Looking for something to do this Memorial Day weekend? We have you covered

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember fallen soldiers who have laid down their lives in service to the nation so all can enjoy the freedoms we have in the United States of America.

While we will forever celebrate and honor our fallen soldiers, this three-day holiday weekend will feature plenty of events to enjoy in Jackson and the surrounding areas.

Here are some of the area events:

Memorial Day weekend music

Jackson-based bands and entertainers are set to play at several different Jackson venues — Urban Foxes, Hal & Mal's, Fondren Guitars on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Memorial Day weekend.

Friday, May 24

Urban Foxes

The Belhaven coffeeshop, known for great pies, is hosting Couch Fest on Friday and Saturday, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Friday and bands starting at 7 p.m.

• Who: Coffinwolf Ultra, Goodwin Rainer, Tidus, Passing Parade and Headcannon
• Location: 826 North St., Jackson

Hal & Mal's

• Who: Jesse Robinson (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Chris Gill (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
• Location: 200 Commerce St., Jackson

Fondren Guitars

• Who: Comedian Rita Brent (Doors open at 8 p.m.)
• Location: 2771 Old Canton Road, Jackson

Brandon Amphitheater

Singer songwriter Cole Swindell will be performing at the Brandon Amphitheater with featured guest Dylan Scott and Jon Langston this Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., with concert beginning at 7 p.m.

• Location: Brandon Amphitheater, 8190 Rock Way, off Boyce Thompson Drive, Brandon

Saturday, May 25

Urban Foxes

Couch Fest continues on Day 2 with Surfwax headlining the event that runs from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Who: Surfwax, Nighdrator, Sugarplums, No Culture, Sieze and Desist, Oversight, Death Throes from a Star, Defluo Cervus, Don Quixote's Horse, Satan and the Sunbeams
• Location: 826 North St., Jackson

Hal & Mal's

• Who: The Cat Daddies (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
• Location: 200 Commerce St., Jackson

Sunday, May 26

Hal & Mal's

• Who: Beach Novels, Letrainiump, Rose Haven Motor Hotel (7:30 to 10 p.m.)
• Location: 200 Commerce St., Jackson

PBS National Memorial Day Concert

The 35th annual National Memorial Day Concert will air at 7 p.m. on PBS according to PBS.org and stream on PBS.org and YouTube and will be hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, who are both actors. The event is dedicated to veterans. The concert will remember fallen heroes and the Gold Star families.

• When: Sunday, May 26
• Where: Streaming live on PBS and YouTube

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6th Annual Vettes for Vets Memorial Day Car-show

S.H.I.E.L.D. Corvette Club will be hosting its 6th annual "Vettes for Vets" car-show to help collect funds to support and honor local Mississippi veterans for Memorial Day. There will be prizes, giveaways and musical entertainment so come out and showcase your vehicle while having a fun-filled day.

• When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26
• Where: Outlets of Mississippi, 200 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl
• Admission: Free
• Time: Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. To participate (cars, trucks and bikes welcome) sign up here or contact SHIELD Corvette Club.

Memorial Day Mississippi outlet mall sale

Holiday deals on shopping are common throughout the area. One area the public can enjoy deals, sales and savings from their favorite store brands is at the Mississippi outlet mall located in Pearl.

• When: Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26
• Where: Outlets of Mississippi, 200 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl

Know an event coming up or have a good story idea? Reporter Kiara Fleming can be reached via email KDFleming@jackson.gannett.com and on X @Ki_dajournalist