JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 3-5) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi:

The Underdog – Jackson – Friday

• The Chosen Studios will host the premiere of “The Underdog: The Story of Thomas ‘Snacks’ Lee.”

Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday

• This will be a multi-vendor event that will allow the food truck community to come together and provide good food and a great customer experience for the businesses and employees in the Greater Downtown Area.

Live at Five – Natchez – Friday

• Live at Five is a free, family-friendly biannual concert series held in the spring and fall at the Bandstand overlooking the Mississippi River.

Dinner & a Movie – Clinton – Friday

• The princess movie of the evening will be Beauty & The Beast (animated version). There will be hair braiding, giveaways and face paintings!

Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday

• The group usually makes a large loop around the area. After the run, the first round of coffee is free on Fleet Feet!

2024 Swinging Bridge Festival – Byram – Friday and Saturday

• Organizers said there will be a carnival, vendors, a car show, live music, fireworks and a cornhole tournament.

Mississippi Antique Showcase – Natchez – Friday and Saturday

• This is an opportunity for people to bring their family heirlooms and antiques to professional appraisers to learn whether they own hidden treasures.

Attack of the Bloodsuckers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Through 13 icky exhibits, guests learn the what, why, who, and when of how parasites live, work, and play an important part in our ecosystems.

Flags from Mississippi – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The exhibit features 20 flags made from a variety of fabrics, such as wool and silk. Some were sewn by hand. Highlights include an original Magnolia flag, adopted in 1861 as the first official flag of Mississippi, that has been saved by conservators after it became severely fragmented.

“Thank You Please Come Again” Exhibit – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Thank You Please Come Again features twenty-two photographs that document photojournalist Kate Medley’s ten-year journey through the heart of the American South.

What Became of Dr. Smith – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• What Became of Dr. Smith, is a large-scale, panoramic narrative painting by contemporary artist Noah Saterstrom. The exhibition delves into the life of Saterstrom’s great-grandfather.

Club Spring Challenge – Ridgeland – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This pickleball event is set to surpass last year’s tournament in excitement and competition. The pickleball tournament is a USAP sanctioned, no-refereed event.

Madison County Garden Tours – Ridgeland – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Save the date for the 29th annual MRA Gardens of Madison County Tours!

Inspire Dance Competition – Vicksburg – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

• The event will be at the Vicksburg Convention Center.

Mississippi State Committee’s National Museum of Women in the Arts Show – Vicksburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The art show will feature over 20 female artists.

MIDFEST – Jackson – Saturday

• The festival will feature businesses, products, performances, food and drinks that are “Made in Midtown.”

Night on the Town – Jackson – Saturday

• With the purchase of admission, guests will receive a complimentary drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres presented by the Tasty Side of Agriculture.

Owl Prowl – Jackson – Saturday

• This family-fun evening event will include guided night hikes with museum naturalists, live nocturnal animal programs, discovery activities for kids, and campfire stories complete with s’mores.

SUPER-lympics – Jackson – Saturday

• Step inside MCM’s SUPER-lympic Village for a competition consisting of hands-on, educational games promoting both physical and mental health!

Kentucky Derby Party & Bluegrass Concert – Jackson – Saturday

• Derby-inspired games, southern cuisine, and delicious mint juleps bring the Churchhill Downs to Jackson for an afternoon of fun!

Mississippi Farmers Market – Jackson – Saturday

• From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state.

Santé South Wine & Food Festival – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Benefitting The MIND Center at UMMC, the largest wine and culinary extravaganza in the state showcases domestic and international wines and fine food samplings from Mississippi’s top restaurants.

Natchez Trace Century Ride – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Nearly 1,000 cyclists from around the country enjoy local hospitality and a scenic ride on the Natchez Trace Parkway, offering distances of 8, 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles.

Spring Into Wellness – Ridgeland – Saturday

• There will be a 5K run/walk, family fun run, chair yoga, comprehensive health screenings, acupuncture, wellness trivia, children’s activities and Zumba.

