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Ongoing - Wed. & Sat.  Forrest County Farmers Market   Hattiesburg’s oldest market since 1947 is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at 1200 Corrine Street. This indoor facility provides easy parking and accessible shopping for locally grown produce, home-baked goods, and handmade crafts regardless of the weather. It remains a staple for the community, offering a wide variety of Mississippi-made products from local vendors and artisans. For more details, call 601-545-6082. https://www.facebook.com/ForrestCountyFarmersMarket/ Now until Sept. 23rd Hattiesburg Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution   Announce that Constitution Week is celebrated nationwide from September 17–23.  This observance highlights the importance of the United States' foundational document in shaping the country.  Citizens are encouraged to take time during this week to read and learn about their constitutional rights and responsibilities. Twentieth Star Chapter on Facebook Sep. 25th MSU Pine Belt Master Gardeners: 2026 Fall Garden Day  Themed "Falling Back to Our Roots," the event takes at the Lamar County Community Shelter in Purvis. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., program begins at 9 a.m.  Special guests include Robert Martinez on “The History of Heirloom Bulbs” and Dr. Sherry Bell on “Forgotten Foods: Identifying Wild Edible Foods in Your Backyard.”    Attendees can also browse plant sales hosted by the Master Gardeners and various local vendors throughout the event. www.msmastergardener.org /pinebeltmg For disability accommodation, please e-mail rao12@msstate.edu Sep. 25th Medicare Seminar Hosted by Forrest Health and Hattiesburg Clinic, the seminar takes place from 1 p.m. until 3:30 at FGH's cafeteria meeting rooms.  The seminar will cover Medicare changes, changes to drug plans, the best practices and how caregivers can help. RSVP by calling 601-288-8119. Oct. 3rd Carnes Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department   Is having the 2026 South Forrest Old Country Picnic at Carnes Community Center (1193 Carnes Rd.) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a bounce house, pig chase, train ride, cake walk, games, a raffle, food and craft vendors, and much more.  There will also be a blood drive in honor of fallen brothers and sisters. For more details, call 601-731-4488. Oct. 3rd Oktoberfest 2026 Takes place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church, located at 2001 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg. There will be authentic German food, live music, a quilt raffle and more. Proceeds benefit local and international missions. For more details, contact the church at 601-583-4898. www.saintjohnhattiesburg.com Oct. 4th Bible Baptist Church: Ralph Yawn Heroes Day  The church will honor first responders in the Hattiesburg and Petal areas during its 10 a.m. worship service at 728 South Main Street in Petal. For more details, call the church at 601-946-8537. www.facebook.com/BBCPetal4Christ Oct. 6th, 8th 2026 National Night Out in Forrest County Events will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 6 in North Forrest County (Macedonia Fire Department with N. Forrest and Sunrise and at Rawls Springs Community Center) and October 8 in South Forrest County (Dixie Community Center with Dixie, Brooklyn, Carnes and McLaurin volunteers). The events will feature safety information, neighborhood watch guidance, snacks, and games. Coordinated by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office, the traditional event aims to build police-community partnerships and enhance local safety. For more details, call 601-544-7800, ext 260. E-mail: smarengo@forrestcountyms.us Oct. 6th Hattiesburg Zoo and Oak Grove Public Library Are hosting a special Story Time event on from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Held in the Hattiesburg Zoo’s Asbury Discovery Center classroom, the morning will feature a library-led reading followed by a hands-on craft activity. Although designed primarily for children ages 0 to 5, guests of all ages are welcome to attend. The program requires no additional fee and is included with regular Zoo admission and Annual Passes. hattiesburgzoo.com Editor's Note For more events, please click on the second arrow button from the right.  The two central arrow buttons will advance this calendar backward and forward one page. If you're looking for the ongoing events we talk about, they're listed at or near the end of our calendar. The best thing to do is click on the rightmost arrow button below.  Thanks for letting Pine Belt Radio and thepinebelt.com serve you. Doug Morris doug@pinebeltradio.com Showing 1-10 of 33 records.