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Plans for the whole crew · September

Family events in Jackson.

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Spotlight Mississippi State Fair Thu, Oct 01 · Time TBA · MS State Fairgrounds 75 locals watching Standout Hispanic Heritage Week Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM · Willie Morris Library Standout Grade Level Chess Championship Sat, Oct 03 · 7:15 AM · Mississippi Children’s Museum
WedSep 30
Wonder Wednesday Standout

Wonder Wednesday

Wed, Sep 30 ·

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 3 mi Nearby

Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize hands-on

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
ThuSep 24
Local pick
Class/WorkshopEveryone Family

CRAFTERNOON! Craft Stick Creations and More!

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Medgar Evers Library

This fun and easy popsicle stick craft class is perfect for kids of any age. Explore how to make airplanes, puppets, candle holders and more! Join us and let's have some crafter-noon fun!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriSep 25
Farm Bureau Spotlight Strong match

Farm Bureau Spotlight

Fri, Sep 25–Fri, Oct 02 2 days

MCM · Jackson, MS

Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatOct 03
Know to Grow Strong match

Know to Grow

Sat, Sep 26–Sat, Oct 03 2 days

MCM · Jackson, MS

Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
ThuOct 01
Mindful Mornings Strong match

Mindful Mornings

Thu, Oct 01 ·

MCM · Jackson, MS

Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SunSep 27
Sensory Friendly Hours Strong match

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 3 mi Nearby

Sensory Friendly Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SunSep 27
Art Smart Strong match

Art Smart

Sun, Sep 27 ·

MCM · Jackson, MS

Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
WedNov 04
Mistletoe Marketplace Strong match
FamilyFood & Drink Family

Mistletoe Marketplace

Wed, Nov 04 ·

Mississippi Trade Mart · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 09
Bring the Change Concert Festival Strong match
Annual EventLive Music

Bring the Change Concert Festival

Fri, Oct 09 ·

Belhaven Town Center · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
Close Looking Tour with Charles A. Smith Strong match
Visual Arts

Close Looking Tour with Charles A. Smith

Sat, Sep 26 ·

Mississippi Museum of Art · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
MonSep 28
Hal & Mal's Trivia Night Strong match
Community

Hal & Mal's Trivia Night

Mon, Sep 28–Mon, Oct 19 3 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
TueNov 10
Harvest Fest Strong match
Annual EventFestival

Harvest Fest

Tue, Nov 10 ·

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
Mississippi Book Festival Strong match
Annual EventFestival

Mississippi Book Festival

Sat, Sep 26 ·

MS State Capitol · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
WellsFest Strong match
Annual Event

WellsFest

Sat, Sep 26 ·

MS Ag Museum · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 20
Handworks Holiday Market Strong match
Annual Event

Handworks Holiday Market

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Mississippi Trade Mart · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunSep 26
Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition Strong match
Museums/Exhibitions

Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition

Sun, Sep 26 ·

MS Museum of Natural Science · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedOct 07
Local pick
Food & DrinkCommunity

Drink & Draw

Wed, Oct 07 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
FriOct 09
Local pick
Annual Event

Oktoberfest

Fri, Oct 09 ·

Fertile Ground Beer Co. · Jackson, MS

About 1 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 13
National Folk Festival Local pick
Annual EventFestival

National Folk Festival

Fri, Nov 13 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 16
It's Pride Y'all Local pick
Annual Event

It's Pride Y'all

Fri, Oct 16 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatDec 05
Capital City Lights Local pick
Annual Event

Capital City Lights

Sat, Dec 05 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23

Local planning guide

One place for the whole family’s weekend

This broader family guide includes festivals, museum days, community celebrations, workshops, and performances that work across ages. For programming specifically designed for children, use the dedicated kids guide.

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Each event retains an official source or ticket link. That matters for registration limits, weather changes, age guidance, and sold-out notices.

Plan for more than one age

Family results favor activities with broad appeal. The kids guide narrows the list further when you need storytimes, youth workshops, or children’s performances.