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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in East Memphis, TN

5 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in East Memphis

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Overton Park Shell live music venue in Midtown, TN🎮 Entertainment
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4.8(1,146)$6 mi · Midtown

The Overton Park Shell is a beloved outdoor amphitheater in the heart of Midtown Memphis that brings families together for free concerts, movie nights, and cultural events under the stars. With its lawn seating and relaxed atmosphere, kids can dance, play, and enjoy live entertainment while parents soak in the beautiful park setting and community vibe.

🕑 2-3 hours for most concerts and movie nights
GPAC | Germantown Performing Arts Center performing arts theater in East Shelby County, TN🎭 Theater
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4.8(509)$$5 mi · East Shelby County

GPAC brings Broadway-quality entertainment to East Shelby County with a fantastic lineup of children's theater productions, educational performances, and family concerts in a professional yet welcoming setting. With consistently high ratings from families, this performing arts center specializes in age-appropriate programming that introduces kids to the magic of live theater without the intimidation factor of larger venues.

🕑 Most family shows run 60-90 minutes with intermission, so plan for 2-2.5 hours total including arrival time
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center performing arts theater in Bartlett, TN🎭 Theater
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The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center brings the magic of live theater and entertainment to suburban Memphis families. This modern community venue hosts a rotating calendar of family-friendly shows including children's theater productions, concerts, dance performances, and cultural events that introduce kids to the performing arts in an intimate, welcoming setting.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours depending on the performance, including intermission
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art art museum in Midtown, TN🎨 Museum
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4.6(1,079)$6 mi · Midtown

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art transforms the museum experience for families with interactive workshops, engaging family programs, and exhibitions designed to spark children's creativity. Located in beautiful Overton Park, this acclaimed art museum makes exploring diverse cultures and artistic traditions accessible and fun for young visitors through hands-on activities and kid-focused tours.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
Memphis Museum of Science & History museum in Memphis, TN🎨 Museum
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The Memphis Museum of Science & History is a hands-on wonderland where kids can come face-to-face with towering dinosaur skeletons, explore fascinating fossils, and dive into interactive STEAM exhibits that make learning feel like play. With a planetarium for cosmic adventures and engaging activities throughout, this museum keeps children entertained while sparking their curiosity about science and history.

🕑 2.5-4 hours

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