Holiday events in Vicksburg.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Jammin’ for the Kids — 6 p.m.; Jacque’s Cafe, Battlefield Inn; benefit and toy drive for needy children of Vicksburg and Warren County; sponsored by musicians, Jacque’s, Beyond Walls Ministries, Warren County Chaplain’s Office; admission, $5 or new toy.

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13

Crossroads Christmas Marketplace — Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, Port Gibson; www.msculturalcrossroads.org.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 12-14

“God’s Christmas Gift” — 6-9 p.m.; walk-through drama in courtyard of First Baptist Church; 601-636-2493.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Song and Dance Program — 2 p.m. at Parkside Playhouse, performed by the Theresa George School of Dance; admission is free.

Riverfront Mural Unveiling — 5 p.m.; Koestler’s Bakery.

Sunday, Dec. 14

St. Joseph Community Orchestra Christmas Concert — 2:30 p.m.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center; free.

Art Galore for Baddour — 1-5 p.m.; Saunders-Levy House, 1420 Cherry St.; $10 donation at the door benefits Baddour Center, a community for adults with moderate intellectual disabilities; gift basket raffle: $5 per ticket, includes handmade items by local artists; tickets available at Lorelei Books, Peterson’s Art and Antiques and SunCatchers; basket on display at Lorelei.

Luminaries — Boy Scout Troop 638’s display of streetside lights, beginning at sundown.

Dec. 20-21

• Nutcracker — 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21; Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave., staged by Debra Franco School of Dance; admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.