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18-04-2025
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 18-20
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 (April 18-20) around Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday The multi-vendor event celebrates Jackson's food truck cuisine and culture. – Jackson – Friday A smooth jazz concert featuring two highly acclaimed jazz saxophonists, Marcus Anderson and Tiger Rogers. – Jackson – Friday Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Jumanji! Bring your friends, family, and blankets for a memorable night under the stars. – Natchez – Friday and Saturday The tours offer an intimate look inside the city's grandest homes. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday This exhibition will feature over 50 handmade and machine-stitched quilts from MMA's permanent collection, including Crossroads Quilters, Gwendolyn Magee, and several collected by American photographer Roland L. Freeman on his travels. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers showcases photographs by Vicksburg-based artist Melody Golding, documenting the resilience of Mississippians after the storm. – Jackson – Saturday A storytime reading the new Little Blue Truck and Racer Red story! Enjoy coloring sheets, stickers, and truck headbands, while supplies lasts. – Jackson – Saturday Experience family fun as you and your children ages 2-15 follow the tracks through the Ag Museum's bunny trail to collect candy and toy-filled eggs for your children's baskets! – Jackson – Saturday Celebrate Spring at MCM with live bunnies and fun educational activities galore as the beautiful outdoor exhibit, Enchanted Land of Story, springs to life. – Jackson – Saturday Visit with the Easter bunny, hunt for eggs, decorate your own Easter hat, and create memories with your family. – Jackson – Saturday This free family event will kick off with an Easter egg hunt, followed by the movie HOP. There will also be Easter mocktails and cocktails and several festive photo opportunities. – 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. Tracing Your African American Ancestors Genealogy Workshop – Jackson – Saturday Joyce Dixon-Lawson will explain how to conduct genealogical research using state-held archives, including federal, state, county, and personal records. Spring Family Festival – Canton – Saturday A family friendly event with games, horseback rides, snacks, Easter Egg hunt, jump houses and more fun than you can stand! – Natchez – Saturday A special event celebrating the 200th anniversary of Frenchman Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Natchez. – Natchez – Saturday There will be bands, games, vendors, food and drinks. – Natchez – Saturday Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists. – Pearl – Saturday There will be games, prizes and more! 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza – Vicksburg – Saturday Activities include carnival games, crafts, a photo booth, Easter egg hunt, and more. – Hattiesburg – Friday Enjoy performances by a diverse lineup of talented musicians, ranging from local favorites to regional acts, covering various genres to suit all musical tastes. – Laurel – Friday Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel. – Laurel – Friday Join Museum Director George Bassi for an engaging and informational walking tour of Laurel's historical district as he traces the history and evolution of the city and some of it's finest homes and structures. – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise! – Hattiesburg – Saturday Get ready for an exciting, hands-on workshop where you'll dive into our extensive fragrance library and craft your very own custom candle by blending scents to match your unique style. – Hattiesburg – Saturday The Hattiesburg Zoo is putting their own eggz-citing spin on an annual tradition. No need to bring an egg basket, but you will need to bring your eggz-tra special hunting skills to find one of the 250 well-hidden eggs. Limit two eggs per family, and you will win a special prize if you find the golden egg! Easter Egg Hunt – Hattiesburg – Saturday There will be thousands of eggs to find and a special photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny! Ford Foundation Rabbit Run – Hattiesburg – Saturday The event will feature a 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
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Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival set for March, Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival in June
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival will be from March 14-15, and the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival will be from June 5-8 in Birmingham. The two-day festival will feature live music from performers such as Boney James, Marcus Anderson and more. For more details, click here. For information on the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival, click here. Watch: Julian Vaughn interview Watch: Con Funk Shun interview Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
