The Jackson, MS area has 9 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Journey to the North Pole in Jackson on November 22 to A Christmas Dream in Flowood, on December 19. 1 of them is free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Mississippi, part of our guide for every state.
The short version
- 9 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Jackson, MS for 2026, in Jackson and Flowood
- First: Journey to the North Pole, Jackson, November 22. Runs latest: Journey to the North Pole, Jackson, through January 3
- Free: Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience)
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Mississippi Christmas train rides page.
Jackson, MS Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 9 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Jackson and Flowood
- Season
- November 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027
- Free events
- 1
- Kinds of events
- Santa visit, holiday lights, holiday crafts and holiday story time
- Last checked
Plan your December
When each Jackson, MS Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Journey to the North Pole in Jackson on November 22; the last runs to December 19. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Professional Photos with SantaJackson · Nov 22 to Nov 27
- Journey to the North PoleJackson · Nov 22 to Jan 3
- Jammies at JourneyJackson · Dec 4
- S.T.E.M. with SnowflakesJackson · Dec 4
- Holiday WorkshopJackson · Dec 4 to Dec 5
- Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience)Jackson · Dec 5
- Homestead for the HolidaysJackson · Dec 10 to Dec 11
- Snow Much FunJackson · Dec 12
- A Christmas DreamFlowood · Dec 19
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Christmas events for kids in Jackson
8 confirmed events for kids in Jackson, soonest first.
Jackson: Journey to the North Pole
Holiday lightsMississippi Children's Museum · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (museum hours; closed Mondays except Dec 21 and 28, Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 25, Jan 1)
- Cost
- Included with museum admission
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Journey to the North Pole is the Mississippi Children's Museum's seasonal holiday exhibit, and it draws on navigation, geography and traditional holiday literature. The Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall becomes a winter village of twinkling lights and train cars, where kids can glide around the Puffin Pals Play Rink in their socks, ride the 45-foot Snowflake Slide, cozy up in a re-created Eudora Welty living room and explore the new Polar Palace.
On special days, families can take photos with Santa, and the museum adds holiday programs through the season, including WonderBox Workshops, Reindeer Workshops and the Jammies at Journey pajama night. The museum is closed on Mondays (except Magic Mondays on Dec 21 and 28), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Parent tip: Bring or wear socks for the Puffin Pals Play Rink, and check the museum's Santa dates before you go if a photo is the goal.
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Santa visitMississippi Children's Museum · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Sun November 22 (1 to 3 pm) and Fri November 27 (10 am to 1 pm), 2026
- Cost
- $10 per photo
- Ages
- Families
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Mississippi Children's Museum brings in a professional photographer for photos with Santa. Families strike a pose with the jolly old man himself and take home a digital download to share and keep.
Two sessions are offered. The first is Sunday, November 22, from 1 to 3 pm, and the second is Friday, November 27, from 10 am to 1 pm. Each photo costs $10, delivered as a digital download. The event page does not say whether museum admission is needed to join, so check with the museum before you go. The museum is at 2145 Museum Boulevard in Jackson, and its phone number is 601-981-5469. Photos this early in the season mean you can use the picture on cards or share it with relatives well before Christmas.
Parent tip: Choose the session that suits you, since the date is the only difference. Confirm with the museum whether admission is required.
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Holiday craftsMississippi Children's Museum · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Fri December 4 (5 to 6:30 pm) and Sat December 5 (1:30 to 3 pm), 2026
- Cost
- Reindeer Workshop $25 to $40; Wonderbox and Keepsake Box $55 to $65
- Ages
- Wonderbox ages 3 to 12, Keepsake Boxes ages 6 to 12
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The museum's holiday workshops combine hands on making with seasonal themes. In the Reindeer Workshop, children choose fabric and accessories and sew a cozy sweater for a plush reindeer, which comes with a birth certificate and a pet carrier they decorate. Member price is $25 and non member price is $40, each covering one adult and one child.
Two further workshops are listed. The Gift making Wonderbox Workshop on December 4, from 5 to 6:30 pm, has children ages 3 to 12 design a holiday picture frame with a 3D pen and Shrinky Dinks. Keepsake Boxes, on December 5 from 1:30 to 3 pm, is a woodworking project for ages 6 to 12. These cost $55 for members or $65 for non members, plus $13 for attending parents. Snacks are provided. The page says registration is coming soon.
Parent tip: Registration was listed as coming soon, so check the page before you plan. Tell the museum about allergies since snacks are provided.
