Community Calendar
Welcome to the JAN Community Calendar! This calendar is a list of community-led events and neighborhood meetings in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. For an extensive list of major festivals and events happening in Jackson, see Visit Jackson’s event calendar. Is your neighborhood organization hosting an event soon? Submit your information for possible inclusion on the Community Calendar here.
C.O.P.S. Meeting
Community policing focuses on proactive problem solving rather than just responding to crime after it happens. The goal is to improve public safety and quality of life.
Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
The Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
The Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Jackson Police Department Conflict Resolution Workshop
Develop tools to help you stay calm, compromise, control your anger, and more!
Hump Day Series at Smith Park
The event will feature live music by members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, food trucks, and a real camel named Frank!
Soup, Soap & Salvation
Enjoy mouthwatering soups from local chefs, purchase special gift items and make a real impact on those in need.
2025 Hinds County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy
The goal of the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is to increase understanding between citizens and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office and to enhance the relationship with the community.
Taste of Mississippi 2025
Taste of Mississippi is a tasting event that offers culinary delights from fabulous area restaurants and beverages from local distributors. All proceeds from Taste of Mississippi benefit Stewpot Community Services.
Brookleigh Homeowners Association Quarterly Meetings: In-Person or Zoom
The Brookleigh Homeowners Association meets during the last month of each quarter on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Working Together Jackson Accountability Session
WTJ leaders will solicit candidates’ commitments to work with us to advance our central agenda of infrastructure, living wage jobs, and contract justice for black businesses.
Miles for Mamas 5K
Join us for our 2nd Miles for Mamas 5K event! This significant event is poised to occur in the heart of downtown Jackson, serving as a celebratory culmination to Black Maternal Health Week 2025!
ZAPP Spring Revitalization at the Jackson Zoo
This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and help create a welcoming environment for the animals and visitors.
2025 South Jackson Parade and Festival
The purpose of the parade and festival is to allow government, businesses, schools, churches, and residents to get to know each other on a more personal level. It is also an opportunity to join forces to reduce crime and enjoy a day of fun-filled family events.
Capitol Police Meet & Greet
Panelists will discuss Capitol Police roles, CCID Court, collaboration with local agencies, and more!
Jayne Avenue Spring Community Clean-Up 2025
Join us for our Spring 2025 Community Clean-Up as we prepare for our annual Mother's Day Brunch.
2025 Jackson Coffee Festival
Calling all coffee lovers! The Jackson Coffee Festival is an industry trade show and consumer festival dedicated to all things coffee.
2025 Mississippi Makers Fest
MDAH’s Mississippi Makers Fest is a day-long celebration of the state’s rich and diverse music and art.
Hot Diggity Dog 5K Run/Walk
This wonderful event is sponsored by Gallant Hearts, a non-profit organization established to provide well-trained, healthy guide dogs to people who are blind.
2025 Jayne Avenue Mother’s Day Celebration Brunch
Celebrating the mothers in our communities! Daughters are invited to bring their mothers for an inspiring networking brunch featuring keynote speaker Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Tametrice E. Hodges-Linzey.
VFW Post 9832 Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run/Walk/Ruck March
You are welcome to run, walk, or ruck march for 5K or 1 mile in honor of our comrades and our fallen but not forgotten brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Community Resource & Pop-Up Shop Event
Join us for this dynamic event where "shopping meets well-being," and together, we create stronger, healthier, and connected communities!
2025 Black Men’s Health Equity Conference
This annual conference is a powerful platform that explores critical health issues affecting Black men while developing solutions that promote positive health outcomes and well-being.
Lee Vance Presents Real Conversations Over Dinner
Jackson community figures will have an open and honest dialogue with the youth!
First Tee - Central Mississippi Mini Masters Golf Day
You will not want to miss out on the fun golf activities for kids, door prizes, giveaways, and the opportunity to support a great cause – 20% of sales at EK Home will be donated to First Tee Programs.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Jackson Zoo
Numerous activities and attractions will be available, such as music, space jumps, food trucks, and a car show.
Georgetown & Mid City Community Cleanup
Georgetown and Mid City, in partnership with Keep Jackson Beautiful, are cleaning up 1046 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, a dumping ground where trash has piled up due to neglect and illegal dumping.
2025 Sweetness 5K Run/Walk
This event aims to increase obesity awareness in Mississippi and promote physical activity in the community with a concentrated effort on the youth.
MS State Conference NAACP Education Town Hall
Learn about current attacks on public education, share what’s happening in your community, discuss the new way Mississippi funds education, and more!
Jackson Indie Music Week 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new music, meet fellow music lovers, and support Jackson’s local indie music scene.
Grief Arts Party
The goal is to offer a forum for area adults who have been affected by violence to express their grief in a healthy, healing way through creative expression and art.
Race for Grace Place
Race for Grace Place is a 5K Run and Walk raising funds to sustain Grace Place, located at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS.
JMAC Cultural Arts Fair
Join us for a celebration of culture and womanhood! Enjoy live performances, international cuisine, cultural exhibits, and inspiring tributes to the strength and diversity of women across the world!
Tougaloo Nine Anniversary
Learn about the impact of the Tougaloo Nine during a free gallery talk and flash tour at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, March 29.
Comunity-Led Juvenile Justice Convening
The Hinds County Children’s Coalition, in collaboration with Hinds County Youth Court, aims to create a unified platform that addresses the comprehensive needs of children and youth in our community impacted by the juvenile justice system in Hinds County.
Jackson Public Schools Job Fair
Whether you’re an experienced educator, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, JPS has opportunities for you!
Meet the Candidates 2025 Jackson Mayoral Race
Be engaged, be empowered, and stay tuned for the future of our city!
Jackson Mayoral Debate
Join fellow Jacksonians for a debate between the candidates for JXN Mayor.
Belhaven Neighborhood Community Meeting
You’re invited to join us and hear what we’ve been working on and what is to come!
Jackson/Hinds Library System Board of Trustees Meeting
The Jackson Hinds Library System invites you to attend its March Board of Trustees Meeting at the Margaret Walker Alexander Library.
Crop Drop 2025
JSU’s bi-annual Crop Drop is a community service event where students and staff provide fresh food to the West Jackson community.
March Madness Clean Up
Let’s come together to make our neighborhoods cleaner and greener! Grab your gloves and help us pick up litter, plant flowers, or simply show your support—every hand makes a difference!
Jackson Public Schools Community Schools Forum
JPS invites all families, community members, and partners of the Georgetown community to share ideas and work together to provide services and support that fit scholar’s needs.
Millsaps Mayoral Candidates Forum
Join us for a public forum with Jackson mayoral candidates, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters (Jackson chapter), Greater Belhaven Foundation, and Millsaps Department of Government and Politics. This event is open to the public.
Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association Meeting
Join us every 3rd Monday of the month!
Can I Live Community Peace Rally
Rally against dropping out, bullying, gun violence, and more!
JXN Food & Wine Festival 2025
JXN Food & Wine is here to celebrate Southern culinary heritage and invest in the restaurant industry’s future workforce!
Submit an event to JAN’s Community Calendar!
Submit your community event to JAN's Community Calendar. JAN will review your submission to determine if it is appropriate and relevant to our Community Calendar.