The holiday season is officially here in Hattiesburg, and there are great shopping options and festivities galore to keep you busy and rockin' around the tree all month long!

Buying gifts and stuffing stockings is merry fun! The Hub City is home to eclectic local shops, including boutiques, vintage stores, and nationally recognized brands. Head to The Lucky Rabbit, Blooms Company, or Accents for unique finds. Looking for a picture-perfect holiday outfit for your tiny tot? Visit Little Lane or Giggles Children's Boutique in West Hattiesburg, just to name a few.

Hattiesburg has local stops where you can find a holiday happy for everyone on your list, including book lovers, music fans, beer enthusiasts, or the person who has everything. For a truly festive family adventure, head to Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm to pick out the perfect tree and enjoy some holiday cheer! Wanting to give experiences and not things? PRO TIP: consider an annual pass to the Hattiesburg Zoo, a cooking demo at The Kitchen Table, or a gift card to Time Will Tell Escape Games!

After checking your list twice for everyone naughty and nice, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy the local festivities and events around town! Experience HBURG like a local by participating in our favorite traditions, like the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Town Square Park or the 40-plus-year tradition Victorian Candlelit Christmas in the Historic Downtown Neighborhood. The holiday cheer doesn't end there! Visit Lewis Lights to celebrate more than 30 years of lights and laughter, or stop by the Zoo for Lights of the Wild every Friday – Sunday in December (with special dates Christmas week).

Of course, it is hard to shop and have fun on an empty stomach! With more than 200 locally-owned restaurants, HBURG has everything you need to fill up on more than just milk and cookies. Enjoy perfect comfort food at popular restaurants like GrateFull Soul and Movie Star or put down those turkey and dressing leftovers for delicious burgers, seafood, Thai, pasta and more. If you are running around like one of Santa's elves, stop by T-bones Records and Café, Equinox Coffee or Cafe De Luna for a caffeinated pick-me-up. Whether you are dining solo away from the holiday bustle, or you and your relatives are planning a family holiday reunion, Hattiesburg's eateries are ready to serve up a good time with great food!

It's time to start planning how you will ring in the new year in HBURG. Plan a staycation or a mini-getaway! Looking to make New Year's Eve traditions with the little ones? Midnight on Front Street is for you! Street vendors, blinky swag, dual fireworks shows, live music, and the Hub Sign "ball" drop at midnight will fill the night with memories in the making! Whether you're visiting friends and family, looking to shake it up, or Hattiesburg is where you call home, you don't want to miss ringing in 2025 in HBURG.

Schedule of Events

December 4, 2024

Lighting the Way at USM

December 5, 2024

Holiday Choral Spectacular at USM
Carey by Candlelight at WCU
74th Annual Hattiesburg Jaycees Christmas Parade at Main Street
Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Square Park

December 6, 2024

Whoville Cookie Trail at Downtown Hattiesburg
Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Victorian Candlelit Christmas at Historic Neighborhood Association
Victorian Candlelight Christmas and Afternoon Tea at Ross Mansion
Pancakes with Santa at The Midtowner

December 7, 2024

Ballet Magnificant: Light has Come at Saenger Theater
Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Victorian Candlelight Christmas and Afternoon Tea at Ross Mansion
"Rooted in Christ" Christmas Ballet at WCU
Pancakes with Santa at The Midtowner
Breakfast with Santa at The Front Porch BBQ and Seafood
Photos with Santa at Blooms Company
Photos with Santa at PJs Coffee
Christmas Downtown Street Festival at The Lucky Rabbit
Victorian Candlelight Christmas and Afternoon Tea at Ross Mansion
The Pink Market at Downtown Hattiesburg
Christmas Whobilation at Games Inc. (Turtle Creek Mall)
Christmas Open House & Market at Hattie's Attic
Christmas Fiesta at Nuestra Arte Gallery
Wrapping Party at The Author Shoppe

December 8, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
'Tis the Season Christmas Celebration at Central Baptist Church
O Little Town of Bethlehem Production at 38th Ave Baptist

December 9, 2024

Movie Night: Polar Express at Hattiesburg Library

December 10, 2024

A Christmas Carol Benefit at Parkway Heights UMC
All Ages Ornament Crafting at Hattiesburg Library
Keyboards at Christmas at William Carey

December 12, 2024

Innova Preps Annual Christmas Festival and Band Concert at Jackie Dole
Holiday Open House at Sixth Street Museum District

December 13, 2024

Victorian Candlelit Christmas at Historic Neighborhood Downtown
Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: Frozen at Saenger Theater
Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Victorian Candlelight Christmas and Afternoon Tea at Ross Mansion
Season's Readings at Ross Mansion

December 14, 2024

Cinematic Sing-A-Long Spectacular: White Christmas at Saenger Theater
Victorian Candlelit Christmas at Historic Downtown Neighborhood
Jingle All the Way 5K & 2 Mile Walk at Kamper Park
Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Holiday Open House at Sixth Street Museum District
Christmas Open House at AAMHM
Christmas Fiesta at Nuestro Arte Gallery
Birthday Party for Jesus at Christian Services
A Jazzy Little Christmas at Heritage Church
December Art Market at HCAC
Grinch vs. Santa Claus Airsoft Showdown at Eagle Action Sports

December 15, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
A Carey Christmas at Hardy Street Baptist Church
Still, Still, Still Christmas Concert at Westminster Presbyterian

December 16, 2024

A Carey Christmas at Hardy Street Baptist Church
Christmas Buddy Party at The ARC of Southeast MS
Gingerbread House Decorating at Hattiesburg Library
Coca-Cola Caravan at Dandy Dan's (Hwy 11)

December 17, 2024

Lights for Loved Ones at Asbury Hospice House
Coca-Cola Caravan at Keith's Superstore (Hwy 49)
Community Christmas Dinner at Christian Services
A Carey Christmas at Hardy Street Baptist Church

December 19, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo

December 20, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Teddy Bear Tea with Santa at The Bezerra Downtown

December 21, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo
Victorian Candlelight Christmas and Afternoon Tea at Ross Mansion
Cookies and Pictures with Santa at Paul B. Johnson State Park
Teddy Bear Tea with Santa at The Bezerra Downtown
Hemingbear's Christmas Party at The Author Shoppe
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hattiesburg Library
Season's Readings at Ross Mansion
Christmas Fiesta at Nuestro Arte Gallery
Golly the Teddy Bear Meet & Greet at Bezerra Downtown

December 22, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo

December 23, 2024

Lights of the Wild at Hattiesburg Zoo

December 31, 2024

Midnight on Front Street at Front Street
New Year's Eve VIP Experience at Blu Jazz Cafe
Confetti Countdown in the Alley at Pocket Alley

Date: December 4-31, 2024

Locations: Various Venues in Hattiesburg, MS

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