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. November’s events include:
*ARTIST’S WAY* – Multiple locations throughout Downtown Hattiesburg – 5pm-8pm
- Coney Island Cafe – Open 6am-12pm
- Southbound Bagel – Open 7am-2pm
- Forrest County Farmers Market – 8am-2pm
- Cafe de Luna – Open 9am-2pm
- Hattiesburg Public Library – Open 8:30am-5pm
- Anderson Downtown – Open 9am-4pm; Five Year Anniversary Sale
- Lucky Rabbit – Open 9am-6pm – Outdoor street market with live music, DJ Doc, Bounce houses, draft beer, & more; Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas while supplies last
- The Savvy Pair Shoe Boutique – Open 10am-8pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artist: Francis Lee)
- Boujie Boutique – Open 9am-4pm at 400 E. Pine – just around the corner from Lucky Rabbit & Mobile Street shops
- The Porter – Open 9am-11pm; Live music from Galen Martin at 5pm
- McKenzie’s on Main – Open 10am-4pm; Christmas decor galore!
- Walnut Gifts & Stationery – Open 10am-7pm; Holiday shopping at Parker’s Jingle Bell Boutique
- Nuestro Arte – Artist’s Way 5pm-8pm (Artists: Hector Boldo & Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton)
- Hattiesburg Ballroom & Beyond – 10-11am – Cardio Dance with Carly ($10 – walk-ins welcome)
- The Honey Clothing Company – Open 10am-6pm; 15% off storewide
- Blooms Company – Open 10am-8pm – 10% off storewide, 1/2 priced stems, Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artist: Martina Sciolino)
- Bliss Bridal – Open 10am-8pm; Artists Way 5-8pm (Artist: Bridget Prater)
- The Author Shoppe – Open 10am-8pm; complimentary Cranberry Cider; Artists Way 5-8pm (Artist: Amanda Myers)
- Blu Jazz Cafe – Open 10am-10pm
- Nellie’s – Open 10am-10pm – 3 piece meal with a 16oz. traditional daquiri only $15
- Twin Forks – Open 10am-8pm – Complimentary wine & cheese tastings from 3-5pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artists: Tina Haley & Carla Carlson)
- Christian Services – Open 10am-2pm – First Saturday Relocation Sale at Bargains & Blessings; everything must go!
- Bourbon on Front – Open 11am-11pm; First Saturday Cocktail Brunch 11am-3pm
- Main Street Gallery – Open 11am-8pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artists: Jeff Kresge & Audrey Waller)
- Singing River Art Studio – Open Gallery from 11am-5pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artists: Andrea Kostyal, Traci Stover, Betty Press)
- Oh Snap! Selfie Museum – Open 11am-2pm; 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
- Trattoria Pizzeria & Bar – Open 11am-10pm
- Pop & Co. – Open 11am-6pm
- Keg & Barrel – Open 11am-12am
- Southern Prohibition – Open 11am-10pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artist: Ricardo Moody)
- Fairley’s Wings & More – Open 11am-10pm
- Oddfellows Gallery Art & Antiques – Open 11am-8pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artist: Charles Price)
- Royal Spices – Open 11:00am-4:00pm
- Modality – Open 12pm-9pm; Artist’s Way 5-8pm (Artist: Melanie Eubanks)
- Smith Drug Company – Open 12pm-4pm – T-shirts, malts, and milkshakes will be available for purchase
- African American Military History Museum – Open 12pm-4pm for tours; Harlem Speaks Exhibit
- Generations Strong Exhibit – Grounds open all day, wall illuminated until 10pm (located behind Smith Drugs)
- Alley Cats Axe Throwing – Open 12pm with 20% off until 6pm
- Category 5 Smash Room – Open 12pm-12am
- The Kress Building – Day of the Dead Skull Exhibit and Artist’s Way 5-8pm
- The Walnut Room – Artist’s Way and Nuestro Arte’s 8×8 Exhibit and Sale
- Artist’s Way Additional Locations & Artists (5pm-8pm) :
- The Micro Venue – Steve Hurst, Maxine Stupple, Lewis Griffin
- Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center – Brett Cummins, Kyle Baughman, Robert Williams, Women’s Art Collective
- The Social – Greg Carnes & Karen Bennett
- The Komp Building – Betheny Woods & Allen Chen
- Kress Gallery – MS Latinx Art Association
- Studio 522 – Abigail Allen
- Prospect on Main – Adam Shemper
- Sincerely Grocery – Jacqueline Wooton, Hector Boldo, Andrea Kostyal, Traci Stover, Betty Press
- Lotus Day Spa – Lynn Burke, Tina Haley, Bridget Prater
- The Green Room – John Carvalho & Chris Lee
- The Walnut Room – MS Latinx Art Association’s 8×8 Exhibit & Sale
- Fat Cat – Villains Ball at 9pm
- Grill & Grocery – Live music by Jones & Pine at 8pm
- Hattiesburg Pocket Museum – New Exhibit
This event is running from 2 October 2021 until 6 September 2025. It is next occurring on December 7, 2024 9:00 am