March event calendar

Were you wondering if there was anything to do with your children and as a family in the Madison County area? Well, Kid Madison has the answer for you. March is full of a little bit of everything and surely something that each member of your family will enjoy. Bookmark this page, because we will add new events throughout the month as we learn of them. Please e-mail Kid Madison regarding any upcoming family-oriented, kid and teen or mom events readers may find of interest.

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PLAN AHEAD
2015 Humboldt Strawberry Festival
The application deadline for many of the categories have April dues dates. If you have plans to enter a float, compete for a title, run in a race (April 15 deadline) or participate in any manner, then check now. The booth deadline was Sunday, March 1, but check to see if there is a waiting list.

Amy Grant and Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman
Tickets are now on sale for their annual Christmas concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The concert dates are December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22 and 23.

Jackson Escape Rooms
Make your reservation to enjoy Jackson Escape Rooms, a new fun and engaging challenge concept coming to Jackson on March 16.

Jackson-Madison County Schools (JMCS) on spring break.
The JCMS will be on spring break Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 6.

Kirk Cameron and Todd Agnew
Spend an evening with Kirk Cameron and Todd Angew in Cordova on Thursday, March 19.

LEGO KidsFest
If you have any LEGO fans in your home, then LEGO KidsFest is a not-to-miss event. The show is coming to Nashville Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Ask your children if LEGOs is worth the drive to Nashville.

Panera Bread Playgroup
Register in advance for this event, because spaces fill quickly. The playgroup meets at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at Jackson Panera Bread. See listings below to plan your schedule.

Snow White Tea
The Ballet Arts Jackson event will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29.

Third Day in concert
Third Day performs at Hope Church in Cordova on Thursday, March 12.

Trace Bundy
Trace Bundy, the “Acoustic Ninja“, will perform at the Ned on March 26.

Kid Madison suggests you call ahead to confirm before heading out to attend any of the listed events. At the time of posting, the event information was current.

Sunday, March 1, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Half-Price Roller Skate
Description: Enjoy an afternoon roller skating after a morning in church. Bring in your church bulletin and receive half-price on admission. One bulletin per person. The music mix includes kid-friendly pop, contemporary Christian and county music.
Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Price: Admission is $2.50 with a church bulletin and $5 without. Skate rental is free.
Venue: Magic Wheels Skating Center | Location: 1112 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-2069

Event name: Mary Poppins
Description: The University School of Jackson (USJ) Upper School students (grades six through twelfth) present the Broadway version of Mary Poppins. Performances will not only be theatrical, but include an orchestra composed of students.
Time: 2 p.m. | Price: General admission is $10 and $7 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Venue: USJ Blankenship Theater | Location: 232 McClellan Road, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-0812

Monday, March 2, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Hecka Big and Super Shiny Crown
Description: The Union University Players present the children’s play , which is written by Don Bosley and directed by John Klonowski.
Time: 10 a.m. | Price: $7
Venue: W.D. Powell Theatre | Address: 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 661-5105

Event name: A Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss
Description: Celebrate National Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday at the Jackson-Madison County Library. Enjoy crafts, fun, games and snacks as you listen to special reading guests.
Time: 4 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library | Location: 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Event name: Lowe’s Build and Grow
Description: Registration opens for the Saturday, March 14 Build and Grow with Monster Jam® featuring El Toro Loco®.
Time: 10 a.m. | Price: Free
Website: Lowe’s | Location: Jackson and surrounding area Lowe’s

Event name: Read to Succeed Registration Deadline
Description: Register your children to participate in the annual Read to Succeed campaign where they earn tickets to Six Flags for reading. There are three close Six Flags locations in Georgia, Illinois and Missouri.
Time: All day | Price: Free
Website: Read to Succeed | Location: Everywhere

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Children’s Story Time
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library | Location: 433 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, 38301
Get directions Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Boot Camp for Moms
Description: Online registration for Jackson’s Boot Camp for Moms closes today at 11:59 p.m. The six-week program begins Monday, March 9 and runs through Friday, April 17. Boot camp meets Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. You will be sore, but you will get in shape.
Time: 11:59 p.m. | Price: $100
Venue: Glory Gymnastics Center | Location: 117 Bowling Drive, Jackson 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 215-0582
Website: Jackson’s Boot Camp for Moms

