Get “pinked up” and support breast cancer awareness while enjoying the annual 5K run or walk. Visit komencentralms.org.

Enjoy Covington County’s 12th annual Christmas in the Park—a driving tour through thousands of sparkling lights that includes a beautiful manger scene. Visit covingtonchamber.com or call 601.765.6012.

This Christmas tradition hosts a variety of exciting attractions such as craft vendors, delicious foods, confederate solider re-enactments, clogging, and live music from local entertainers. Take a photo with Santa or hop on a wagon ride exploring the various nature trails and holiday decorations around the fest. Visit landrums.com.

Visit Old Towne and take a photo with Santa next to the fountain. Explore Old Towne and check out the holiday Reindeer Food Bar available for children to feed Santa’s reindeer. Visit olivebrancholdtowne.org or call 662.893.0888.

Come see the Coast illuminated for the holiday season with the Bay St. Louis and Waveland snowflake lighting. Watch live oak trees become lit with snowflakes. Call 228.463.9222 or email tourism@mswestcoast.com.

Named the “Best Festival in Mississippi” in 2011, this holiday tradition features the unique works of 150-juried craftsmen from around the Southeast. Come admire the exquisite craftsmanship of the selected artists. Visit craftsmensguildofms.org or call 601.856.7546.

Santa’s coming to downtown Pass Christian for this annual holiday tradition! Come for entertainment, food, crafts, vendors, and the town lighting of the tree. Santa and his elves will also be making an appearance in the downtown Christmas Parade. Visit passmainstreet.com.

Come celebrate in the glow of downtown Columbus for their 12th annual Wassail Fest. Shop in local stores, grab dinner, and enjoy other activities from merchants. Visit columbusmainstreet.com.

Enjoy the annual performance of The Nutcracker. Local dancers and featured talent come together to perform. Meet the dancers at the Nutcracker Tea Party and watch the performance of a timeless ballet. Call 601.960.1560 or visit balletms.com.

Come and enjoy the 53rd annual parade with Santa on the square. Call 662.983.2222.