JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 23-25) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday

• There will be live music, drinks and ice cream!

Screening: The Goonies – Jackson – Friday

• The screening will be held at the Fondren Yard. Come out with your friends and family and enjoy the movie for free.

Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday

• The group usually makes a large loop around the area. After the run, the first round of coffee is free on Fleet Feet!

Dinosaurs Around the World – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• With advanced animatronics, a multi-layered narrative, cutting-edge research, in an outdoor environment surrounded by nature, you’ll experience the Age of Reptiles brought back to life.

PAW Patrol Adventure Play Exhibit – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Save the day through hands-on play at the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s summer exhibit in Jackson, PAW Patrol: Adventure Play!

Flags from Mississippi – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The exhibit features 20 flags made from a variety of fabrics, such as wool and silk. Some were sewn by hand. Highlights include an original Magnolia flag, adopted in 1861 as the first official flag of Mississippi, that has been saved by conservators after it became severely fragmented.

What Became of Dr. Smith – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• What Became of Dr. Smith, is a large-scale, panoramic narrative painting by contemporary artist Noah Saterstrom. The exhibition delves into the life of Saterstrom’s great-grandfather.

Mississippi Braves – Pearl – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Mississippi Braves will face Chattanooga at Trustmark Park.

Cock Of The Walk Anniversary Weekend – Ridgeland – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• There will be live music on Friday, featuring Bubba Wingfield and Myles Lawson. This weekend will be a celebration for National Catfish Month.

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• This production brings iconic Hitchcock stories to life, captivating the audience with suspense and a touch of nostalgia.

Farish Forward Fest – Jackson – Saturday

• The festival showcases national and local talent, promotes local and surrounding businesses, and offers a range of activities and attractions for attendees of all ages.

Harvest Raised Beds Garden Seminar – Jackson – Saturday

• Emily Grohovsky, founder and lead garden consultant of Cedar Hill Gardens, will share her tips and tricks on raised bed gardening as Mississippi prepares for the fall season!

PAK Fam Jam – Jackson – Saturday

• The PAK Fam Jam is a free family-friendly community event that will feature music, live entertainment, a family fun zone and voter registration.

In Conversation – Jackson – Saturday

• Join New York Times–bestselling author Adrienne Maree Brown and social justice innovator Makani Themba to celebrate Brown’s new release, Loving Corrections .

Mississippi Farmers Market – Jackson – Saturday

• From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state.

PirateFest ’24 – Pearl – Saturday

• Reconnect with old friends, relive the glory days, and make new memories that will last a lifetime.

KixCon – Ridgeland – Saturday

• There will be a photo op, a DIY sneaker and T-shirt customization station, a live art demonstration and an 80s streetwear outfit contest.

Vicksburg Farmers’ Market – Vicksburg – Saturday

• The event will be held at the Farmers’ Market Lot on the corner of Jackson and Washington Street.

Live Blues Music – Natchez – Saturday

• Come on down to Biscuits & Blues for some live Blues music by Doug Brousseau and Sam Hogan!

Natchez Farmers Market – Natchez – Saturday

• Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists.

Mississippi Soul Food Festival – Jackson – Sunday

• Enjoy food from over 20 different food vendors from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and surrounding states.

Pine Belt

Bilingual Storytime – Hattiesburg – Friday

• The Hattiesburg Zoo will host a free storytime event geared for children, who are not yet in school, and their caregivers.

Downtown Movie Night Summer Bash – Laurel – Friday

• Everything starts at 5 p.m. with various food trucks and vendors ready to serve you.

New Exhibit at Hattiesburg Pocket Museum – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise!

Ernest Herndon Book Signing – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Come meet Mississippi author Ernest Herndon and pick up a copy of his newest book – Paddleways of Mississippi !

Mississippi State Arm Wrestling Championship – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• This event will be held at Brewsky’s.

Taylor Swift Meet Up Party – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Get ready for a purr-fect evening of Taylor Swift’s greatest hits, cuddling with adorable cats, and forming furtastic friendships! Dress as your favorite Taylor Swift era for a chance to win an exclusive Swiftie’s Dream Prize!

Forrest County Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• You’ll be able to find fresh fruit and vegetables, jellies, baked goods, casseroles,
  soaps, flowers and more!

Yoga with Cats – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Led by the experienced instructor Kimmie Paola, this beginner-friendly yoga class invites you to unwind and stretch surrounded by adorable feline companions.

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