Vicksburg has plenty to offer for October entertainment

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — From ghosts and ghouls to pumpkin spice lattes and decadent wines or vibing to local music artists, Vicksburg has plenty of entertainment options to offer for the remainder of October. Whether you’re looking for family friendly events to dazzle little ones or if you’re wanting an adult adventure to sip spirits while seeking…well, spirits, Rivertown is sure to have an event to capture your imagination. 

See the following list for the best of Vicksburg this October:

• The 37th Annual Over The River Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 a.m. at the Old Mississippi River Bridge. Register here.

• Join us downtown on Saturday, Oct. 11 for Second Saturday Vicksburg! Local shopping, live music, great eats, and unbeatable vibes in Vicksburg. More information here.

• The Cedar Hill Cemetery Association hosts its inaugural “Voices From The Hills” program from Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18. Get your tickets here.

• Historic Haunted Vicksburg will offer an incredible weekend of entertainment, food, tours and most important true paranormal investigating iconic locations in Vicksburg on Thursday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 18, at Scare Con! Details here.

• Discover Vicksburg from a whole new perspective! Join us for “Sip Stroll on the Old Mississippi River Bridge on Friday, Oct. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. More information here.

• The Vicksburg Bicentennial Time Capsule Reveal will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 p.m. located at the Warren County Courthouse. Information here.

• The Best Little Air Show in the World is back! Join the Southern Heritage Air Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for an unforgettable weekend. Get your tickets here.

• The 44th Annual Vicksburg Art Association presents the Mississippi Artist Exhibition Saturday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Firehouse Gallery. Details here.

• Join downtown businesses for Hit the Bricks on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an evening of special business hours, dining, shopping, live music, and visiting with your favorite downtown small business owners. More information here.

• It’s back! Yes, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returns to the stage of the Strand Theatre with old friends as well as fresh blood as they attempt, once more, to answer the question: “They can’t really do that here, can they.” on Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Oct. 31. More information here.

• Join us for an unforgettable journey through time at the Old Court House Museum! Night at the Museum brings history to life with a guided experience featuring historic characters from Vicksburg’s past on Sunday, Oct. 26. Details here.

• Don’t miss Trunk or Treat at the Vicksburg Visitor Center, 52 Old Hwy 27, on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.