Things to do in Oxford
Things to do in Oxford, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Oxford this month: October 2026
October in Oxford: Ole Miss homecoming Oct. 16-17, the city trunk-or-treat Oct. 22, Field Fest Oct. 24, the Witches Ride Oct. 26 and Auburn on Oct. 31.
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Trails
Parks and trails in Oxford
Oxford's parks, from Avent Park's courts to mTrade Park's mile-long track and Lamar Park's quiet lake, plus the Rail Trail. Park Commission: 662-232-2380.
Fourth of July
Oxford Fourth of July fireworks 2027: parade and mTrade Park show
Oxford marks July 4 with a children's parade on the Square in the morning and fireworks at mTrade Park at night. 2027 times will be posted here when set.
Fall
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Oxford 2026
Chadwick Farm's pumpkin patch is open weekends, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 6 p.m. Plus St. Peter's pumpkin patch, Field Fest and more.
Halloween
Halloween events in Oxford 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Hallowed Hopewell is Oct. 25, the Oxford Witches Ride Oct. 26, plus ghost tours of the Square and a Halloween show.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Oxford: parks, trails and the leash rules
Dogs must be leashed on public property in Oxford, licensed each year and kept out of the city cemetery. Where to walk them, and who to call.
Free
Free things to do in Oxford: museums, music, parks and events
The free University Museum, Rowan Oak's grounds, Thacker Mountain Radio, free city events, murals, galleries, parks and Sunday parking on the Square.
Oxford Film Festival
Oxford Film Festival: March 18-20, 2027 dates and what to know
The Oxford Film Festival returns Thursday, March 18, to Saturday, March 20, 2027. Film submissions are open; schedule and venues come later.
Oxford Conference for the Book
Oxford Conference for the Book: dates, free sessions and parking
The Oxford Conference for the Book is free and open to all. The 2026 edition ran March 25-27; 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
Double Decker Arts Festival
Double Decker Arts Festival: dates, music, parking and shuttles
Double Decker Arts Festival is free on the Oxford Square each April. 2026 ran April 24-25; 2027 dates are not out yet. Parking, shuttles, music.
Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference
Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference: dates, fees and what to know
There was no Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference in 2026. Ole Miss says 2027 program details come in February 2027. The 2025 edition ran July 20-24.
Ole Miss homecoming
Ole Miss homecoming: parade, game time, parking and shuttles
Ole Miss homecoming 2026: parade 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; Missouri game 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Shuttle lots, Grove rules and what to bring.