Downtown businesses will host their own unique events during each First Saturday. There’s always something new to discover during First Saturday from block parties, outdoor markets to gallery openings.  December’s events include:

  • Coney Island Cafe – Open 6am-12pm
  • Southbound Bagel – Open 7am-2pm
  • Forrest County Farmers Market – 7am-12pm
  • Downtown Nutrition – Open 8am-3pm
  • The Depot – Open 8am-4pm
  • Lucky Rabbit – Open 9am-6pm – Christmas Downtown Street Festival sponsored by Visit Hattiesburg with live music, DJ, Bounce houses, draft beer, & more; Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas while supplies last; Santa will be visiting from 9am-3pm
  • Anderson Downtown – Open 9am-4pm
  • James Channell Salon – Year End Sale from 9am-1pm; 10% off gift cards, 20% off all retail, up to 70% off select retail
  • The Savvy Pair Shoe Boutique – Open 9am-5pm – Now open at their new location at 205 Mobile Street, Suite 10
  • Boujie Boutique – Open 9am-4pm at 400 E. Pine – just around the corner from Lucky Rabbit & Mobile Street shops
  • The Porter – Open 9am-11pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Hattiesburg Public Library – Open 8:30am-5pm
  • Walnut Gifts & Stationery – Open 10am-3pm – Fall & Halloween Sale + Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas while supplies last
  • Hattiesburg Ballroom & Beyond – 10-11am – Cardio Dance with Carly ($10 – walk-ins welcome)
  • Honey Clothing Company – Open 10am-6pm – Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas
  • Blooms Company – Open 10am-2pm – 30% off all Fall decor, half priced stems, kids crafts, and Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosa Bar
  • McKenzie’s on Main – Open 10am-4pm; some select Christmas items marked at 50% off
  • Bliss Bridal – Open 10am-5pm
  • The Author Shoppe – Open 10am-9pm; Story Time with Dr. DiDi at 10am
  • Blu Jazz Cafe – Open 10am-10pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Nellie’s – Open 10am-10pm – $5 Traditional 16 oz. Daiquiris/ $6 Premium 16 oz. Daiquiris; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Twin Forks – Open 10am-6:30pm – Complimentary wine & cheese tastings from 3-5pm
  • Christian Services – Open 10am-2pm – First Saturday Sale – Bargains & Blessings
  • Main Street Gallery – Open 10am-6pm; Scraffitto Workshop 10am-12pm
  • Singing River Art Studio – Holiday Show & Sale 10am-4pm
  • Oh Snap! Selfie Museum – Open 11am-2pm – Christmas Sceneries – Buy One, Get One Half Off of Admission
  • Buschman Street Cafe – Open for lunch 11am-2pm; cocktail hour with small plates and special cocktail menu 2-5pm, dinner 5-10pm
  • Hattiesburgers & Blues – Open 11am-11pm; live dinner music by The BAR Band beginning from 6-8pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Trattoria Pizzeria & Bar – Open 11am-10pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Pop & Co. – Open 11am-6pm
  • Keg & Barrel – Open 11am-12am
  • Southern Prohibition – Open 11am-10pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Fairley’s Wings & More – Open 11am-10pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Oddfellows Gallery Art & Antiques – Open 11am-5pm; Huge Estate Tag Sale with all remaining items priced at 60% off in the Second Floor Gallery
  • Royal Spices – Open 11:30am-5:00pm
  • Hattiesburg Holiday Arts Market – 12-4pm – Front Street between Main Street & Mobile Street
  • EMJA Comics & Collectibles – Open 12-5pm
  • SwitchYard – Hosting the Hub City Floating Art Gallery with Acoustic Concert 12-4pm
  • Smith Drug Company – Open 12pm-4pm –  T-shirts, malts, and milkshakes will be available for purchase
  • Generations Strong Exhibit – Grounds open all day, wall illuminated until 10pm (located behind Smith Drugs)
  • Sage Den – Open 12-8pm; Downtown Devination
  • Alley Cats Axe Throwing – Open 12pm with 20% off until 6pm
  • Bourbon on Front – Open for dinner downstairs 3-10pm; cocktails and appetizers upstairs from 3-11pm; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • Santa Pub Crawl – 6pm – Begins at Mockingbird and includes SoPro, Fairley’s, The Porter, Bourbon on Front, Blu Jazz Balcony Bar, Trattoria, Nellie’s, Hattiesburgers & Blues, and Grill & Grocery
  • Grill & Grocery – Open 8pm until – Live music; Santa Pub Crawl at 6pm
  • FatCat – Latin Dance Night with DJ Luis – 9pm until
  • Pocket Museum & Theater – New Exhibit

This event is hosted with support from VisitHATTIESBURG.

This event is running from 2 October 2021 until 6 September 2025. It is next occurring on January 6, 2024 9:00 am

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