Saturday, Oct. 11
■ Harvest Market: The Festival of the Fae invites you to attend their first autumn harvest market from noon to 9 p.m. at 43 Luxilin Drive in Columbus. Enjoy a magical afternoon featuring local vendors, food, games, prizes and family-friendly fun! Fantasy costumes are encouraged. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more about becoming a sponsor or to volunteer for the event, visit festivalofthefae.com.
■ Zumba in Pink: Zumba in Pink is returning for its fourth year in support of breast cancer awareness. The event will be at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverwalk Stage in downtown Columbus. For more info, call (662) 889-0164.
■ Ruck, Walk and Fun Run: Operation Continue Service invites the community to register for their inaugural 5K Ruck, Walk, or Fun Run on historic Wicks Road in Columbus, honoring the legacy of U.S. Army Veteran SGT Melvin Gatewood. The registration fee is $20. There is no fee for those under 17. Please contact SGT Melvin Gatewood at (662) 514-5155 for more information.
Sunday, Oct. 12
■ Fashion Show: Columbus Arts Council is hosting a fashion show at 2 p.m. for local boutiques, fashion students, or other designers looking to showcase their work. For more info, email [email protected].
Wednesday, Oct. 15
■ Fireside Chat: Kimberly Griffin, founding publisher and chief revenue officer of the Mississippi Free Press, will hold a fireside chat at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women campus, as part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
Thursday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 18
■ Bluegrass Camp & Jam: The Friends of Lake Lowndes invite you to kick back, relax, and enjoy three evenings of live bluegrass music under the stars at Lake Lowndes State Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The event is free and open to the public with park admission. Book your campsite at reserve.mdwfp.com or call Penny Wyers at (662) 328-2110 for more information.
Thursday, Oct. 16
■ Get Down with Motown: Join The Black Prairie Blues Museum for an evening celebrating the soul, style and rhythm of Motown! Featuring live music, dinner and dancing, this event offers you the chance to support the Museum’s mission. To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit blackprairiebluesmuseum.com/
Friday, Oct. 17
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 18
■ Natural Health Expo: The Redwood Business & Wellness Center is hosting its second Natural Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5374 Hwy 45 North, Columbus. Meet and engage with health and wellness professionals offering natural and alternative ways to take care of yourself and your family. The event is free and open to the public.
■ NACUSA Concert: The National Association of Composers will hold a concert at 2 p.m. in Poindexter Hall at Mississippi University for Women. The event is free and open to the public.
■ Spinning the Truth: Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting a talk by Spider Lady Breanna Lyle to bust common spider myths, share surprising facts and showcase preserved specimens, along with introducing attendees to a live tarantula ambassador. The session will be at 11 a.m. in the meeting room of the downtown Columbus branch.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
■ Fall Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Music Department will host its Fall Recital beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
■ Feminist Book Club: MUW Women’s College and Friendly City Books are partnering for a Feminist Book Club led by 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College Lessa Harvey. The session will be a discussion of Marie Bostwick’s “The Book Club for Troublesome Women.” The book club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books and is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct 25.
■ 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium: A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars will present their work during a series of events beginning Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m., continuing Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m., and concluding Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All sessions will be held in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The symposium is free and open to the public. For a full schedule and list of featured authors, visit muw.edu/welty.
Thursday, Oct. 23
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Beat Root Revival, featuring special guests King Margo. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.
Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25
■ Horror at the Fairgrounds: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee will hold its haunted house beginning at 6 p.m. nightly at the Columbus Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 or $5 for hay rides. Proceeds support the CBC’s Christmas programs. For more information, call 662-549-5909.
Friday, Oct. 24
■ Tablescapes: Starkville Town and Country Garden Club is hosting a Tablescapes event with the theme “At Home for the Season” at First Baptist Church. For more information, follow Starkville Town and Country Garden Club on Facebook.
■ 2025 Welty Gala: Community members are invited to join the MUW Office of Development and Alumni for an elegant evening at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus for dinner and a presentation by Jeff Henderson, celebrity chef and bestselling author. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets and more information are available online at longblueline.muw.edu/weltygala.
Saturday, Oct. 25
■ Black Cat Arts Mart: Toad & Bird productions is hosting its second Black Cat Arts Mart from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fire Station Park.
