"The Memphis Zoo lights up in the evenings during the holiday season, with fanciful displays, lighted trails, Santa in his workshop, reindeer, and special crafts are all part of the holiday fun. Other animal encounters happen throughout the season, and the Zoo's gorgeous carousel and rides on the tram are free, too, with the price of admission to Zoo Lights. Hot cocoa and other holiday treats are served up at the Cat's House Cafe, centrally located to the farm - home to most of the craft activities - and Santa's workshop. Zoo Lights runs through December 30th on select evenings."
"Experience the magic of the holidays at Shelby Farms Park's largest event! Starry Nights brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling displays featuring more than 3.5 million lights (yes, million!)! Festive fun is in store for kids and kids at heart at this socially distant, drive-through (or walk or bike-through on select nights) holiday event"
Come see the famous Peabody Duck March daily at 11am and 5pm and the Peabody Gingerbread Village.
"There's no better bling in Memphis than Graceland - the home of Elvis Presley, which decks the halls royally every holiday season. The merriment begins with a lighting ceremony, and the mansion and grounds are bedecked in the King's holiday bling, including a life sized nativity scene outside, and red velvet curtains and Presley family mementos inside. Dozens of live poinsettias wrap the home's main staircase (upstairs is off limits to visitors)in holiday splendor, and guests can be a part of the Elvis Presely Charitable Foundation's poinsettia campaign, which provides funding for the foundation's many programs that benefit children and students in Memphis."
If museums are your thing, this is a great one. Check out their website for the most current exhibit being featured. "In December, they host the Enchanted Forest which includes dozens of whimsically decorated trees, a gingerbread village and full-scale model train added. Now known as the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees, this Memphis holiday tradition supports LeBonheur Children's Hospital as one of its major fundraising events"