Event name: Homeschool Hop
Description: Jump up and down, up and down and up and down for hours during Homeschool Hop. This is a great way to burn off energy after a long day of school. Arrive early to purchase socks and be ready to jump when the bounce area opens.
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Price: General admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. A one-time sock purchase fee does apply.
Venue: Sky Zone | Location: 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 868-4418

Event name: Panera Bread Playgroup
Description: Toddlers and preschoolers (approximate ages are two to six years old) may enjoy a morning of play and a lot of fun at one of my favorite places to eat. Each week, there is a new theme of activity and play. Theme: LUCKY Wednesday. Register early, because spaces fill quickly.
Time: 9 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Panera Bread | Location: 1145 Vann Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 215-6084

Event name: Reading Time
Description: Children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to bring their parents or grandparents with them to enjoy reading time at the museum. Casey Jones Village Education Coordinator Judy Lafont presents a themed story time and activity, and serves refreshments. Please call to make your reservation.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum | Location: 30 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 668-1222

Event name: Toddler Time
Description: The Littles, ages one to five years old, may enjoy a special jump time just for them.
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Price: General admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. A one-time sock purchase fee does apply.
Venue: Sky Zone | Location: 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 868-4418

Thursday, March 5, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Children’s Story Time
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library North | Location: 8 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, 38305
Directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Event name: Children’s Story Time
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library North | Location: 8 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, 38305
Directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Event name: Jackson Plectral Society
Description: If you are scratching your head and wondering what plectral is, do not worry, because you are probably not the only one. The society is dedicated to preserving oldtime string music or “music folks in America played in their homes prior to recorded music and the radio“. They also have jam sessions, so if you are a lover of the same and have an instrument, bring yours and join in the play for the evening. Otherwise, you are invited to just sit and enjoy the music. Bring the family and place a blanket or bring a chair
Time: 6:30 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum | Location: 30 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 661-2993

Event name: West Tennessee Inline Hockey Association (WTIHA)
Description: Online registration for inline hockey closes today. The season is scheduled to begin Friday, March 27 and run through Friday, May 8. There will be a 13 and under and a 17 and under age divisions.
Time: 11:59 p.m. | Price: $60
Venue: North Park | Location: 210 DeMonbren Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 300-0492
Website: WTIHA

Friday, March 6, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Children’s Story Time
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library | Location: 433 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, 38301
Get directions Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Saturday, March 7, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Toddler Time
Description: The Littles, ages one to five years old, may enjoy a special jump time just for them.
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Price: General admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. A one-time sock purchase fee does apply.
Venue: Sky Zone | Location: 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 868-4418

Event name: Open Jump
Description: Regardless of your age, you are invited to act like a kid, jump around and have some fun.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Price: General admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. A one-time sock purchase fee does apply.
Venue: Sky Zone | Location: 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 868-4418

Event name: The Crucible
Description: South Side High School Theatre presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Price: General admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Venue: South Side High School Theatre | Location: 84 Harts Bridge Rd, Jackson, 38301 (theatre is at the back of the school)
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-2500

Event name: Daddy Daughter Dance
Description: Daddies and daughters are invited to spend a special evening together at a dance just for them. Additional T-shirt may be purchased for $7.
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Price: Advanced tickets are $20 for one family and includes one child T-shirt. Tickets are $20 at the door for one family and does not include a child T-shirt.
Venue: Sacred Heart of Jesus High School | Location: 146 McClellan Road Jackson, TN 38305 Get directions | Telephone #: (731)-984-7200

Event name: Dixie Dance Festival
Description: Michigan-based Eisenhower Dance presents Motown in Motion bringing to the stage an evening full of dance vignettes set to the tunes of Motown.
Time: 7:30 p.m. | Price: Tickets are $15.
Venue: Carroll County Civic Center | Location: 201 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, 38344
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 986-2100, ext. 221

