Christmas & Holiday Traditions in Meridian, MS

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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Food, Drink & Markets

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 •5:00 PM

Holiday Open House

📍 Dumont Plaza

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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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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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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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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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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Live Music & Concerts

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 •7:30 PM

The Ultimate ELVIS Christmas! All New SHOW - COTE DEONATH

📍 Temple Theater for the Performing Arts

The Ultimate ELVIS Christmas! All New SHOW - COTE DEONATH live at the historic Temple Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Meridian, MS. Experience li...

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Arts, Theater & Culture

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 •6:00 PM

Trees of Christmas at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Experience the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas at historic Merrehope (905 MLK Jr. Dr / 2121 26th Ave), featuring over 70 designer holiday trees across 20 gran...

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Community & Civic

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 •1:00 PM

Cocoa & Cookies with Mrs. Claus at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Enjoy sweet treats, warm cocoa, and cheerful moments visiting with Mrs. Claus at Merrehope during Cocoa & Cookies with Mrs. Claus. Your afternoon also includ...

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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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Arts, Theater & Culture

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 •1:00 PM

A Season to Sparkle Unveiling at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Grand opening afternoon unveiling of the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas ("A Season to Sparkle") at historic Merrehope! Be among the first to tour over 70 cus...

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Arts, Theater & Culture

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 •1:00 PM

58th Annual Trees of Christmas

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Celebrate the season in grand style at the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope. This year's theme, "A Season To Sparkle," fills the historic 20-room ...

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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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Arts, Theater & Culture

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 •10:00 AM

Trees of Christmas at Merrehope – A Season To Sparkle

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Celebrate the season in grand style at the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope. This year's theme, "A Season To Sparkle," fills the historic 20-room ...

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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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Arts, Theater & Culture

Tue, Nov 24, 2026 •7:00 PM

The Nutcracker

📍 Temple Theater for the Performing Arts

The Nutcracker live at the historic Temple Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Meridian, MS. Experience live entertainment and performing arts at Mer...

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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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Family & Youth

Sun, Nov 29, 2026 •1:00 PM

Cocoa & Cookies with Mrs. Claus & Pictures with Santa at Merrehope (Nov 29)

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Spend Thanksgiving weekend at historic Merrehope for Cocoa & Cookies with Mrs. Claus and Pictures with Santa! Includes warm cocoa, holiday cookies, festive f...

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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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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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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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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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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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Sports & Outdoors

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 •8:30 AM

Candy Cane 5K Dash

📍 2700 Davis Street, Meridian, MS 39301

VIEW PARTICIPANTS St. Patrick School Candy Cane 5K Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday December 5th, 2026 - 8:30am 5K Awards: Overall Male & Overall Female Male &...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Family & Youth

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 •1:00 PM

Reindeer Workshop & Sundays with Santa at MCM-Meridian (Dec 13)

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Celebrate Sunday, December 13 at the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian with Reindeer Workshop & Sundays with Santa! Children can craft holiday keepsak...

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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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Sports & Outdoors

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 •5:00 PM

Christmas Yoga at Merrehope

📍 Merrehope Historic Home

Unwind amidst the twinkling lights of the 58th Annual Trees of Christmas during Christmas Yoga at Merrehope! Enjoy an all-levels restorative evening yoga flo...

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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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