Annual Christmas Village and Open House Highway 15 South, Laurel, MS 39440, Landrum's Homestead, This holiday event begins with a candlelit tour of the beautiful Landrum's grounds in its Christmas best and includes barbecue & funnel cakes from the Ole Smokehouse. The event is held on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving., 601-649-2546

Happy Holidays 1501 North Seventh Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440, Mason Park, With over 800,000 lights, this annual display turns the park into a Christmas wonderland. Opening ceremonies commence on the first Saturday evening in December and include music, food and drinks and a visit from Santa!, 601-428-6401

UA Sawmill Cinema 5 910 Sawmill Road, Laurel, MS 39440, Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. , 601-649-8154

Laurel Little Theater 318 North Fifth Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440, Housed at the historic Arabian Theater in historic downtown Laurel, this community theater produces about five pieces each year., 601-428-0140

Day in the Park West 18th Street, Laurel, MS 39440, Mason Park, Held the first Saturday in May in Mason Park, this annual art festival features art from several local artists, a 5K race, food, and entertainment for the whole family., Sponsored By: Laurel Arts League, 601-649-8856

Lonesome Pines Memorial Bluegrass Festival Just outside of Laurel, This festival is held twice a year and features the talents of renowned blugrass musicians from all over the country. About 200 RV sites are available, and the park opens the Sunday prior to the festival., 601-426-9071

Blues Bash Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street, Laurel, MS 39440, This event features live blues music, great food and a festive, family atmosphere. The Blues bash is the last blast of each summer., 601-649-6374

Heritage Festival 565 North Fifth Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440, front lawn of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, On the first Saturday in October, this festival offers a full day of art activities, live music, arts and crafts vendors and food vendors., 601-649-6374

Main Street Festival Main Street, Laurel, MS 39440, Historic Downtown Laurel, Held the first Saturday of November, this festival offers lots of great food, arts and crafts and entertainment for the whole family. Activities also include a designated area just for kids to have fun, cooking contests, 5K races, and great music. , 601-428-7044