Celebrate the local flair of the Coast and the beauty of running. The weekend kicks off with a health and fitness expo at the convention center and ends with the Finish Festival, a post-race beach party featuring local cuisine and Gulf Coast seafood, and live performances. Visit mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com or email info@mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com.
With a map as a guide, locals and out-of-town guests will enjoy gazing at the beautiful decorated in extravagant Christmas lights and festive decorations. Visit visitoxfordms.com, email pam@oxfordms.com or call 662.234.4651.
Take a peek at the holiday splendor Oxford has to offer. Residents will have rooms decorated with Christmas embellishments within their homes on display. Visit visitoxfordms.com or call 662.234.4651.
This annual event will celebrate its 40th 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.
When the mischievous Cat in the Hat comes to play, the kids (and their parents) yell, “Hip, hip, hooray!” While the book introduces the joys of the page, this version gives youngsters a love for the stage. Call 601.696.2200 for more information.
Head to Eagle Ridge Conference Center just outside of Jackson to enjoy an informational day on growing greenhouse tomatoes. Visit greenhousetomatosc.com for more information.
Come and enjoy music and a grand parade. This kid-friendly event will provide fun for the whole family. The parade rolls at 1 p.m. Email almahuyett@gmail.com for more information.
Located in the heart of the fabled Mississippi Delta, the Viking Half Marathon and 5K promise Southern charm, fast times, fabulous food, and an unbelievable race experience. Call 662.453.4152, email info@greenwoodms.com, or visit vikinghalfmarathon.racesonline.com.
More than 100 artists, crafters, and growers will participate in this fun event that features pieces in various media including painting, pottery, jewelry, plants, and more. Enjoy artists’ demonstrations and entertaining lectures as local shops, restaurants, and galleries join in. For more information, call 228.875.4424 or visit oceanspringschamber.com or facebook/oceanspringschamberofcommerce.
Head to the Mitchell Memorial Library and McComas Hall Auditorium to enjoy the music of Jeff Barnhart, Brian Holland, and Dan Levinsons Roof Garden Jazz Band. Call 662.325.6634 or visit library.ms state.edu/templeton/festival.