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 (December 13-15) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

Homestead for the Holidays – Jackson – Friday

• Enjoy a sampler breakfast for supper, story time with Mrs. Claus, and get your picture made with Santa and Rudolph!

Free Welty House Tours – Jackson – Friday

• Guests can see how Eudora Welty decorated for the holidays throughout the rest of December!

Possum Ridge Paint a Train – Jackson – Friday

• This family-friendly event will allow for visitors to assemble and paint a model train after a brief tour of the Possum Ridge model train exhibit on display through December 31.

My Abba Father’s Christmas Gala – Jackson – Friday

• Celebrate the season with a night of elegance, featuring a festive dinner, live music, and inspiring stories.

Carols by Candlelight – Jackson – Friday

• First Baptist Jackson shares the story of the greatest gift ever given – the gift of God sending His Son to earth – through music and drama in this year’s presentation of Carols by Candlelight.

Christmas Open House – Brandon – Friday

• The City of Brandon will host a Christmas Open House at City Hall.

Brandon Christmas Parade – Brandon – Friday

• Brandon’s annual Christmas Parade will roll out beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 13. The parade is sponsored by the 2024 Mayor’s Youth Council, and the theme for this year is “The Fabulous 50’s: Home for the Holidays.”

Sip N’ Cider – Canton – Friday

• Join attendees on The Square during the Canton City of Lights Christmas Festival to sip, shop, and vote for your favorite cider!

Old World Christmas Candlelight Tour – Natchez – Friday

• Embark on a mesmerizing tour event that will transport you to a world of timeless charm and festive wonders in Natchez’s most gorgeous mansion.

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!

Made in MS Movie Night – Vicksburg – Friday

• This event will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. The movie presented will be “Lady Killers.”

Snow Much Fun – Jackson – Friday and Saturday

• Play in “snowfalls”, create winter woodland crafts, conduct winter S.T.E.M. experiments, see Santa scuba dive to feed the fish, and have a “snowball fight” in a snow maze!

Santa Feeds the Fish – Jackson – Friday and Sunday

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

Lakeshore Church’s Live Drive Through Nativity – Byram – Friday and Saturday

• The Way of the Nativity begins in the Garden of Eden and finishes with the Ascension of Jesus.

The European Christmas Shopping Village – Natchez – Friday and Saturday

• Christmas in Natchez presents The European Christmas Shopping Village. Experience ice skating with socked feet on waxed floors.

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.

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Featuring legendary music icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley, this jam-packed holiday production will bring the sounds of Christmas and classic rock hits together for an unforgettable experience!

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.

Canton Christmas Festival – Canton – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Canton Christmas Festival will be open nightly with special features!

Deck the Trails – Clinton – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• You will start by taking a stroll down Candy Cane Lane. Then you will journey through our Jolly Jungle. In the end, you will experience a Winter Wonderland in our enchanted woods.

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.

The Christmas Bus – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Spread holiday cheer with “The Christmas Bus” at the Natchez Little Theatre.

Fertile Ground Christmas Party – Jackson – Saturday

• Come enjoy free pictures with Santa, live music, and a gift card sale.

NuRenaissance Art Showing and Gala – Jackson – Saturday

• For the 22nd year, come enjoy viewing original artworks from artists NuRenaissance.

Mississippi Boychoir Christmas Concert – Jackson – Saturday

• The Mississippi Boychoir invites you to experience the magic of the season through the power of music at its annual Christmas concert.

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.

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.

Holiday Season Pop Up Shop at Northpark! – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Shop with your local favorites one-time only.

Second Saturday – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be in Downtown Vicksburg. Second Saturday is an opportunity for the community to shop downtown, listen to live music, learn from featured artists and artisans, and much more.

Breakfast with Santa – Vicksburg – Saturday

• The event includes a delicious breakfast, photo with Santa, Santa’s souvenirs, Home Depot kids crafts, and activities.

O Christmas Tree Historic Home Tours – Vicksburg – Saturday

• “O’ Christmas Tree” features twelve architectural beauties rarely open to the public. Each home will be on tour for one day only. Architecturally the homes range from Tudor Revival to the Queen Anne style having been built from 1885 to 1970.

Christmas in Connecticut – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.

