Holiday cheer is here, Jackson! Let our guide lead you to all the festive fun. From Jackson aficionados to curious cats, our guide illuminates the city's seasonal hotspots.
Popular events include the Mistletoe Marketplace, where you can explore a variety of local artisan goods perfect for holiday gifting. For a unique shopping experience, the Handworks Holiday Market showcases handcrafted treasures that celebrate local talent. And the Journey to the North Pole is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a magical experience for families in search of holiday wonder. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Jackson
- Mistletoe Marketplace
- Handworks Holiday Market
- Journey to the North Pole
- Deck the District
- Homestead for the Holidays
- Carols by Candlelight
- Ballet Mississippi: The Nutcracker
- Ballet Magnificat Holiday Performance
- Noon Year's Eve
- Harvest Fest
See these and even more events listed below!
Jackson Holiday Light Displays
Deck the District
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light displays and festive activities.
Description:
Deck the District is a vibrant holiday event in Eastover, Jackson, MS, featuring stunning light displays and festive activities.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Deck the District
Jackson Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mistletoe Marketplace
What to Expect:
Unique blend of shopping, entertainment, and community support.
Description:
Mistletoe Marketplace is a premier holiday shopping event presented by the Junior League of Jackson, featuring a variety of local merchants, special events, and activities for all ages.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Mistletoe Marketplace
Handworks Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Showcase of handmade products by local artisans.
Description:
Handworks Holiday Market is a premier arts and crafts event featuring over 140 local artisans showcasing their handmade products. This family-friendly event offers a great way to kick off the holiday season with a little shopping.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Handworks Holiday Market
Columbia Christmas Carnival
What to Expect:
Exclusive shopping event with various themed nights and activities.
Description:
The Junior League of Columbia's Holiday Market is a four-day shopping event featuring over 160 merchants, including Ladies Night Out, the Holiday Ball, and Sundaes with Santa. Shoppers can find perfect gifts while enjoying music, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. The event raises funds to support the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Columbia Christmas Carnival
Jackson Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Carols by Candlelight
What to Expect:
Heartwarming Christmas concert with music and light.
Description:
Carols by Candlelight is a heartwarming celebration of the Hope of Christmas through music and light, featuring a special concert at First Baptist Church.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Carols by Candlelight
Ballet Magnificat Holiday Performance
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Ballet Magnificat presents a captivating holiday performance featuring world-class ballet dancers in elaborate costumes, celebrating the spirit of Christmas with grace and beauty.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Ballet Magnificat Holiday Performance
Ballet Mississippi: The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Ballet Mississippi presents The Nutcracker, a classic ballet performance featuring elaborate sets and costumes, at Jackson Preparatory School's Fortenberry Theater.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Ballet Mississippi: The Nutcracker
Jackson Other Holiday Activities
Journey to the North Pole
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday exhibit with navigation and geography lessons.
Description:
Journey to the North Pole transforms the Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall into a winter village with twinkling lights and train cars. Guests can glide around the Reindeer Rink, ride the 45-foot Snowflake Slide, and cozy up by a fire in Eudora Weltys living room. The event includes special days for Santa photo opportunities and various holiday activities.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Journey to the North Pole
Homestead for the Holidays
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with historical farmstead and craft activities.
Description:
The MS Ag Museum hosts Homestead for the Holidays, a joy-filled event featuring a sampler breakfast and supper, storytime with Mrs. Claus, and opportunities to get your picture made with Santa and Rudolph. Explore Small Town, visit the Fortenberry-Parkman Farmstead, and experience Christmas in the late 1800s. Enjoy carousel, train, and wagon rides, hands-on historic crafts, and live music throughout the grounds. Write a letter to Santa on limited edition postcards and browse unique Mississippi-made products at the General Store.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Homestead for the Holidays
Noon Year's Eve
What to Expect:
Family-friendly celebration with creative activities and a grand finale countdown.
Description:
Join us for Noon Year's Eve at the Mississippi Children's Museum, where you can fill a rocket with New Year's wishes and watch it blast off during the countdown at noon. Enjoy mini countdowns, confetti cannons, a traditional style countdown, balloon drop, and festive tunes by DJ AJC. Create your own noisemaker, add your wishes to the Wishing Wall, and make a New Year's hat.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Noon Year's Eve
Harvest Fest
What to Expect:
Live demonstrations of historic agricultural tools and machinery.
Description:
The annual Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum brings Small Town Mississippi to life with live demonstrations of historic agricultural tools and machinery. Visitors can explore the General Store for snacks and souvenirs, enjoy wagon, train, and carousel rides, and experience the impact of agriculture on Mississippi's past.