Madison, on cue · November

Family events in Madison.

Festivals, museum days, markets, and all-ages shows from Madison to Gluckstadt and Ridgeland — the plans that work when the whole crew is coming.

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MonNov 09
Chess Part 1: The Class Strong match
Class/WorkshopClub/Small Group Activity Family

Chess Part 1: The Class

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Outside The Meeting Room at Margaret Walker Alexander Library

About 12 mi Nearby

Chess anyone?...Join us for a fun and exciting opportunity the learn the basics of chess every Monday at 4pm. Come either to brush up on skills or simply watch. All ages and level of skill welcome. See you there!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedNov 11
Wonder Wednesday Standout

Wonder Wednesday

Wed, Nov 11–Wed, Dec 02 4 days

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 10 mi Nearby

Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize hands-on

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriDec 04
Holiday Workshop Strong match
Classes & Workshops

Holiday Workshop

Fri, Dec 04–Sat, Dec 05 2 days

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 10 mi Nearby

HoliDAY Workshops Join us for our Holiday Workshops! Celebrate the magic of the season with our Reindeer Workshops and Wonderbox Workshops. Create something special, embrace the holiday spirit, and make

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriNov 13
Farm Bureau Spotlight Strong match

Farm Bureau Spotlight

Fri, Nov 13–Fri, Dec 04 4 days

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatNov 14
Know to Grow Strong match

Know to Grow

Sat, Nov 14–Sat, Dec 05 4 days

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunNov 22
Journey to the North Pole Strong match

Journey to the North Pole

Sun, Nov 22 ·

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 10 mi Nearby

Journey to the North Pole Join us November 22 - January 3 for our special holiday exhibit, Journey to the North Pole! Drawing inspiration from lessons in navigation and geography along

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunNov 22
Sensory Friendly Hours Strong match

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sun, Nov 22 ·

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 10 mi Nearby

Sensory Friendly Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
MonNov 09
Local pick
Club/Small Group ActivityEveryone Family

Afterschool Homework Club

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Bolden/Moore Library

About 12 mi Nearby

Afterschool Homework Club runs Monday - Thursday from 3:30 - 5PM. This weekly drop-in program offers a quiet study space with public computers and WiFi, available to learners of all ages.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuDec 03
Mindful Mornings Strong match

Mindful Mornings

Thu, Dec 03 ·

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
TueNov 10
Harvest Fest Strong match
Annual EventFestival

Harvest Fest

Tue, Nov 10 ·

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS

About 10 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
MonNov 09
I Spy My Little Eye A Turkey Local pick
OtherEveryone Family

I Spy My Little Eye A Turkey

Mon, Nov 09–Tue, Nov 10 2 days

Raymond Public Library

About 23 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
MonNov 09
Raymond Public Library Afterschool Chess Club Local pick
S.T.R.E.A.MChildren Family

Raymond Public Library Afterschool Chess Club

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Raymond Public Library

About 23 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
MonNov 09
Afterschool Chess at Raymond Public Library Local pick
S.T.R.E.A.MChildren Family

Afterschool Chess at Raymond Public Library

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Raymond Public Library

About 23 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatMar 13
Run the Rainbow For Children's Strong match
Annual EventFamily Family

Run the Rainbow For Children's

Sat, Mar 13 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
MonNov 09
Hal & Mal's Trivia Night Strong match
Community

Hal & Mal's Trivia Night

Mon, Nov 09–Mon, Nov 30 4 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 13 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
FriDec 04
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes Strong match
Annual Event

S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes

Fri, Dec 04 ·

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science · Jackson, MS

About 10 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
FriNov 20
Handworks Holiday Market Strong match
Annual Event

Handworks Holiday Market

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Mississippi Trade Mart · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
ThuDec 10
Homestead for the Holidays Strong match
Annual Event

Homestead for the Holidays

Thu, Dec 10 ·

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS

About 10 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
ThuMar 11
JXN Food & Wine Strong match
Annual EventFood & Drink

JXN Food & Wine

Thu, Mar 11 ·

MS Museum of Art Art Garden · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
SatDec 12
Priced To Move Strong match
Annual Event

Priced To Move

Sat, Dec 12 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 13 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
FriFeb 12
Dixie National Rodeo Strong match
Annual EventSports

Dixie National Rodeo

Fri, Feb 12 ·

MS Coliseum · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
FriNov 13
National Folk Festival Local pick
Annual EventFestival

National Folk Festival

Fri, Nov 13 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
SunSep 26
Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition Strong match
Museums/Exhibitions

Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition

Sun, Sep 26 ·

MS Museum of Natural Science · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
MonNov 09
Adult Craft Local pick
Storytime/Arts & CraftsAdults

Adult Craft

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library

About 39 mi Road trip About 0 hr 45 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatMar 20
Hal's St Paddy's Parade & Festival Local pick
Annual EventFestival

Hal's St Paddy's Parade & Festival

Sat, Mar 20 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Oct 27
SatDec 05
Capital City Lights Local pick
Annual Event

Capital City Lights

Sat, Dec 05 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04

Local planning guide

Family plans across Madison, all ages welcome

Family time in Madison ranges from a free afternoon at Liberty Park and the Madison branch library to an all-ages show at Brandon Amphitheater and Thalia Mara Hall. This board keeps the whole spread comparable — cost signals, distance, and timing side by side.

Broad appeal first

These results favor events that work across ages from Madison to Gluckstadt and Ridgeland; the kids guide narrows further when you need programming built specifically for children.

Weekends do the heavy lifting

Most Madison family inventory clusters Friday through Sunday — festivals, market mornings, and matinees — so the weekend guide is this page's natural companion.

Sources you can check

Weather calls, sellouts, and schedule shifts happen; each card links the organizer's own page so the final check is one tap.