Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Roar & Explore: A Storywalk® Adventure at Mason Park

Take a stroll through our Storywalk® in Mason Park. Popsicles will be provided, and LOTTIE the Library Trolley will be there for extra fun!

Mason Park West 18th Street Laurel, MS 3944a

Roar & Explore: A Storywalk® Adventure at Mason Park

Take a stroll through our Storywalk® in Mason Park. Popsicles will be provided, and LOTTIE the Library Trolley will be there for extra fun!

Mason Park West 18th Street Laurel, MS 3944a

Pine Belt Poetry Classes & Showcase

Poetry Classes are being offered to Adults in the Area to support the art of Poetry. Poetry has so many health benefits and a great way to have meaningful fun. Poetry reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure, and allows an avenue to express one's deepest truths in a......More

Poetry Classes are being offered to Adults in the Area to support the art of Poetry. Poetry has so many health benefits and a great way to have meaningful fun. Poetry reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure, and allows an avenue to express one's deepest truths in a creative way. Come and ENJOY so FUN!

The Coffeehouse @ Brookside

Free Family Art @ LRMA

Free Family Art: Red, White, and YOU! Wednesdays · June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1 1:00 – 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - Story Time with the Laurel and Jones County Public Library Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with star-spangled afternoons of creativity! Drop in for Red, Whi......More

Free Family Art: Red, White, and YOU! Wednesdays · June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1 1:00 – 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - Story Time with the Laurel and Jones County Public Library Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with star-spangled afternoons of creativity! Drop in for Red, White, and YOU fun with festive, hands-on art activities inspired by American symbols, history, and summertime traditions. From painting and crafting to cutting, gluing, and creating, there’s something for artists of all ages.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art 565 North 5th Ave Laurel, MS 39440

Pine Belt Poetry Classes & Showcase

Adult Poetry Classes are being offered to the community. Poetry has many proven health benefits. Poetry lowers stress levels, blood pressure, and supports a better mental/physical well-being. Come and ENJOY becoming a healthier YOU.

Magnolia Juice Bar

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Lottie the Library Trolley at the Veterans Memorial Museum

In celebration of the 4th of July,  Lottie the Library Trolley will be at the Veterans Memorial Museum for Storytime and craft on July 2nd!  

Veterans Memorial MuseumThursday 920 Hillcrest Dr Laurel, MS 39440

America Bash XII

Knight Features presents: 12th Annual AMERICA BASH XII July 3, 2026 Friday @ 7:00 PM @ The Knight Butcher patio stage Downtown Laurel, MS Laurel's Hottest Fireworks pre-show featuring live music by Chad Knight Band & Slightly USED!! Fireworks start at 9:00 PM FRE......More

Knight Features presents: 12th Annual AMERICA BASH XII July 3, 2026 Friday @ 7:00 PM @ The Knight Butcher patio stage Downtown Laurel, MS Laurel's Hottest Fireworks pre-show featuring live music by Chad Knight Band & Slightly USED!! Fireworks start at 9:00 PM FREE EVENT! *Bring your chairs!

The Knight Butcher patio stage 520 Central Ave. Laurel, MS 39440

Laurel's Independene Day Fireworks Display

There's no better place to spend the Fourth than right here in downtown Laurel. The City of Laurel Fireworks Show kicks off at 9pm on Friday, July 3rd and is visible from all of downtown. Stroll through our shops, sit down for dinner at one of our incredible restaur......More

There's no better place to spend the Fourth than right here in downtown Laurel. The City of Laurel Fireworks Show kicks off at 9pm on Friday, July 3rd and is visible from all of downtown. Stroll through our shops, sit down for dinner at one of our incredible restaurants, and grab something delicious from the food truck court at Leontyne Price Blvd and Carroll Gartin Blvd. Downtown is the place to be!

JFMC Annual Fireworks Show

Everyone is invited to the Annual Fireworks show at Jones Family Medicine Clinic in Shady Grove on July 3rd at 9pm in the JFMC parking lot. Please bring your lawn chairs and refreshments for the show. parking will begin at 8pm.

Jones Family Medicine Clinic 30 Circle J Drive Laurel, MS

Patriotic Saturday at Landrums Homestead

Join us for a heartwarming day of old-fashioned Independence Day celebration at Landrum’s Homestead. Bring your picnic basket, gather the family, and spend the day under waving American flags and shady trees where laughter echoes and traditions feel just like they did y......More

Join us for a heartwarming day of old-fashioned Independence Day celebration at Landrum’s Homestead. Bring your picnic basket, gather the family, and spend the day under waving American flags and shady trees where laughter echoes and traditions feel just like they did years ago. Enjoy wagon rides through the countryside, try your hand at gem mining, and cool off with homemade ice cream and lemonade made the old-fashioned way. It’s a simple, wholesome, red-white-and-blue kind of day — celebrating faith, freedom, and family traditions — just like it used to be. Family Traditions Begin Here at Landrum’s Homestead! 

Landrum's Homestead & Village 1356 Highway 15 S Laurel, MS 39443

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026, the Veterans Memorial Museum is proud to partner with our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to honor the legacy of service, sacrifice, and patriotism that began in ......More

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026, the Veterans Memorial Museum is proud to partner with our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to honor the legacy of service, sacrifice, and patriotism that began in 1776 and continues to inspire Americans today. This Fourth of July, we gather not only to celebrate the birth of our nation, but also to recognize the generations of men and women who have defended the freedoms first declared in 1776. The DAR, an organization dedicated to preserving American history, educating future generations, and promoting patriotism, shares our commitment to remembering those who secured our independence and those who have protected it ever since. Through this special partnership, we are: • Highlighting Revolutionary War patriots and local ancestors who contributed to America's founding • Showcasing military artifacts and exhibits that trace our nation's defense from 1776 to the present day • Offering educational opportunities for families and students to explore the meaning and significance of independence • Honoring local veterans whose service reflects the enduring spirit of liberty and patriotism As part of the celebration, the Museum will present a special film screening, From First Shot to Lasting Legacy, which highlights the vital contributions of women whose courage, sacrifice, and determination helped secure and preserve our nation's freedom. As we look toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the courage, vision, and sacrifice that shaped our nation. Together, the Veterans Memorial Museum and the DAR reaffirm our shared mission: to preserve history, promote patriotism, and ensure that future generations understand both the cost and the value of freedom. Celebrate Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way! Join us for a special community birthday celebration honoring America's 250th year and enjoy a day filled with patriotic spirit, history, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy: • Homemade ice cream from Landrum's Homestead • Fresh-squeezed lemonade provided by Raising Cane's • Freshly popped popcorn courtesy of Rent All of Laurel • A chance to take your turn in the dunking booth—or nominate a friend! Don't miss the ceremonial cutting of America's 250th birthday cake at high noon. Special Film Screenings From First Shot to Lasting Legacy Screening Times: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. (In partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution) Come celebrate freedom, history, and community with us. Join friends and neighbors for a wholesome gathering filled with patriotic pride, meaningful remembrance, and good old-fashioned Fourth of July fun. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The community is invited to join us on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., as we honor 250 years of liberty, service, sacrifice, and the enduring ideals that unite us as Americans.

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!