An annual event for the Ford Center, the Holiday Village offers a magical atmosphere with Gingerbread houses designed by community members and civic groups, a miniature village with a working train, a holiday-themed Lego house, a mailbox for Santa, a decorated tree surrounded by gifts by a fireplace hung with stockings, and a multi-cultural display of holiday traditions from around the world, all enveloped by cheerful and inspirational music. Hundreds of children visit the Ford Center to wander through the Village, listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus. This event is free and open to the public in December, and raises funds and collects goods for the Pantry.
2025 Holiday Village
Dec. 5-17, 2025
Build a Gingerbread House for the Holiday Village
Bring Your Group or Class to the Holiday!
Email Kate Meacham at kmeacham@olemiss.edu or call 662-915-6502
for information about bringing a group to visit the Holiday Village.
Download the Holiday Village Schedule
| Fri | Dec 5 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Village Open to the Public |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 9:00 am– 5:00 pm 10:30 a.m. |
Village Open to the Public |
| Sun | Dec 7 | Closed |
Village Closed |
| Mon | Dec 8 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Tue | Dec 9 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Wed | Dec 10 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Thu | Dec 11 | Closed |
Village Closed |
| Fri | Dec 12 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Sat | Dec 13 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Sun | Dec 14 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Mon | Dec 15 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Tue | Dec 16 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
| Wed | Dec 17 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Village Open to the Public |
