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 (November 29-December 1) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday

• The multi-vendor event celebrates Jackson’s food truck cuisine and culture.

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!

Jazz Club – Natchez – Friday

• Enjoy a beautiful night of Jazz, along with our signature Holiday Sangria and Hors d’oeuvres with Jazz artist J-LauRen, accompanied by Pianist Kejuan Hawkins.

A Tribute to Motown – Natchez – Friday

• Enjoy a night of fun, music, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks at The Big Muddy Inn and Blues Room.

Holiday De-Stress Walk – Vicksburg – Friday

• Enjoy a fun-filled morning of “walk-in-place” exercise and stress-relief tips. Enjoy Zumba, line dancing, and Yoga stretching, followed by helpful holiday de-stressing tips.

Friday Noir (Celebration of Stouts) – Vicksburg – Friday

• In the hushed ambiance of Key City Brewing Co., the scene is set for “Friday Noir.”

City of Vicksburg Tree Lighting – Vicksburg – Friday

• The City of Vicksburg Tree Lighting presented by Vicksburg Main Street begins at 5:00 p.m. at Washington Street Park.

The Black Friday Comedy Show – Vicksburg – Friday

• This event will be from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Vicksburg Auditorium.

Journey to the North Pole – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Journey to the North Pole transforms the Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall into a magical winter village of twinkling lights and train cars.

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.

Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This exhibition will feature over 50 handmade and machine-stitched quilts from MMA’s permanent collection, including Crossroads Quilters, Gwendolyn Magee, and several collected by American photographer Roland L. Freeman on his travels.

Magic of Lights – Brandon – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Brandon Amphitheater will be transformed into a vibrant drive-through light display and Holiday Village with free Santa photos creating unforgettable memories for all.

Brandon on Ice – Brandon – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Brandon on Ice will be a large synthetic ice-skating rink available to the public.

Christmas Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Christmas tours offer a blend of tradition, history, and holiday cheer, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique yuletide charm of Natchez.

NaNoWriMo – Jackson – Saturday

• Join the historic Eudora Welty House & Garden every Saturday afternoon this November for a cozy, inspiring writing space as part of National Novel Writing Month.

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.

Merry Market – Madison – Saturday

• Don’t miss the annual Merry Market – a premier shopping event in the heart of downtown Madison.

Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Natchez – Saturday

• The festivities bring a crowd of several hundred people, where the streets are blocked off and the heart of downtown becomes a street party that ends with the lighting of the tree.

Art on the Bluff – Natchez – Saturday

• Visual, literary and culinary artist from the Miss-Lou area will gather around the Natchez Bluff Gazebo on Small Business Saturday.

Teddy Bear Tea – Natchez – Saturday

• Enjoy a fancy high tea to begin the holiday season in style with your children and grandchildren! Limited seating is available.

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.

Santa Feeds the Fish – Jackson – Sunday

• Watch Santa scuba dive in the aquariums at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

Naught but Nice Cocktail Hour – Natchez – Sunday

• Step into the enchanting world of Linden as you marvel at an enviable array of Santa figures beckoning one to explore the grandeur of each stunning room, adorned with antique furnishings and ornate holiday accents.

Downtown Christmas Old-Fashioned Open House – Vicksburg – Sunday

• Experience Downtown Vicksburg’s first sights, sounds, and scents of the holiday season.

Pine Belt

FRIYAY Karaoke Night – Laurel – Friday

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

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!

Candle Making Workshop – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at Champagne Taste Consignment Shop featuring the Glowing Embers Candle Studio Mobile Candle Bar!

Forrest County Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

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

Ringing in Christmas – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Join multiple community handbell ensembles from around the state of Mississippi for a unique concert featuring holiday music!

Pancake Day – Ellisville – Saturday

• Pancake Day will be packed with fun including delicious all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, and a hot cocoa bar with all the yummy toppings.

Christmas at Landrum’s Homestead and Village – Laurel – Saturday and Sunday

• Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the 41st Annual Christmas at the Homestead. Enjoy local vendors, festive crafts, and all the holiday charm your heart desires.

South Central Health Care Foundation Teddy Bear Tea – Laurel – Sunday

• Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffy and celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon filled with Christmas cheer. Enjoy photos with Santa, cookie decorating, a reindeer food making station, tasty treats, tea and hot chocolate.