Spanish Classes at The Prayer Corner
Free Spanish classes for all ages meet every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Prayer Corner, 806 Hwy 45 N, Columbus.
Golden Triangle Events
Free Spanish classes for all ages meet every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Prayer Corner, 806 Hwy 45 N, Columbus.
The 21st annual Southside Blues Festival presented by the Southside Festival Committee runs at Townsend Park, with gates opening at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday for a men's/women's softball tournament, Youth Night Thursday, and live entertainment Saturday at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Winged sprint cars from the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour headline racing at Magnolia Motor Speedway at 7:30 p.m., joined by Dirt Late Models, Modified Sportsman, Late Model Sportsman, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Crown Vics. A fireworks display is planned at intermission. Call 662-240-3478.
Vendors, food trucks, a blood drive and a cruise-in fill Caledonia Main Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with free activities for kids.
A barbecue cookoff at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia begins at 6 p.m., with judging followed by leftover BBQ plates sold at the concession stand. A fireworks show presented by Caledonia Main Street follows at 9 p.m. Entries are accepted through July 2.
Cattlemens Stockyard, 45 Rockin M Drive, West Point, hosts the two-night rodeo at 7:15 p.m., with kid events from 5–6:30 p.m. Features include bareback, bull riding, barrel racing and more, plus nightly gun raffles and Saturday fireworks. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children; kids 5 and under free.
Caledonia Main Street presents their annual fireworks show at Ola J. Pickett Park. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the show
A free Independence Day celebration at Columbus Air Force Base features fireworks, live music, food vendors and craft vendors commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
Local produce, homemade baked goods, and arts and crafts are available at the corner of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue North in Historic Downtown Columbus from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Call (662) 328-6305.
Held every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Fire Station Park in Starkville, the market features locally grown food, baked goods, live plants and handmade items, plus cooking and gardening demonstrations, kids activities and live music at the Huntington Bank Pavilion. Visit StarkvilleCommunityMarket.org.
The annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. along Caledonia Main Street, with lineup beginning at 9 a.m. at the Church of Christ. Decorated cars, tractors, bikes and SXS vehicles are welcome to participate. Call Mike Savage at 662-435-0231 or Ashley Chandler at 662-364-8852.
Food, games, live entertainment, bounce houses, water slides, over 30 vendors and fireworks take over Noxubee Titans Field, 814 Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., Macon, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Clear bags only; no outside coolers, backpacks or personal tents.
Cornerstone Sports Complex hosts a fireworks show beginning at 6 p.m., with games, music, activities, bounce houses and food trucks. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
Local produce, homemade baked goods, and arts and crafts are available at the corner of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue North in Historic Downtown Columbus from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday sessions run through August. Call (662) 328-6305.
A free toy and household supply giveaway for families hosted by United Way of the Golden Triangle Region and community partners runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last, at Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 N. 3rd St.
A 3-part relationship enrichment workshop series for couples meets at The Well Family Support on three consecutive Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per couple for all three sessions; space is limited to eight couples and registration is required. Call 662-368-2008.
Friendly City BNI hosts a networking breakfast with CYP at Events Off 5th, 515 College St., at 8 a.m.
A gallery reception celebrating artists Lee Ann Merkl, Leigh Ann Edmonds and Mary Ellen Winborn takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St. Admission is free.
A four-man golf scramble benefiting Sally Kate Winters Family Services runs from 7 a.m. to noon at Lion Hills Center and Golf Club, 2331 Military Rd., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Entry is $400 per team; box lunches are $15 per player. Call 662-251-7417 or 662-308-3522.
A community rally for youth in 5th through 12th grade runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at J.M. Trotter Convention Center, 402 2nd Ave. North. The event features guest speakers, free school supplies, youth activities, free food and local service organizations. Call Leonardo Dismukes at 662-251-6724.
A town hall meeting hosted by Ward 5 Alderman William Pochop takes place at The Gathering, 1437 Fire Station Road, at 6:30 p.m.
Woodard Law Firm attorney Stephanie Woodard leads a discussion on wills, guardianship designations, powers of attorney and healthcare directives at Lion Hills Event Center, 2331 Military Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is complimentary; registration is required at form.jotform.com/261183938146160.
Germany's Great Bavarian Circus: Under the big top at the Columbus Fairgrounds, featuring aerial artistry, juggling, partner acrobatics and five clown acts. Face painting, photo opportunities and traditional circus food also available. July 16-19. Tickets and more info at GreatBavarianCircus.com
A footbag tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 624 5th Avenue South. Entry fees are $5 for amateurs and $10 for pros; admission is free for spectators. A $100 prize awaits the pro champion. Registration closes July 4. Call 318-229-3559.
Main Street Columbus hosts a program on creatures that have survived since the Cretaceous period, featuring speaker Steve Zuppa, educational video producer, at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St. N., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 662-328-6305.
Free food, bookbags and school supplies (while supplies last), inflatables, games, music and community resources are offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandfield Pavilion, 23rd Street South and Bell Avenue, hosted by Kingdom Vision Church.
Tractor Supply, 4010 Highway 45 N., Columbus, hosts a deer and wildlife event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring guidance on feed plots, herd management and hunter safety. Call 662-241-9812.
Hosted by Hope for Mothers, A Mile for a Child and the WPHS Class of 2006, Zuber Park in West Point will offer free school supplies — including backpacks, notebooks, folders, calculators, hygiene items, clothing and books — plus a $500 school shopping giveaway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 662-364-3843 or 662-769-9775.
A free community baby shower and resource fair featuring baby items, education, games, prizes and food runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at American Legion, 183 E Westbrook St, West Point. Registration is required; vendors and donations are still being accepted. Call 662-251-7885.
Blues on the River featuring Keith & Margie, Honeyboy & Boots, and Edna & Rev. Slim takes place at the Columbus Riverwalk at 5:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Columbus Arts Council. Visit columbusartscouncil.com.
Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Held at the National Guard Armory, 1445 Industrial Access Rd., West Point, from noon to 5 p.m., this free expo offers school supplies, book bags, haircuts, and braids/retwist styles, plus games and entertainment for kids.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, vendors and the farm store are featured from noon to 6 p.m. at Jamison Pastures, 781 Wolfe Rd. Vendor spots are $25 for a 10-by-10 space or $40 with electricity; reserve via Facebook direct message.
A youth basketball tournament at Zuber Park in West Point runs from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., featuring female youth versus female leaders and male youth versus male leaders. Free food, drinks, live music, a back-to-school drive and school supplies giveaway are included. Bring lawn chairs. Call 662-295-5452.
A half-day experiential cooking program for youth focused on nutrition and preparing balanced meals is set for 10 a.m. at 485 Tom Rose Rd. Cost is $5 per 4-H member. Call 662-328-2111.
Lowndes Community Foundation's Second Annual Casino Night raises money for the organization's endowment, which funds grants to area non-profits. July 31 at 6:30. More info: https://createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026
West Point Police Department hosts neighborhood block parties, cookouts, youth activities, flashlight walks and contest giveaways at 84 E. Westbrook St. from 5 to 8 p.m. Call Captain Arnie Cade at 662-494-1244.
A free expungement clinic at Sim Scott Park, 909 20th Street North, offers eligibility reviews, expungement assistance and referrals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served. Bring a background check and valid photo ID. Call (662) 403-3248.
A talk by James Starnes, Associate State Geologist and Division Director of Surface Geology & Surface Mapping at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, covers fossils, history and geology at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St. N., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.