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Family & Youth Events in Meridian, MS

Family-friendly activities, children's museum programs, storytimes, park events, and youth happenings in Meridian, MS.

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Chronological schedule of approved events across Meridian & Lauderdale County

Sunday Jazz & Skyline Sips at The Boxcar
Live Music & Concerts ↻ weekly
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 •4:00 PM +3 more dates

Sunday Jazz & Skyline Sips at The Boxcar

📍 The Boxcar Rooftop

Unwind on Sunday afternoon with mellow live jazz, skyline sunset breezes, and craft cocktails on the open-air deck of The Boxcar at The Threefoot Hotel.

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ABC Come Play with Me
Family & Youth ↻ weekly
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 •10:00 AM +6 more dates

ABC Come Play with Me

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump sta...

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Tech Tuesday
Family & Youth ↻ weekly
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 •3:30 PM +6 more dates

Tech Tuesday

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Tech Tuesday Join us every Tuesday at 3:30pm for our technology-based program! This facilitated program aims to foster STEAM education through inquiry-based ...

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Free Art Classes at MUM
Classes & Workshops ↻ weekly
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 •6:00 PM +5 more dates

Free Art Classes at MUM

📍 Meridian Underground Music (MUM)

All ages, materials provided. A new topic every week: color theory, perspective, watercolor and more. Schedule: Every Tue (Beginners 6 PM · Intermediate 7 PM...

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BGCEMS Celebration of Excellence 2026
Community & Civic
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 •6:30 PM

BGCEMS Celebration of Excellence 2026

📍 Frank Cochran Center

Annual Celebration of Excellence charity gala, dinner, and community fundraiser at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park benefiting the Boys & Girls Club...

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Rocky's Book Club
Family & Youth ↻ daily
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 •10:00 AM +27 more dates

Rocky's Book Club

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play liter...

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Wonder Wednesday
Family & Youth ↻ weekly
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 •3:30 PM +5 more dates

Wonder Wednesday

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Wonder Wednesday Join us this Wednesday at 3:30pm for Air in Motion, Science in Action! During this Wonder Wednesday, get ready to investigate the Bernoulli ...

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Know to Grow
Family & Youth ↻ weekly
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 •3:30 PM +4 more dates

Know to Grow

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Know to Grow Join us this Thursday at 3:30pm for Know to Grow, Seeds of Wonder. Join us at the museum as young gardeners dig into the wonder of winter planti...

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Downtown Meridian Holiday Open House
Food, Drink & Markets
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 •5:00 PM

Downtown Meridian Holiday Open House

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Kick off your holiday shopping early in the heart of Mississippi's Queen City! Join us for the annual Downtown Meridian Holiday Open House as our local retai...

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Open Mic Night at MUM
Live Music & Concerts ↻ weekly
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 •6:00 PM +6 more dates

Open Mic Night at MUM

📍 Meridian Underground Music (MUM)

Singers, songwriters, poets, first-timers. Sign up when you get here. Nobody's going to boo you off the stage. Schedule: Every Thu (From 6 PM · Free). Free a...

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Jamal Roberts'
★ Featured Live Music & Concerts
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 •All Day / Check Venue

Jamal Roberts' "The Journey" Album Release

📍 Highland Park

Celebrate the release of American Idol winner Jamal Roberts’ new album, "The Journey"! Catch Jamal & Friends performing live in Meridian, MS for one nigh...

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Soulé Live Steam Show & Festival (Friday)
Arts, Theater & Culture
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 •9:00 AM

Soulé Live Steam Show & Festival (Friday)

📍 Soulé Steam Feed Works (Industrial Heritage Museum)

Day 1 of the annual Soulé Live Steam Show at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum (1808 4th St). Experience live operating steam engines, historic belt...

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Artful Friday
Family & Youth ↻ weekly
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 •3:30 PM +5 more dates

Artful Friday

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Artful Friday Sponsored by: Sissie & Fred Wile Express yourself creatively during MCM-Meridian's Artful Friday! Every Friday at 3:30pm, join us for a guided ...

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Earth's Bounty – Free First Saturday
Food, Drink & Markets
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •8:00 AM

Earth's Bounty – Free First Saturday

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Shop fresh local produce, groove to live music at the final Earth’s Bounty of the season, and explore The MAX with free admission all day long. More info: ht...

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2026 Plein Air & Urban Sketchers Festival
Arts, Theater & Culture
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •8:00 AM

2026 Plein Air & Urban Sketchers Festival

📍 Dumont Plaza

An all-day outdoor painting and urban sketching festival across Historic Downtown Meridian happening the same Saturday morning as Earth’s Bounty and Railfest...

