Holiday Hotspots and Happenings for Gifts and Fun

For the holiday season, we've rounded up our favorite spots and events where you can purchase local wares full of heart AND soul.

Capital City Lights returns for its third year in Downtown Jackson on December 1.

CAPITAL CITY LIGHTS

December 1, 4 - 8 PM
Returning for a third year, this holiday spectacular brings the collaborative efforts of multiple organizations to the streets of Downtown Jackson to usher in the season of joy. The Magnolia Sunset Markets and merchant open houses are the perfect way to support local creatives in your search for the perfect gift.

DECK THE DISTRICT HOLIDAY WEEKEND

December 1, 5 - 10 PM and December 2, 10 AM - 10 PM
This two-day, family-friendly holiday weekend at The District at Eastover features shopping discounts, special events, and classic movies. On both nights, catch live musical performances on The Green, lights and snow, a "Deck The District" photo backdrop, a mobile bar serving festive drinks, and photos with Santa, his elf, and Disney characters.

MIDTOWN HOLIDAY TOURS

December 2, 3 - 7 PM
Tour one of Jackson's most creative and up-and-coming neighborhoods, with studios filled to the brim with talented artisans, music, and handcrafted products – all made in Midtown. Admission is free, and food, coffee, and other refreshments are available at various business locations.

PRICED TO MOVE 13

December 8, 5 - 10 PM and December 9, 11 AM - 7 PM
Jackson's premier pop-up art gallery and sale at Hal & Mal's, featuring local artists whose original works are available – all under $100. Enjoy live music and bites on both days.

A child reacts happily to toys in a colorful store.

The MCM Trading Post offers unique gifts at the Mississippi Children's Museum.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS

Jackson's museums have plenty of treasures for under the tree, from art books at the Mississippi Museum of Art's Museum Store, interactive learning toys from the Mississippi Children's Museum Trading Post, and old-fashioned games, treats, and jarred goods from the Mississippi Ag & Forestry Museum.

LOCAL STORES

Find unique gifts in nearly every corner of the Jackson metro area.
Lemuria Book Store (Fondren) | Swell-O-Phonic (Fondren) | Beans & Bananas (Belhaven) | OffBeat (Downtown)

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Anne Marie Hanna

Anne Marie Hanna, a Mississippi native, has had a lifelong love of storytelling with her upbringing in the American South. With degrees in Editorial Journalism and Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi, she loves helping us showcase the stories of the City With Soul. When she's not working, she can be found with her nose in a good book, listening to music, or enjoying time with friends and family.