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These opportunities are run by the organizations listed. Open the provider’s calendar for dates, eligibility, registration and availability.
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Nashville, Tennessee · Campus visit
Walk Tennessee State University
Meet an admissions counselor, then tour the HBCU with a Tiger Tour Guide. Prospective students and families choose a date through TSU. Reservations required.
Huntsville, Alabama · Ages 12–14
Train for a space mission
Space Academy teams work together on simulated missions. The provider lists tuition at $1,699. Check the session calendar and current price before booking.
THE SCHOOL BREAK GUIDE
Start close to Memphis, explore an HBCU, or try a new field from home. These opportunities are run by the listed providers. Check their latest eligibility, fees and availability before booking.
Holiday events and deadlines (21) March competitions and conferences (16) Campus visits and HBCU tours (26) Explore from anywhere (8)
Holiday events and deadlines
November 2026 through early January 2027. Some festivals continue into February.
St. Jude research immersion · Apply by Dec 4
Memphis, TN. Memphis-area juniors age 16+ with a 3.0 GPA can check residency rules and request a teacher recommendation. Summer program June 1–July 24, 2027. $4,800 stipend. Provider details →
Memphis Art Museum opening day · Dec 6
Memphis, TN. Discover Memphis photography and the museum’s new galleries. Provider details →
Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival · Select nights Nov 13–Feb 14
Memphis, TN. Choose a ticketed evening to explore illuminated animal sculptures. Provider details →
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms · Nov 21–Jan 3
Memphis, TN. Reserve a vehicle time slot online for the synchronized light show. Provider details →
Holiday Wonders at the Garden · Select nights Nov 27–Dec 30
Memphis, TN. Explore illuminated trails at Memphis Botanic Garden. Provider details →
Ballet Memphis • The Nutcracker · Select performances Dec 12–20
Memphis, TN. Compare showtimes and ticket prices at the Orpheum. Provider details →
Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend · Nov 19–21
Memphis, TN. Explore music history and the weekend’s lighting and performance schedule. Provider details →
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend · Dec 5 • race day
Memphis, TN. In-person races were sold out at review. Check virtual registration and age rules. Provider details →
Magic of Memphis · Dec 5–6
Memphis, TN. Hear local choirs and the Memphis Symphony perform together. Provider details →
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards · Deadlines Dec 1–Jan 4
Regional / online. Find your region and its art or writing deadline before submitting. Provider details →
Home Alone in Concert · Nov 28
Memphis, TN. Hear a film score performed by a live orchestra. Provider details →
Handel’s Messiah at Lindenwood · Dec 21
Memphis, TN. Explore live choral and orchestral performance. Provider details →
Memphis Holiday Parade · Dec 12
Memphis, TN. See the Beale Street parade or check the official participant application. Provider details →
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood · Nov 20–Jan 3 • holiday closures
Nashville, TN. Check closures and timed entry for the garden installation. Provider details →
Galaxy of Lights · Select nights Nov 13–Dec 31
Huntsville, AL. Compare walking and driving nights at the botanical garden. Provider details →
Music City LEGO League qualifier · Dec 5
Nashville, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
Middle TN LEGO League qualifier · Dec 12
Murfreesboro, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
Marble City LEGO League qualifier · Dec 5
Knoxville, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
Secret City LEGO League qualifier · Dec 12
Oak Ridge, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
Gig City LEGO League qualifier · Dec 12
Chattanooga, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
Model City LEGO League qualifier · Dec 5
Kingsport, TN. FIRST LEGO League team competition. Ask your coach about team entry or contact the host about spectator access. Provider details →
March competitions and conferences
Scheduled March 2027 events. School break dates differ. Team entry and spectator access depend on the host.
