School is out and summer fun is in full swing across Hattiesburg. Whether your family loves live entertainment, outdoor adventure, sports, or sweet treats, June is packed with opportunities to make memories together. Here are 10 family-friendly (and affordable!) ways to enjoy the Hub City this month.
Hattiesburg's premier arts festival returns with a month full of music, theater, visual arts, and family-friendly programming. From interactive activities to live performances, FestivalSouth offers countless ways for families to experience the arts together, including Artie programming designed specifically for our youngest residents and visitors.
Pack your lawn chairs or blankets and head downtown for Summer Tunes. This free Friday night concert series in Town Square Park features live music, local food vendors, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for those long summer nights.
Bring blankets, snacks, and the whole family to the City of Hattiesburg’s Summer of Movies. These free outdoor screenings are an easy way to enjoy a night out together at downtown’s coziest public parks with the people you love most.
Beat the summer heat with Hattiesburg heroes. Kids can run, play, and cool off while enjoying free and refreshing Summer Splash Days, where the Hattiesburg Fire Department uses ladder trucks to turn city parks in pop-up splash pads each Thursday. Prefer to cool off while staying dry? The Hattiesburg Police Department will hold Popsicles in the Park on Tuesdays all summer long, providing frozen treats, games, and neighborhood fun.
Explore Hattiesburg from the water with the Pinebelt Blueways. These scenic paddling routes along the Leaf and Bouie Rivers offer a fun outdoor adventure for families looking to kayak, canoe, or just splash around together in nature.
Take on the newly updated Hattiesburger Trail and discover some of the city's best local burger spots. It's a fun, flavorful way for families to explore Hattiesburg one bite at a time.
Grab your thunder sticks and snacks and enjoy a night with the Hattiesburg Thunder, Hattiesburg’s pre-professional USL2 soccer league. Affordable tickets and a fun atmosphere make it an exciting outing for the whole crew.
When you need a break from the heat or a rainy-day plan, Hattiesburg's free military and art museums offer hands-on exhibits and educational experiences for all ages.
Cool down with a sweet treat after a day of exploring. Ice cream and snow cones are easy summer favorites across the city. What’s your favorite flavor?
Enjoy a lunch break at The Commons enjoying Food Truck Friday. With rotating food vendors and open space for kids to play, it's a simple and fun way to end the week. Bonus: there’s a new truck featured every Friday, and variety is the spice of life!
Whether you're planning a weekend outing or filling your summer calendar, Hattiesburg offers plenty of ways to make June memorable. Get out, explore, and enjoy everything the Hub City has to offer this summer.
