Events

Twelfth Night, the 12th day from Christmas, is the night before the Epiphany, the day when the three wise men visited the infant Jesus, foretelling the revelation of God the Son being born. The Twelfth Night gathering will begin at the Visitors Center, and at 6 p.m., the reigning Royal Court of Gulf Coast Carnival […]

Bundle up and run the Chill in the Hills 10K run, 5K walk and 1-mile fun run through downtown Vicksburg. The course winds through historic downtown Vicksburg and surrounding neighborhoods. For more information or to register for the race, call 601.636.5703

Come and enjoy more than 100 agriculture-related exhibits at the Bolivar County Expo Center.  Call 662.843.8361 or email craigh@ext.msstate.edu.

Buy tickets now to experience the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, in concert. She and her band, The Rage, are the most award-winning bluegrass music band, holding more than 100 awards. Call 662.227.2302 for more information.

Dance the night away to the music of the Compositionz while supporting a worthwhile cause, The Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home for families to stay close while caring for a hospitalized child. Visit rmhcms.org or call 601.981.5683.

School groups may meet members of the Mississippi Hall of Fame at the Old Capitol Museum. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 601.576.6920 or visit oldcapitolmuseum.com to place a required reservation.

“Healthy People Building Healthy Communities,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall. The expo will feature complimentary screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, BMI, and more. The Jackson Medical Mall welcomes some of the state’s finest health professionals while promoting healthy lifestyles for citizens of the Jackson metropolitan area. […]

Come see beautiful exhibits constructed by commercial dealers as well as orchid societies from Mississippi, and across the country. Many plants available for purchase. The event is hosted by the Gulf Coast Orchid Society.

Enjoy a day filled with the children’s activities and cultural entertainment, along with a food fair at the Mississippi Museum of Art & Art Garden. Register to participate in the Celebration Parade or gather along the parade route to cheer. Continue your family’s cultural experience at the Spring Festival Gala finale to be held at […]

The parade route begins at the intersection of Drinkwater and Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis, then rolls west ending at Auderder Street and Highway 90. It’s great fun for the entire family. Call 228.216.9911.

It’s carnival season! Wear your finest and bring your dancing shoes and hear the band then bid on incredible artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia and amazing deals from the Jackson area and beyond as part of the silent and live auctions. Visit msdiabetes.org/bacchus-ball or call 601.957.7878

Downtown Vicksburg’s annual Mardi Gras parade will begin at 4 p.m. Area clubs, churches, organizations, schools, dance drill teams, and businesses will take part in this community parade. The parade begins at Washington and Belmont streets and travels north on Washington Street to Jackson Street. For more information, call 601.634.4527 or visit downtownvicksburg.org.