Parks and Recreation Special Events
Special Events2021 Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
The Department of Parks and Recreation is set to host our annual Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat event set for Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. while supplies last.
The event will take place at the V.A. Legion Softball Complex parking lot located at 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings, Sr. Drive Jackson, MS 39209.
FREE Admission
This is a Drive-Thru event. Patrons must remain in the vehicle at all times. Children must be present to receive treats. Costumes are welcomed!
For more information, please contact us at 601-960-0471
2022 Mind, Body and Soul Race
The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation will host our 5K, 1 Mile run/walk and Youth Fun Run race.
Date and Location: TBA
Registration:
- 5K (3.1 miles) Race: $20.00 + processing fee
- 1 Mile Race $15.00 + processing fee
- Youth Fun Run (12 years old and under): FREE
Click the link below for online registration:
Information will be added soon.
What is included?
Each participant will receive race bib. The 1st 100 people to register will receive a custom participation medal and race t-shirt.
How do I submit my finish time?
Information will be added soon.
Stay connected with us! INSTAGRAM - FACEBOOK - EMAIL
You can screenshot your running time. Please use the special hashtag #COJ2022MBS to post your finishers photo on Instagram (if your profile is private we will not be able to view your photos), you can also post photos to our Facebook timeline, or email us your finishers photos at abuck@jacksonms.gov.
FaceBook: City of Jackson,MS-Department of Parks and Recreation
Instagram: coj_parks_recreation
For more information, please contact us at 601-960-0471
2022 Movies in the Park Series
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 5th Annual Drive-In Movies in the Park Series. Jacksonians are invited to come out and enjoy a night under the stars, featuring a movie shown on a digital Jumbo-Tron outdoor movie screen. Friday nights are for family-themed movies; Saturday nights will feature adult-themed movies. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle, CASH ONLY. No grills or glass containers are permitted.
In an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, social distancing will be practiced. Parking is limited. Everyone must remain in or near their vehicles and wear a face covering at all times. Please see the times and dates below:
Up-coming movie dates, locations and movie listings will be posted soon.
2022 Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: Saturday, April 16, 2022
- Location: V A Legion Softball Complex, 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive, Jackson, MS 39209
- Event Time: Line-up starts at 11:00 a.m.
- Event Fee: Free
- Children: Ages 10 years old and under
2022 Fireworks Extravaganza
- Date: TBA
- Location: TBA
- Event Time: TBA
- Event Fee: TBA
2021 Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
The Department of Parks and Recreation is set to host our annual Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat event set for Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. while supplies last.
The event will take place at the V.A. Legion Softball Complex parking lot located at 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings, Sr. Drive Jackson, MS 39209.
FREE Admission
This is a Drive-Thru event. Patrons must remain in the vehicle at all times. Children must be present to receive treats. Costumes are welcomed!
For more information, please contact us at 601-960-0471
2022 Mind, Body and Soul Race
The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation will host our 5K, 1 Mile run/walk and Youth Fun Run race.
Date and Location: TBA
Registration:
- 5K (3.1 miles) Race: $20.00 + processing fee
- 1 Mile Race $15.00 + processing fee
- Youth Fun Run (12 years old and under): FREE
Click the link below for online registration:
Information will be added soon.
What is included?
Each participant will receive race bib. The 1st 100 people to register will receive a custom participation medal and race t-shirt.
How do I submit my finish time?
Information will be added soon.
Stay connected with us! INSTAGRAM - FACEBOOK - EMAIL
You can screenshot your running time. Please use the special hashtag #COJ2022MBS to post your finishers photo on Instagram (if your profile is private we will not be able to view your photos), you can also post photos to our Facebook timeline, or email us your finishers photos at abuck@jacksonms.gov.
FaceBook: City of Jackson,MS-Department of Parks and Recreation
Instagram: coj_parks_recreation
For more information, please contact us at 601-960-0471
2022 Movies in the Park Series
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 5th Annual Drive-In Movies in the Park Series. Jacksonians are invited to come out and enjoy a night under the stars, featuring a movie shown on a digital Jumbo-Tron outdoor movie screen. Friday nights are for family-themed movies; Saturday nights will feature adult-themed movies. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle, CASH ONLY. No grills or glass containers are permitted.
In an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, social distancing will be practiced. Parking is limited. Everyone must remain in or near their vehicles and wear a face covering at all times. Please see the times and dates below:
Up-coming movie dates, locations and movie listings will be posted soon.
2022 Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: Saturday, April 16, 2022
- Location: V A Legion Softball Complex, 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive, Jackson, MS 39209
- Event Time: Line-up starts at 11:00 a.m.
- Event Fee: Free
- Children: Ages 10 years old and under
2022 Fireworks Extravaganza
- Date: TBA
- Location: TBA
- Event Time: TBA
- Event Fee: TBA