JXN Blog

Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.

Winter Trails With Soul: The Best Places to Hike When Mississippi's Coolest City Gets Cooler

Jackson is home to a network of trails that come alive in the colder months, each one more unique than a rare Mississippi December snowflake.

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Guide to Run the Rainbow for Childrens Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

The 4th annual Run the Rainbow takes place Saturday, March 21, 2026, combining St. Patrick's Day celebration with fundraising for Children's of Mississippi—the state's only children's hospital. The race starts and finishes at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson.

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Guide to the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival

Jackson, Mississippi, is set to dazzle once again with its premier event, the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival, adopting the theme "Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks" for its 2026 celebration.

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