Chucalissa Events
International Archaeology Day 2026
Saturday October 17, 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
International Archaeology Day is organized by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) on the third Saturday of October each year. Chucalissa is proud to invite community members to explore the field of archaeology though fun activities, crafts, and information booths for one of our biggest annual events!
Chucalissa Festival 2027
TBD
All Day Event
Chucalissa has revived a beloved community event at the museum! Join us for authentic Indigenous festivities including the following:
- Arts & Crafts
- Food
- Demonstrations
- Social Dancing
- Intertribal Dancing
- Storytelling
- Stickball Tournament
- Princess Pageant
Hosted in partnership with the Tennessee Choctaw Development Club
Family Day
Every Saturday
10am - 12pm
Every Saturday is Family Day at Chucalissa! We have a staff member available to take families through the activities typically reserved for field-trips and tours including an exhibit hall scavenger hunt, spear throwing, and crafts. No reservation required.
For more information on events contact the museum at 901-678-5381 or chucalissa@memphis.edu