Country Western Dance Party – Vicksburg – Saturday

• The Southern Cultural Heritage Center presents a Country Western Dance. Dances will be led by the Mississippi Country Western Dancers’ Association.

The Nutcracker – Jackson – Saturday and Sunday

• With professional guest artists from Cincinnati Ballet and nearly 150 local dancers, the show promises to be the merriest, brightest, and nicest way to experience the holiday magic!

Priced to Move – Jackson – Saturday and Sunday

• Jackson’s favorite market, Priced to Move, turns 14 this year! Stop by for some local treasure hunting in the Big Room.

The Sounds of Christmas – Natchez – Sunday

• You are invited to The Sounds of Christmas, a program of beautiful instrumental music of the season, and a children’s Christmas Pageant with costumes as the centerpiece.

Born: A Christmas Worship Experience – Ridgeland – Sunday

• Get ready for an incredible worship experience where we celebrate and remember God’s love and Jesus’ birth at First Ridgeland!

The Annual Musician – Customer Appreciation Party – Ridgeland – Sunday

• The Annual Christmas Party with over 10 bands and Artists.

Hawkins UMC Christmas Cantata – Vicksburg – Sunday

• This event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Hawkins United Methodist Church.

Attic Gallery Christmas Open House – Vicksburg – Sunday

• Join Lesley Silver and Daniel Boone to ask them questions and enjoy their art.

White Christmas – Vicksburg – Sunday

• This event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.

Jingle Jams- “Rhythm on the River” – Vicksburg – Sunday

• This event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Vicksburg High School.

Pine Belt

Festive Paint Party – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Get ready to unleash your creativity and celebrate the holiday spirit!

Good Vibes Only Winter Scramble – Hattiesburg – Friday

• All proceeds for this event will be going to South Mississippi Veterans.

Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: Frozen – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Hub City Players, FestivalSouth Film Expo, and Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater presents The Saenger Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular.

FRIYAY Karaoke Night – Laurel – Friday

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

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

• Enjoy a marshmallow roast, wagon rides, food, Christmas music and thousands of Christmas lights.

Lights of the Wild – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This family-friendly holiday event at the Hattiesburg Zoo will immerse visitors in an animal-themed light exhibit featuring hundreds of expansive, sculptural LED lanterns.

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!

Merry on the Midway – Laurel – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Experience the magic of the holiday season this December at the Laurel Fairgrounds!

South Mississippi Art Association 48th Annual Show & Sale – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• The event will be held at the Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot.

Holiday Open House – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas and spreading holiday cheer from one end of Sixth Street to the other.

Christmas Fiesta – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Nuestro Arte Gallery is hosting a festive Christmas sale, offering a delightful array of artistic treasures.

Birthday Party for Jesus – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Bring your children to enjoy the Christmas Story, crafts, and games. Each child in attendance will receive a gift and lunch.

A Jazzy Little Christmas – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Heritage Church presents Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, live in concert, at Heritage Church.

Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: White Christmas – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Hub City Players, FestivalSouth Film Expo, and Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater presents The Saenger Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular.

Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: The Greatest Showman – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Hub City Players, FestivalSouth Film Expo, and Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater presents The Saenger Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular.

Jingle All the Way 5K & 2 Mile Walk – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy a festive 5K & 2 Mile Walk, benefiting the PRCC Foundation and the “Start Your Future” scholarship.

December Art Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• This event hopes to engage locals and visitors to take part in the local creative economy while celebrating local artists!

Forrest County Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

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

Victorian Candlelit Christmas – Hattiesburg – Saturday and Sunday

• Guests are invited to experience the nostalgia of a simpler time as they travel historic streets lined with luminaries alongside more than 300 homes and businesses decorated for the holidays with garlands, bows, and twinkling lights.

A Carey Christmas – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• The Carey Worship Choir & Orchestra, along with the Carey Ballet Theater Department and the Laurel Ballet Academy, will perform timeless Christmas classics as well as newer Christmas selections.

Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: The Sound of Music – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Hub City Players, FestivalSouth Film Expo, and Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater presents The Saenger Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular.

Still, Still, Still Christmas Concert – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• The annual Christmas Concert will be held at Westminter Presbyterian Church.

Mississippi Boychoir Christmas Concert – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• The Mississippi Boychoir invites you to experience the magic of the season through the power of music at its annual Christmas concert.