Saturday and Sunday
■ Summer Slug Fest: Caledonia Park and Rec will host their inaugural Summer Slug Fest at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia. The competition is open to church leagues and other teams interested. Baseball games are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets at $10 at the gate. To register your team or for more information, contact (662) 242-7087.

Saturday
■ Summer Library Program Kick-off Party: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will host a family foam party and “the great craft excavation” to kick-off the start of their summer library program, “Unearth a Story,” at 10 a.m. in the Downtown Library. The upstairs meeting room will be set up with several craft stations and adults are invited to come create something fun to bring home. The library requests guests bring sunscreen and towels for the outdoor family foam party. The party is free and open to the public.
■ Summer Bash at 7 Mahers: 7 Mahers Homesteading Farm Store invites the community to their farm for a Summer Bash from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1475 State Line Road, Ethelsville, AL. There will be vendors, arts and crafts, goat milking demonstrations, a bounce house, a petting zoo, face painting and more. This event is free and open to the public.
■ “The Great Fossil Chase” race: Main Street Columbus will host “The Great Fossil Chase” from 3-6 p.m. at the Dr. John “Jack” Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park. Participants wishing to race must bring their own inflatable dinosaur or shark costume. Sign-up for races is required by 4 p.m., with races beginning at 4:30 for various age groups ranging from 6 to 60+. For more information, call (662) 328-6305 or visit columbusmainstreet.com.

Tuesday, June 2
■ “Wildflower Meadows” talk with farmer Bobby Watkins: Starkville Town and Country Garden Club invites the community to a special presentation by Bobby Watkins, tree farmer and wildflower meadow expert, at the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library. The talk will begin at 1 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 3
■ The Magic of Minhwa, Youth Class: The Columbus Arts Council begins its month-long youth class series: “The Magic of Minhwa.” Classes will meet every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street. Class is taught by professional artist Mrs. Jinwon Kim. Certain materials are required, visit columbusartscouncil.com/tickets for a materials list and to register. Class is $45.

Thursday, June 4
■ Discover the Magic of Minhwa, Adult Class: The Columbus Arts Council begins its month-long adult class series: “Discover the Magic of Minhwa, Traditional Korean Folk Art.” Class is taught by professional artist Mrs. Jinwon Kim. Classes will meet every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street. Certain materials are required, visit columbusartscouncil.com/tickets for a materials list and to register. Class is $45.

Friday, June 5
■ Art Auction and Stand Up Comedy Night: Jamison Pastures, 781 Wolfe Rd., hosts an art auction featuring local artists and a comedy night with Jake Mardis from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served and BYOD (bring your own drink) is encouraged.

Saturday, June 6
■ Writing to Heal: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host “Writing to Heal” at 10 a.m. at the Redwood Business Center, 5374 Hwy 45 N. The purpose of the group is to write creatively in a group setting and promote a meaningful way to share ideas and listen to others. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Candle Workshop: The Columbus Arts Council will host a Candle Workshop with Mrs. Victoria Robinson at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street. Create your own custom candle by choosing your favorite scents and learn the art of candle making. Tickets are $30 and available on columbusartscouncil.com/tickets.
■ Mayor’s Unity Celebration: The City of Columbus and Mayor Stephen Jones invites the community to the Mayor’s Unity Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. There will be food, live music, bounce houses and family friendly games. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Columbus Humane Society’s Community Bash: The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society invites the community to attend their first Community Bash at 50 Airline Rd. behind the fairgrounds. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Pets are invited, though dogs should be leashed and friendly. There will be live music, a raffle drawing, food and art vendors, pet adoptions, bounce houses and a water park for dogs and children.

Monday, June 8-Tuesday, June 9
■ Lowndes County 4-H Floral Design Camp: Lowndes County 4-H will host a hands-on flower workshop to teach the basics of floral design at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 485 Tom Rose Rd., Columbus. The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday, and is geared towards youth who enjoy creativity, flowers and learning new skills. Participants will create their own bouquet and centerpiece and take home their floral creations. The cost to attend is $30 per day and tickets can be purchased over the phone at (662) 328-2111.

Tuesday, June 9
■ Container Gardening Educational Workshop: the Mississippi State University Noxubee County Extension Office will host horticulture expert Eddie Smith at the Macon Civic Center, 16291 US-45, at 6 p.m. for a container gardening educational workshop. Smith will cover types of containers, soils, growing vegetables and flowers together, and plant varieties for containers. This event is free and open to the public, though RSVP is requested by June 5th. Call the Noxubee County Extension Office at (662) 726-5723 for more information or to register.

