Things to do in Jackson

DEC5SatSaturday, December 536 events

1. All day

   JH/Var Basketball Game @ Central Hinds

   Central Hinds Academy

2. 7 a.m.9 a.m.

   9th Annual Yule Run

   Corner of Jefferson Street and Madison Street$35+

   Sports

3. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

   Genuine MS Farmer’s Market at the Brandon Amphitheater

   Brandon Amphitheater

4. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

   LeFleur's Bluff State Park Guided Birdwatching Hike

   1519 Lakeside DrFamily

   Outdoors

5. 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

   2nd Annual Ruck FORE! Rugrats Par 3 Golf Tournament

   Bay Pointe Country Club

   Sports

6. 9 a.m.

   Madison Christmas Parade

   7469 Old Canton Rd

   Festivals & Holidays

7. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

   The Central Mississippi Record Convention

   Dulling Hall

   Business & Networking

8. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

   Central Mississippi Record Convention

   Duling Hall Live Music & EventsFamily

   Business & Networking

9. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

   12/5 10:00 AM Mississippi Christian University Women's Cross Country vs NCAA D2 Cross Country Nationals

   Mississippi College

   Sports

10. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Christmas by Candlelight: Governor's Mansion

    Governor's MansionFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

11. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Family Day: Hands-on Arts Day for the whole family

    Vibe Studio Jxn$5.13Family

    Family & Kids

12. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Intro to Drone Flying & Recreational Drone Certification

    The Bean Path Makerspace$30.75

    Classes & Talks

13. 10 a.m.

    Jackson Southern Makers & Holiday Gift Experience 2026

    Union Station (Jackson, Mississippi)Free

    Festivals & Holidays

14. 11 a.m.

    Access for All: Free First Saturday

    Mississippi Museum of Art - Trustmark Grand Hall, Selby & Richard McRae LobbyFree

    Arts & Culture

15. 12:15 p.m.

    Simpson Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Christ Covenant

    Christ Covenant High School

    Sports

16. 1 p.m.5 p.m.

    Jackson Preparatory School Patriots vs Leake Academy

    Jackson Preparatory School$10

    Sports

17. 1 p.m.

    Sewing Class

    Margaret Walker Alexander LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

18. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    12/5 2:00 PM Mississippi Christian University Women's Basketball vs Christian Brothers

    Mississippi College

    Sports

19. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol

    New Stage Theatre$49+

    Festivals & Holidays

20. 2 p.m.

    Park Place Christian Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central Hinds Academy

    Central Hinds Academy

    Sports

21. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Cocoa & Crafts

    South Branch

    Classes & Talks

22. 3 p.m.

    Park Place Christian Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central Hinds Academy

    Central Hinds Academy

    Sports

23. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Ballet Mississippi Presents: The Nutcracker (Saturday)

    Thalia Mara HallFamily

    Theater & Dance

24. 3:30 p.m.

    Leake Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Jackson Prep

    Jackson Preparatory School

    Sports

25. 4 p.m.6 p.m.

    12/5 4:00 PM Mississippi Christian University Men's Basketball vs Christian Brothers

    Mississippi College

    Sports

26. 4 p.m.

    Brookhaven Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ East Rankin Academy

    East Rankin Academy

    Sports

27. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Capital City Lights

    Overview

28. 4:30 p.m.

    Leake Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Jackson Prep

    Jackson Preparatory School

    Sports

29. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    Christmas by Candlelight: Two Mississippi Museums and Old Capitol Museum

    Old Capitol InnFree

    Arts & Culture

30. 5:30 p.m.

    Magic of Lights

    Brandon Amphitheater

    Theater & Dance

31. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Cheers to 10 years

    The Artistry Event Venue & Anna Grace Event Design$92.55

    Community

32. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Open Mic at Pacesetter Gallery

    Pacesetter Gallery

    Nightlife

33. 7 p.m.

    Brookhaven Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ East Rankin Academy

    East Rankin Academy

    Sports

34. 8 p.m.

    Billy Wayne Davis

    Hal and Mal's, BIG ROOM

35. 9 p.m.

    Boosie Badazz

    Upstairs Jackson Convention Complex Center

    Music

36. 10 p.m.

    65 North Pickers Live at Martin's Downtown

    Martin's Downtown - Jackson$12.51

    Music