Saturday and Sunday
■ Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus: The circus will take place under the big top at the Columbus Fairgrounds, 764 Highway 69 S., featuring aerial artistry, juggling, partner acrobatics and clown acts. Face painting, photo opportunities and traditional circus food will also be available. The circus runs through July 19. Tickets and more info are available at greatbavariancircus.com.

Saturday
■ First Annual Footbag Tournament: A footbag tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 624 Fifth Ave. S. Entry fees are $5 for amateurs and $10 for pros; admission is free for spectators. A $100 prize awaits the pro champion. Call (318) 229-3559 for more info.
■ Unchanged – Survivors from the Cretaceous: Main Street Columbus will host a program on creatures that have survived since the Cretaceous period, featuring educational video producer Steve Zuppa, at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., from 10–11:30 a.m. Call (662) 328-6305.
■ Back 2 School Block Party & Fun Day: Kingdom Vision Church will host a block party offering free food, bookbags and school supplies (while supplies last), inflatables, games, music and community resources from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandfield Pavilion, located at the intersection of 23rd St. S. and Bell Avenue.
■ Deer and Wildlife Event: Tractor Supply, 4010 Highway 45 N. in Columbus, will host 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 for more info.
■ Back to School Event: Hope for Mothers, A Mile for a Child and the West Point High School Class of 2006, will offer free school supplies, hygiene items, clothing, books and a $500 school shopping giveaway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zuber Park on Highway 45 in West Point. Call (662) 364-3843 or (662) 769-9775 for more info.
■ “Bonded 4 Life” Community Baby Shower: A free community baby shower and resource fair featuring baby items, education, games, prizes and food runs from 2–5 p.m. at the American Legion, 183 E. Westbrook St. in West Point. Registration is required. Call (662) 251-7885 for more info.
■ Blues on the River: The Columbus Arts Council presents Blues on the River featuring Keith and Margie, Honeyboy and Boots and Edna and Rev. Slim at the Columbus Riverwalk at 5:30 p.m. Visit columbusartscouncil.com for more details. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, July 21
■ Plant Exchange: Trade plants with fellow gardeners and houseplant lovers at the Starkville Public Library from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a clipping, propagation, seedling or plant to exchange.
■ Solving the Unsolved: Austin Lee from the University of Alabama will discuss how forensic anthropology and genetic genealogy are used to solve cold cases at the Starkville Public Library from 6-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, July 22
■ Watermelon Field Day: Growers, agricultural professionals and garden enthusiasts are invited to explore current watermelon research and production insights from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility, 972 Highway 182 in Starkville. Extension specialists and university researchers will discuss crop performance, biostimulants, and disease and insect management. The event is free.

Thursday, July 23
■ Business After Hours: The Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Saturday, July 25
■ Black Wallstreet Expo: The Back to School Edition of the expo will be held at the National Guard Armory, 1445 Industrial Access Road in West Point, from noon to 5 p.m. This free event offers school supplies, book bags, haircuts, braids/retwist styles, games and entertainment for kids.

Sunday, July 26
■ Christmas in July at Jamison Pastures: Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, vendors and the farm store will be featured from noon to 6 p.m. at Jamison Pastures, 781 Wolfe Road in Columbus.
■ Reset the Narrative Part II: A youth basketball tournament at Zuber Park on Highway 45 in West Point runs from 2:30–5:30 p.m., featuring female youth versus female leaders and male youth versus male leaders. The event includes free food, drinks, live music, a back-to-school drive and school supply giveaway. Bring lawn chairs. Call 662-295-5452.

Thursday, July 30
■ Lowndes County 4-H Cooking Class: A half-day experiential cooking program for youth focusing on nutrition and preparing balanced meals is set for 10 a.m. at 485 Tom Rose Road. The cost is $5 per 4-H member. Call 662-328-2111.

Friday, July 31
■ Casino Night: The Lowndes Community Foundation will host its second annual Casino Night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Trotter Center on N. Fifth Avenue in Columbus. The event raises money for the organization’s endowment, which funds grants to area nonprofits. Purchase tickets and find more info at createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026.