Free things to do in Tupelo, MS
There are 35 free events coming up in Tupelo, MS, including Cornhole Night at The Gin, Communities Forward Festival Fun Night 5th Quarter, and Communities Forward Festival.
Thursday
October 15- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Artful AwakeningLink CentreA monthly, FREE creative gathering for slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing art. Through simple prompts using art, words, color, reflection, and curiosity, we’ll explore what happens when we experience art in community. No art experience is needed. This isn’t about making something “good.” It’s about discovering what can emerge when we give ourselves permission to create and notice.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Barnes & HarrisJobos · 315 East Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804Community event at Jobos. Check the venue for details.
- Spotlight 6:30 PM Cornhole Night at The GinThe Gin Restaurant and Catering · 4187 W Main StBring a partner and toss some bags: friendly cornhole competition with food and cold drinks.
- 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM Karaoke NightHolland's Bar and Grill · 3952 North Gloster, Tupelo, MS 38804Music at Holland's Bar and Grill. Check the venue for details.
- 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM Karaoke NightWoody's · 619 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38804Music at Woody's. Check the venue for details.
- Burger Bash 2026The Depot · FRONT STREET, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804Community event at The Depot. Check the venue for details.
Friday
October 16- 5:00 AM & 5:30 AM Fleet Feet Friday Morning Group RunFleet Feet Tupelo · 323 W Main StFree weekly group run from the downtown store, two start times. All paces welcome, walkers too; no registration, just show up.
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Blues Friday: Blayze WindhamElvis Presley Birthplace & Museum · 306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804Arts event at Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum. Check the venue for details.
- Evening (bar opens 5:00 PM) Weekend Live Music at Romie's GroceryRomie's Grocery · 804 W Jackson StLive music on the back patio every weekend at the old Jackson West neighborhood grocery turned restaurant, with steaks, catfish and a full bar.
- Spotlight 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Communities Forward Festival Fun Night 5th QuarterTupelo Police Athletic League · 204 Douglas Street, Tupelo, MS 38801Arts event at Tupelo Police Athletic League. Check the venue for details.
- 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Phoush Tribute BandBackline Music Hall · 5339 Cliff Gookin Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38804Music at Backline Music Hall. Check the venue for details.
- 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM Friday Karaoke at Holland's Bar & GrillHolland's Bar and Grill · 3952 N Gloster StFriday karaoke at the north Gloster bar and grill, with big screens and wing specials. The Visit Tupelo feed carries its other karaoke nights.
Saturday
October 17- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tupelo Farmers Market at The DepotThe Depot · 208 N Front StDowntown Tupelo's Saturday market with local produce, baked goods and crafts, plus live music, coffee trucks and kids' activities.
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eric StognerBrick and Spoon · 1201 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801Community event at Brick and Spoon. Check the venue for details.
- Spotlight 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Communities Forward FestivalGumtree Park · 683 North Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804Outdoor event at Gumtree Park. Check the venue for details.
- Evening (bar opens 5:00 PM) Weekend Live Music at Romie's GroceryRomie's Grocery · 804 W Jackson StLive music on the back patio every weekend at the old Jackson West neighborhood grocery turned restaurant, with steaks, catfish and a full bar.
- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Movies on the Trace: Land Before TimeNatchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center · 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, mississippi 38804Outdoor event at Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Check the venue for details.
Sunday
October 18- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Eric StognerBrick and Spoon · 1201 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801Community event at Brick and Spoon. Check the venue for details.
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dirty Merchants Vintage MarketBackline Music Hall · 5339 Cliff Gookin Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38804Music at Backline Music Hall. Check the venue for details.
Thursday
October 22- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM James SpencerJobos · 315 East Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804Community event at Jobos. Check the venue for details.
Friday
October 23- 5:00 AM & 5:30 AM Fleet Feet Friday Morning Group RunFleet Feet Tupelo · 323 W Main StFree weekly group run from the downtown store, two start times. All paces welcome, walkers too; no registration, just show up.
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Blues Friday: Blayze WindhamElvis Presley Birthplace & Museum · 306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804Arts event at Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum. Check the venue for details.
- Evening (bar opens 5:00 PM) Weekend Live Music at Romie's GroceryRomie's Grocery · 804 W Jackson StLive music on the back patio every weekend at the old Jackson West neighborhood grocery turned restaurant, with steaks, catfish and a full bar.
- Spotlight 6:00 PM food · 7:00 PM Singo Hall-GLOW-een Singo Night at Queen's Reward MeaderyQueen's Reward Meadery · 1719 McCullough BlvdMusic bingo hosted by Brooks Weaver. Come dressed in your spookiest neon. El Rey food truck on site; seating first-come, first-served.
- 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM Friday Karaoke at Holland's Bar & GrillHolland's Bar and Grill · 3952 N Gloster StFriday karaoke at the north Gloster bar and grill, with big screens and wing specials. The Visit Tupelo feed carries its other karaoke nights.
Saturday
October 24- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tupelo Farmers Market at The DepotThe Depot · 208 N Front StDowntown Tupelo's Saturday market with local produce, baked goods and crafts, plus live music, coffee trucks and kids' activities.
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eric StognerBrick and Spoon · 1201 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801Community event at Brick and Spoon. Check the venue for details.
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Dudie Burger FestivalBallard Park · 689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801Outdoor event at Ballard Park. Check the venue for details.
- Evening (bar opens 5:00 PM) Weekend Live Music at Romie's GroceryRomie's Grocery · 804 W Jackson StLive music on the back patio every weekend at the old Jackson West neighborhood grocery turned restaurant, with steaks, catfish and a full bar.
Sunday
October 25- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Eric StognerBrick and Spoon · 1201 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801Community event at Brick and Spoon. Check the venue for details.
Monday
October 26- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Singer/Songwriter Jam SessionOren Dunn City Museum · 689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801Arts event at Oren Dunn City Museum. Check the venue for details.
Thursday
October 29- Spotlight 6:00 PM food · 7:00 PM trivia Trivia Night & Halloween Costume Contest at Queen's RewardQueen's Reward Meadery · 1719 McCullough BlvdTrivia Master Zac Bragg hosts trivia plus the meadery's annual costume contest. Jo's Cafe serves dinner; seating is first-come.
Saturday
November 7- Spotlight 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM NEMDSS Holiday Vendor MarketFairpark · E Main StFamily fun and early holiday shopping with local vendors, hosted by the Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society.
Friday
November 13- Spotlight Doors 6:30 PM · Music 7:00 PM Backline Bike Nite: Leather RoseBackline Music Hall · 5339 Cliff Gookin BlvdFree bike night with live music from Leather Rose and the Bleu Collar Toasties kitchen open 6:30–9. Ages 18+.
Saturday
December 5- Spotlight 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday Dulcimer Music on the Natchez TraceNatchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center · 2680 Natchez Trace PkwyThe North Mississippi Dulcimer Association plays holiday tunes on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer at the Parkway Visitor Center near milepost 266.
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