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 (October 25-27) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

Bean Path’s 6th Anniversary Virtual Lunch – Jackson – Friday

• Grab your lunch and tune in as the Bean Path explore the latest trends, applications, and advancements in AI technology.

Fondren Corner Art Show – Jackson – Friday

• From the basement to the roof, see and purchase art from artists who call this iconic Fondren building home plus guest artists.

Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday

• There will be live music, drinks and ice cream.

Park After Dark – Jackson – Friday

• Enjoy spooky science and family fun during Park After Dark at MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and the Mississippi Children’s Museum!

HallowTEEN – Jackson – Friday

• Teens are invited to the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art Garden for an evening of art making, trivia, a “spooky” gallery talk, trick-or-treating, and door prizes.

Movie Night on the Yard – Jackson – Friday

• Enjoy “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on the big screen at Fondren Yard.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics – Jackson – Friday

• Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jackson.

Pumpkin carving for Pumpkin Glow – Clinton – Friday

• Carve a pumpkin to decorate the trails with for the Pumpkin Glow event.

Dinner and a Movie – The Wizard of Oz – Clinton – Friday

• Main Street Clinton’s Dinner and a Movie events bring new and classic movies to the community free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

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!

Live at Five – Natchez – Friday

• Live at Five is a free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series held at the Bandstand on the Natchez Bluff overlooking the Mississippi River.

Spirits with Spirits Ghost Tour – Vicksburg – Friday

• This event will be from 8:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Inn at Cedar Grove.

Sip & Scare Social Dinner – Vicksburg – Friday

• Enjoy dinner at Key City with guest ghost hunters.

Viking Football Night of Champions – Vicksburg – Friday

• The event will celebrate 60 years of Viking Football and honoring all of the great players that wore the WC.

Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show – Madison – Friday and Saturday

• The Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show, an event by the Mississippi Classic Cruisers, will be held in Downtown Madison! This is a family fun event with over 500 vehicles registered.

Haunted Library – Natchez – Friday and Saturday

• Enjoy the haunted library Halloween tour!

Vintage Market Days – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Vintage Market Days is a vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings and more.

Display of Creepy Dolls – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The free monthlong display features six dolls from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century and provides an eerie glimpse into children’s playthings from the past.

Dinosaurs Around the World – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• With advanced animatronics, a multi-layered narrative, cutting-edge research, in an outdoor environment surrounded by nature, you’ll experience the Age of Reptiles brought back to life.

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.

Atomic Age Exhibit – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The exhibition explores the history of the Federal Civil Defense Administration established to prepare Americans for the perils of the new Atomic Age.

Gaslight – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The sanctity of marriage is threatened when sanity is at stake. Strange things start to happen to newlyweds Bella and Jack in this turn-of-the-century Victorian thriller as their seemingly perfect marriage devolves into something more sinister.

Ridgeland Scarecrow Trail – Ridgeland – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Come to the Ridgeland Wildflower Field & Art Park and take a stroll among the pumpkins and scarecrows. 

Fall Pilgrimage – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Tour historic homes in Natchez until October 19!

Dinner with the Spirits – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Step into the mysterious world of Glenfield, a 200-year-old former plantation home shrouded in both history and the supernatural.

Downtown Pumpkin Patch Festival – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Join the City of Natchez downtown for pumpkins and more!

Natchez Open Golf Championship – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This year’s annual Natchez Open will be held once again at Natchez Golf Club at Duncan Park.

YMAN – The Weekend – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Organizers will host several fundraisers for mental health in the Miss-Lou area, psychology scholarship fund, and counseling grants for youth and displaced rainbow youth.

Twisted Tales of Terror – Vicksburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Vicksburg Theatre Guild presents this event at the Parkside Playhouse.

Candlelight Tours at McRaven – Vicksburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This event will be from 7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at The McRaven.

Trick or Treat at the Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson – Saturday

• Admission to the museums is free with costume. Discover mysteries from Mississippi’s past with our museum gallery guide and visit our trick-or-treat activity stations for spirited holiday fun!

The Bean Path’s 6th Anniversary Block Party – Jackson – Saturday

• Get ready for The Bean Path’s Annual Block Party, a vibrant celebration of community, technology, and innovation!

Vibe Fest x Jax-Zen Jam – Jackson – Saturday

• Immerse yourself in Jackson’s Midtown Arts District at VibeFest!

BankPlus Red Beans & BBQ Festival – Jackson – Saturday

• The BankPlus Red Beans & BBQ Fest is a family-friendly festival where neighbors come to enjoy food prepared by local businesses, restaurants, and congregations in their community who are competing for the coveted title of Best Beans and Best BBQ in town.

Boo at the Jackson Zoo – Jackson – Saturday

• Get ready for a super fun and not-so-spooky evening at the Jackson Zoo!

Trick or Treat at the Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson – Saturday

• Admission to the museums is free with costume. Discover mysteries from Mississippi’s past with the museum gallery guide and visit the trick-or-treat activity stations for spirited holiday fun!