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Railfest
Family & Youth
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •9:00 AM

Railfest

📍 Meridian Railroad Museum

Join us for the largest railroad event in East Mississippi. Meridian Railfest will be held November 7th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Model train vendors will be on site....

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4th Annual Long Creek VFD Car Show
Community & Civic
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •10:00 AM

4th Annual Long Creek VFD Car Show

📍 Long Creek VFD,4892 Zero Road, Meridian, MS 39301, USA

Come join us where horsepower meets heroes. We will also have Great Food Live Music Vendors Booths Kids Activities And more

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John Jennings: Build Your World Guided Tour
Arts, Theater & Culture
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •10:00 AM

John Jennings: Build Your World Guided Tour

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Curious about our temporary exhibition, John Jennings: Build Your World? Join the curator, Benjamen Douglas, for a guided tour to learn more about John Jenni...

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Game Day at MUM
Community & Civic ↻ weekly
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 •10:00 AM +5 more dates

Game Day at MUM

📍 Meridian Underground Music (MUM)

Free video games, board games and card games, plus $1 pool all day. Schedule: Every Sat (All day · Free). Free admission, all ages welcome. Official Info: ht...

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Wellness Seminar
Classes & Workshops
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 •All Day / Check Venue

Wellness Seminar

📍 Copeland Center & The Ruins, 2501 4th Street, Meridian, MS 39301

Local event hosted in Meridian, MS. Event details and advance registration available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-seminar-tickets-2...

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D&D Sundays at MUM
Community & Civic ↻ weekly
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 •12:00 PM +4 more dates

D&D Sundays at MUM

📍 Meridian Underground Music (MUM)

Bring your party or find one. Beginners welcome. Schedule: Every Sun (12 PM – 6 PM · Free). Free admission, all ages welcome. Official Info: https://meridian...

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Veteran's Day Tribute
Community & Civic
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 •10:30 AM

Veteran's Day Tribute

📍 EAST MISSISSIPPI VETERANS PARK,M Street, Meridian, MS 39307, USA

The Veterans Day Planning Committee invites all citizens to attend the Veterans Day Tribute at the November 11, 2026 on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. ...

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Winter Wonderland
Family & Youth
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 •All Day / Check Venue

Winter Wonderland

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian (403 22nd Ave), featuring sock skating, snowfalls, holiday STEM exhibit...

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Keb' Mo' @ MSU Riley Center
Live Music & Concerts
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 •7:30 PM

Keb' Mo' @ MSU Riley Center

📍 MSU Riley Center for Education & Performing Arts

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb' Mo's got nothing left to prove. Just...

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Screen Printing Workshop with Morgan Keenan
Classes & Workshops
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 •9:00 AM

Screen Printing Workshop with Morgan Keenan

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Explore the art of screen printing in this hands-on workshop with artist Morgan Keenan at The MAX. Whether you're new to the process or looking to try a new ...

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Kewanee Cotton Gin Festival
Community & Civic
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 •9:00 AM

Kewanee Cotton Gin Festival

📍 Historic Kewanee Cotton Gin, 5493 Hwy 11/80, Kewanee / Toomsuba, MS 39364

Lauderdale County’s beloved annual agricultural heritage, artisan craft, and live music festival at the historic Kewanee Cotton Gin complex along Old Highway...

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Comic Commons
Arts, Theater & Culture ↻ monthly
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 •10:00 AM

Comic Commons

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Bring your projects or ideas to our monthly, open-door gathering for comic lovers of all kinds—or come to read, connect, and create in a welcoming, shared st...

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Tour of Homes
Arts, Theater & Culture
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 •2:00 PM

Tour of Homes

📍 Multiple Locations

Join us for our third annual Tour of Homes! Experience the warmth and charm of East Mississippi this holiday season through the Community Foundation of East ...

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Merry NightMarket
Food, Drink & Markets
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 •5:00 PM

Merry NightMarket

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

The MAX and Earth's Bounty invite you to celebrate the holidays at Merry NightMarket. Kick off your holiday shopping and stop by The MAX for great food and d...

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Coffee with Christians: Meridian
Community & Civic
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 •All Day / Check Venue

Coffee with Christians: Meridian

📍 Restaurant of the Week, Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305

Local event hosted in Meridian, MS. Event details and advance registration available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-with-christians-mer...

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Downtown Meridian Pink Friday
Arts, Theater & Culture
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 •10:00 AM

Downtown Meridian Pink Friday

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Skip the big-box lines and corporate algorithms. Pink Friday is about shopping small, curated, and local before Black Friday chaos hits. Hit The MAX Store an...

