| Aug 1 City of Flowood's Back-to-School Health & Wellness Fair |
Join the City of Flowood for our annual Back-to-School Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9–11 AM at the Flowood Family YMCA!
Stop by for FREE school supplies, connect with local health and wellness resources, and get ready for a great school year!  The first 50 kids will also receive a FREE backpack while supplies last. Child must be present to receive a backpack.
This event is FREE and open to the Flowood community!
Interested in participating as a vendor? Vendor spaces are FREE! Contact sbolian@flowood.gov to reserve your spot. |
| Date: |
August 1, 2026 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FPEBEeyF1/ |
| Location: |
Flowood Family YMCA |
| Contact: |
Susan Bolian |
| EMail: |
sbolian@flowood.gov |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE community event |
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| Aug 3 - Aug 9 Saltine Birthday & National Oyster Day Celebration |
| Saltine is celebrating its birthday and National Oyster Day with a week-long lineup of featured food and drink specials from August 3–9. Guests can enjoy $1.50 Gulf Oysters, along with signature dishes including Crab Cakes with Crawfish Cream Sauce, Catfish Pontchartrain and Chocolate Cobbler, plus specialty cocktails like the Birthday Cake Martini and Pirate's Cove. The celebration showcases the fresh, Gulf Coast-inspired seafood Saltine is known for, inviting guests to join in all week long with exclusive menu offerings and birthday festivities. |
| Date: |
August 3, 2026 |
| Location: |
Saltine Restaurant |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 3-9, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. |
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| Oct 24 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2026 |
American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a nationwide movement dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it—for everyone. It brings together survivors, caregivers, families, friends, and communities to walk in support of those affected by breast cancer and to raise funds for lifesaving work.
THREE STEPS TO MAKING STRIDES:
From the day you sign up through the walk day in October, you’ll be raising funds to support breast cancer research, American Cancer Society programs and services, and more to help end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.
- SIGN UP — When you sign up for Making Strides you can choose to lead a team, join an existing team, or participate solo - the choice is yours.
- RECRUIT FRIENDS & FAMILY — Whether you're on a team, leading a team, or even participating solo, get friends and family to join you - more people means more power to end breast cancer.
- RAISE MONEY — Send emails and texts. Set up a Facebook fundraiser. There are lots of ways to raise money for Making Strides. We’ll even give you tips and tools to make it easier.
Through these events, participants help support:
- Breast cancer research
- Patient support programs and services
- Transportation and lodging for treatment
- Education and early detection awareness
- Advocacy for better access to care
More than just a walk, Making Strides is a celebration of hope, strength, remembrance, and community. It honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and inspires action toward a future without breast cancer. |
| Date: |
October 24, 2026 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=112408 |
| Location: |
Flowood Liberty Park |
| Contact: |
Monty Permenter, (601) 594-7776 |
| EMail: |
monty.permenter@cancer.org |
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| Nov 6 - Nov 8 The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic |
US Senior Pickleball is excited to host their first Mississippi tournament at Flowood Liberty Park! Anyone ages 10 - 110 are welcome to come, register, play and win in this year's Pickleball DRS Fall Classic.
This tournament will include all ages with the 50+ playing in one tournament, and the 49 and below playing in another one concurrently.
This tournament is US Senior Pickleball approved.
To join USSP, go to USSeniorPickleball.org, only $20 per year. Multi-year payment discounts are available to USSP members.
The tournament will limit registration to 250 players, or when the tournament director deems the day’s events are full.
Brackets/Events will be round robin or pool play. Players are guaranteed 4 games per event.
The tournament director reserves the right to modify event formats as needed depending on registrations.
Events may be merged or split based on registration numbers.
Medals will be awarded based on standings in the original event (3 or more entries), or if the event was merged by a smaller event (2 or more entries) but not both.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- USSP has a points system to award prizes to the top finishers each year (USSP members only). In the past, prizes with a retail value of $20,000 were awarded to the top 10 point winners in each age group for both men and women on an annual cycle. In 2026, the prize points will begin in January and run through the end of December.
- All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 games per event. Brackets entries 4 and under will play round robin to 11 or 15, win by 2. Brackets entries 5 and more will play round robin to 15, win by 2. Brackets with 10 or more will play pool play with playoffs. The two top winners in each pool play will play for the medals.
- No cash will be awarded.
- No pets allowed.
PARKING
- No Parking Fees — there will be parking on the grounds. Look for the USSP flags for parking lots.
AMENITIES
- Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface
- Number of courts: 18
- Ball used: Franklin X40
- Play area type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net type: Permanent
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| Date: |
November 6, 2026 |
| Website: |
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/7f5a841f-7b7d-4413-ac9d-a2cbece526fe |
| Location: |
Flowood Liberty Park |
| Contact: |
Doug Stavig, South Zone Director
US Senior Pickleball
(972) 658-1637 |
| EMail: |
doug@usseniorpickleball.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$55 per player + $10 for each event. USSP/SSIPA members will receive a $10 discount.
Deadline to register: Nov. 2, 2026 | 11:55 PM CST |
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