November 15 – December 31, 2024
Immerse yourself in a beloved Southern tradition with the Christmas Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes. Step back in time as Natchez’s iconic homes open their doors, offering holiday tours rich in history and charm. For schedules and tickets, visit Little Easy Tours.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Activities kick off at 3 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Main Street transforms into a winter wonderland as Natchez rings in the holiday season with lasers, snow, live music, a petting zoo, and rides for kids. Santa will be on hand at Home Bank for photos and the Natchez High School Concert Choir will perform. Children’s activities begin at 3 p.m.; the NHS Choir performance is 6 p.m.; and caroling begins at 6:15 p.m. Be sure to also explore Art On The Bluff, happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the same day.

European Christmas Village on the Bluff
December 6–21, 2024
Fridays: 4  p.m.–7  p.m. | Saturdays: 1  p.m.–6 0 p.m.
Enjoy the festive ambiance of a European Christmas Market with handmade crafts, seasonal treats, and ice skating. Sponsored by American Cruise Lines, this holiday attraction promises fun for all ages, with vintage displays and trolley rides adding to the enchantment.

More opportunities to celebrate the season:

• Downtown Natchez Farmer’s Market: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–noon. More information about vendors can be found here. 
• Holiday Host and Toast: Extended Sunday shopping hours through December 24, 2024. Over 120 shops, restaurants, and vendors are ready to welcome you and  many downtown merchants will be open on Sundays from Nov. 10 – Dec. 24 to help you check everyone off your Christmas List while supporting Local Small Businesses. See more details here.
• Art On The Bluff: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. See more details here. 
• Alcorn State University Holiday Concert: Tuesday, December 3, 6 p.m. (Free). More info here.
• NFOM Christmas Cabaret: “Christmas with the Kings of Swing”: Saturday, December 6, 7 p.m. Tickets and info here.
• Natchez Merry Market: December 6–7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Friday) and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (Saturday). More info here.
• Wardo’s Rouxdolph Roll: Saturday, December 7, 8:00 a.m., register online. This annual 10K, 5k and fun run draws participants from across the region to don costumes and join the fun, with all profits going to fund the Ward Graning Memorial Scholarships for area students. Hang out after the race and enjoy music and good food at Wardo’s. More information here.
• The Christmas Bus by Little Natchez Theater: December 12–15, various showtimes. Details can be found here.
• The Polar Express Experience – Movie Event on the Trolley: December 13–14 on the Bluff. Details can be found here.
• Caroling in the Park: Date TBA, Memorial Park

For more details, visit Christmas in Natchez.