Events
February
Senior Adult Valentine Luncheon
Date/Time: February 11, 2025 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 2025 spring classes, visit: www.jotc.org.
Easter Egg Hunt
Date/Time: April 10, 2025 from 5:45 to 7:00 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: May 3, 2025 at 7 a.m.
Location: Ridgeland Recreational Center, Old Trace Park
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks will host the annual bike ride, Natchez Trace Century
- All level riders are welcome
- Various distances are offered
- Registration is required to participate; there is a registration fee for this event.
- Registration opens on December 1, 2024
- 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.
Family Fun Ride
Date/Time: May 18, 2025 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ridgeland City Hall
Open to all ages
- 2.2 miles; we will do the route twice
- Slow pace regrouping at intersections with adult ride leaders
- Free Event; no registration required
- Helmets required
- Bike ride begins and ends at Ridgeland City Hall
Ride of Silence
Date/Time: May 21, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Location: Northpark – Southeast Corner of Parking Lot
The Ride of Silence is a bike ride to honor those who have been injured or lost their life to a vehicle collision while riding their bicycle. Cyclists will ride in silence as we are escorted by the Ridgeland Police Department and make a loop around Ridgeland.
- All level riders are welcome
- Route is approximately 5.75 miles
- The ride is a slow pace
- There is no fee or registration required.
June
Father Child Fishing Tournament
Date/Time: June 7, 2025 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: June 27, 2025 at 5:00 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.)
- There is no admission charge
October
Mayor’s Fun Walk
Date/Time: October 1, 2025 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
Cycle Out Kids Cancer
Date/Time: May 11, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
Location: The north end of the Renaissance at Colony Park
- A fundraiser bike ride through west Madison County with donations going to Children’s Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
- All level riders are welcome
- Distance options are available
- Rest stops and bike support provided
- Complimentary tailgate meal and music
- Registration is required to participate
Trunk or Treat
Date/Time: October 23, 2025 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: December 4, 2025 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!
- Enjoy Christmas music & dance performances
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- 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 Parade
Date/Time: December 5, 2025 at 6:00 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.
