Holiday Arts Social
Hosted by: Jackson Arts Council
December 1, 5:30PM (Havner’s Frame Shop - 105 N Church)
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, meet local artists and arts organizations, and shop local art! More Info
Christmas at the Walk
Hosted by: Garner Blue Shop
December 2, 10AM-4PM (Jackson Walk - 102 Jackson Walk Plaza)
Join us for a Christmas shopping extravaganza hosted by all of us located at the Jackson Walk and featuring artisan vendors. Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list while supporting some of your favorite local brands. More Info
Santa Photos
Hosted by: Elizabeth Nord Photography
December 2, 10AM-1PM (The Yellow Canary - 9 Jackson Walk Plaza)
The session fee includes one digital image. Additional images and products may be purchased on the online gallery. Mrs Clause will also be present and available upon request. Siblings welcome. Please no combined families - each family must have their own booking. More Info
Holiday Pops Family Matinee
Hosted by: The Jackson Symphony
December 2, 11AM (Carl Perkins Civic Center - 400 S Highland)
Kick off your holiday season with The Jackson Symphony. Bring the whole family to enjoy festive favorites, Christmas classics, sing-along melodies, and a surprise or two! More Info
Holiday Pops
Hosted by: The Jackson Symphony
December 2, 7:30PM (Carl Perkins Civic Center - 400 S Highland)
Kick off your holiday season with the best show in town, featuring your Jackson Symphony, Ballet Arts, the Jackson Choral Society, and the UT-Martin Choir. More Info
Advent Lessons & Carols
Hosted by: Saint Luke's
December 3, 4PM (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - 309 E Baltimore)
This Advent festival of lessons and music comes out of the Church of England. Nine lessons will be read, interspersed with appropriate Advent hymns (sung by the congregation) and anthems (sung by the choir). Several members of the broader community will read the lessons. More Info
Christmas Tree Lighting
Hosted by: City of Jackson
December 4, 5:15PM (Jackson City Hall - 101 E Main St)
The lighting of the Christmas tree will be held prior to the start of the parade at 5:15 p.m. in front of Jackson City Hall located at 101 E. Main St. More Info
Downtown Christmas Parade
Hosted by: City of Jackson
December 4, 6:30 (Parade Route Map)
The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the theme “A Season of Giving.” In accordance with this year’s theme, we are encouraging the community to drop off canned food and non-perishable items at City Hall, and our Jackson, TN Parks' Westwood Community Center and T. R. White Sportsplex. Parade Float Registration
Tour of the Trees
Hosted by: JDDC
December 5-31 (Downtown District)
Vote for your favorite trees by liking their photos on JDDC’s Facebook post. Voting closes on December 22nd at 3 PM. The winning business will be awarded a trophy, gift card, and major bragging rights! Let the festive competition begin! More Info
The Nutcracker
Hosted by: Ballet Arts
December 8-10 (Carl Perkins Civic Center - 400 S Highland)
Ballet Arts is thrilled to continue your favorite holiday tradition with an in-person performance of The Nutcracker December 8-10 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker with Clara, Mouse Queen and Sugarplum Fairy as they go on an enchanting adventure on Christmas Eve. More Info
Christmas Open House
Hosted by: theLOCAL
December 8, 4-8PM (theLOCAL - 202 W Lafayette)
Come kick off your holiday shopping with Sprinkle Me Sugar, Grinning Soul Crochet, and Burn Your Truth during their extended hour shopping event. Local vendors will be popping up outside along with other Christmas festivities. More Info
Holiday Music with Alice
Hosted by: theLOCAL
December 8, 4:30-5PM (theLOCAL - 202 W Lafayette)
Bundle up and bring the family for a special Holiday Music with Alice at theLOCAL’s Open House along with other Christmas festivities. More Info
Shop Late Downtown
Hosted by: JDDC
December 8, 4-8PM (Downtown District)
Garner Blue Shop, Grinning Soul Crochet, Sprinkle Me Sugar, Burn Your Truth, Floral Cakes, and The Nine Oh Six will extend their hours until 8 pm for holiday shopping. Ice skating has been postponed due to weather.
Santa at Santa’s House
Hosted by: John H. Allen Company
December Weekends (Madison County Courthouse Lawn)
Come visit Santa Claus at Santa’s House located at the Madison County Courthouse in Downtown Jackson. Fridays from 6-8PM and Saturdays from 12-2PM & 6-8PM.
Christmas in the City
Hosted by: United Way, City of Jackson, Visit Jackson & JDDC
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season and spread joy with our community. This family-friendly event will include an ice skating rink, petting zoo, train rides, and non-profit vendors. More Info
A Christmas Story
Hosted by: The Jackson Theatre Guild
December 14-17 (The Ned - 314 E Main St)
Reminisce about a Christmas long past as Ralphie Parker tries to navigate his seemingly impossible quest for the ultimate Christmas present - a Red Ryder carbine action BB gun! It's a holiday treat for the whole family. More Info
Sleigh Bell Social
Hosted by: The Nine Oh Six
December 15, 6-9PM (The Nine Oh Six - 212 E Main)
Wear your favorite, most comfy Christmas pajamas to watch Christmas movies, hot chocolate from Turntable, cookie decorating with Sugar Pigs Cookies, Christmas-themed photobooth with Dana Photo Co., and handmade Christmas cards from Yep, I Have No Idea and Aspenglow Printshop! More Info
Downtown Passport Turn-In
Hosted by: JDDC
December 15 (Turntable Coffee Counter & Grubb’s Grocery)
Did you collect stickers from six different participating businesses? Turn in your completed Holiday Passports by December 15 at Grubb’s Grocery or Turntable Coffee Counter to be eligible for the grand prize package of Downtown gift cards valued at $845. More Info
Christmas Dance-a-thon
Hosted by: LIFT Wellness Center
December 16, 10:30-12 (LIFT Wellness Center - 101 Jackson Walk Plaza)
Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing to some Christmas tunes at the LIFT in Studio 1. The dance-a-thon will be free for members and $5 for non-members. More Info
LOLO’s Christmas Show
Hosted by: Delta Faucet
December 16-17, 11AM (Hub City Brewing - 250 W Main St)
The '8th LOLO Christmas Show and Gospel Brunch' returns to Hub City Brewing to bring the holiday spirit to the Jackson community and raise money to benefit RIFA's Snack Backpack ministry. LOLO is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and Broadway star who was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee. More Info
Coffee & Cookies
Hosted by: LIFT Wellness Center
December 18, 5:30PM (LIFT Wellness Center - 101 Jackson Walk Plaza)
Learn design techniques, sip coffee, and hot chocolate, and leave with decorated cookies. This class is led by dietician, Allison Haynes and you can register at the front desk. $10 for members and non-members. More Info
Ring the Bells 5K & 1 Mile Kid’s Run
Hosted by: Salvation Army + Area Relief Ministries
December 16, 8AM-12PM (West TN Farmers Market - 91 New Market)
Ringing in the reason for the season in Jackson-Madison County! There will be hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas costume contests, & more holiday festivities, including local art and Christmas story reading. Ring the Bells 5K & 1 Mile Kid's is a race for adults and children alike, for runners and walkers. More Info
Lessons and Carols Service
Hosted by: Mission Saint James
December 24, 4:30PM (Hub City Brewing - 250 W Main)
Mission Saint James will hold its 2nd annual Lessons and Carols service at Hub City Brewery. Come as we walk through the Old Testament together and celebrate the birth of Christ. More Info