Holiday Happenings Coming Soon

Delight in the magic of the holidays with Ridgeland's Holiday Happenings. Embrace the festive spirit through enchanting events and joyful gatherings.

Township’s 19th Annual Christmas Open House

Thursday, December 1st

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Township at Colony Park, Ridgeland

The 19th Annual Christmas Open House at the Township is bringing the fun for everyone! Kids will enjoy photos with Santa in the AC Hotel lobby, face painting, appearances by Anna & Elsa, Christmas crafts at Trustcare, letters to Santa, and more. Grown-ups can experience wine tasting at Anjou, live music, and signature holiday cocktails. That’s not all: giveaways, hot cocoa, horse and carriage rides, and discounts at shops and restaurants will have you humming holiday tunes from now ‘til Christmas.

Ridgeland Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, December 1st

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Plaza at Old Town Crossing, Ridgeland

Presented by the Historical Society of Ridgeland, this free event will get you in the Christmas spirit! Enjoy Christmas music, welcome Santa, make a holiday craft, and count down to the tree lighting in Ridgeland’s picturesque Jackson Street district.

Chimneyville Arts Festival

Preview Party Thursday, December 1st

Festial Days Friday & Saturday, December 2nd & 3rd

Bill Waller Craft Center, Ridgeland

Don’t miss the shopping event of the holiday season! The Bill Waller Craft Center hosts the annual Chimneyville Arts Festival for its preview party and festival days December 1 – 3, 2022. Browse handcrafted, one-of-a kind crafts by members of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi. For tickets and more info, click here.

Christmas on the Ridgeland Green

Friday, December 2nd

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Ridgeland City Hall

The city of Ridgeland invites you to a festive evening of holiday cheer! Admission is free to this event featuring holiday treats, crafts, games, photos with Santa, live Christmas music, and a Christmas movie.

Wear your coziest pajamas to Christmas on the Ridgeland Green and the Ridgeland Christmas parade to participate in this year’s Polar Express theme!

Santa Photos at Northpark

Starting Friday, November 25th & ending December 24th

Click here for times and pricing

Northpark, Ridgeland

Visit Center Court at Northpark starting November 25th at 11:00 a.m. for daily holiday fun and photos! The Santa Send-Off Event will take place Saturday, December 24th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Ridgeland Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 3rd

1:00 p.m.

Holmes Community College, Ridgeland Campus

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and City Aldermen will lead bands, businesses and other organizations through the Old Towne neighborhood to celebrate the holiday season with an old-fashioned Christmas parade. Parade route begins at Holmes Community College and admission is free! Click here for route info and to sing up to participate in the parade.

Wear your coziest pajamas to Christmas on the Ridgeland Green and the Ridgeland Christmas parade to participate in this year’s Polar Express theme!

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