🎄🍂 — The Ultimate November Guide to DeSoto County Events

Andrew & Lacey Bartolotta
Nov 3 · 7 min read

We’ve attended the Fall Festivals and pumpkin patches.. Now, it’s the season to be jolly with Holiday Markets, photos with Santa and other holiday happenings.

We’ve gathered up several local events in Northwest Mississippi this November. Feel free to add more suggestions in the comments below.

Thank you to Donnie Chambliss — DC Team at Crye-Leike, Realtors, for sponsoring this post.


Festive Entertaining + Performances / DIY Events

Thanksgiving Make + Take
November 10th — 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Board & Brush Olive Branch, MS
7148 Kerr Place Suite 120, Olive Branch

Join Board & Brush in Olive Branch for their Thanksgiving Make & Take Event! No registration needed. Just pop in and craft until your hearts content. They’ll will be offering four different projects which are just $20 each. This is a family-friendly event. Learn more here


Painting with a Twist Benefiting Tunica Humane Society
November 10th — 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Painting with a Twist (Olive Branch, MS)
5338 Goodman Rd, Suite 107, Olive Branch

Painting with a Twist is hosting another fundraising event for Tunica Humane Society. Registrants will be painting an adorable Santa canvas just in time for Christmas. It’s $35 per person and THS will receive half of that fee.
Register here — CURRENT WAITING LIST


Hernando Veterans Day Parade
November 11th — 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Hernando Town Square
2480 Highway 51 S, Hernando, Mississippi 38632

Help the community publicly offer our thanks, respect and admiration by attending this annual parade. Learn more here


Holiday Wreath Making
November 14th — 1:00–2:00 p.m.
B. J. Chain Public Library — Olive Branch
6619 Highway 305 N, Olive Branch

Join Lara Angel, with DeSoto County Extension Agency, to learn how to make holiday wreaths. Space is limited. Call Suzanne Argo at 662.895.5900 or email her at suzannea@firstregional.org to register for the event.


Holiday Doormat Workshop
November 14th — 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Board & Brush Olive Branch, MS
7148 Kerr Place Suite 120, Olive Branch

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your front porch? Join Board & Brush for their DIY doormat workshop. They’ll have two sizes available. The large doormat is 24"x 35" and the small doormat is 16"x24". B&B will provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $40–45 and pre-registration is required. Register here


Charcuterie at Central
November 15th — 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Coffee Central Squared — Hernando
2438 Hwy 51 South, Hernando

This interactive workshop will have you ready to entertain with the beauty and simplicity of Charcuterie at your next gathering. Just in time for the holidays, Tina will teach the style, technique and beauty of entertaining with Charcuterie.

Participants will learn and then assemble their own board. Cost of class ($30) includes instruction, meats, cheeses, crackers and all the trims to assemble your own board. Also included is Coffee Central drip brew coffee and discounts to purchase your own board to take home with home with you. Register here


Ballet DeSoto Presents
The Nutcracker in Toyland
November 22nd — 24th — 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Hernando Performing Arts Center
805 Dilworth Ln Hernando, ​MS ​38632
Learn more here


The 19th Annual Southern Lights at Central Park
various nights Friday, November 29, 2019– Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Central Park
7651 Tchulahoma Rd Southaven, ​MS

You don’t want to miss this drive-through holiday event, which runs Thanksgiving Day through December 30 (closed Christmas Day). Drive through the 116-acre park with 500,000 twinkling lights. Cars can tune to five FM radio stations playing Christmas music as they ride through the park. Be sure to take time to stop at the Christmas Tree Farm synchronized trees, set to music by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Proceeds benefits local charities. Learn more here


Holiday Open Houses + Markets

20th Annual Ultimate Gifts Christmas Open House
November 8th — 10:00 a.m.
Ultimate Gifts
3075 Goodman Rd E Suite 16, Southaven

