LeFleur Museum District

August Noon Lecture - "(Un)Lighting the Way: The Effects of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds"
2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Outdoor Adventurer - Girl Scouts Summer Workshop
2026-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Harry Potter's Birthday
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

July Noon Lecture - "All About the Birds and the Bees"
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Patriotic Day
2026-07-04 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

Picnic in the Park
2026-06-18 16:00 - 20:00 | MS
Join us at the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground June 18 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm! The Mississippi Children’s Museum is partnering with MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science for a family-friendly event full of summer activities. Dance along to festive tunes in the Den, participate in outdoor activities, and enjoy yummy bites from food trucks.
Learn more about MCM’s summer exhibit, Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out
Learn more about MMNS’ summer exhibit, Giants of the Ice Age

This event is free and open to the public.
Food will be additional cost

Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-18 10:00 - 15:00 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

Mississippi Pickle Fest 2026 Day 2
2026-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | MS AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS, 39216, United States
The 2026 Mississippi Pickle Fest will be held at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, for families and pickle lovers featuring food, contests, live music, crafts, and more.
Voted the “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” in 2022 by the Mississippi Tourism Association! This year’s event promises you a family-friendly, educational, and fun festival! Come enjoy and explore the world of pickling!
Pickle Fest is hosted by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation (MAFM) to benefit the MS Ag and Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.
PICKLE FEST FEATURES 50+ UNIQUE VENDORS.
This is a family-friendly, educational, and fun celebration of all things pickled – from classic cucumbers to the most creative brined concoctions in Mississippi. We bring together farmers, food lovers, artisans, and families for two days of Exposure, Education, and Exploration:

Exposure: Promoting Mississippi’s growers, makers, and small businesses.
Education: Teaching the art, science, and history of pickling and fermentation.
Exploration: Celebrating unique local food traditions with contests, live music, and fun activities.

TICKETS:
General Admission:$15
MAFMF Members: $10
Get tickets and info at https://www.msagmuseumfoundation.org/pickle-fest

Mississippi Pickle Fest 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | MS AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS, 39216, United States

World Snake Day
2026-06-12 10:00 - 14:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Marine Discovery Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

June Noon Lecture - “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” – A Bestiary of Mississippi’s Ice Age Animals
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

May Trivia Night
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

My Tiger Jungle - Scouting America Spring Workshop
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Freedom Ranch Animal Shows
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | MS

May Noon Lecture - "Connecting Children Through Nature: Programs at The Crosby Arboretum"
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

SUPER-Lympics
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

Story Time
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Trivia Night
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Moonlight, Music, and Meteors
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

NatureFEST
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

April Noon Lecture - "Landscaping for Hummingbirds"
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Bunnies & Butterflies
2026-04-04 10:00 - 15:00 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

Easter at the AG Museum
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | MS AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS, 39216, United States
Sponsored by MS Egg Marketing Board

Freedom Ranch Animal Shows
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

2,000 Miles of Inspirations: Painting the Appalachian Trail
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Pollinator Day
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Magic Show with Dorian the Magician
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Fossil Road Show
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Space Day
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
