Things to Do in Meridian, MS
Looking for things to do in Meridian, MS? We track 24 upcoming events and 0 active groups within 25 miles of Meridian, MS, refreshed daily. community meetups, weekend festivals, live music, and local classes are all in one place. Whether you're planning this weekend, looking for free things to do with kids, or trying to find your people through a local group, The Bored Plan surfaces real events organized by real neighbors, not scraped listicles. Updated Aug 17.
Upcoming Events Near Meridian
Mississippi Arts Commission Presents: A Day for Artists
· Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
<p>MAC Presents: A Day for Artists, in partnership with The MAX in Meridian, is designed to empower, educate, and equip Mississippi artists of all kinds. At this event, artists will […]</p>\n
Wolfe Studio 80th Anniversary Celebration at The MAX
· The MAX
<p>Celebrate the art, history, and creative legacy of Wolfe Studio with an 80th Anniversary Experience at The MAX on Saturday, August 22, featuring Bebe Wolfe and special guests. Founded in […]</p>\n
Kristin Chenoweth
· MSU Riley Center
<p>Kristin has one of the most impressive resumes out there between her work on Broadway, Film, TV, best-selling Books, and epic Concert performances where she has sold out sold-out Carnegie […]</p>\n
$75Details →Musician Spotlight Featuring Brittanie Campbell
· Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
Musician Spotlight Featuring Brittanie Campbell via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Full Moon on 5th
· 5th Street
<p>Join us for a series of magical nights in Downtown Meridian! String lights and two giant illuminated moons set the mood for Meridian\'s favorite block party. This laid back event […]</p>\n
Earth’s Bounty – Free First Saturday
<p>Earth’s Bounty returns with fresh local produce, homemade goods, artisanal finds, and live music. Enjoy free admission to The MAX all day and a classroom activity upstairs from 11 am-1 […]</p>\n
Comic Commons at The MAX
· The MAX
<p>Bring your projects or ideas to our monthly, open-door gathering for comic lovers of all kinds—or come to read, connect, and create in a welcoming, shared studio space.</p>\n
Digital Inking Workshop with Chris Windfield
· Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
<p>Bring your comic ideas to life in this hands-on workshop with award-winning artist Chris Windfield. Designed for teens and young adults, participants will learn the fundamentals of digital comic creation […]</p>\n
$20Details →East Mississippi Gives
· 5th Street
<p>East Mississippi Gives, previously Giving Day, is a 24-hour online giving event that brings the community together to support local nonprofits across the region. Hosted by the Community Foundation of […]</p>\n
Nightmarket at the MAX
Nightmarket at the MAX via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Third Thursday
· Dumont Plaza
Third Thursday via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Lean On Me Jubilee 2026
· The MAX
<p>Lean On Me Jubilee is an event dedicated to bringing suicide awareness, prevention, and support to our community. Our focus is to break the stigma surrounding suicide and provide resources […]</p>\n
Mississippi Science Festival
· Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian
<p>MCM-Meridian is proud to be a satellite location for the 11th Annual Mississippi Science Fest on September 19! Celebrate STEAM across Mississippi and spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love […]</p>\n
Sip & Shop 2026
<p>Downtown Meridian presents: Sip & Shop 2026! Join us for one of the absolute best shopping nights of the year! The Deal: A $20 ticket gets you 20% off at […]</p>\n
$20Details →Lalah Hathaway
· MSU Riley Center
<p>Five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway shares the record with Beyoncé for the most ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ awards won at the Grammys, each holding three. A sought-after collaborator to some […]</p>\n
$35Details →3F Brewing Oktoberfest 2026
· Threefoot Brewing Co.
<p>Join us for our 6th annual Oktoberfest. Every year since we opened in 2021 we have tried to bring a little of piece of Munich to Meridian in celebrating one […]</p>\n
19th Annual Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour
19th Annual Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
· MSU Riley Center
<p>ARRIVAL From Sweden THE MUSIC OF ABBA was founded by ABBA Original Musician Rutger Gunnarsson and the Swedish artist Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became […]</p>\n
$25Details →Full Moon on 5th
· 5th Street
<p>Join us for a series of magical nights in Downtown Meridian! String lights and two giant illuminated moons set the mood for Meridian\'s favorite block party. This laid back event […]</p>\n
Earth’s Bounty – Free First Saturday
<p>Earth’s Bounty returns with fresh local produce, homemade goods, artisanal finds, and live music. Enjoy free admission to The MAX all day and a classroom activity upstairs from 11 am-1 […]</p>\n
BET Raised Us: From Mississippi to the World
· Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
<p>The MAX is rolling out the red carpet for a high-energy, after-hours dance party celebrating Mississippi\'s enduring influence on Black entertainment and culture, including Mississippi native and Black Entertainment Television […]</p>\n
$40Details →Comic Commons at The MAX
· The MAX
<p>Bring your projects or ideas to our monthly, open-door gathering for comic lovers of all kinds—or come to read, connect, and create in a welcoming, shared studio space.</p>\n
Meridian’s 11th Annual Bud + Burgers
· City Hall Lawn
<p>Burger Cooking Competition Live Entertainment | Band to be Announced! Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Football on the BIG screen ALL DAY Cornhole Tournament Proceeds to Love\'s Kitchen of Meridian!</p>\n
Third Thursday
· Dumont Plaza
Third Thursday via other (downtownmeridian.org)
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Frequently asked questions about things to do in Meridian, MS
- What is there to do in Meridian, MS?
- The Bored Plan is tracking 24 upcoming events within 25 miles of Meridian, MS, refreshed daily. Expect community meetups, live music, church and school activities, and free family outings. It is the hyper-local stuff that rarely shows up on the big national event sites.
- Are there free things to do in Meridian, MS?
- The Bored Plan surfaces free community events, park and library programs, and church activities within 25 miles of Meridian, MS as they go up. Submit a free event you know about to help fill the calendar.
- What is happening in Meridian, MS this weekend?
- Weekend plans for the Meridian, MS area are refreshed daily. We are tracking 24 upcoming events within 25 miles right now, from local festivals and live music to free family outings, so check back through the week as more get added.
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