Family-Friendly Things to Do in Meridian, MS
24 events match this filter
Family-friendly things to do in Meridian, MS: events open to all ages, kids activities, family movie nights, library story times, sports, and community gatherings within 25 miles. Filtered for parents — no late-night-only stuff, no 21+ venues.
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Mississippi Arts Commission Presents: A Day for Artists
Fri, Aug 21 · 9:30 AM · 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
Sat, Aug 22 · 9:00 AM · 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
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Kristin Chenoweth
Sat, Aug 22 · 7:30 PM · 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
Musician Spotlight Featuring Brittanie Campbell
Mon, Aug 24 · 11:00 AM · Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
Musician Spotlight Featuring Brittanie Campbell via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Full Moon on 5th
Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 AM · 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
Sat, Sep 5 · 8:00 AM
<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
Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM · 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
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Digital Inking Workshop with Chris Windfield
Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM · 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
East Mississippi Gives
Thu, Sep 17 · 12:00 AM · 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
Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM
Nightmarket at the MAX via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Third Thursday
Thu, Sep 17 · 5:30 PM · Dumont Plaza
Third Thursday via other (downtownmeridian.org)
Lean On Me Jubilee 2026
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM · 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
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM · 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
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Sip & Shop 2026
Thu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM
<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
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Lalah Hathaway
Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PM · 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
3F Brewing Oktoberfest 2026
Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM · 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
Sat, Sep 26 · 6:00 PM
19th Annual Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour via other (downtownmeridian.org)
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Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Thu, Oct 1 · 7:30 PM · 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
Full Moon on 5th
Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM · 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
Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 AM
<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
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BET Raised Us: From Mississippi to the World
Sat, Oct 3 · 5:00 PM · 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
Comic Commons at The MAX
Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · 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
Sat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PM · 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
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PM · Dumont Plaza
Third Thursday via other (downtownmeridian.org)
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