Free things to do in Collierville: the Morton Museum, trains on the Town Square, Friday bluegrass, 18.58 miles of greenbelt, story times and spray parks.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Sources: the Town of Collierville’s special events, things to do, events, Town Square, greenbelt and spray park pages, the Morton Museum, the Burch Library calendar and Carriage Crossing.
A lot of Collierville costs nothing. The town says its special events are free unless otherwise noted, the Morton Museum never charges admission, the Town Square has trains, a depot and a log cabin to explore, and there are 18.58 miles of greenbelt to walk. Here is the list, grouped by what you feel like doing.
Who to call
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts: 901-457-2770
- Morton Museum: 901-457-2650
- Burch Library: 901-457-2600
- Main Street Collierville: 901-853-1666
History and the Town Square
- Morton Museum of Collierville History, 196 N. Main St.: always free, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It also runs free Living History Labs and Friday story times for ages 2 to 4.
- Trains, depot and cabin: the town’s Town Square page points visitors to the historic trains and depot, a stagecoach cabin and the story of the 1863 battle. The Depot Visitors Center is at 125 N. Rowlett St.
- Walk the square: the town says Parade Magazine named it the 2014 Best Main Street in America. See our Town Square guide.
Music and shows
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fridays, April to October, 6:30 p.m. | Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jam | Town Square |
| Thursdays in June and July, 7 to 9 p.m. | Main Street Summer Concert Series | Town Square gazebo |
| Every other Wednesday, about 5 p.m. to dark | Collierville Cruise Night, classic cars | Main Street |
| Spring and fall (March 28 and Sept. 26 in 2026) | Tennessee Shakespeare Company outdoors; bring a chair and picnic | See the town’s events page |
| Occasional evenings | Morton Museum concerts; free, registration required | Morton Museum |
| Some Fridays | Friday Flicks free movies | Carriage Crossing Center Green |
Outdoors
- The greenbelt: 18.58 miles of trails connecting neighborhoods, parks, schools and shops. Free maps at the parks office, 440 W. Powell Road, or the Depot Visitors Center, or download the map (PDF). See walking and biking trails.
- QR Fit Trail at H.W. Cox Park: six signs with free workout videos on your phone.
- Parks and playgrounds: a dozen town parks; see kids’ activities.
- Dog park at Suggs Park, 163 E. South St.; see dog-friendly Collierville.
- Spray parks in summer: Suggs Park needs no pass; W.C. Johnson Park is free for residents with a free family pass from the Collierville Fitness Center. In 2026 both ran May 18 to Labor Day.
Library
The Burch Library, 501 Poplar View Parkway, runs free programs most days: story times for babies to preschoolers Monday to Wednesday mornings, LEGO Club, STEM sessions, book clubs, tech help and workshops. A few need registration; see the calendar. Questions: 901-457-2600.
Free events through the year
From the town’s events page and the organizers:
- March or April: Main Street’s Hop & Shop with the Easter Bunny, free (March 28 in 2026).
- May: the town’s Youth Fishing Rodeo at W.C. Johnson Park (May 9 in 2026).
- Early July: the Independence Day Celebration and fireworks at H.W. Cox Park; see Fourth of July fireworks.
- October: the Town Beautiful Commission’s self-guided Pumpkins and Porches Tour, and Scare on the Square; see Halloween events.
- Nov. 24 to Dec. 31: Christmas in Collierville lights on the square, the tree lighting and the Christmas parade; see holiday lights and Christmas events.
- December: Carriage Crossing’s free Frosty Fest and photos with Santa.
More: things to do this month and spring break in Collierville.
Frequently asked questions
What is free to do in Collierville?
The Morton Museum of Collierville History, the trains and log cabin on the Town Square, the Friday Bluegrass Jam, the 18.58-mile greenbelt, library story times, the Suggs Park splash pad and most town events are free.
Is the Morton Museum in Collierville free?
Yes. Admission is always free. The museum is at 196 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 901-457-2650.
Are Collierville town events free?
The town says its special events, including the Independence Day Celebration and Christmas in Collierville, are free unless otherwise noted.
Is the Collierville splash pad free?
The Suggs Park splash pad needs no pass. The W.C. Johnson Park spray park is free for residents with a free family pass; nonresidents pay $10 per person per visit.
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