Event name: Learn How to Build Bookends
Description: Builders will make a pair of floral or sports-stickered bookends. They will also receive an apron, certificate of achievement and a commemorative pin (while supplies lasts). The workshop is designed for children ages five to 12 years old.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Home Depot | Location: 1120 Vann Drive, Jackson, 38305
Directions | Telephone #: (731) 660-4322

Event name: Madison North Little League sign-ups
Description: Baseball season is here and sign-ups are underway. There will be T-ball, coach pitch and kid pitch. Registration is for three to 12 year old player. The last day to register for the season is Saturday, March 28.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Price: Registration is $20, but the fee will be waived for any returning player, who brings a new player to registration that signs up.
Venue: Leeper Lane Park | Location: 560 Leeper Lane, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 697-0809 or (731) 697-8189

Event name: Masterworks No. 4 Northern Lights
Description: The Jackson Symphony (JS) celebrates great composers of the North. The repertoire will include Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26 and Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16 performed by pianist Quynh Shannon. The JS will also perform Sibelius: Andante festivo for Strings and Timpani, Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave” and Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no 1, Op. 46. There will be a pre-concert lecture by Dan Musselman at 6:45 p.m.
Time: 7:30 p.m. | Price: General admission is $25 for adults, and $15 for seniors and students.
Venue: Carl Perkins Civic Center | Location: 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 427-6440

Event name: Mother and Son Skating Event
Description: Mothers, enjoy an afternoon skating with your son(s). If you are not a mother of a son, then bring your brother, cousin or nephew. There will be refreshments, door prizes and a whole lot of skating. Ticket purchase includes admission and a food and drink combo.
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Price: $15 for mother and one son, and additional sons are $7 each.
Venue: Magic Wheels Skating Center | Location: 1112 Highway 45 Bypass. Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-2069

Event name: Ms. West Tennessee Sweetheart pageant
Description: Girls ages birth to 18 years old are invited to compete in the annual contest. There will be nine divisions for females – 0-12 month, 13-24 months, 2-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old and 16-18 years old for the younger girls and a Mrs. division for women 18 years and older. There will be three divisions for males – 0-18 months, 19-36 months and 4-5 years old. Crowns, sashes and flowers will be awarded in each division. The event benefits the AHS Project Graduation.
Time: 11 a.m. | Price: Registration is $25. Entry fee for additional categories will be $40.
Venue: Adamsville Elementary School | Location: 220 South Elm Street, Adamsville, 38310-2332
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 646-1039 or (731) 925-0651.

Sunday, March 8, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Open Jump
Description: Regardless of your age, you are invited to act like a kid, jump around and have some fun.
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Price: General admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. A one-time sock purchase fee does apply.
Venue: Sky Zone | Location: 65 East Park Square, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 868-4418

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Story Time
Description: Story time for children from infants and toddlers to age six is presented.
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Chester County Library | Location: 1012 East Main Street, Henderson, 38340
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 989-4673

Event name: M.D. Anderson Planetarium show
Description: The M.D. Anderson Planetarium School at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will have a planetarium show. Call or e-mail to reserve your space.
Time: 10 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Hyde Hall | Location: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson, 38301 (entrance on Maple Street)
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-1936

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Story Time
Description: Story time for children from infants and toddlers to age six is presented.
Time: 10 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Mildred G. Memorial Library | Location: 1075-A East Van Hook Street, Milan 38358
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 686-8268

Event name: M.D. Anderson Planetarium show
Description: The M.D. Anderson Planetarium School at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will have a planetarium show. Call or e-mail to reserve your space.
Time: 10:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Hyde Hall | Location: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson, 38301 (entrance on Maple Street)
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-1936

Event name: Panera Bread Playgroup
Description: Toddlers and preschoolers (approximate ages are two to six years old) may enjoy a morning of play and a lot of fun at one of my favorite places to eat. Each week, there is a new theme of activity and play. Theme: Bagels & Books w/ Imagination Library. Register early, because spaces fill quickly.
Time: 9 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Panera Bread | Location: 1145 Vann Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 215-6084

Thursday, March 12, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Homeschool Skate Days
Description: Enjoy the afternoon skating around in circles during Homeschool Skate Days. There is always a great mix of pop and contemporary Christian music.
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Price: $4 for children ages two and older.
Venue: Magic Wheels Skating Center | Location: 1112 Highway 45 Bypass. Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-2069

