Art on the Rocks (ages 21+)

Art on the Rocks brings botanical cocktails, craft beer, wine, and more together for a fun evening in the gardens. Guests will enjoy a variety of drink tastings and bites from local restaurants along with live music.

Add to the ambiance by wearing pretty blues!

Check out this year's vendor line up.

Tickets are sold out, but Young at Art members can attend for free.

Not a member? Join Young at Art now!

Young at Art Members RSVP here!

SPONSORED BY Butler | Snow

Pack a Picnic

Pack your own picnic or visit Park + Cherry, our museum cafe dine al fresco in the gardens! Bring a basket, a blanket, and enjoy the outdoors. Alcoholic beverages are permitted when purchased from Park+Cherry.

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Family Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a family activity? Use our guide to spot different textures found around the Dixon grounds.

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Munch and Learn

Grab lunch and join Munch and Learn at the Dixon! The lecture series features presentations by local artists, scholars, and Dixon Staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.

Visit the event calendar for more information.

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Yoga

Strengthen your yoga practice and enjoy the health benefits of light exercise with yoga instructors Laura Gray McCann and Rachel Drewry.

All levels welcome | Drop-in program

No session on November 28 & December 26

Free

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Exhibition Lectures

The Dixon changes exhibitions seasonally and hosts a guest curator, scholar, or staff member to give an interesting lecture.

Visit our event calendar for details.

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Dine and Shop

Chef Phillip Dewayne offers seasonal dishes, including lunch, small bites, and fresh coffee and teas. Indoor dining is available in the museum shop or feel free to enjoy dining al fresco in the gardens.

Park + Cherry

Guided Meditation

If guided mediations are for you, please enjoy one of the options below, provided by Karla Ingram.

• five-minute seated mediation

• ten-minute seated meditation

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Food Truck Fridays

Grab a bite from a local food truck and enjoy lunch in the beautiful Dixon gardens!

June 7: Riko's Kickin Chicken

June 14: El Mero Taco

June 21: Yippie Trippie & the Porkstars

June 28: Good Groceries

Park and Cherry, the museum café, will be open with its spring menu, including beer and wine.

*food trucks are subject to change, follow us on social media for updates

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Women in the Arts

Memphis is overflowing with dynamic, influential, and groundbreaking Women in the Arts.

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Take a photo at the Pumpkin House

The Dixon Pumpkin House is coming back this October!

The Dixon Gardens boast blooming plants in every season, but in autumn, the gardens come alive with magical fall color. This year, the Pumpkin House will be on display once again. Built with hundreds of pumpkins, it provides the perfect photo opportunity for friends and family. Join us to celebrate the season and continue a new Dixon tradition! Follow the Dixon’s social media for updates.