Thursday, June 11
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus will host the first of its free concert series, Sounds of Summer, at the Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 Third Street North. Carl and the Road Dawgs will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m., food and beverages will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, no pets and coolers are allowed. This event is open to the public.

Friday, June 12
■ Coffee with the Sheriff: The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will host Coffee with the Sheriff at 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, 527 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Columbus. Non-perishable food and personal hygiene items will be accepted for the county wide pantries. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (662) 328-6788.
■ Downtown at Sundown: Starkville Main Street Association will host Downtown at Sundown from 7-9 p.m. at Fire Station Park. There will be a concert featuring music artist Shameless, face painting and food trucks. This event is free and open to the public. Find more information on starkville.org.

Saturday, June 13
■ Lemonade Day: Main Street Columbus will host its Lemonade Day and Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Columbus. Local children will be selling lemonade at a variety of downtown businesses and some will offer sales and discounts.

Wednesday, June 17
■ Business Over Breakfast: The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield Inn and Suites will host June’s Business Over Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Fairfield, 2011 Sixth St. N. in Columbus. Networking opportunities and breakfast will be provided, and the event is open to the public.

Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20
■ SCT Rummage Sale: The Starkville Community Theatre will host a rummage sale fundraiser to raise money for its theatre season from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at 108 East Main Street, Starkville. STC asks that donations for the rummage sale be made from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 and June 13. Email [email protected] for more information or to arrange alternate drop-off times.

Saturday, June 20
■ 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival: Visit Columbus and the Mississippi Arts Commission will host the 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival starting at noon at Sim Scott Park, 20th St. N. Columbus. Live gospel entertainment and Southern Soul R&B artists Artistik Band, Carolyn Staten and Urban Mystic will perform and there will be vendors, food and arts and crafts. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or for vendor space, call Leroy at (662) 251-2171.

Tuesday, June 23
■ 4-H Forestry at the Park: Lowndes County 4-H invites the community to their 4-H at the Park program. Youth and families will have the opportunity to explore nature, learn about forestry and wildlife, and participate in hands-on activities set up along the Columbus Riverwalk. The program is designed for all age groups. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk bridge.

Thursday, June 25
■ CYP Sounds of Summer Social: The Columbus Young Professionals will gather at 5:30 p.m. at Munson and Brothers, 301 Second Ave. N., before the start of Sounds of Summer. The group will mingle and enjoy appetizers and drinks before heading across the street to the Roger Short Soccer Complex for The Shane Tubbs Band. CYP members and guests are welcome to join.
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus will host the last of its free concert series, Sounds of Summer, at the Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 Third Street North. The Shane Tubbs Band will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m., food and beverages will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, no pets and coolers are allowed. This event is open to the public.

Friday, June 26
■ Jamming in June: Lake Lowndes State Park, 3319 Lake Lowndes Rd., will host Jamming In June, a concert with country and rock band Win-Wheel. The show begins at 6 p.m. behind the recreation center. Food trucks will be selling food and beverages, lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Entry for adults is $10 while children under 12 are free.

Friday, July 3–Saturday, July 4
■ West Point Sheriff’s Rodeo: Sheriff Eddie Scott presents the Sheriff’s Rodeo beginning at 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evening at the Cattlemen’s Stockyard, 45 Rockin M Drive in West Point. The kid’s events are 5-6:30 p.m. while the rodeo will begin at 7:15. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under 5 can attend for free. NCPRA/IPRA Rodeo entry is available online while local entries can call (205) 361-7120 on June 29 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, July 4
■ Peace, Love and Freedom: New Hope Strong will host its third “Peace, Love and Freedom” fireworks show at 6 p.m. at New Hope High School. There will be live music and food trucks, this event is free and open to the public.
■ Freedom Fest: The Columbus Air Force Base presents a “Historic Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza and Open House” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The event features fireworks, live music, food trucks, a vendor market and a beer garden. Base gates open to the public at 2 p.m., entry is free and the event is open to the public.

Saturday, July 18
■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations presents the 17th annual “Dancing in the Park” from 9–11 a.m. at Fire Station Park, 503 E. Lampkin St. in Starkville. Performances begin at 9:30 a.m. and feature Latin Coast, the Starkville Steppers, and other local groups. In the event of rain, the celebration will be moved to Rick’s Cafe.

Friday, July 31
■ Casino Night: The Lowndes Community Foundation will host their second casino night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Trotter Center on Fifth Ave. N in downtown Columbus. Tickets are $100 and will include $500 in funny money chips, one raffle entry and one ticket to the cash bar. Games include blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and slots. Ticketholders must be 21 and over to participate. Purchase tickets at createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026.