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Santa visitMississippi Children's Museum · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Children's Museum, 2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Cost
- $13 per person, free for members
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Jammies at Journey is an evening event at the Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson, built around the Journey to the North Pole holiday exhibit. Families are invited to come dressed in their most festive pajamas, take a family photo with Santa and enjoy special after-hours time in the winter village.
The museum promises extra hours of holiday fun and programming, with the full program details still to be announced. Inside the exhibit, kids can try the sock skating rink, the 45-foot Snowflake Slide and the Polar Palace. Admission is $13 per person for non-members, and museum members get in free, so it can be a good value night for member families.
Parent tip: Wear pajamas and bring socks for the play rink. Program details are still being added, so check the event page the week of.
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Holiday story timeMississippi Museum of Natural Science · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Friday, December 4, 2026, 9 am to noon
- Cost
- Included with museum admission or membership
- Ages
- Kids and families
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Children explore snow science at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. They experiment with instant snow, make their own paper snowflakes and learn about the fascinating properties of dry ice.
The morning also includes a reading of the story of Snowflake Bentley, the naturalist and photographer who first captured snowflakes on film. The program runs from 9 am to noon on Friday, December 4, and is included with museum admission or an MMNS Foundation membership. The museum is at 2148 Riverside Drive in Jackson, in the LeFleur East area. It is a winter themed science activity rather than a Christmas event, which makes it a good fit for kids who enjoy hands on experiments and picture book stories. Check the museum site for admission prices and any age guidance.
Parent tip: Admission to the museum covers the program. Check the museum site for current prices.
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Holiday paradeFreeVisit Jackson · Jackson
- Host
- Visit Jackson (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Smith Park, Yazoo Street, Jackson, MS 39201
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Jackson Holiday Experience gathers several of the city's holiday traditions into one Saturday in downtown Jackson. Visit Jackson, Downtown Jackson Partners, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the City of Jackson are working together on it for the first time.
Four signature events are planned for the day: the City of Jackson Holiday Parade, Christmas by Candlelight Tours, Capital City Lights and the City of Jackson Tree Lighting Ceremony. Capital City Lights is listed for Smith Park on Yazoo Street from 4 to 8 pm and is free. Visit Jackson says additional details, schedules and participating locations will be announced as plans are finalized, so check the page for parade timing and whether Santa will appear. Families should plan for an outdoor evening downtown.
Parent tip: Schedules were still being finalized, so check the Visit Jackson page for parade and tree lighting times.
See dates and details from Visit Jackson (opens in a new tab)Jackson: Homestead for the Holidays
Story time with Mrs. ClausMississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
- When
- Thu December 10 and Fri December 11, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Cost
- $10 ages 3 and up
- Ages
- Admission for ages 3 and up
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Homestead for the Holidays brings two evenings of old fashioned Christmas to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Thursday, December 10, and Friday, December 11, from 5 to 8 pm. Families can enjoy a sampler breakfast served for supper, storytime with Mrs. Claus and photos with Santa and Rudolph.
Around the grounds, demonstrators fill the museum's Small Town, the Fortenberry Parkman Farmstead shows Christmas in the late 1800s, and there are carousel, train and wagon rides, hands on historic crafts and live music. Kids can write a letter to Santa on a limited edition postcard printed in the Small Town Print Shop, and the General Store sells old fashioned glass bottle drinks and Mississippi made gifts. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up, separate from regular museum admission, and included with a museum foundation membership.
Parent tip: The Santa letter postcards are limited edition, so stop by the Print Shop early in the evening. Call 601-432-4500 with questions.
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Santa visitMississippi Museum of Natural Science · Jackson
- Host
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
- When
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm
- Cost
- Tickets required, see museum website
- Ages
- Family friendly
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Snow Much Fun gives kids the thrill of a snow day after dark. Families step into a winter wonderland inside the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and join a snowball fight in an inflatable fort, dance in a snowfall and try hands on winter themed STEM experiments.
There is also a holiday touch. Children can watch Santa feed the fish and learn about the Ice Age history of Mississippi. The event runs from 6 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, December 12, at 2148 Riverside Drive in Jackson. Visit Jackson says to check the museum website for ticket purchasing, and the museum page notes that advance tickets are available through noon on December 11, with tickets otherwise sold at the door. Plan on an evening visit and dress for active play.
Parent tip: Buy advance tickets by noon on December 11 or pay at the door. Check the museum website for prices.
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1 confirmed event for kids in Flowood, soonest first.
Flowood: A Christmas Dream
Holiday showBallet Magnificat · Flowood
- Host
- Ballet Magnificat (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Jackson Preparatory School, 3100 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 (near Jackson)
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- Cost
- Tickets sold online
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Ballet Magnificat, a Jackson based ballet company, performs A Christmas Dream at Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood. The tour schedule lists it as a Saturday afternoon performance on December 19, running from 2 to 4 pm.
