Tech Free Tuesdays
From 4/1/2025 - 12/30/2025
On Tech Free Tuesdays, attendees can rediscover undisturbed human interaction by engaging with people face-to-face, encouraging a break from the fast-paced digital world. With background slow jazz music, mini-workshops, and social mindfulness activities, attendees can enjoy a fun analog evening, surrounded by relaxed communicators in a tech-free zone.
Open Mic
From 3/19/2025 - 12/31/2025
Attend this open mic night for a night of fresh talent, amazing artistry, and an electric atmosphere. You'll hear inspiring stories, music, and poems that will leave you wanting more.
Open Mic Night
From 3/18/2025 - 12/30/2025
Open Mic Night invites people of all ages to display their talent, be it live music, comedy, poetry, dance, or skits. This outdoor event promises to provide a vivacious atmosphere that welcomes not just performing enthusiasts but appreciative audiences too, and its friendly ambiance includes room for kids and dogs.
Fun with Santa
On 11/29/2025
Fun with Santa is a multicultural holiday event that promises a joyful visit with Santa Claus and a showcase of Christmas traditions from around the world. Attendees can look forward to family-friendly entertainment, a variety of giveaways including toys and tech, and a grand prize draw.
Ginny Walker Shurlds
On 11/29/2025
Ginny Walker Shurlds, the renowned author and illustrator, will be present for a signing session of her children's book, Mississippi State From A to Z. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the creative mind behind the book and get your copy personally signed.
Santa Claus Crawl
On 12/4/2025
Attendees of the Santa Claus Crawl will meander through charming brick streets, sipping cider from a keepsake mug and enjoying special promotions at various local businesses. Additionally, each participant gets a chance to win door prizes from each business during the exciting after-party.
Christmas Cookie Shoppe
On 12/6/2025
The second Christmas Cookie Shoppe promises a delightful array of homemade cookies and treats, with every purchase contributing to a good cause. Attendees can look forward to children's activities, photo opportunities with Santa, and warming up with hot cocoa.
Homestead for the Holidays
From 12/11/2025 - 12/12/2025
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Homestead for the Holidays event, where you can enjoy a unique breakfast-for-supper experience, engage in storytime with Mrs. Claus, and snap a memorable photo with Santa and Rudolph. Explore the Small Town with its lively demonstrators, and step back in time at the Fortenberry-Parkman Farmstead to experience how Christmas was celebrated in the late 1800s.
Deck the District
From 12/12/2025 - 12/13/2025
Deck the District is a two-day holiday event that promises big-city lights, snow, and a hearty dose of holiday merriment. This festive gathering is free to attend, ensuring a merry time for all.
Snow Much Fun
On 12/13/2025
Kids can enjoy a unique winter experience with indoor snowball fights, scheduled snowfalls, and engaging STEM experiments. The event also features a special appearance by Santa feeding the fish, offering a fun-filled holiday experience for the whole family.
