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 11-13) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

Eudora Welty Birthday Bash – Jackson – Friday

• Guests can also enjoy complimentary cupcakes and lemonade on the side porch and create their own wearable button pins using historic photographs of Eudora Welty and other scrapbook materials in the Visitor Center all day

Friday on Farish – Jackson – Friday

• Enjoy a fun-filled evening at North Farish Street with live music, delicious food, and great company.

Trivia Night – Jackson – Friday

• Bring your friends, meet new people, and compete for bragging rights in a fun-filled Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

Dinner & a Movie: A Bug’s Life – Clinton – Friday

• Dinner and a Movie is the perfect opportunity to watch a movie under the stars while enjoying a to-go meal, snack, or sweet treat from your favorite brick street eatery.

Boots & Bling Fundraiser – Natchez – Friday

• Boots & Bling will be held at The Natchez Convention Center and will feature live music by Shane Paul & Friends, swag bags, signature cocktails, and appetizers.

Sip and Shop – Ridgeland – Friday

• Get ready for a special container gardening demonstration and some bonus buck Easter eggs hidden just for you and your crew to find!

Miss Mississippi Tennis Tournament – Vicksburg – Friday

• Join the Miss Mississippi Corporation and contestants for the second annual tennis tournament.

Fish Fry – Vicksburg – Friday

• The Fish Fry will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Knights of Columbus.

Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show – Natchez – Friday and Saturday

• There will be food, drinks and music, as well as a car show.

Spring Merry Market – Natchez – Friday and Saturday

• Make your plans now to spend the day—or the whole weekend—in Natchez for the ultimate shopping experience.

Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Presented by the nonprofit Mississippi Film Society, featuring seven feature-length films curated by Film Society Executive Director Ryan Parker.

Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South – 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.

Exhibition: Mindbender Mansion – 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.

Natchez Garden Club’s Spring Pilgrimage – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The tours offer an intimate look inside the city’s grandest homes.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons – Jackson – Saturday

• Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jackson.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen – Jackson – Saturday

• Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jackson.

City With Soul Fest – Jackson – Saturday

• Xperience JXN Entertainment presents the City With Soul Fest 2025 – Sir Charles Jones Farewell Tour starring Sir Charles Jones TK Soul, Arthur Young, Pc Band, and Earl Jackson.

Record Store Day: End of All Music – Jackson – Saturday

• Head to The End of All Music’s Fondren shop for a full day of Record Store Day excitement.

Record Store Day: Offbeat – Jackson – Saturday

• Celebrate Record Store Day at Offbeat, Jackson’s downtown hub for vinyl, visual art, and alternative culture.

Bunny Bonanza – Jackson – Saturday

• Gather your family for a morning filled with hands-on fun, delicious treats, and plenty of springtime cheer.

Racing for Donation 5K/8K – Jackson – Saturday

• This event brings together families, donor heroes, recipients, and supporters to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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.

Spring Into Green Market & Caterpillar Parade – Clinton – Saturday

• The Caterpillar Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. from Lions Club Park with a reading of the “Very Hungry Caterpillar” and the coronation of the Caterpillar Queen and Lion’s Club Park. Spring into Green Market is held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Bravo 5: Epic Heights – Madison – Saturday

• In an evening designed to excite, favorite guest artist Scott Cuellar returns for a deep dive into the extremes of piano virtuosity with Rachmaninoff’s sumptuous and spirited Piano Concerto No. 3. Sibelius’ powerful Symphony No. 5 caps the evening and the Bravo Series with an awe-inspiring finale.

Trucks on the Bluff – Natchez – Saturday

• Trucks on the Bluff is the 3rd Annual Touch and Explore Event brought to you by the Adams Count Coalition for Children and Youth.

Natchez Farmer’s 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.

Spring into Wellness – Ridgeland – Saturday

• The Spring into Wellness Festival is an annual 5K race, family fun run, farmer’s market and community health fair.

12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Teams will race in the exciting Dragon Boat competition, and there will be food vendors and a special Kids Zone area for all to enjoy!

Easter Eggstravaganza – Ridgeland – Saturday

• From egg hunts, to a petting zoo, Easter bunny photos and more, this is going to be a morning you and your kids don’t want to miss.

Easter Egg Hunt – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Enjoy food, fun and Easter eggs!

Northpark Hop-N-Shop Kid’s Club – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Visit with the Easter Bunny, then grab your Easter Basket and hunt store-to-store to receive candy!

Leap 4 The Lily Pad – Ridgeland – Saturday

• The 13th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad will kick off at the green space in front of Methodist Rehab in Ridgeland with a fun run, a 5K run/walk, and a 0.0 race.

Mystery Dinner Theatre – Ridgeland – Saturday

• Enjoy a three-course meal while solving the mystery in an interactive dinner theater performance presented by The Detectives Dinner Theatre.

Kids & Big Rigs – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Join to see, touch, honk, and explore some service vehicles, heavy equipment, and more. This event is free to the public.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Come visit and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. This event is free to the public.

Second Saturday – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Enjoy local musicians, merchants, vendors and entertainment.

Membership Preview Day – Jackson – Sunday

• Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for an hour of free playtime in the museum. After all the fun, children will enjoy a hands-on activity while caregivers learn all about the exciting benefits of museum membership.

Eggstra Special – Clinton – Sunday

• There will be Easter egg hunts, games and bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny and Golden Egg prizes.

Natchez Garden Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Natchez – Sunday

• Join other attendees on the beautiful grounds of The Towers for The Natchez Garden Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Pine Belt

Live at Five – 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.

Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival – Hattiesburg – Friday

• The 2025 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival will take place on campus at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Catapult – Hattiesburg – Friday

• America’s Got Talent Finalist, Catapult, is bringing their amazing shadow illusion dance choreography to Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater.

FRIYAY Karaoke Night – Laurel – Friday

• Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel.

Wine Down Downtown Laurel – Laurel – Friday

• Wine Down is a prefect date night or girls’ night out! Pick up your cup from the LMS Entry tent, located at the corner of Central Avenue and North Magnolia Street.

LRMA Historic District Walking Tour – 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 Pickleball Classic – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Be sure to register for your preferred age/skill level and check your current Skill Rating on Pickleball Brackets & DUPR.

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!

MSU Pine Belt Master Gardeners Annual Spring Garden Day – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• There will be plant sales from Pine Belt Master Gardeners and vendors outside during breaks and until noon.

Hub City Classic Car Show – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• This highly anticipated event will bring together some of the finest classic, custom, and exotic vehicles from across the region for an unforgettable experience.

English Afternoon Tea – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• You are invited to experience Ross Mansion’s English Afternoon Tea with an English Garden theme featuring live singing by Ivy.

Laurel High School Autism 5k Color Run – Laurel – Saturday

• The Laurel High School Student Council is excited to announce its Inaugural Autism Awareness 5K Color Run, an inspiring event dedicated to raising awareness and support for Autism.

Landrum’s Homestead Spring Fling – Laurel – Saturday

• Enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, spring photo displays, and more!

Boop Boop De Doom Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• Help solve whodunnit as you enjoy a night of dining, mystery and laughs.