Tennessee HOSA State Leadership Conference · Mar 8–10
Chattanooga, TN. Ask your HOSA advisor about qualification, registration and travel. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Smoky Mountains Regional Sevierville, TN · Mar 17–20
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Magnolia Regional Laurel, MS · Mar 17–20
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Arkansas Regional Searcy, AR · Mar 10–13
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • St. Louis Regional St. Louis, MO · Mar 10–13
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Central Illinois Regional Peoria, IL · Mar 17–20
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • PCH District Gwinnett Event presented by Zebra Technologies Lawrenceville, GA · Mar 19–21
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • PCH District Gainesville Event presented by Honeywell Tech Gainesville, GA · Mar 11–13
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • FIN District Sellersburg Event Sellersburg, IN · Mar 19–21
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • PCH District Albany Event presented by Procter & Gamble Albany, GA · Mar 25–27
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • FNC District UNC Asheville Event Asheville, NC · Mar 12–14
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • FSC District Richland Event Hopkins, SC · Mar 19–21
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • FIN District Lafayette Event Lafayette, IN · Mar 25–27
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • TX District Fort Worth Event Fort Worth, TX · Mar 18–20
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Midwest Regional Presented By Baxter Arlington Heights, IL · Mar 24–27
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
FIRST Robotics • Orlando Regional Orlando, FL · Mar 17–20
Regional team competition. Check the team roster and match schedule. Confirm visitor access with the host before traveling. Provider details →
Campus visits and HBCU tours
For spring-break planning. Select a date or request a visit from admissions. A March place is confirmed only when the school accepts your booking.
LeMoyne-Owen College · Choose a date with admissions
Memphis, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
University of Memphis · Choose a date with admissions
Memphis, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Rhodes College · Choose a date with admissions
Memphis, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Baptist Health Sciences University · Choose a date with admissions
Memphis, TN. Explore the health sciences campus and ask how to prepare for clinical training. Provider details →
Southwest Tennessee Community College · Choose a date with admissions
Memphis, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Lane College · Choose a date with admissions
Jackson, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
University of Tennessee at Martin · Choose a date with admissions
Martin, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
University of Mississippi · Choose a date with admissions
Oxford, MS. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Arkansas State University · Choose a date with admissions
Jonesboro, AR. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Tennessee State University · Choose a date with admissions
Nashville, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Fisk University · Choose a date with admissions
Nashville, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Vanderbilt University · Choose a date with admissions
Nashville, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Belmont University · Virtual admissions visit
Nashville, TN. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Middle Tennessee State University • Aerospace · Choose a date with admissions
Murfreesboro, TN. Ask the aerospace department about its tour and aviation training. Provider details →
Philander Smith University · Choose a date with admissions
Little Rock, AR. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Jackson State University · Choose a date with admissions
Jackson, MS. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Alcorn State University · Choose a date with admissions
Lorman, MS. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Mississippi Valley State University · Choose a date with admissions
Itta Bena, MS. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Mississippi State University · Choose a date with admissions
Starkville, MS. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Choose a date with admissions
Birmingham, AL. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Alabama A&M University · Choose a date with admissions
Normal, AL. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Tuskegee University · Choose a date with admissions
Tuskegee, AL. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Alabama State University · Choose a date with admissions
Montgomery, AL. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Morehouse College · Choose a date with admissions
Atlanta, GA. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Spelman College · Choose a date with admissions
Atlanta, GA. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Clark Atlanta University · Choose a date with admissions
Atlanta, GA. Use the institution’s visit options. Confirm March availability before arranging travel. Provider details →
Explore from anywhere
Self-guided options for a break at home. Check equipment, accounts and supply requirements with the provider.
Smithsonian aviation and space tours · Self-guided
Online. Visit aircraft and spacecraft galleries online. Provider details →
AI for Oceans · Self-guided
Online. Try a Code.org lesson on how training data influences a model. Provider details →
iCivics • People’s Pie · Self-guided
Online. Build a federal budget and balance competing priorities. Provider details →
Pixar in a Box · Self-guided
Online. Explore the math and computing behind animation. Provider details →
African American history digital collections · Self-guided
Online. Explore Smithsonian digital exhibitions and historical resources. Provider details →
NASA Glenn facility tours · Self-guided
Online. Visit engineering facilities online and explore aerospace testing. Provider details →
IEEE bridge design challenge · Self-guided
Online. Use the engineering lesson to design and test a bridge. Provider details →
Explore the solar system with NASA · Self-guided
Online. Choose a planet or mission to investigate. Provider details →