Sunday, Oct. 26
■ Columbus Walk for Diabetes: Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi for a walking fundraiser at the Columbus Riverwalk. Registration is at 1 p.m. and the walk start time is 2 p.m. Supporters can raise money before and during the event, and take part in a 3-mile or 1-mile walk. Food and local vendors will be present. For more information or to register, visit msdiabetes.donordrive.com/events/527
■ Fall-O-Ween Festival: Freedom Church invites the community to attend their 5th annual Fall-O-Ween festival. The festival will have trunk-or-treat, games, jumpers, a chili contest, a train ride, photo booths, a cake walk, and more. The festival will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Freedom Church, 5450 Cal-Kalola Road, Caledonia, MS. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Sunset Yoga: Join certified instructor Mesha Murray for an evening of yoga from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Schoolhouse Community Garden, 1216 Military Road. This event is free and open to the public, and all levels are welcome to participate. Participants should bring a yoga mat.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
■ Piano Students Fall Recital: Piano students of the Mississippi University for Women’s Music Department will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Poindexter Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 30
■ Annual Haunted Library for Kids: Step into a world full of spooky color and fun at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Play games, make crafts, enjoy treats, and participate in a coloring passport activity. Costumes are encouraged. This event is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
■ Night at the Library: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting their first adults-only, after-hours Halloween event. Come in your best literary costumes and enjoy trivia, a costume contest, and libations. The event is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to all community members 18 and up.
Friday, Oct. 31st – Sunday, Nov. 2
■ Horror at the Fairgrounds: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee will hold its haunted house beginning at 6 p.m. nightly at the Columbus Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 or $5 for hay rides. Proceeds support the CBC’s Christmas programs and community members with severe physical health issues. For more information, call 662-549-5909.
Monday, Nov. 3
■ Brass-Bow Trio Recital: Anne-Gaelle Ravetto, Douglas Mark and Jung-Won Shin will perform in a recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
■ W Chamber Singers Concert: The W Chamber Singers will perform a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8
■ Arts ‘N Antiques Show & Sale: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting its annual decorative arts and antiques show, featuring dealers and artists from across the south. The event is free and open to the public. The event begins at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
■ Women’s Health and Entrepreneurship: Amy Bogue, president of Allegro Family Clinics, will share about regional access to women’s health care services at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room of Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women campus, as a part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
■ Ralph Null Solo Show: The Columbus Arts Council invites the community to attend Ralph Null’s solo show. The reception is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Rosenzweig Arts Center.
Friday, Nov. 14
■ Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its 16th annual holiday handcrafts bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (601) 613-9085.
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is inviting Ordinary Elephant to perform at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theatre, above the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.
Saturday, Nov. 15
■ Under the Oaks: Columbus Arts Council will hold its Under the Oaks Arts Festival, featuring artisan vendors, food and music, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Welty Drive on the Mississippi University for Women Campus. More info: columbusartscouncil.com/events.
■ Lakeside Treasures & Car Show: Lake Lowndes State Park is hosting local artists, crafters, food vendors, classic car enthusiasts, and live music from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free with park admission and open to the public.
Monday, Nov. 17
■ Fall Concert: The W Wind Ensemble and The Ody Brass Collective will perform their fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
■ Jazz Concert: The W Jazz Ensemble will perform its fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
■ Feminist Book Club: MUW Women’s College and Friendly City Books are partnering for a Feminist Book Club led by 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College Lessa Harvey. The session will be a discussion of Roxane Gay’s “Bad Feminist.” The book club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books and is free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 21
■ Songs of the Theatre: There will be a concert showcasing the Songs of the Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Nov. 22
■ Holiday Farmers’ Market: Local vendors will be selling specialty, homemade and handmade goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market in downtown Columbus. The event is free and open to the public.
Monday, Dec. 1
■ Downtown Columbus Christmas Parade: Main Street Columbus is hosting their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will start and end at the Hitchin’ Lot Farmer’s Market and will begin at 7:00 p.m., rain or shine. The theme this year is “Christmas in Paradise!”
Friday, Dec. 5
■ Wassail Fest: Mainstreet Columbus is hosting its 21st Annual Wassailfest in Downtown Columbus. Visit participating downtown businesses to sample wassail recipes and cast your vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Dec. 5-6
■ Gingerbread Holiday Market: Join Columbus Arts Council for an indoor market full of festive cheer, holiday vendors and community fun. The market will be open at 1-7 p.m. Friday and again from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 6
■ Holiday Orchestra Concert: The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series will host a holiday orchestra concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
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