Community Calendar

Welcome to the JAN Community Calendar! This calendar is a list of community-led events and neighborhood meetings in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. For an extensive list of major festivals and events happening in Jackson, see Visit Jackson’s event calendar. Is your neighborhood organization hosting an event soon? Submit your information for possible inclusion on the Community Calendar here.


C.O.P.S. Meeting
Jan
9
to Dec 18

C.O.P.S. Meeting

Community policing focuses on proactive problem solving rather than just responding to crime after it happens. The goal is to improve public safety and quality of life. 

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Millsaps Mayoral Candidates Forum
Mar
18

Millsaps Mayoral Candidates Forum

Join us for a public forum with Jackson mayoral candidates, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters (Jackson chapter), Greater Belhaven Foundation, and Millsaps Department of Government and Politics. This event is open to the public.

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Comunity-Led Juvenile Justice Convening
Mar
29

Comunity-Led Juvenile Justice Convening

The Hinds County Children’s Coalition, in collaboration with Hinds County Youth Court, aims to create a unified platform that addresses the comprehensive needs of children and youth in our community impacted by the juvenile justice system in Hinds County.

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Taste of Mississippi 2025
Apr
7

Taste of Mississippi 2025

Taste of Mississippi is a tasting event that offers culinary delights from fabulous area restaurants and beverages from local distributors. All proceeds from Taste of Mississippi benefit Stewpot Community Services.

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Miles for Mamas 5K
Apr
12

Miles for Mamas 5K

Join us for our 2nd Miles for Mamas 5K event! This significant event is poised to occur in the heart of downtown Jackson, serving as a celebratory culmination to Black Maternal Health Week 2025!

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2025 South Jackson Parade and Festival
Apr
12

2025 South Jackson Parade and Festival

The purpose of the parade and festival is to allow government, businesses, schools, churches, and residents to get to know each other on a more personal level.  It is also an opportunity to join forces to reduce crime and enjoy a day of fun-filled family events.

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Ballet & Blues 2025
Feb
28

Ballet & Blues 2025

Guests can expect signature farm-to-table elevated southern cuisine by Chef Nick Wallace, specialty cocktails, a live band celebrating the rich blues heritage of Mississippi, and a silent auction.

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Midtown Orchard Planting Week
Feb
26
to Mar 2

Midtown Orchard Planting Week

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Midtown Partners, with generous support from Arbor Day Foundation and Amazon, have launched an innovative program to plant and distribute more than 500 trees in the underserved neighborhood of Midtown to provide families with clean air and improved nutrition for generations.

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Submit an event to JAN’s Community Calendar!

Submit your community event to JAN's Community Calendar. JAN will review your submission to determine if it is appropriate and relevant to our Community Calendar.