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Christmas by Candlelight Tour

December 5, 2025 @ 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Overview

Celebrate the holidays at four historic downtown Jackson sites featuring live music, model trains, Santa photos, holiday treats, and shopping. Free parking at Two Mississippi Museums garage and State Capitol lot.

Schedule:

Two Mississippi Museums

5:00 p.m. — McWillie Elementary School
5:45 p.m. — Provine High School
6:00 p.m. — Germantown High School Choir
Model trains, museum store, refreshments, treats from Sugar Daze

Old Capitol Museum

Holiday lighting, crafts with Eudora Welty House staff, cookies from Just Vanilla

Governor's Mansion

4-5 p.m. — Piano Studio students of Mrs. Carol Toothaker

6-6:45 p.m. — Mississippi Youth Symphony

Photos with Santa, trackless train rides, mansion tours, hot cocoa

State Capitol

5-5:45 p.m. — Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra
6-7 p.m. — Sessions Jazz Ensemble
Senate/House chambers open, Capitol Gift Shop

Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center

Traditional Christmas and Kwanzaa Celebration
African drum and dance performances
Live music from school choirs
Family art activities

Candlelight Visit Jackson Event

Two Mississippi Museums, etc.

222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201

  • Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Admission: Free