Fair warning: this issue has more monsters than a Scooby-Doo marathon. There's a market full of them, a haunted aerial show and even a vampire dance party.

But don’t worry, we threw in some brunch news and pumpkin trivia to keep things light.

Let's get into it.

Events

Monster Market is open now through Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Medicine Factory, 85 Virginia Ave. W. It's free to get in.

Plan your visit here.

Food & Drink

First Watch, the daytime breakfast and brunch chain, is planning a new spot in the old On the Border near Wolfchase. A building permit is now in plan review.

See the menu here.

Sports

The Mid-South Monarchs, a new pro hockey team, host the Baton Rouge Kingfish on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Landers Center in Southaven. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the puck drops at 7 p.m.

Get tickets here.

Events

The Junior League of Memphis holds its Estate Sale Thursday, Oct. 22, through Saturday, Oct. 24, at its Community Resource Center, 3475 Central Ave.

Get the details here.

Daily Picks

🎙️ Grizz talk. The Grizzlies open their season tonight against the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. at FedExForum. Get ready with Geoff Calkins' new podcast with Grizzlies play-by-play broadcasters, Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight.

🏠 Home improvement. Mayor Paul Young wants to put $7 million into South Memphis housing. The money would help builders turn empty lots into homes and pay for home repairs. Read more here.

🍽️ Seat's still open. Meal on Main sets its long table on Main Street tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. Tickets were still on sale as of Tuesday for $79.95.

🎃 Gourd vibes only. The Memphis Botanic Garden's 21+ Plant Party is Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. You'll plant succulents in a ceramic pumpkin. It's $55.

🎭 Last call for the Marches. Little Women: The Broadway Musical wraps up at Germantown Community Theatre this weekend. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

🪂 Fright flight. High Expectations Aerial Arts presents Flightmares on Friday and Saturday at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Walk through a spooky attic, asylum and graveyard while aerial artists perform. It's recommended for ages 13 and up.

🧛 Fangs for coming. Superstition's Vampire Masquerade Ball takes over the Hi-Tone upstairs on Friday at 10 p.m. Expect darkwave and post-punk. Masks on, fangs optional.

🛍️ Treasure hunt. The Public Market at WKNO is Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 7151 Cherry Farms Road in Cordova. Expect about 40 local vendors, plus food trucks. Part of the money supports WKNO.

📚 Lights on, please. Need a spooky read for October? Here are 8 haunted house books that'll keep you up at night. See the list here.

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Trivia

Jack-o'-lantern season is here, and somebody has to grow all those pumpkins. One U.S. state grows more than anybody else, and it's not the one you'd guess. Tap your answer to see if you're right.

Out and About

Trivia, karaoke, live music and more happening tonight around the Memphis metro.

Downtown

Midtown

East Memphis

Cordova, Bartlett & Lakeland

Germantown & Collierville

South & North Memphis

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