Plan your weekend in Jackson area with some of these family friendly events this weekend
Summer is here! Live music, museums and more are on the schedule this summer weekend in the Jackson area for you and your family to consider.
The Belhaven Town Community Center will have local vendors and pop up shops for people to shop at this Saturday, and it's free to attend and peruse the offerings.
Conservation Educator Meaghan Huseman, will be teaching little ones about the evolution of plants and forests this Friday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
And, Food Truck Friday is back at Smith Park connecting good food and customers via different food trucks every first, third and fifth Friday.
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Below is a roundup of those events and more for you and your family to consider throughout this summer weekend. Enjoy!
K Camp at Hal & Mal's
Hip hop artist K Camp will perform some of his fan favorites live this Friday at Hal & Mal's.
When: Friday, July 7
Where: Hal & Mal's 200 Commerce St., Jackson
Admission: Purchase tickets here.
Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Shaggy's Rez Fest Concert Series
Located on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Shaggy's set the tone for an atmosphere overlooking the water while enjoying food, drinks and live music from Hunter & the Gators band.
When: Friday, July 7
Where: 1733 Spillway Road, Brandon
Admission: Free to diners
Time: 6 p.m.
Fun Friday: Permian Plants
Children can explore the evolution of forests, outside nature and how plants have evolved, led by Conservation Educator Meaghan Huseman.
When: Friday, July 7
Where: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson
Admission: Adults $8; Youth (Ages 3-18) $6; Senior Citizens 60 and over $7; Children under 3 admitted free; MMNSF Members admitted free.
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Water Matters
Children will learn about water’s three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas while enjoying a day at the Children’s Museum.
When: Saturday, July 8
Where: Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson
Admission: $10 general admission — free for members
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BTC Market
Local vendors, live music and small business pop up shops will be available for your perusal and enjoyment Saturday in the Belhaven Town Center.
When: Saturday, July 8
Where: Belhaven Town Center, 800 Manship St., Jackson
Admission: Free.
Food Truck Friday in the Park
This event features different food trucks vendors at Smith Park in the heart of downtown Jackson.
When: Friday, July 7, and every first, third and fifth Friday in the month of July
Where: Smith Park, 302 Amite St. and West, Jackson
Admission: Free to attend. Food sold at various prices.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Lagers and Joggers
The public can come out to fertile ground beer for a 5k run around Belhaven area and afterwards, enjoy some beers at the brewery.
When: Thursday, July 13, and every Thursday throughout the month
Where: Fertile Ground Beer Co. 800 Manship St, Jackson
Admission: Free.
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson MS weekend entertainment events
