Special Events

Recreation and Leisure Programs
The Department's informational program brochures are available at the Community Center each January, April and August.  The programs are your guide to what is going on in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department!

Also available�the Department�s annual magazine!  With information on parks, facility rentals, staff, a calendar, and much more!



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2003 EVENTS


Independence Day Celebration - sponsored by the Town of Collierville
Join us for the 18th annual celebration featuring entertainment, concessions, games, and an exciting fireworks display!  Fun for the entire family!  The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Click here for the Entertainment line-up.

Date:  Friday, July 4
Time:  6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 
Place:  H.W. Cox Park (formerly Powell Road Park)

*Due to construction on the Community Center, parking will be extremely limited in the park.  It is important that spectators use the provided MATA bus shuttles from the Collierville High School  parking lot or park in alternative places and walk to the park.

Women's Lifestyle Expo
Enjoy a variety of booths and presentations.  Door prizes, including a week stay in Vail and air fare to the Bahamas, will be given away.

Date:  TBA
Place: TBA

Mother/Son Bowling Night
Spend a fun-filled evening with your son at Funquest Bowling Lanes, 440 Highway 72.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 3 at the Community Center and ends Wednesday, September 25.
You MUST pre-register. We have to reserve our lanes in advance so NO late registrations will be taken.

Cost: $20/couple; $10/each additional son (includes: 2 hours of bowling, shoes, drink, slice of pizza, and dessert)

Date:  September 26
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Funquest Bowling Lanes, 440 W. Hwy 72

         

Mulberry Festival
The Mulberry Festival is a joint venture of the Collierville Arts Council and The Historic Square Merchants Association with the support of the Town of Collierville. The juried festival features the fine artistry of painting, pottery, sculpting, musical and written compositions, mixed media, jewelry, watercolors, crafts, and other categories. There is music, food, entertainers and special events for kids and adults.

Cost: Free
Dates: October 11 & 12
Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Place: Town Square

Halloween on the Square
Children 10 and under are invited to the Square for games, crafts, face painting, candy, prizes, and two moonbounces!

Date: Friday, October 31
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Place: Town Square
Cost: Free!

                 

Turkey Shoot
Don't worry! This competition uses basketballs. Each participant will take 10 shots from the "fowl" line. The person in each division who makes the most baskets will win a turkey just in time for Thanksgiving. Register November 1 - 8 at the Community Center.

Age Divisions: (7-8), (9-10), (11-12), and (13-14)
Cost: $5/per child
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Place: Community Center gym

Christmas Tree Lighting
Children of all ages are invited to join us for traditional Christmas music, hot chocolate and coffee, and a visit from the jolly man himself - Santa Claus!

Cost: Free!
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 6 p.m. - music begins; 7 p.m. - tree lighting
Place: Town Square

            

Christmas Parade
Come enjoy the biggest Christmas event in Collierville! The parade route starts at Byhalia and Polo Run and ends at Frank Road near Collierville High School.

Date: Friday, December 5
Time: step-off at 7  p.m.
                             


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2004 EVENTS

Father/Daughter Date Night
Evening includes dinner, dancing, and lots of fun!  Registration begins Monday, January 12 at the Community Center.  Space is limited to the first 50 couples to purchase tickets.  If this number is not reached, the deadline is Friday, January 30.

Cost: $20/couple; $10 for each additional daughter.
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center

                                                        

 

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 2 at 8:30 p.m. at Suggs Park. Free to kids 10 to 16.
Thousands of eggs will be hidden and lots of prizes will be given away! Don't forget a flashlight and a bag or basket.

Challenger Little League
For children 8 and older with special needs to learn the fundamental of baseball/softball.
Dates: Sundays, April 18, 25 & May 2 at Suggs Park
Saturday, April 10 & May 8 and 15 at Cox Park
Cost: $25 (includes a jersey)

                                         

Collierville Youth Fishing Rodeo
(Sponsored by Back Yard Burgers and Strike King Lures)
Enjoy a morning of fishing with your children 12 and younger.  All participants must pre-register.  Forms are available at Back Yard Burgers (Collierville) and the Community Center.

Cost: Free!
Date: TBA (must pre-register by the 2 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Rodeo)
Time: sign-in: starts at 7 a.m.
         fishing: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
         weigh-in: 11 a.m.
(Lunch provided free to all pre-registered kids, courtesy of Back Yard Burgers)

                                     

Camp Smile
A place for children with disabilities ages 7 - 16 to enjoy the day camp experience. Registration begins March 17.
Session 1: June 9- 27  -  FULL
Session 2: July 7-  25  -  FULL
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $150/session