{"id":254826,"date":"2025-08-28T05:20:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/254826\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:20:22","slug":"grizzlies-announce-lineup-of-fan-events-across-memphis-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/254826\/","title":{"rendered":"Grizzlies announce lineup of fan events across Memphis area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2014\u00a0The Memphis Grizzlies are bringing Grizz Nation together this fall with more than 30 fan-friendly events leading up to the 2025\u201326 NBA season.<\/p>\n<p>The Grizz Around Town schedule kicks off over Labor Day weekend with Grizz Nights at Overton Park Shell on Friday, Aug. 29, and a full slate of activities for 901 Day on Beale Street Monday, Sept. 1, in partnership with the City of Memphis and Downtown Memphis Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies players and staff will appear at several festivals this fall, including the Germantown Festival (Sept. 6\u20137) and the Cooper-Young Festival (Sept. 13). The team will also help celebrate B.B. King\u2019s 100th birthday on Beale Street on Sunday, Sept. 14.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest highlights comes Saturday, Sept. 20, when the Grizzlies team up with the Memphis Redbirds for Grizzlies Day at AutoZone Park. Cedric Coward and Javon Small are scheduled to make special appearances, and the Redbirds will wear Grizzlies-themed jerseys on the field. The first 5,000 fans will receive a replica Grizzlies jersey. A combo ticket package is available that includes entry to both the Redbirds game and the Grizzlies\u2019 Opening Night on Oct. 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/memphis-grizzlies-unveils-2025-26-205328316.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:NBA unveils Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 2025-26 schedule, celebrates 25 years in Bluff City;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> NBA unveils Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 2025-26 schedule, celebrates 25 years in Bluff City <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/jackson-jr-change-jersey-number-234038133.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jackson Jr. to change jersey number from 13 to 8 to honor his NBA dad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Jackson Jr. to change jersey number from 13 to 8 to honor his NBA dad <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Other new additions to the calendar include Grizz Thursdays at The Grove at Germantown Performing Arts Center starting Oct. 2, the Mid-South Balloon Festival in Rossville on Sept. 20\u201321, and a lineup of Halloween-themed events like Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo (Oct. 10) and Boo at the Ballpark at AutoZone Park on Oct. 18.<\/p>\n<p>The full schedule of Grizz Around Town events, including appearances and giveaways, is available below:<\/p>\n<p>DATE<\/p>\n<p>EVENT<\/p>\n<p>LOCATION<\/p>\n<p>TIME<\/p>\n<p>ADDITIONAL DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 29<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; register for eNews for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 1<\/p>\n<p>901 Day Celebration<\/p>\n<p>Beale Street<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Free event; live music, family zone, Memphis celebration<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 5<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; register for eNews<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 6-7<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Festival<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Civic Club Complex<\/p>\n<p>9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>eNews sign-up for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 12<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; register for eNews<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 13<\/p>\n<p>Cooper-Young Festival<\/p>\n<p>Cooper St. &amp; Young Ave.<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Live music, MVP Hospitality, free tickets via eNews<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 13-14<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Comic Con<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Sports &amp; Event Center<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.<\/p>\n<p>eNews sign-up for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 14<\/p>\n<p>BB King\u2019s 100th Birthday Celebration<\/p>\n<p>Beale Street<\/p>\n<p>2-6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Live music, family fun, free tickets via eNews<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 19<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; register for eNews<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 20<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies Day with the Redbirds<\/p>\n<p>AutoZone Park<\/p>\n<p>1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Redbirds wear Grizz jersey; first 5,000 fans get replica jerseys<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 20-21<\/p>\n<p>Mid-South Balloon Festival<\/p>\n<p>Collierville\/Rossville<\/p>\n<p>3-10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>eNews sign-up for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 26<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Q&amp;A with Coach Tumas Iisalo, T-shirt toss<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 26<\/p>\n<p>South Main Trolley Night<\/p>\n<p>South Main<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>eNews sign-up for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 27<\/p>\n<p>Lakeland LAMP Concert Series<\/p>\n<p>IH Managerial Park<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>eNews sign-up for preseason tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 2<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies Thursdays at The Grove<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; eNews sign-up for tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 3<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Night at Overton Park Shell<\/p>\n<p>Overton Park<\/p>\n<p>6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; eNews sign-up for tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p>Open Practice<\/p>\n<p>FedexForum<\/p>\n<p>TBD<\/p>\n<p>Live look at 2025-26 Grizzlies; more details TBA<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p>Collierville Preservation Party<\/p>\n<p>Collierville Town Square<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Ticketed fundraiser; 21+<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 7<\/p>\n<p>Taste of the District<\/p>\n<p>Health Sciences Park<\/p>\n<p>4-6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Ticketed tasting event<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 9<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies Thursdays at The Grove<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; eNews sign-up for tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 10<\/p>\n<p>Zoo Boo<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Zoo<\/p>\n<p>6-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Trick-or-treating. family fun; tickets online only<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 11<\/p>\n<p>Hernando Water Tower 10K &amp; Half Marathon<\/p>\n<p>Hernando Water Tower<\/p>\n<p>8 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Meet Hustle mascot Mane<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 16<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies Thursdays at The Grove<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; eNews sign-up for tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 17<\/p>\n<p>Zoo Boo<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Zoo<\/p>\n<p>6-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Trick-or-treating. family fun; tickets online only<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 18<\/p>\n<p>Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run<\/p>\n<p>1000 Ridgeway Loop<\/p>\n<p>8-10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Register at pumpkinrun.org<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 18<\/p>\n<p>Boo at the Ballpark<\/p>\n<p>AutoZone Park<\/p>\n<p>Noon<\/p>\n<p>Free Halloween event with games &amp; activities<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 21<\/p>\n<p>Chick-fil-A Superhero Fall Festival<\/p>\n<p>Landers Center<\/p>\n<p>3:30-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Family festival; Grizz &amp; Hustle season kickoff<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 23<\/p>\n<p>Grizzlies Thursdays at The Grove<\/p>\n<p>Germantown Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirt toss; eNews sign-up for tickets<\/p>\n<p>Oct. 23<\/p>\n<p>Zoo Boo<\/p>\n<p>Memphis Zoo<\/p>\n<p>6-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Trick-or-treating. family fun; tickets online only<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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