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11 mi

Mississippi Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

Mississippi Farmers Market · Jackson · 11 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Mississippi Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

13 mi

12 Days of Halloween Begins!

Today · 10 AM – 4 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 27 2026 Tue 12 Days of Halloween Begins! 10:00am–4:00pm Toddlers, Children Willie Morris Library

13 mi

Little Listeners Story Time

Today · 11 AM – 12 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

This event is in the "Toddlers" group Oct 27 2026 Tue Little Listeners Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers Quisenberry Library

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Wonder Wednesday

Tomorrow · 3:30 PM – 4 PM

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson · 11 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

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 experiments and experiences to cultivate curiosity in guests of all ages! Purchase tickets to the museum  

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Read Rock N' Rhyme Story Time

Tomorrow · 10 AM – 11 AM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2026 Wed Read Rock N' Rhyme Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Toddlers, Children Medgar Evers Library

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Little Learners Story Time

Tomorrow · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

This event is in the "Toddlers" group Oct 28 2026 Wed Little Learners Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers Bolden/Moore Library

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Free Afterschool Tutoring

Today · 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Tutoring with JSU

Today · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Teen Connect

Today · 3:30 PM – 6 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Rocky’s Book Club

Today · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Mississippi Children's Museum · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
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Kids Tyme

Today · 3 PM – 4 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Rocky’s Book Club

Today · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Mississippi Children's Museum · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Lego and Keva Plank Club

Today · 3 PM – 5 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

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Mississippi Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

Mississippi Farmers Market · Jackson · 11 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals
11 mi

Know to Grow

Saturday · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

MCM · Jackson · 11 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors
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Boo!seum

Saturday · 10 AM – 3 PM

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson · 11 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
13 mi

Artful Friday

Saturday · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Mississippi Children's Museum · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
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Saturday · 10 AM – 3 PM

Mississippi Children's Museum · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
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Read With Me

Saturday · 3:30 PM – 4 PM

Mississippi Children's Museum · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
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October Fest 2026

Saturday · All day

Visit Jackson Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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13 mi

Free Afterschool Tutoring

Today · 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
13 mi

Tutoring with JSU

Today · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
13 mi

Teen Connect

Today · 3:30 PM – 6 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
13 mi

Kids Tyme

Today · 3 PM – 4 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
13 mi

Lego and Keva Plank Club

Today · 3 PM – 5 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts
13 mi

Halloween Cup Raffle!

Today · 10 AM – 5 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
13 mi

Computer Classes

Today · 11 AM – 5:30 PM

Jackson Hinds Library Events · Jackson · 13 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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