Come celebrate a “Southern Christmas” at the Eupora Christmas Market. This block party will feature a variety of artisan craft vendors, musical entertainment, and a 5K. Call 662.552.0651.

See floats, marching bands, and more at the largest parade in Mississippi. Held in downtown Laurel, this event starts rolling at 10 a.m. and features an appearance from Santa. Visit sertomaoflaurel.org.

From 1 to 5 p.m. visit beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Refreshments, tickets, and maps are available at Florence City Hall. Many area gift shops will also be open during tour hours. Email florentineevening@gmail.com.

Homes in the Brighton Place and Stanton Circle areas will be on display, fully adorned with traditional and unique Christmas decorations. Proceeds will benefit children and adults with special needs. Tickets may be purchased ahead or at the door. Call 228.326.0848.

What better way to spend a day than with cookies, crafts, and Santa? Hernando is hosting its annual Cookies with Santa event with $1 admission for children. Call 662.429.2688.

Get into the Christmas shopping spirit by browsing the various vendors at the Holly Days Craft show. The event precedes the Christmas Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. held in the historic downtown area. Visit downtownvicksburg.org or southernculture.org.

This holiday event features musical entertainment, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and demonstrations that will hark back to simpler days. Visit co.walthall.ms.us.

Experience Mississippi’s Southern heritage at the annual Confederate Christmas Ball. Dance and dine in period dress or coat and tie in the Old Court House Museum courtroom. 601.636.0741 or visit visitvicksburg.com.

This historic event will celebrate its 39th year of drawing in crowds to the candlelit, green-trimmed homes of Hattiesburg’s historic neighborhood. Take horse-drawn carriage rides and see more than 15,000 luminaries that line more than 400 historic homes. Visit hattiesburghistoricneighborhood.com.

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art announces the opening of “James Michalopoulos: South Spirits, Texture & Tumult,” which will be on display through March 6. Michalopoulos has resided in New Orleans for more than 30 years, where he has developed a deep appreciation for the culture, music, lush foliage, and unique architecture. Michalopoulos captures the unique […]