Event name: Third Day: Soul on Fire Tour
Description: I love it when big bands come to the area. There is no need to drive to Nashville. Third Day has a newly released album, Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship {aff.}, and is taking it on the road. Don’t miss an opportunity to see one of Christian music’s most popular bands. Ellie Holcomb opens the evening.
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) | Price: Tickets are $15 to $80.
Venue: Hope Church | Location: 8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, 38018
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 664-0812
Purchase tickets

Friday, March 13, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Children’s Book Club
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 2 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library | Location: 433 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: Call Jennifer Brewer, Children’s Librarian, at (731) 425-8600 for more information.

Event name: Dr. Seuss Storytime Party
Description: The weather was able to postpone the original scheduled date of this party, but Dr. Seuss fun will go on today.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jack McConnico Memorial Library | Location: 225 Oak Grove, Selmer, 38375
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 645-5571

Event name: The Music Man
Description: The Milan High School Van Hook Players bring a musical favorite to the stage featuring the talent of its students. Tickets will be available at the door.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: Admission is $5.
Venue: Milan Middle School | Location: 4040 Middle Road, Milan, 38358
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 686-0841

Event name: Chester County Carl Perkins Annual Wrestling fundraiser
Description: You do not have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy the evening of grown men chasing around and pinning each other in the ring all to benefit children. Memphis Wrestling will include well-known names like Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, Bill Dundee and more.
Time: 6 p.m. (doors open) and 7:30 p.m. (bell time) | Price: $8 advance and $10 at the door. Children 12 and under free with one paid adult.
Venue: Chester County High School | Location: 552 East Main Street, Henderson, 38340
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 989-7222

Event name: Treasure Island
Description: Arts in McNairy Performing Arts presents this classic play. There will be treasure, “grr” pirates and an evening that promises to entertain.
Time: 7:30 p.m. | Price: TBD. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Venue: Latta Theater | Location: 205 West Court Avenue, Selmer 38375
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 645-2671
Purchase tickets

Saturday, March 14, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Andrew Jackson Marathon
Description: The Andrew Jackson Marathon, Tennessee’s oldest marathon, hits the pavement starting and finishing on the campus of Union University. This is the 43rd year of the run and is a qualifier race for the Boston Marathon. Children who participated in the Kid’s marathon will complete their final mile on Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Union University. Online registration closes Thursday, March 12 and mail-in closes Friday, March 6.
Time: TBD. | Price: Marathon, $90 and half-marathon, $65. The 5K is $25 through Monday, March 9 and $30 after.
Venue: Union University | Location: 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, 38305 (south side of campus).
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 668-4000
Website: Andrew Jackson Marathon

Event name: Kids Fest
Description: All of your Disney favorites will be at Kids Fest and they are hoping to see you too. There will be special appearances by Elsa, Anna and Olaf; Snow White; Sponge Bob; Minion and others. Children will also enjoy games, jumpers, music, rides and more.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Price: Free, but rides and food are priced.
Venue: Selmer Elementary School Gym | Location: 533 East Poplar Avenue, Selmer, 38375
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 645-3131

Event name: Lowe’s Build and Grow
Description: Children will get creative building a Monster Jam® El Toro Loco® car. Builders will also receive a free apron, goggles, patch and more.
Time: 10 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Lowe’s Location: Jackson and surrounding area Lowe’s
Website: Lowe’s

Sunday, March 15, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: The Music Man
Description: The Milan High School Van Hook Players bring a musical favorite to the stage featuring the talent of its students. Tickets will be available at the door.
Time: 2 p.m. | Price: Admission is $5.
Venue: Milan Middle School | Location: 4040 Middle Road, Milan, 38358
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 686-0841

Event name: Treasure Island
Description: Arts in McNairy Performing Arts presents this classic play. There will be treasure, “grr” pirates and an evening that promises to entertain.
Time: 2 p.m. | Price: TBD. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Venue: Latta Theater | Location: 205 West Court Avenue, Selmer 38375
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 645-2671
Purchase tickets