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PINK FRIDAY | Shop Small First
Live Music & Concerts
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 •10:00 AM

PINK FRIDAY | Shop Small First

📍 Dumont Plaza

Friday, November 20, 2026 | All Day (Select shops open late until 7 PM) Skip the big-box lines and generic algorithms. Pink Friday is about shopping small, c...

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4th Annual Battle of the Beards
Community & Civic
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 •6:00 PM

4th Annual Battle of the Beards

📍 Temple Theater for the Performing Arts

4th Annual Battle of the Beards-Presented by Meridian Underground Music - November 21st 2026 at the Temple Theater Ballroom. All Proceeds benefit Baptist Can...

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Pictures with Santa at Merrehope
Community & Civic
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 •1:00 PM

Pictures with Santa at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Professional photographer Mark Davis will be at Trees of Christmas at Merrehope on Sunday, Nov. 29th to photograph your children with Santa by the Victorian ...

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Week of Gratitude at MCM-Meridian
Family & Youth
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 •9:00 AM

Week of Gratitude at MCM-Meridian

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Celebrate Thanksgiving break during Week of Gratitude at the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian (Nov 23–28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed Thanksgivin...

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Magic Monday
Family & Youth ↻ monthly
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 •10:00 AM +2 more dates

Magic Monday

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

School's out, and the fun is served! Come to Magic Monday from 10 AM – 3 PM for hands-on activities, creative play, and plenty of surprises. Make your Monday...

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Santa's Holiday Market
Family & Youth
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 •10:00 AM

Santa's Holiday Market

📍 Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Celebrate the holiday season with us at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library during Santa's Holiday Market! Join us for a festive day filled with ho...

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Closed for Thanksgiving
Family & Youth
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 •All Day / Check Venue

Closed for Thanksgiving

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Closed for Thanksgiving The museum will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Official Event & Tickets: https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/cl...

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Lazy Acres in Lights
Community & Civic
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 •9:00 AM

Lazy Acres in Lights

📍 Lazy Acres Farm

Looking for the best Christmas experience in Mississippi? Lazy Acres in Lights is one of Mississippi's favorite holiday destinations, featuring spectacular l...

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MCM-M Black Friday ToyBox Sale
Family & Youth
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 •9:00 AM

MCM-M Black Friday ToyBox Sale

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

BLACK FRIDAY SALE Shop in store to enjoy discounted merchandise at the MCM-M ToyBox on November 27th! Monday – Saturday Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday Hours: ...

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Pictures w/Santa
Community & Civic
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 •1:00 PM

Pictures w/Santa

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Professional photographer Mark Davis will be at Trees of Christmas at Merrehope on Sunday, Nov. 29th to photograph your children with Santa by the Victorian ...

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CPKC Holiday Train
Live Music & Concerts
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 •4:15 PM

CPKC Holiday Train

📍 Meridian Railroad Museum

Spreading cheer across the U.S. and Canada, the CPKC Holiday Train is a brightly decorated train that invites communities to gather, enjoy live music, and su...

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community & Civic
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 •6:00 PM

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

📍 Meridian City Hall Lawn

Join the City of Meridian for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on City Hall Lawn. Enjoy music by DJ Tech and entertainment by The Covenant Dancers...

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Candlelight & Carols at Merrehope
Live Music & Concerts
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 •5:30 PM

Candlelight & Carols at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Experience the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas illuminated after dark during Candlelight & Carols at Merrehope. Stroll through the glowing historic mansion fr...

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Peppermint & PJs at MCM-Meridian
Family & Youth
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 •5:30 PM

Peppermint & PJs at MCM-Meridian

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Put on your favorite holiday pajamas for Peppermint & PJs at the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian! Enjoy an after-hours Winter Wonderland holiday par...

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Tinsel & Tea 2026 at The Threefoot Hotel
Family & Youth
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 •10:00 AM

Tinsel & Tea 2026 at The Threefoot Hotel

📍 The Threefoot Hotel

Celebrate Christmas Parade Saturday in Downtown Meridian at Tinsel & Tea 2026 inside the historic Threefoot Hotel (601 22nd Ave)! Hosted by Downtown Meridian...

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A Mississippi Gospel Celebration
Live Music & Concerts
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 •1:00 PM

A Mississippi Gospel Celebration

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Enjoy live gospel in the Structural Steel Hall of Fame by Rodrick Fox and members of the Freedom Rock Christian Fellowship Church choir. More info: https://w...

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Smurfy Christmas Parade
Community & Civic
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 •5:00 PM

Smurfy Christmas Parade

📍 Dumont Plaza

The region's largest nighttime Christmas parade returns to downtown. The City of Meridian presents Smurfy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th. For mor...

