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15+ Free Things to Do in Meridian, MS
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15+ Free Things to Do in Meridian, MS

Great memories in Queen City don’t have to cost a dime. Explore free public parks, community library events, open-air concerts at Dumont Plaza, and splash pads.

📅 79 Verified Events 📍 Meridian, MS ✍️ Curated by Meridian Events Editorial Team ✓ Updated October 2026
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Great memories in Queen City don’t have to cost a dime. Explore free public parks, community library events, open-air concerts at Dumont Plaza, and splash pads.

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Bluegrass in the Park and Outdoor Expo
Music
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 •5:00 PM

Bluegrass in the Park and Outdoor Expo

📍 Clarkco State Park,386 Clark County Road, Quitman, MS 39355, USA

Oct 16 Picking in the Park and Chili Cookoff. If you like to play Bluegrass music, come out at 5PM on Friday evening and enjoy picking with other musicians. ...

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Wechsler Day 2026
★ Featured Community & Civic
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 •10:00 AM

Wechsler Day 2026

📍 3015 15th Street, Meridian, MS

An annual event and homecoming dedicated to preserving the legacy of the historic Wechsler School, which was built in 1894 as the first brick public school f...

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The DEB's Special Needs Carnival
Family & Kids
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 •9:00 AM

The DEB's Special Needs Carnival

📍 Northcrest Baptist Church

Join us for the Annual DEBS Special Needs Carnival—a free celebration for friends of all ages and abilities! Families are welcome (this includes siblings), a...

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Fall Revival
Community & Civic
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 •10:00 AM

Fall Revival

📍 St. John Missionary Baptist Church,2000 18th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, USA

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FALL REVIVAL 2026 St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2000 18th Avenue in Meridian, invites the community to its 2026 Fall...

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A Conversation with Laura Kittrell
Learning
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 •6:00 PM

A Conversation with Laura Kittrell

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Join us for a conversation with Mississippi native Laura Kittrell, the creator and co-showrunner of the Amazon Prime series Elle—a prequel to the Legally Blo...

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East MS Walk to End Alzheimer's
Health & Wellness
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 •8:00 AM

East MS Walk to End Alzheimer's

📍 City Hall Lawn,Meridian, MS

East MS Walk to End Alzheimer's Presented by: Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center Companies, Families, Friends, Businesses, Organizations come walk and ...

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Day of the Dead
Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 •5:00 PM

Day of the Dead

📍 Downtown Meridian

Celebrate Día De Los Muertos with the ACES on 5th Street in Downtown Meridian! Featuring a performance by: Mariachi Moderno Internacional More info: https://...

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Malloween Boo Bash
★ Featured Family & Kids
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 •4:30 PM

Malloween Boo Bash

📍 Bonita Lakes Park & The Grove

Bring the kids out for a Friday night event of family fun at Uptown Meridian’s Malloween Boo Bash! This free, family-friendly Halloween celebration is the pe...

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BOO!seum
★ Featured Arts & Culture
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 •10:00 AM

BOO!seum

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

More info: https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/booseum-meridian/

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Writer's Meeting and Workshop
Learning
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 •1:00 PM

Writer's Meeting and Workshop

📍 Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Whether you're a songwriter, poet, or author, join us for an inspiring Saturday afternoon of writing, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow creatives. A ...

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Tipsy Gypsy Christmas Open House
Community & Civic
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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Railfest
Family & Kids
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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John Jennings: Build Your World Guided Tour
Arts & 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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Keb' Mo' @ MSU Riley Center
Music
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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Merry NightMarket
Arts & Culture
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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4th Annual Battle of the Beards
Music
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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Week of Gratitude
Arts & Culture
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 •9:00 AM

Week of Gratitude

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

More info: https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/week-of-gratitude-meridian/

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Magic Monday
Arts & Culture
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 •10:00 AM

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

CPKC Holiday Train

📍 Union Station

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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A Mississippi Gospel Celebration
Music
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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Sensory Friendly Hours with Santa
Family & Kids
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 •11:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Hours with Santa

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Sensory Friendly Hours with Santa Join the Mississippi Children's Museum – Meridian for Sensory Friendly Hours with Santa on Sunday, December 20 from 11am – ...

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Noon Year's Eve
Arts & Culture
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 •10:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve

📍 Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

More info: https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/noon-years-eve-meridian

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(Men's Swimming & Diving) MCC vs Millsaps
Health & Wellness
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 •9:00 AM

(Men's Swimming & Diving) MCC vs Millsaps

📍 Meridian Community College (Tommy Dulaney Center & McCain Theater)

Meridian Community College Eagles Men's Swimming & Diving matchup. Come support the MCC Eagles in Meridian! Official MCC Athletics schedule & updates: https:...

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(Men's Golf) Lou Hart Invitational, Round 1 & 2
Health & Wellness
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 •8:00 AM

(Men's Golf) Lou Hart Invitational, Round 1 & 2

📍 Northwood Country Club, 4300 Country Club Dr, Meridian, MS 39305

Meridian Community College Eagles Men's Golf matchup. Come support the MCC Eagles in Meridian! Official MCC Athletics schedule & updates: https://mcceagles.com

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(Men's Golf) Lou Hart Invitational, Round 3
Health & Wellness
Tue, Mar 23, 2027 •8:00 AM

(Men's Golf) Lou Hart Invitational, Round 3

📍 Northwood Country Club, 4300 Country Club Dr, Meridian, MS 39305

Meridian Community College Eagles Men's Golf matchup. Come support the MCC Eagles in Meridian! Official MCC Athletics schedule & updates: https://mcceagles.com

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Mahjong Mississippi – Hope in Every Hand
Music
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 •8:00 AM

Mahjong Mississippi – Hope in Every Hand

📍 MSU Riley Center for Education & Performing Arts

Mahjong Mississippi 2027 April 2-3, 2027 Tickets Required – See website for details A weekend designed to bring the mahjong community together for play, frie...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free museums in Meridian?

The Meridian Museum of Art offers free public admission in the historic Carnegie Library building.

Does Bonita Lakes charge admission?

No. Bonita Lakes is completely free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset.