Jackson
Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the U.S. Jackson is situated within the Mississippi Freedom Trail and replete with fascinating historic sites and museums, detailing the city's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Known as "The City with Soul," Jackson is a popular hub for a variety of music genres, including jazz, gospel, and blues music. Highlights include the Jackson Zoo, the Mississippi Museum of Art, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Learn about the American Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi, which took place between 1945 and 1970.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Museum located in LeFleur's Bluff State Park featuring aquariums, exhibits, outdoor areas and nature trails.
Mississippi Museum of Art
This impressive museum's collection includes paintings by American, Mississippi and British painters, as well as photographs, sculptures and collages.
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
This popular recreation area on the Pearl River features a lake, campground, 9-hole golf course, and museum.
Tech Free Tuesdays
From 4/1/2025 - 12/30/2025
On Tech Free Tuesdays, attendees can rediscover undisturbed human interaction by engaging with people face-to-face, encouraging a break from the fast-paced digital world. With background slow jazz music, mini-workshops, and social mindfulness activities, attendees can enjoy a fun analog evening, surrounded by relaxed communicators in a tech-free zone.
Open Mic
From 3/19/2025 - 12/31/2025
Attend this open mic night for a night of fresh talent, amazing artistry, and an electric atmosphere. You'll hear inspiring stories, music, and poems that will leave you wanting more.
Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding Exhibit
From 4/29/2025 - 11/7/2025
Acquaint yourself with Mississippi's untold stories of strength in the poignant new exhibit, Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers - Photographs by Melody Golding. The showcase boasts stirring photographs from Golding and sneak peeks of Katrina-related artifacts from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's collection.
Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza
From 7/18/2025 - 7/20/2025
The mighty 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation promises a stellar event with an increase in exhibitors, attendees, children's activities, and top-notch entertainment. There's a plethora of amazing activities lined up, along with abundant opportunities to bag delightful gear, and a vibrant Facebook page features the most up-to-date announcements leading up to the show.
The Mississippi Card Show
On 7/19/2025
Expect a day filled with sports cards, collectible card games, pinball arcades, box breaks, and opportunities for Q&As with special guests at the Mississippi Card Show. Attendees can also anticipate joining panels and fan groups, or maybe consider volunteering or vendor opportunities.
Clash at the Capitol
On 7/19/2025
Southern Tilt springs to life with a roster of top-class, free-play pinball machines spanning diverse titles and eras, making it an absolute haven for the gaming aficionado. Flipping fun for beginners to veterans, this visual spectacle of bumpers and bright lights inspires an inviting jog down the memory lane of arcade excitement.
The Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo
From 7/25/2025 - 7/27/2025
The Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo will have the most extensive outdoors gear display anywhere in the state, brimming with everything from fishing rods and bows to UTVs, ATVs, and farming equipment. Attendees at this west-coast event will be able to avail of special Expo-only pricing on all items, making it the perfect hunting ground for quality budget buys.
Water Journey Festival
On 7/25/2025
This exciting event aims to enlighten participants about the importance of one of Earth's most vital assets - water, coupling interactive games and practical conservation techniques. Although originally framed for the Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, it's accessible to anyone, correlating with their LOVE it, SAVE it, SHARE it, and "WOW" badge experiences under the "It's Your Planet, Love it Leadership Journey" framework.
The Tour of 1981 Revisited
On 7/27/2025
Brace for a unique rock nostalgia at Tour of 1981 Revisited, with bands High N' Dry and Blizzard of Randy recreating the magic of some legendary bands like Def Leppard and the Randy Rhoads era Ozzy Osbourne, respectively. Texass MESSER will jazz up the night further, contributing to an all-out extravaganza celebrating rock history.
Styx
On 8/2/2025
The Chicago-based American rock band Styx is best known for fusing strong rock guitar with acoustic guitar, synthesizers with acoustic piano, bouncy numbers with power ballads, and adding aspects of international musical theater. The renowned band was founded in 1972.
Rod Stewart
On 8/5/2025
Sir Roderick David Stewart, better known as Rod Stweart, is a British singer, composer, and record producer specializing in rock and pop music. Stewart is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold over 250 million albums worldwide with his trademark raspy singing voice.