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.
60th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo
For six thrilling weeks, the Fairgrounds transforms into a hub of equine and livestock shows, the Dixie National Rodeo, the prestigious Sale of Junior Champions, the Dixie National Marketplace, the Dixie National Steakhouse, and the Dixie National Parade!
MLK Weekend at Two Mississippi Museums
Join the Mississippi Department of Archives & History for free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums from Saturday, January 18, through Tuesday, January 21, to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.!
C.O.P.S. 4 Meeting
COPS 4 is held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 pm at Fondren Presbyterian Church.
Jackson Public Schools Lake Hico Community Forum
Join us for exciting updates on Lake Hico. This is an opportunity to engage and make your voice heard.
2025 MLK Day of Service in South Jackson
Join us on MLK Day Weekend at Crossroads M.B. Church as we clean three target streets highly impacted by illegal dumping: Kingswood Avenue, La Salle Street, and Greenwood Avenue.
Georgetown & Mid City Community Cleanup
Georgetown and Mid City, in partnership with Keep Jackson Beautiful, are coming together to beautify our community by cleaning the corridor between Freedom Corner and Lanier Jr. Sr. High School.
Bacchus Ball at Country Club of Jackson
Held every year during Carnival Season, the Bacchus Ball is a way to showcase and celebrate the South’s most legendary holiday while benefiting Mississippi’s only diabetes organization caring for every child, every adult, and every family affected by diabetes.
Fondren North Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
Fondren North meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 pm at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church.
Fondren North Soup’s On! 2025
Proceeds go to support neighborhood events such as Fondren Fright, Fourth of July cookout and parade, and more!
Race for Grace Place
Race for Grace Place is a 5K Run and Walk raising funds to sustain Grace Place, located at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS.
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.
City of Jackson Solid Waste Division Winter Warm-Up
Help someone stay warm during the cold winter months by donating Winter essentials that inspire a fresh start for the new year.
JSU 2024 National Championship Parade
The community event hosted by Rob J and Alice Marie will celebrate the Tigers' monumental victory at the 2024 National HBCU Football Championship and feature a day full of excitement, pride, and collegiate spirit!
C.O.P.S. 3
C.O.P.S. is a strategy of policing that focuses on police building ties and working closely with citizens of various communities. C.O.P.S. 3 meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month.
Jayne Avenue Community Meeting
The Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association meets on the second Monday of every month at the Jayne Avenue Community Center at 6 pm.
West Central Jackson Improvement Association Meeting
The community we see is not our vision. Let’s unite and work together to implement our vision!
Streets and Stones Revival Cleanup
Beautify the Cedarlawn Cemetery entrance, pick up litter, and remove tires and debris.
C.O.P.S. 2
C.O.P.S. is a national program created by the Department of Justice, and it was implemented in Jackson in the fall of 2003. C.O.P.S. stands for Community Oriented Policing. C.O.P.S. 2 meetings are held regularly on the second Thursday of each month.
Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Meeting
Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association meets on the last Thursday of each month.
Unity in Action: Shady Oaks, High School Park, Dalehaven, and Plymouth Heights HOA Monthly Meeting
This meeting is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6pm-7pm. For more information, contact Sirena Wilson at 601.882.8539.
Santa Zoo Station at the Jackson Zoo
Families will enjoy holiday-themed activities including cookie decorating, a hot cocoa station, writing letters to Santa, and the chance to capture memorable photos with Santa himself!
Ballet Magnificat! Presents: "Light Has Come"
The production features a cast of 130 dancers, including Ballet Magnificat’s professional company, three trainee companies, and 65 local students.
Georgetown Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Georgetown Neighborhood Association meets on the third Monday of every month in the Jackson Medical Mall Community Room at 6 pm. For more information, contact Norma Michael at 601.613.0329.
Colonial Heights West and Country Club Place Neighborhood Meeting
The Colonial Heights West and Country Club Place neighborhoods meet on the second Saturday of every month at the Jackson Zoological Park (Livingston Park) at 10 am. For more information, contact Sheka Epps at 901.900.7303.
The Friday Forum at Refill
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Michael Walker, Vice President of AT&T Mississippi, as our guest speaker.
Ardenland Christmas Party
This is our annual OPEN TO THE PUBLIC holiday party, and we’d love for you to join in on the fun!
Brookleigh HOA Quarterly Neighborhood Meetings
Brookleigh meets on 2nd Tuesdays on a quarterly basis via Zoom and in-person. There meetings are held at 6:30 pm at Griffith Memorial Church. Meeting ID: 811 0961 9942 Passcode: 727314 Join via phone call: 312.626.6799.
Jayne Avenue Community Meeting
Focus: Keeping You Informed!
On the agenda: Jackson Fire Safety Chief Dwight McKinnney, JXN Water, Jackson Police Department, state updates, neighborhood updates, etc.
City of Jackson Holiday Festival and Parade
This year’s theme is “Holidays Through The Ages!”
Fondren Holiday Parade 2024
Fondren’s Annual Holiday Parade will acknowledge two celebrated entities: Jackson State University’s “Sonic Boom of the South” and the Jackson State University Football Team, the SWAC East Champions.
Capital City Lights 2024
Presented in part by Visit Jackson and Downtown Jackson Partners, this magical event brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season in the City With Soul.
City of Jackson: Doing Business with the City
This informative and interactive event is designed to foster stronger partnerships between the the city and its local business community.
Jackson Public Schools Parent and Community Leadership Information Session
Discover meaningful ways to get involved and make a lasting impact in our school district.
Jackson Police Department Monthly Real-Time Command Meeting
This meeting is held on the fourth Thursday of each month so that the community can see crime stats and hear from Chief Wade and his command staff on how crime is strategically addressed in the City of Jackson.
LeFleur East Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Meeting
Join us for important updates and a vote on proposed budget amendments to fund essential landscape maintenance and improvements.
Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Meeting
Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association meets on the last Thursday of each month.
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.