Ultimate Gifts has some exciting things in store this holiday season! All of their Christmas merchandise will be debuting and they will have numerous of giveaways, a storewide discount and a FREE gift with purchase of $25 or more! They will also be sampling their delicious gourmet food. Learn more here


Hernando Christmas Open House & Dickens of a Christmas
November 9th–10th — 1:00–5:00 p.m.

various locations off Hernando Town Square

Dickens of a Christmas will recreate an atmosphere of the Victorian Era during the holiday season. The event is in conjunction with the Hernando Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House. Area local businesses will be decked out to the hilt in Christmas decor, and oh yes, they will have lots of fabulous specials. Some will have food for shoppers to enjoy while they prepare for the holiday season. This is a fabulous event to shop local for the holiday season! Learn more here


2nd Annual Christmas Open House & 1st Birthday
November 9th — 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Pottery Haven
5847 Getwell Road A9, Southaven, Mississippi 38672

Join Pottery Haven for their 2nd Annual Christmas Open House and 1st Birthday! They are celebrating with giveaways, food and special Christmas savings! All adult painters on this day will be entered for a drawing to WIN FREE POTTERY FOR A YEAR! Santa will also make an appearance at 2:30 p.m. along with a petting zoo and train. Learn more here


5th Annual Christmas Open House to Support DC Varsity Cheer
November 10th — 2:00–5:00 p.m.
The Rusted Nail Boutique at Cottage Creek
3865 Goodman Rd., Southaven

‘Tis the Season! Please join The Rusted Nail Boutique for a Christmas Open House Fundraiser Event for the DCHS Cheer Team. This event will be a one stop shop for Christmas Gifts and Holiday Attire including Misses and Plus Size Attire, Home Decor, Ornaments and lots more. Lots of gift ideas in all price ranges and free gift wrapping will be provided! Learn more here


Inaugural Horn Lake Merchant Market Holiday Market
November 23rd — 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Latimer Lakes Baseball Complex
5633 Tulane Road, Horn Lake

This event, supporting the Horn Lake Parks & Recreation Department will showcase local Artists, Crafters, Small Businesses and Home-Based Businesses, and more. Come out to support our Local Small Businesses and shop local. Learn more here


Nonprofit Events + Volunteer Opportunities

Southaven Chamber 101
November 5th — 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Southaven Chamber of Commerce Office
500 Main St. Southaven, MS 38671

This free event is an opportunity to learn all about the benefits of being a Southaven Chamber of Commerce member. Come and see what all the excitement is about and the impact they’re making in our community.
Learn more here


Olive Branch Food Pantry Serve Night
November 7th — 5:45–8:00 p.m.
10947 Hwy 178, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Register here.


Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Chili Cook-Off
benefiting Mid-South Food Bank
November 16th — 12:00–4:00 p.m.
4870 Venture Dr., Southaven

Do you have the best chili? Do you love to eat chili? Help Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson crown the best chili this side of the Mississippi! Bring in your crock pot of chili and it will be up to the guests to cast their votes and decide a winner. Judging begins at 5:00 p.m. Winner will receive a $50 Southern-Thunder H-D gift card.

  • Reserve your spot here!
  • $5.00 tasting fee — All proceeds will benefit the Mid-South Food Bank

Learn more here


Olive Branch Art Council’s Annual Arts Palette & Pizzazz
November 21st — 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Painted Pigeon Gallery and Gifts
9144 Pigeon Roost Rd. Olive Branch, MS​ 38654​​

Everyone is invited to attend the Olive Branch Arts Council ARTS Palette & Pizzazz “Memories” silent auction and art exhibition. This is a fun annual event and a great time to find some holiday gifts! There will be numerous auction items to bid on and a raffle. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment while viewing the art exhibition on display by local artists.
Learn more here

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Andrew & Lacey Bartolotta

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graphic designer (Andrew) nurse (Lacey) | foodies | volunteers | founders of Explore DeSoto County

Explore DeSoto County

Explore DeSoto County exists to share positive stories, ways to get involved, and highlight small businesses in our area. Share yours at #ExploreDeSoto.

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