Spring has sprung! Spring is such an exciting time, as it marks the beginning of our photoshoot season and local festivals, outdoor celebrations, and creative opportunities. Experience the best local happenings with our scouted guide to local events, delicious food, and outdoor fun. Here’s to new beginnings!

She 901 Tour: Don’t miss the She 901 Tour, every Saturday in March! Empower the next generation of women and support women-owned businesses in the Memphis area by attending one of the two tours available each Saturday in downtown Memphis. The tours start and end at the Tennessee Welcome Center on Riverside Drive. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Choose 901 website here.

Silo Square Arts Festival: Join us in Silo Square for the first annual Silo Square Arts Festival on Saturday, March 23, from 10 am-4 pm, for local vendors, live music, children’s activities, fair food, and more. All proceeds benefit Palmer Home.

Tulips for Spring: Shop Shelby Wimberly’s “Tulips for Spring” at Collected by Elizabeth Malmo with scouted business Raye Boutique on Thursday, March 28, at 6 pm. Enjoy the new collection and sip while you shop. Check Shelby’s Instagram for more details here.

Women We Love Music & Market: Don’t miss the Women We Love Music & Market benefitting Restore Corps at dory on Thursday, March 28, from 4-7 pm. There will be live music with Alexis Grace and all-women vendors in the dining room, and specials on women-owned wines all week.

Silo Square Eggstravangza Sip, Shop, & Stroll: Head to Silo Square on Friday, March 29, from 10 am-6 pm, for the Silo Square Eggstravangza Sip, Shop, & Stroll. Enjoy a day of discounts, giveaways, gift cards, and shopping from participating Silo vendors. Keep up with the Eggstravangza on the Silo Square Instagram here.

Art by Design: Art by Design returns to Agricenter International from April 3-7. Scouted designer Lindley Martens of Laurel Rd. Antiques & Modern is a featured designer in the 2024 lineup. Additional programming highlights include designer dinners, the Art of Mahjong, cocktails and conversation, shopping expositions, and speaker panels. For more information, visit artsmemphis.org/art-by-design.

Vesta Home Show: The Vesta Home Show celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year from April 6-28. Each year, the Vesta Home Show showcases the finest construction, architectural, and technological designs in the community. Don’t miss the scouted businesses, Build Murphy, Mid South Night Lights, Miestro Home Integration, Regions, RKA Construction, and Trazo Design, featured in the 2024 show. Purchase tickets to the 2024 show here.

Volume 11 Cover Color Party: Join us at Kittie Kyle for our Volume 11 Cover Color Party from 6-8 pm on April 10. This evening will embrace all things color! Shop the spring collection at Kittie Kyle and refresh your wardrobe for spring. Enjoy a delicious cocktail from Memphis Tap. “Fizz” will be on tap pouring some fresh libations. To fully embrace the theme of the evening, create a colorful bouquet at our stem bar hosted by John Mark Enterprises. We hope to see you there in full Spring bloom to kick off Volume 11!

SkinBetter Science Spring Skincare Event: Save your spot for the SkinBetter Science Spring Skincare Event at PSG Skincare & Laser Center on Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30-7 pm. Secure your spot for this event to discover your personalized skincare regimen before summertime and receive expert advice from scouted professionals here.

Palmer Home Mudbug Bash: Hop to it! The 20th Annual Palmer Home Mudbug Bash is on April 20, from 6-10 pm, in Hernando, Mississippi, benefitting Palmer Home. Enjoy live music, great food, and a live auction, for a great cause. Learn more here.

Double Decker Arts Festival: Meet us in Oxford, Mississippi, for Double Decker Arts Festival Weekend, a two-day celebration of music, food, shopping, and the arts, April 26-27. Don’t forget to stop and shop by Cicada on the Square for the best spring fashion pieces or an early Mother’s Day gift!

Overton Square Crawfish Festival: Love crawfish? We do, too! Head to Overton Square for the Overton Square Crawfish Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am-5 pm. The day includes all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music, local beers and brews, and an artisan’s market.

Baptist Health & Wellness Series at Overton Park Shell: Commit to health and wellness this spring at Overton Park Shell with the Baptist Health & Wellness Series. The opportunities to move are endless, from goat yoga to mindfulness to pilates. Sign up for classes here.

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Written by Haley Clift 3/19/24