# Events & Things To Do In Jackson on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Jackson on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Jackson on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jackson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Old Capitol Museum under the gentle gl
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/candlelight-90s-hip-hop-on-strings/2700029815778138
  - **Venue**: Old Capitol Museum
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  - **Price**: USD 38 to 54
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, dance, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: The Dinner Detective - Jackson, MS
  - **Description**: VENUE: Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown, 235 West Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201ENTREE CHOICES: Chicken / Fish / VegetarianSCRIPT:  "The Hollywood Hit"The Dinner Dete
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/the-dinner-detective-jackson-ms/80003708301314
  - **Venue**: Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown
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  - **Categories**: comedy, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: LeFleur's Bluff State Park Youth Fishing Rodeo
  - **Description**: 🎣 Youth Fishing Rodeo – LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, Jackson

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Mayes Lake – LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, Jackson, MS

Kids 15 and under are invited for a fun-filled morning of fishing!

🎣 Stocked catfish lake
🎒 Bring you
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/lefleurs-bluff-state-park-youth-fishing-rodeo/200029813523245
  - **Venue**: LeFleur's Bluff State Park
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  - **Categories**: rodeo, kids
- **Event Name**: Runway ThErApY -  Fashion Xhibit
  - **Description**: Join us 4 the opening event of Runway ThErApY - Fashion Xhibit. Come Xperience some of the latest in fashion and showstopping models.About this EventFashion can be Ximple, Xccentric, and Xpressive. It is a form of communi
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/runway-therapy-fashion-xhibit/100001985244891913
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 34
- **Event Name**: In Full Bloom Book Launch
  - **Description**: The book launch party was a beautiful celebration of Black love, storytelling, and community.About this EventIn Full Bloom Book LaunchGet ready for an amazing black romance book launch event where we'll celeb
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/in-full-bloom-book-launch/100001980138391232
  - **Venue**: 846 N President St
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  - **Price**: USD 71
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: MS EMS Gala
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening filled with food, drinks, music, and a tribute to the EMS professionals who dedicate their lives to serving others.About this EventCome join us for a memorable evening at the Ice Hou
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/ms-ems-gala/100001964616809764
  - **Venue**: Ice House
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 2,500
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Building a Life With Purpose
  - **Description**: For women feeling stuck and ready to figure out what’s next.About this EventThis workshop is for women who know they want more, but feel unsure about how to move forward. We’ll talk about real challenges like: ✔ no
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/building-a-life-with-purpose/100001985784361481
  - **Venue**: Willie Morris Branch Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Shoppers' Paradise
  - **Description**: Step into "paradise" and come doing some shopping!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/shoppers-paradise/200029803537751
  - **Venue**: Charity Activity And Event Center 2
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  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: SZA Introduction to Zen and Zen Meditation
  - **Description**: All are welcome to explore Zen Buddhism and Zen meditation in this interactive intro session!About this EventJoin Us for an Introduction to Zen and Zen MeditationThis informal workshop will explore the histor
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/sza-introduction-to-zen-and-zen-meditation/100001985621407080
  - **Venue**: Oak Ridge Hall @ St. James' Episcopal Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81NmRmOTUyNzUzOTYzOTFjZjYzNWY3ZjU0MGUzZWEwYTBhNGFhNGZiNDYwMWMyYWJjNjJhOTNhZjNmYmE4MzIzLXJpbWctdzM1MC1oNDAzLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDExMzY2NQ.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: HG Cares - Paint with Purpose: Benefiting 5th Squad
  - **Description**: Join us at Herrin-Gear Lexus for an afternoon of creativity, community and impact. Proceeds from this event will benefit 5th Squad, a Mississippi-based nonprofit providing immediate, life-sustaining support to veterans on crisis-helping w
  - **Venue**: Herrin-Gear Lexus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c7226b377d6.jpg
- **Event Name**: HG Cares - Paint with Purpose: Benefiting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  - **Description**: This gathering will feature the theme of Light—a reminder of hope, healing, and the power of coming together to support one another. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Mississ
  - **Venue**: Herrin-Gear Lexus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c72505b44f3.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Jackson Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night  (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d855eb2
  - **Venue**: Klaus Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Intro to Tech
  - **Description**: Riot Act Inc. is thrilled to announce another great workshop in our Adult Education Program: Intro to Tech. Classes will run Sat. April 18, Sun. April 19, Sat. April 25 and Sat. May 2 from 3-5p. Register on Riot Act’s website www.riotactin
  - **Venue**: Center for the Arts, South Glenwood Street, Jackson, WY, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69bd989a2a86f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
  - **Description**: Riot Act Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays Starting September 21 | Sundays 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the ArtsAre you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a
  - **Venue**: Riot Act, Inc. Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6862ee065189c.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bob Dylan at Thalia Mara Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Bob Dylan at Thalia Mara Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Thalia Mara Hall nestled in bustling Jackson, MS, this e
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
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- **Event Name**: Bob Dylan
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Bob Dylan, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Thalia Mara Hall in the heart of Jackson, MS for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
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- **Event Name**: Wilco at Thalia Mara Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Wilco at Thalia Mara Hall, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Thalia Mara Hall in the heart of Jackson, MS for an event that defies expecta
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
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- **Event Name**: National Folk Festival and Smithsonian Folklife Festival
  - **Description**: The city of Jackson will be hosting the 83rd National Folk Festival, November 13-15th, 2026, as part of the Smithsonian’s’ Festival of Festival’s celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. 

This FREE, nationally recognized event will bring together some of
  - **Venue**: Downtown Jackson
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:45 pm at Old Capitol Museum), The Dinner Detective - Jackson, MS (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown), LeFleur's Bluff State Park Youth Fishing Rodeo (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am at LeFleur's Bluff State Park), Runway ThErApY -  Fashion Xhibit (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum), In Full Bloom Book Launch (Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm at 846 N President St).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Building a Life With Purpose (Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm at Willie Morris Branch Library), SZA Introduction to Zen and Zen Meditation (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Oak Ridge Hall @ St. James' Episcopal Church).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Jackson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Jackson include Old Capitol Museum, Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown, LeFleur's Bluff State Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Jackson range from USD 29 to USD 2,500. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Jackson include Feverup Events, The Dinner Detective - Jackson, Mississippi State Parks.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Jackson.

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