect, share projects, and network.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Memphis

Mempho Music Festival

Three-day outdoor music festival featuring Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic, Spoon, Broken Social Scene, Gary Clark Jr., De La Soul, and more across three stages.

Friday, October 9, 2026 5:00 PM · Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis

Music & Nightlife

Xavier Wulf

Memphis rapper Xavier Wulf performs live at Minglewood Hall.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00 PM · Minglewood Hall, Memphis

Pretty Lights After Party with Maddy O'Neal

Keep the Mempho Festival vibes going at Minglewood Hall with Maddy O'Neal and an all-star lineup after Pretty Lights' set.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Minglewood Hall, Memphis

Arts & Culture

Singalong Broadway

Belt your favorite Broadway show tunes at this one-of-a-kind singalong event at the Orpheum Theatre.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, 203 S Main St, Memphis

Outdoors & Active

Hustle & Flow Pilates

A Pilates party on the riverfront under the Sunset Canopy at Tom Lee Park with instructor Bridget.

Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 PM · Sunset Canopy, Tom Lee Park, Memphis

Mutt Strut 5K

A dog-friendly 5K run in Memphis this October — bring your pup and use code EMAIL for $5 off registration.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Memphis

Critical Mass Bike Ride at Wiseacre

Join the Memphis Social Bicycle Club for their biggest ride of the year — a 5-mile Critical Mass ride followed by an afterparty at Wiseacre Brewing HQ.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 2:00 PM · Wiseacre Brewing HQ, Memphis

Free Events

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Shell

A live music celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Overton Park Shell.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 5:30 PM · Overton Park Shell, Memphis

River Walkers

A free weekly senior walking group along the Memphis Riverfront, meeting at Beale Street Landing every Monday through November.

Monday, October 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive, Memphis

Date Night

Dance on the Bluff

Cat's Ballroom brings free outdoor social dancing to Fourth Bluff Park with different dance styles announced closer to each date.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Fourth Bluff Park, Memphis

Food & Drink

Women's Social Club Brunch at Staks

Women's Social Club Memphis hosts a casual Saturday morning brunch at Staks Kitchen in Germantown — open to members and visitors.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Staks Kitchen, Germantown