Events
February
Senior Adult Valentine Luncheon
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 444 Northpark Drive
- Annual luncheon providing senior adults with a meal and entertainment
- Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Ridgeland Recreational Center and Ridgeland City Hall; limited tickets are available
- For more information, please call 601-856-6876
March
Dog Obedience
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks is a program partner with The Jackson Obedience Training Club (JOTC). JOTC offers puppy, beginner and advanced dog obedience classes.
- Class registration is in February & March; there is a fee for this program
- Classes start in March
- Classes are located at the Ridgeland Recreational Center, Old Trace Park
- Proof of vaccination by a licensed vet is required
- To find out more information about the 2023 spring classes, visit: www.jotc.org.
Easter Egg Hunt
Date/Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Freedom Ridge Park
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks presents the City wide Easter Egg Hunt!
- Photos with the Easter Bunny
- Egg Hunts by age groups
- Children welcome ages 10 and under only
- One parent allowed per child in the hunting area
- There is no charge for this event.
Ages / Hunt Times
2 and under at 6:10 p.m.
3-4 year olds at 6:20 p.m.
5–6 years old at 6:30 p.m.
7–10 years old at 6:40 p.m.
May
Natchez Trace Century Ride
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Location: Ridgeland Recreational Center, Old Trace Park
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks will host the annual bike ride, Natchez Trace Century
Ride, this year on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
- All level riders are welcome
- Various distances are offered
- Registration is required to participate; there is a registration fee for this event.
- Registration is open and ends on Friday, May 5, 2023
- Bike ride begins and ends at Ridgeland Recreational Center
For more information, please visit our website at
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Ridgeland/NatchezTraceCenturyRide.
Follow Natchez Trace Century Ride on Facebook & Instagram.
June
Father Child Fishing Tournament
Date/Time: Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Old Trace Park, Ross Barnett Reservoir
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks presents the Father Child Fishing Tournament!
- Bring your fishing pole or rod and reel and bait to catch your fish!
- Prize winners are for ages 12 years and under
- Prizes are biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish
- There is no charge for this event.
Celebrate America Balloon Glow
Date/Time: Friday, June 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Northpark
Come out and show your patriotism! Ridgeland Recreation and Parks will partner with the MS Championship Balloon Fest for a spectacular evening.
- Over 15 hot air balloons will inflate and light up the evening sky.
- Enjoy good food, fun, and entertainment
- Fireworks display
- Kid’s Corner (open from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. /$5.00 wrist band to enter)
- There is no admission charge for the main event.
- Additional details coming soon
October
Mayor’s Fun Walk
Date: October 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Northpark
Mayor Gene McGee will lead a light walk with participants.
- Enjoy refreshments and entertainment
- Walk as much or as little as you want
- Must register to receive a t-shirt
- Door prizes will be given
- Check out other Sr. Adult events and activities! Sr. Adult Coordinator, Neeley Jones, invites everyone to visit her at the Ridgeland Recreational Center.
- Email Neeley for program information, neeley.jones@ridgelandms.org
- There is no admission charge for this event.
- Follow the Sr. Adult Program on Facebook: @ridgelandsuperstarseniors
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Freedom Ridge Park
Dress up in costume and bring a bag to collect your candy!
- Trunk or Treat is for Ages 10 & under
- Kids trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk
- Admission is $5 per child
Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Department welcomes local businesses, organizations and volunteers to provide vehicles, candy, and manpower to make our Trunk or Treat a success. If you are interested, please contact our office at 601-853-2011.
December
Christmas Tree Lighting
Date/Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Plaza at Old Town Crossing
Come join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and start your holiday season!
- Hear Christmas music
- Welcome Santa
- Make a holiday craft
- Count down to the lighting of the tree
- This evening is presented by The Historical Society of Ridgeland.
- There is no admission charge for this event.
Christmas on the Ridgeland Green
Date/Time: Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: On the Green at Ridgeland City Hall
Join us at Ridgeland City Hall for a festive evening of holiday cheer.
- Enjoy holiday treats
- Make a holiday craft
- Play a holiday game
- Get a photo with Santa
- Listen to live Christmas music
- Watch a Christmas movie
- Event theme TBD
- There is no admission charge for this event.
Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Old Town Ridgeland
Ridgeland Mayor McGee and City Aldermen will lead bands, businesses, and other organizations with an old-fashioned Christmas parade through the Old Town neighborhood.
- Theme TBD
- Parade begins and ends at Holmes Community College Ridgeland
- Parade route will make a square and include Maple Street, Jackson Street and Sunnybrook Road.
- There is no admission charge for this event.