Monday, March 16, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Jackson Escape Rooms
Description: Jackson Escape Rooms offers a new, fun and engaging team-based challenge concept. There are five rooms from which to choose and 45 minutes to escape. There are no scary rooms and players as young as 12 are invited to participate. Grab six of your family and friends, and have a lot of fun.
Time: 5 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. | Price: Tickets are $10.
Venue: Hickory Executive Center | Location: 620 Old Hickory Blvd, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: TBD

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 {check weather}

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: M.D. Anderson Planetarium show
Description: The M.D. Anderson Planetarium School at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will have a planetarium show. Call or e-mail to reserve your space.
Time: 10:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Hyde Hall | Location: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson, 38301 (entrance on Maple Street)
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-1936

Event name: Panera Bread Playgroup
Description: Toddlers and preschoolers (approximate ages are two to six years old) may enjoy a morning of play and a lot of fun at one of my favorite places to eat. Each week, there is a new theme of activity and play. Theme: Celebrate SPRING. Register early, because spaces fill quickly.
Time: 9 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Panera Bread | Location: 1145 Vann Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 215-6084

Thursday, March 19, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Spring Concert
Description: The Milan High and Middle School bands will perform their annual concert. Tickets will be available at the door.
Time: 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. concert begins | Price: Tickets are $5.
Venue: Milan High School gym | Location: 7060 East Van Hook Street, Milan, 38358
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 686-0841

Event name: An Evening with Actor Kirk Cameron and Singer/Songwriter Todd Agnew
Description: Spend an evening in praise, worship and the Word.
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m. | Price: Tickets are $20 to $25.
Venue: Bellevue Baptist Church| Location: 2000 Appling Road, Cordova 38018
Get directions | Telephone #: (901) 347-2000
Purchase tickets

Event name: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Description: Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County brings Charlie Brown and all of his friends to the stage to perform the classic musical that has Charlie Brown in search of “what it means to be a ‘good man’.” The play is wonderful for all ages.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: Tickets are $10.
Venue: Peabody High School’s Little Theatre | Location: 2069 US Highway 45 Bypass South Trenton, 38382
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 855-2129

Friday, March 20, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Family Night at the Movies
Description: Chug on down to the Casey Jones and enjoy a family night out at the movies.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Casey Jones Theater | Location: 56 Casey Jones Lane Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 668-1222

Event name: Storytime
Description: Story time for children from infants and toddlers to age six is presented.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jack McConnico Memorial Library | Location: 225 Oak Grove, Selmer, 38375
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 645-5571

Saturday, March 21, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Description: Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County brings Charlie Brown and all of his friends to the stage to perform the classic musical that has Charlie Brown in search of “what it means to be a ‘good man’.” The play is wonderful for all ages.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: TBD
Venue: Peabody High School’s Little Theatre | Location: 2069 US Highway 45 Bypass South Trenton, 38382
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 855-2129

Sunday, March 22, 2015 {check weather}

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 {check weather}

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: M.D. Anderson Planetarium show
Description: The M.D. Anderson Planetarium School at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will have a planetarium show. Call or e-mail to reserve your space.
Time: 10:30 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Hyde Hall | Location: 705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson, 38301 (entrance on Maple Street)
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-1936

Event name: Panera Bread Playgroup
Description: Toddlers and preschoolers (approximate ages are two to six years old) may enjoy a morning of play and a lot of fun at one of my favorite places to eat. Each week, there is a new theme of activity and play. Theme: PlayDough. Register early, because spaces fill quickly.
Time: 9 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Panera Bread | Location: 1145 Vann Drive, Jackson, 38305
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 215-6084

Thursday, March 26, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Trace Bundy
Description: Trace Bundy brings his guitar in hand, charming personality and limitless talent to Jackson. He has been referred to as the “Acoustic Ninja“, because of the skill he displays while performing.
Time: 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) | Price: General admission is $25 and $20 for seniors (60+) and students.
Venue: The Ned | Location: 314 East Main Street, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-8397
Website: Trace Bundy | Purchase tickets

Event name: Children’s Story Time
Description: Story time for infants and toddlers to age five is presented.
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Jackson-Madison County Library North | Location: 8 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, 38305
Directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-8600