The event page links to online ticket sales but does not list prices, an age range or a description of the story. Families considering a dance performance for children should check the ticket page and contact the company at 601-977-1001 for age guidance and seating details. The school is at 3100 Lakeland Drive in Flowood, just east of Jackson. An afternoon time slot keeps the evening free, which can help younger children who go to bed early. Ballet Magnificat is based at 5406 I-55 North in Jackson.
Parent tip: The page lists few details, so confirm ticket prices and age guidance with the company before buying.
See dates and details from Ballet Magnificat (opens in a new tab)Looking further afield? Our Mississippi Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.
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What Christmas events for kids are in Jackson, MS in 2026?
We confirmed 9 Christmas events for kids in Jackson, MS for 2026 on each host’s own page: Journey to the North Pole in Jackson (November 22), Professional Photos with Santa in Jackson (November 22), Holiday Workshop in Jackson (December 4), Jammies at Journey in Jackson (December 4), S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes in Jackson (December 4), Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience) in Jackson (December 5), Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson (December 10), Snow Much Fun in Jackson (December 12) and A Christmas Dream in Flowood (December 19). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.
What Christmas events for kids are in Jackson, Mississippi?
For families in and around Jackson, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Journey to the North Pole (Nov 22 to Jan 3 during museum hours (closed most Mondays), included with museum admission); Professional Photos with Santa (Sun, Nov 22, 1 to 3 pm; Fri, Nov 27, 10 am to 1 pm, $10 per photo); Holiday Workshop (Dec 4 and Dec 5, see times, reindeer workshop $25 to $40; wonderbox and keepsake box $55 to $65); Jammies at Journey (Fri, Dec 4, 5 to 7 pm, $13 per person, free for members); S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes (Fri, Dec 4, 9 am to noon, included with museum admission or membership); Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience) (Sat, Dec 5, 4 to 8 pm, free); Homestead for the Holidays (Thu and Fri, Dec 10 and 11, 5 to 8 pm, $10 ages 3 and up); Snow Much Fun (Sat, Dec 12, 6 to 8:30 pm, tickets required, see museum website). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Jackson section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Flowood, Mississippi?
For families in and around Flowood, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: A Christmas Dream (Sat, Dec 19, 2 to 4 pm, tickets sold online). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Flowood section of this page.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Jackson, MS?
Yes. 1 of the 9 events here are free: Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience) in Jackson. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Jackson, MS this December?
Santa appears at Journey to the North Pole in Jackson (November 22), Professional Photos with Santa in Jackson (November 22), Jammies at Journey in Jackson (December 4), Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson (December 10) and Snow Much Fun in Jackson (December 12). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Jackson, MS?
Holiday story times on this page: S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes in Jackson and Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.
Where can we have breakfast or a meal with Santa in Jackson, MS?
Meals with Santa confirmed for 2026: Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson (Thu and Fri, Dec 10 and 11, 5 to 8 pm). These usually sell out, so book as soon as you pick a date.
Are there kids' Christmas events in Jackson, MS on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes: Journey to the North Pole in Jackson (through January 3).
How much is Journey to the North Pole in Jackson?
Included with museum admission. Journey to the North Pole is on Sunday, November 22, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (museum hours; closed Mondays except Dec 21 and 28, Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 25, Jan 1) at Mississippi Children's Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Professional Photos with Santa in Jackson?
$10 per photo. Professional Photos with Santa is on Sun November 22 (1 to 3 pm) and Fri November 27 (10 am to 1 pm), 2026 at Mississippi Children's Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Workshop in Jackson?
Reindeer Workshop $25 to $40; Wonderbox and Keepsake Box $55 to $65. Holiday Workshop is on Fri December 4 (5 to 6:30 pm) and Sat December 5 (1:30 to 3 pm), 2026 at Mississippi Children's Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Jammies at Journey in Jackson?
$13 per person, free for members. Jammies at Journey is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 7 pm at Mississippi Children's Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes in Jackson?
Included with museum admission or membership. S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 9 am to noon at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience) in Jackson?
Free. Capital City Lights (Jackson Holiday Experience) is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 8 pm at Smith Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson?
$10 ages 3 and up. Homestead for the Holidays is on Thu December 10 and Fri December 11, 2026, 5 to 8 pm at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Snow Much Fun in Jackson?
Tickets required, see museum website. Snow Much Fun is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is A Christmas Dream in Flowood?
Tickets sold online. A Christmas Dream is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2 to 4 pm at Jackson Preparatory School. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Jackson, MS?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Jackson, MS Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
