Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, December 21, 2019. It is the 355th day of the year. There are only 10 days left. Winter officially starts in today! Hanukkah begins tomorrow, and Christmas is just 4 days from today.
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HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:
If you have little ones, don’t miss Storytime at Barnes & Noble every Saturday at 11 am & 3 pm for an exciting story, crafts, and snacks in the children’s department.
You can find Photos with Santa at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in the Belk Wing today from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. They close to take a break from 1-2:00 p.m., and again from 5- 6:00 p.m..
A special holiday market is happening this weekend at the Tupelo Furniture Market! Hours are: Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. The Tupelo Flea Market has free parking, with handicapped spaces available, and admission is $1.00 per person with children ages 5 and under are free.
The Bancorpsouth Arena is open today for public ice skating at 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.. Ice Rink Admission is $12 per person and includes skate rental.
Santa is coming to The Chick! Get in the Holly Jolly Spirit at the Tupelo Chick today from 5:00pm to 7:00pm! Get your photo taken with Santa, plus Christmas Tree Cookie Decorating, Christmas Carol Singing & Santa will read‘Twas The Night Before Christmas! Little Chicks eat FREE all Saturday with the purchase of an adult entree.
Santa will also be at Southern Housing today from 2-4pm. Pets are also welcome!
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.” Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and cookies will be available for visitors to enjoy. Read with a Ranger is a 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under, but all ages are welcome. Participants will listen to a story and join in on a fun activity. To confirm the time and program scheduled each month, please visit the website calendar at www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm. This program is free to the public. The visitor center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Tupelo, Mississippi. For additional information, call 1-800-305-7417.
Local Events Outside of Tupelo
Outside of Tupelo, there are some other events you might like to check out:
In Fulton, check out the Trees & Treats Tour. Take a tour of Christmas Trees decorated in the theme of each participant in Fulton. Take your picture with the themed trees and make sure to get your treat too! Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Also in Fulton, you can visit with Santa and create your own sundae at Guy’s Place at Midway Marina! All children ages 10 and under are welcome to join in on the fun. This is a free event.
Santa will be at Amory Piggly Wiggly today from 10 a.m. until noon. He will have goodies for all the kids who come and see him. Bring your kids and your cameras and come join a morning with DreamRiders Chapter C.
Santa is coming to Oxford Visitors Center today at 10 a.m.. Bring the family to snap some photos with Santa. Free and bring your own camera.
Sensory Friendly Film! “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” today at Malco Cinema in Corinth. Doors open at 9:00am and show starts at 9:30am. Admission is $6.00 per person (concessions will be available and sold separately). **ATTENTION** FREE Admission for Individuals with Autism or other Special Needs, of any age, and free for siblings with paid adult family member! **** Made possible by our wonderful sponsors from the Autism Color Run. Lego Club is available for attendees to enjoy if a break is needed during the film or to enjoy while waiting for it to begin. The lego bag will be placed down front below the screen. Parents are welcome to sit on the front row while kids play and interact. We would like to encourage everyone to invite friends and have fun in a less stressful environment. We lower the sound and raise the lighting for these showings to help those individuals that may be sensitive to the movie going experience! Be mindful of our target audience which are those with special needs and the extra understanding they may need. There will be an atmosphere set where individuals can feel free to move around if needed and noise will not be a distraction to others in attendance. This will be a FRAGRANCE FREE event! Some attendees may be allergic or have sensitivities to certain fragrances so we are asking everyone to please be mindful of this. Please do not wear perfume, colognes, or any strong scented products. Our hope is that families are able to have experiences which normally present many challenges and that we can help to take some of those worries away as families enjoy time together. If you are in the Tupelo area always remember to check out the events and sensory friendly shows happening with our friends at Bridge the Gap North MS. https://www.facebook.com/BRIDGEtheGapNorthMS/?fref=ts
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
In Tupelo:
- Steele’s Dive will have Brian Moffitt at 9 p.m.
- Blue Canoe will have Law of Nature at 9:30 p.m.
- The Thirsty Devil will have DJ Messy Marv at 9 p.m.
- Romie’s Grocery will have Weston Smith at 8:30 p.m.
- The Tupelo DAV will have Southbound at 8 p.m.
- The Stables will have Brad Foutch at 9 p.m.
- The Shade Tree will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Old Venice will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7 p.m.
- Woody’s will have Karaoke with DJ-E at 8 p.m.
Outside of Tupelo, we found these events for you to check out:
- Legends Sports Grille in Fulton will have Eric Stogner at 7:00 p.m.
- The VFW in Corinth will have Mississippi Queen at 8:00 p.m.
- The VFW in Aberdeen will have Blacktop Ridge at 8:00 p.m.
FOOD TRUCKS
Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:
- Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.
- Local Mobile will be at TBA.
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at TBA.
- Mobile Chef will be at TBA
- Jo’s Cafe will be closed today.
If we missed listing an event you know of, let us know!
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Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!
Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!
* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.
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