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Peppermint Pops: Where Tradition Meets Wonder
Live Music & Concerts
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 •7:00 PM

Peppermint Pops: Where Tradition Meets Wonder

📍 MSU Riley Center for Education & Performing Arts

The Meridian Symphony Association presents Peppermint Pops: Where Tradition Meets Wonder, a holiday concert tradition held at the MSU Riley Center.

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Sundays with Santa
Family & Youth
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 •2:00 PM

Sundays with Santa

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Sundays with Santa Step into Winter WONDER-Land at the Mississippi Children's Museum – Meridian on December 6 from 2 – 4 PM to spend your Sunday with Santa! ...

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Reindeer Workshop
Family & Youth ↻ biweekly
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 •2:00 PM +1 more dates

Reindeer Workshop

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Reindeer Workshop Join us for our Reindeer Workshops! During this workshop, children will sharpen their fine motor skills, unlock their inner designer and ma...

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Elf - The Musical (Opening Night)
Arts, Theater & Culture
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 •7:00 PM

Elf - The Musical (Opening Night)

📍 Meridian Little Theatre

Meridian Little Theatre presents Elf - The Musical on the historic Highway 39 mainstage! Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious, heartwarming journey from the...

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The SPOT's Sensory Friendly Christmas Festival 2026
Family & Youth
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 •5:00 PM

The SPOT's Sensory Friendly Christmas Festival 2026

📍 Northcrest Baptist Church & The SPOT Pediatric Therapy, Meridian, MS 39305

An inclusive, sensory-friendly holiday festival thoughtfully designed for children and families with special needs in Meridian and Lauderdale County! Hosted ...

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Elf - The Musical (Friday Evening)
Arts, Theater & Culture
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 •7:00 PM

Elf - The Musical (Friday Evening)

📍 Meridian Little Theatre

Meridian Little Theatre presents Elf - The Musical on the historic Highway 39 mainstage! Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious, heartwarming journey from the...

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Mimosas & Merrehope
Community & Civic
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 •10:00 AM

Mimosas & Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Cheers to mimosas, live entertainment, scrumptious brunch fare, and tours on this delightful Saturday morning during the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas at Me...

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A Very Electric Christmas
Live Music & Concerts
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 •11:30 AM

A Very Electric Christmas

📍 MSU Riley Center for Education & Performing Arts

Glow Before the Show! Arrive early for special pre-show holiday activities right in our lobby! Lightwire Theater's A Very Electric Christmas is coming to the...

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Merry at the Museum
Family & Youth
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 •7:00 PM

Merry at the Museum

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

More info: https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/merry-at-the-museum/

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Elf - The Musical (Saturday Evening)
Arts, Theater & Culture
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 •7:00 PM

Elf - The Musical (Saturday Evening)

📍 Meridian Little Theatre

Meridian Little Theatre presents Elf - The Musical on the historic Highway 39 mainstage! Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious, heartwarming journey from the...

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Elf - The Musical (Sunday Holiday Matinee)
Arts, Theater & Culture
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 •2:00 PM

Elf - The Musical (Sunday Holiday Matinee)

📍 Meridian Little Theatre

Meridian Little Theatre presents Elf - The Musical on the historic Highway 39 mainstage! Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious, heartwarming journey from the...

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Spirits of Christmas at Merrehope
Arts, Theater & Culture ↻ daily
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 •5:00 PM +1 more dates

Spirits of Christmas at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Bring your own spirits and experience the magic of Trees of Christmas at Merrehope at night under thousands of glowing Christmas lights. This festive evening...

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Rocky's Book Club
Ended
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 •2:00 PM +51 more dates

Rocky's Book Club

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play liter...

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Tipsy Gypsy Christmas Open House
Ended
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 •1:00 PM

Tipsy Gypsy Christmas Open House

📍 4266 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS

Celebrate the season with festive finds, unique gifts, and holiday cheer. Bring your Christmas List and get a jump start on holiday shopping! Refreshments, d...

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D&D Sundays at MUM
Ended
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 •12:00 PM +4 more dates

D&D Sundays at MUM

📍 Meridian Underground Music (MUM)

Bring your party or find one. Beginners welcome. Schedule: Every Sun (12 PM – 6 PM · Free). Free admission, all ages welcome. Official Info: https://meridian...

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Halloween Treat Bags Giveaway
Ended
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 •5:00 PM

Halloween Treat Bags Giveaway

📍 Divine Revelation Baptist Church,117 11th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, USA

Halloween Treat Bags Giveaway to be held on Saturday, 10/31/2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Divine Revelation Baptist Church, located at: 117 11th Av...

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