Dates & times
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- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Fall Family Day brings Mississippi hauntings and Día de los Muertos to Jackson
A gallery scavenger hunt and stories of Mississippi hauntings open Fall Family Day at Two Mississippi Museums; a separate Día de los Muertos program follows in the afternoon. The free family event takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026.
A Halloween visit through Mississippi history
The morning Trick or Treat program gives families a reason to look around the galleries together: a gallery-guide scavenger hunt is paired with stories of Mississippi hauntings. An archaeology demonstration adds another way to encounter the state’s past, while a costume contest and Monster Mash line dance bring the Halloween theme into the program.
The setting is shared by the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Both opened in December 2017 for the state’s bicentennial, and their exhibits draw on artifacts, photographs, video and interactive displays.
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A different afternoon focus
The Día de los Muertos program is presented with the Mississippi Hispanic Association. Families can choose from face painting and crafts, and see a folkloric dance demonstration. It is a distinct afternoon program rather than a continuation of the morning’s Halloween activities.
Visitors interested in both should plan around the 90-minute break between them. The announced schedule does not identify an activity during that interval, so families can also choose whichever session best fits their interests and plans.
Further reading: Fall Family Day | Visit JacksonCWS_Logo_Horizontal_FullColorlogo-circularlogo-circularCWS_Logo_Stacked_FullColor ↗ · Fall Family Day | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
The two programs
The morning and afternoon have separate activity blocks, with a break between them.
2026-10-31 · Two Mississippi Museums
- Trick or Treat activities: gallery-guide scavenger hunt, stories about Mississippi hauntings, archaeology demonstration, costume contest and Monster Mash line dance.
- Día de los Muertos activities, in partnership with the Mississippi Hispanic Association: face painting, crafts and a folkloric dance demonstration.
Planning the day
Two activity blocks
Trick or Treat runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Día de los Muertos follows from 1 to 3 p.m. on October 31.
Fall Family Day | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Check before you go
Registration requirements are not specified. For event information, call 601-576-6850.
Fall Family Day | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Getting to Two Mississippi Museums
Destination, parking and access
The event is at Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St., Jackson, MS 39201. The venue directory lists on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility; it does not give event-specific entrance details. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
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Before you make a plan
Is Fall Family Day free?
Yes. Admission to the family day is free.
Is there a break between the programs?
Yes. The morning ends at 11:30 a.m. and the afternoon starts at 1 p.m., a 90-minute gap.
Fall Family Day | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The Two Mississippi Museums directory lists the venue as wheelchair accessible. For event-specific access questions, call 601-576-6850.
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Do I need to register?
Registration requirements are not stated. Call 601-576-6850 for event information.
Fall Family Day | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Location & Google Maps
Two Mississippi Museums
222 North St., Jackson, MS 39201
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.