VansCCG FREE Comic Book Day – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Attention all comic book fans! Mark your calendars and rally your superhero squad because Free Comic Book Day!

Raymond Country Fair – Raymond – Saturday

• This year’s event will include live music, food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, a mechanical bull, train rides, and vendors.

Broadway Meets the Met – Natchez – Saturday

• This concert weaves together the wonder of musical theater and the beauty of opera, featuring vocalists John Christopher Adams, Maryann Kyle, Mario Manzo, Nicholas Perna, Mandy Spivak, Anna Tesh Manzo, and Victoria Thomasch, accompanied by the Tyler Kemp Trio.

Pilgrimage Garden Club’s Kentucky Derby Party – Natchez – Saturday

• There will be live music, Derby foods, specialty cocktails, games, and prizes for the best Derby attire.

Kentucky Derby High Tea – Natchez – Saturday

• High tea will be served along with southern hospitality! Derby attire is required.

A Night in Vienna – Natchez – Saturday

• Join the Natchez Little Theatre for NASD’s String Orchestra under the direction of Monquez Ford, presenting “A Night in Vienna.”

Fiddle Dee Dee! – Natchez – Saturday

• The event celebrates the 85th anniversary of Gone with the Wind at Linden Historic Bed & Breakfast.

Natchez Farmers Market – Natchez – Saturday

• Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists.

Pickin’ on the Porch – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be at Levee Street Marketplace.

Martha Vick House British Tea Event – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Indulge in the quintessential British tradition with a three-course tea service featuring a British tea, accompanied by delectable savories, scones with clotted cream and an assortment of mouth-watering desserts.

Movie in the Park – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Get ready for live entertainment, featuring a DJ and fantastic vendors offering a variety of goods and an outdoor screening of the movie Dream Girls at sunset.

Cinco in the City – Jackson – Sunday

• The will be food, music and margaritas.

Pine Belt:

Fried Chicken and Champagne – Hattiesburg – Friday

• The event will feature Chefs Josh Casper of the Depot and Kyle Bass from Art of Roux. This is a first come, first serve event.

An Evening with Dr. Doug Tallamy – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Learn how planting native species and creating ecological networks in communities can help restore biodiversity and strengthen the environment.

New Exhibit at Hattiesburg Pocket Museum – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise!

JJ Grey & Mofro – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• The JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour is coming to Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater.

Colin Stough – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Colin Stough will be performing at Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center. The Country music singer finished third on Season 21 of American Idol in 2022.

Midtown Sounds – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Join everyone at Southern Station at USM for Midtown Sounds 2024. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

Kentucky Derby Pub Stroll – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy drink specials and complimentary appetizers. You can also enter a blind drawing for the winning horse for the Derby.

Cat Gala – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy a night of enchantment featuring live music, delectable cuisine, and captivating entertainment. Your attendance and contributions will help raise funds for the first annual DIY Art and Film Festival.

Forrest County Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• You’ll be able to find Fresh fruit and vegetables, jellies, baked goods, casseroles,
  soaps, flowers and more!

Indie Art Show – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Come meet local artists and support local arts!

Blossom and Bloom – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy a celebration of self-love and growth at the inaugural Blossom and Bloom Mother’s Day Brunch.

Piano Institute Spring Recital – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• This recital will feature performances from pre-college students and adults in the community.

Student Dance Showcase – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• The Student Showcase is an exciting afternoon of dancing!

Downtown FAM Jam – Petal – Saturday

• There will be food, music, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.

Day in the Park – Laurel – Saturday

• The day begins with a 5K race followed by a Fun Run. Throughout the day, patrons can enjoy live music, student and juried art competitions, delicious festival cuisine, children’s activities, and the works of skilled craftsmen from across the region.

Open Mic Night – Laurel – Saturday

• Local musicians, poets, etc. come and perform original material, as well as covers, for a laid-back, supportive audience.

Cinco De Mayo Parklet Party – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Enjoy a Parklet Party featuring margaritas, tacos and alive DJ to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.