Friday, March 27, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Description: Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County brings Charlie Brown and all of his friends to the stage to perform the classic musical that has Charlie Brown in search of “what it means to be a ‘good man’.” The play is wonderful for all ages.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: TBD
Venue: Peabody High School’s Little Theatre | Location: 2069 US Highway 45 Bypass South Trenton, 38382
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 855-2129

Saturday, March 28, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Easter EGGstravaganza! Easter Egg Scramble
Description: The EGGstravaganza will have balloons, prizes, refreshments and, of course, eggs for children ages three to 10. The Easter Bunny will also make a special appearance to take pictures with the children. Remember to bring your own baskets, and camera to take pictures.
Time: 9 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. hunt | Price: Free.
Venue: Pugh Bourne Park | Location: 343 Oakfield Road, Oakfield, 38362
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 988-3850 or (731) 425-8316

Event name: Easter EGGstravaganza
Description: Children 11 and under will enjoy collecting eggs during the Egg-stravanganza. There will also be crafts, free food, games and magic shows. Buses will be available to drive hunters to the secret location at 12:45 p.m. and the hunt begins at 1 p.m.
Time: 1 p.m. | Price: Free.
Venue: Tennessee Safari Park | Location: 637 Conley Road, Alamo, 38001
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 696-4423

Event name: Madison North Little League sign-ups
Description: Baseball season is here and sign-ups are underway. There will be T-ball, coach pitch and kid pitch. Registration is for three to 12 year old player. The last day to register for the season is today.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Price: Registration is $20, but the fee will be waived for any returning player, who brings a new player to registration that signs up.
Venue: Leeper Lane Park | Location: 560 Leeper Lane, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 697-0809 or (731) 697-8189

Event name: University of Memphis Lambuth Campus Spring Campus Open House
Description: The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus invites prospective students and their families to its annual spring open house. You may register through your True Blue Tiger Page or e-mail to reserve your space.
Time: 9 a.m. | Price: Free
Venue: Campus-wide | Location: 705 Lambuth Boulevard, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 425-1964

Event name: Easter Egg Egg-stravaganza
Description: There will be 5,000 eggs available for children ages 11 and under to hunt at the egg-stravaganza. Children will also enjoy crafts, free food, games and magic shows. Buses will be available to drive hunters to the secret location at 12:45 p.m. and the hunt begins at 1 p.m.
Time: 12:45 p.m. | Price: Free.
Venue: Tennessee safari Park | Location: 618 Conley Road, Alamo 38001
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 696-4423

Event name: Snow White Tea Party
Description: Snow White and her dear friends, the Seven Dwarfs, invite you to afternoon tea. Guests will be served tea, tea sandwiches and desserts while dining on tables decorated in the Snow White theme. They will also be able to take pictures with some of the performers in the ballet production.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Price: Admission is $20
Venue: Carl Perkins Civic Center | Location: 1112 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, 38301
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 668-3240

Event name: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Description: Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County brings Charlie Brown and all of his friends to the stage to perform the classic musical that has Charlie Brown in search of “what it means to be a ‘good man’.” The play is wonderful for all ages.
Time: 7 p.m. | Price: TBD
Venue: Peabody High School’s Little Theatre | Location: 2069 US Highway 45 Bypass South Trenton, 38382
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 855-2129

Sunday, March 29, 2015 {check weather}

Event name: Snow White Tea Party
Description: Snow White and her dear friends, the Seven Dwarfs, invite you to afternoon tea. Guests will be served tea, tea sandwiches and desserts while dining on tables decorated in the Snow White theme. They will also be able to take pictures with some of the performers in the ballet production.
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Price: Admission is $20
Venue: Carl Perkins Civic Center | Location: 1112 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, 38301Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 668-3240

Event name: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Description: Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County brings Charlie Brown and all of his friends to the stage to perform the classic musical that has Charlie Brown in search of “what it means to be a ‘good man’.” The play is wonderful for all ages.
Time: 2 p.m. | Price: TBD
Venue: Peabody High School’s Little Theatre | Location: 2069 US Highway 45 Bypass South Trenton, 38382
Get directions | Telephone #: (731) 855-2129

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 {check weather}

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