Fondren Fright – Jackson – Saturday

• Fondren North Neighborhood Association invites you to their second annual Halloween-themed event, taking place at Brook Drive, Montbrook Drive and Gardner Street.

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pops 1: JackTown Sons – Jackson – Saturday

• MSO and an award-winning Jackson-based quartet launch an exciting new collaboration, amplifying the riches of soul, gospel Motown and R&B with orchestral oomph.

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.

Howl-O-Ween at the Bark Park – Clinton – Saturday

• All humans and leashed pets are welcome for a howling good time! Dog-loving Clintonians are invited to dress up their dogs and themselves in their best Halloween attire for a costume contest and doggie trick-or-treats.

Pumpkin Glow – Clinton – Saturday

• Walk the trail by the glow of creativity carved pumpkins.

Haunted Trail – Clinton – Saturday

• Walk Clinton’s Haunted Trail if you dare!

Trick or Treat Street – Pearl – Saturday

• Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the City of Pearl’s Trick or Treat Street!

St. Andrew’s Spooktacular – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Children and families will meander through the “haunted trail” to learn about various Halloween-themed connections – spooky animals, skeletons, fun with electricity, chemistry, and more!

Mall-O-Ween – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Enjoy the Halloween season with us at Northpark!

Treat Street – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Treat Street is a fun, family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event at The Township.

Natchez State Park Halloween Trail – Natchez – Saturday

• Celebrate Halloween in the great outdoors!

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.

Paranormal Convention (Scare Con) – Vicksburg – Saturday

• There will be vendors, paranormal teams, and more. This event is free of charge.

Sip & Scare Social – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 10 South Rooftop Bar & Grill.

Tunnel of Terror Haunted House – Vicksburg – Saturday

• The haunted house will take you through the convent and through the creepy tunnels that line the inner courtyard of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

It’s Fall Y’all Carnival Southern Cultural Heritage – Vicksburg – Saturday

• During the evening, organizers will have a DJ playing spooky music, Egg Roll Love food truck, and libations available for purchase. The carnival will be featured at the end of the “Tunnel of Terror Haunted House.”

Unmasking Domestic Violence- Masquerade Gala – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at The Vicksburg Country Club.

2024 Spooky Cross, Mag Ridge – Ridgeland – Saturday and Sunday

• The event will be held at the MagRidge BMX Track.

Downtown Duck Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Natchez – Saturday and Sunday

• Kids of all ages are invited to look for rubber ducks in the windows of our Downtown businesses.

Fall Festival – Ridgeland – Sunday

• Get ready for a day packed with fall fun and excitement at our annual Fall Festival!

The Great Pumpkin Hunt – Ridgeland – Sunday

• Head to the Renaissance at Colony Park for pumpkins galore, fairy tale photos, loads of candy, and so much more!

Fall Fest – Ridgeland – Sunday

• Enjoy a delightful hayride, participate in a fun cake walk, and showcase your culinary skills at the chili cook off.

Community Wide Trunk or Treat – Vicksburg – Sunday

• Enjoy a great time of costumes, games, car decorations, and candy for kids ages 0-12.

Pine Belt

Live at Five – Hattiesburg – Friday

• This family-friendly event features a variety of musical genres. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, pack a cooler, or grab a bite from a local food vendor!

Booseum – Hattiesburg – Friday

• It’s in these nightly hours that the African American Military History Museum will come to life with “fangtastic” decor, “boorific” games, “creepy-crawly” crafts and some “howling” good food!

Pink Friday – Hattiesburg – Friday

• It’s a celebration for Breast Cancer Survivors and those families honoring the memory of a loved one.

FRIYAY Karaoke Night – Laurel – Friday

• The event will be held at 320 5th St.

LRMA Historic District Walking Tour – Laurel – Friday

• Join Museum Director George Bassi for an engaging and informational walking tour of Laurel’s historical district as he traces the history and evolution of the city and some of it’s finest homes and structures.

Homegrown Revival Music Festival – Hattiesburg – Friday and Saturday

• The Homegrown Revival is a three-day music festival with camping. 

Viola Festival – Hattiesburg – Friday and Saturday

• With generous support from the Partners of the Arts and Corelli Strings, this 15th edition of the Viola Festival will feature esteemed violists Christine Rutledge and Julia Bullard.

Zoo Boo – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Ghosts and Goblins of the Hattiesburg Zoo are getting things ready for Spooktacular Family Fun!

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!

Dusty’s All Star Circus – Laurel – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Dusty’s All Star Circus features a variety of artists and entertainment.

12th Annual Hattiesburg Halloween Parade – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church on Hardy St and will end at S. 13th Ave.

Fall Festival – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• CrossPoint Community Church will host food trucks, trunk or treating and live worship.

Paul B. Johnson State Park Fall Festival – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• There will be a kids fishing rodeo, costume contests, a golf cart parade, and trick or treating.

Forrest County Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

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

Walk for Diabetes – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Before and during this event, teams and individuals have the chance to raise funds for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.

Prentiss Hobbs: Guest Artist Trombone Master Class – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Prentiss Hobbs is in demand as a recording session artist and has played bass and tenor trombone on over 1,000 recordings.